The Great Hunt (The Wheel of Time #2)

by Robert Jordan

“There will come a time when you must achieve a goal at all costs. It may come in attack or in defense. And the only way will be to allow the sword to be sheathed in your own body.”

And at the end of every life, as he lay dying, as he drew his final breath, a voice whispered in his ear. I have won again, Lews Therin.

Death is lighter than a feather, duty heavier than a mountain. So many duties.

Once the heron to set his path; Twice the heron to name him true.

At their head rode a man whose face had been seen in the sky above Falme, and they rode under the banner of the Dragon Reborn.