In this second volume of the fourteen volume series, the forces of The Dark One begin to move more openly in the world. As many become convinced that the Last Battle nears, The Great Hunt is called to find the Horn of Valere.
This horn can be wielded by anyone, whether they are on the side of the light or dark. When the horn is used, the dead will answer it's call.
Stolen by the Darkfriend Pad Fain from Fal Dara, Rand and a band of soldiers from Fal Dara pursue him across the world.
Egwene and Nynaeve begin their training in Tar Valon. Egwene as a novice and Nynaeve as one of the Accepted. It's interesting that the Aes Sedai are willing to work with Nynaeve at such a high training level right away, particularly when she seems most able to channel her powers when she's angry.
Travel is anything but ordinary, given the distances. In addition to the Waygates, and the perilous travel through those dark ways, there are Portal Stones, rune covered stones and portions of stones which can transport a traveler to a mirror world.
The first time one is used it's by accident, and the world they've entered is a strange, almost empty place. Traveling there allows the group to journey a hundred miles in a short time once they find a way back home. In another instance of using the stone, all of the travelers see other lives they might have lived.
As with the first book, the Great Hunt is packed with adventure, romance, and betrayal. You feel as if you're right there along with our heroes and heroines, so well realized is the world. An epic battle at the end of the book could easily have been the series end in any other story. Luckily far more adventure awaits.
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