rand al'thor (fictitious character)

Rand al'Thor and his friends flee the trollocs that are ransacking their village under the protection of Moiraine and her Warder, Lan Mandragoran, who use powerful magic to protect the young friends from evil. Pursued by the Dark One's servants, they travel to Baerlon in search of sanctuary. Meanwhile, Rand's dreams get darker and threaten his sanity, and paranoia takes its toll on the group.

Rand, a farm boy, is thought to be the prophesied leader who will save his people.

Rand al'Thor prepares for the last battle with the Dark One by trying to reunite kingdoms and alliances, while Egwene al'Vere, being held in the White Tower, continues to provide leadership to the Aes Sedai factions, despite the obstacles she faces.

The tenth book in the Wheel of Time saga finds the power of the Shadow growing stronger while Mat Cauthon tries to decide what to do with the kidnapped Daughter of the Nine Moons, Perrin continues his quest to free his captive wife, Egwene al'Vere lays siege to the heart of Aes Sedai power, Elayne fights for the Lion Throne, and Rand tries to tell his allies from his enemies.

As the Seanchan Empire continues its bloody campaign to reclaim ancestral lands, Rand attempts a risky truce with the invaders, with unforeseen consequences.

As Rand searches for the Horn of Valere he must also face the possibility that he is the Dragon Reborn.

Rand, having grown up hearing stories of the Great Hunt and the legendary Horn that can raise the dead heroes of the ages, embarks on a quest to retrieve the Horn after it is found and stolen in quick succession.