The Shadow Rising Read Along Part VI

[Susan]

This book keeps getting more intense, doesn’t it? This week’s questions come from Eivind, our illustrious commenter. Join us here or the blogosphere - whichever you prefer: http://dabofdarkness.com/2013/07/07/t...

As you may have surmised, there are spoilers lurking around every corner, just waiting to mug you of your innocence.

1. Wow, Fain seems to have taken crazy to a whole new level. What on earth could he want with a Myrdraal?

2. Lord Luc, selfless heroic noble with only the best interests of the locals at heart. Or so he would have you think - Perrin doesn't appear to agree. What do you make of this bloke?

3. We finally learn about the Aiel side of Rand's parentage. Was this about what you expected? Who might Shaiel have been? (If you have been paying attention, you should be able to work out who Rand's half brother is.)

4. Egwene is caught red handed in T'A'R without supervision. What do you think of Amys' reaction?

5. So we might see a bit of Aviendha/Rand interaction coming up. Teacher, student, spy and spyee. What do you expect from these two? Is Aviendha acting a bit... odd? (Even for Aiel.)

6. "We ride with evil, now" Rand claims. What do you think he means? Could this somehow be part of his plan?