Rand Al'Thor

One of three ta'veren discovered by Moiraine Sedai in the small town of Emond's Field, Rand Al'Thor is the Dragon Reborn, the reincarnation of Lews Therin Telamon, the most powerful Aes Sedai of the Age of Legends. Rand leaves Emond's Field with Moiraine and learns quickly that something is different about him. He can channel the One Power. Because of the taint the Dark Lord has left on the male half of the One Power, most men who can channel go insane from using it. Because of this, the Aes Sedai of the White Tower gentle any man they find channeling the One Power.

Siuan Sanche and Moiraine conspire to hide Rand's identity from the rest of the Aes Sedai. They have studied the prophecies of the Dragon and know Rand's involvement will be crucial at Tarmon Gai'don, the last battle with the Dark One, which both...