In the world inspired by Robert Jordan's epic "Wheel of Time," a different tale unfolds-one of family, love, and legacy. "Wheels of Kin: A Mother-Daughter Journey" takes you on an enchanting adventure through the eyes of Elara a young girl as she na...
The seven companions - Moiraine, Lan, Elara, Rand, Mat, Perrin, and Egwene - ride through the mountains, a pursuit of trollocs behind them. They dare not stop, for the trollocs are relentless, and the safety of the Two Rivers, their home, has been left far behind. The looming threat of the trollocs pushes them onward, even as exhaustion begins to gnaw at their strength.
As they make their way through the rugged terrain, the group eventually reaches the banks of a large river. Tied at the river's edge is a ferry, just large enough to accommodate all of them and get them across to safety. Money quickly changes hands as Moiraine persuades the ferryman to expedite their journey. He plies his oars with urgency, every moment counting.
As the ferry reaches the center of the river, they all turn to glance back, their hearts heavy with trepidation. The pursuing trollocs have gathered at the river's edge, their inhuman eyes locked onto the fleeing group. Moiraine's gamble with the ferryman seems to have bought them some time, for not even the feared Eyeless, the Fades, can force the trollocs to enter deep water where they cannot touch the riverbed.
When they finally reach the safety of the opposite shore, the ferryman, torn between loyalty to his passengers and a desperate need to protect his own family, begs to be released so he can return to his loved ones. Ignoring his pleas, Moiraine turns to the One Power, channeling it with a determined focus. The ferry is enveloped in weaves of the One Power, spinning it into a watery abyss.
The abrupt destruction shocks and dismays Rand, Mat, Perrin, and Egwene. Their expressions reveal the turmoil within them, as they grapple with the consequences of Moiraine's decision. Elara, however, steps forward, offering both comfort and direction to the group.
"This will slow them, not stop them," she says, her voice a steadying presence amidst the chaos. "We can lose them before they reach another crossing, but we need to move fast."
With these words, they press on deeper into the woods, driven by the urgency of their quest and the shadows of trollocs lurking ever closer.
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As the night settled in and the campfire crackled softly, the villagers gathered around their skepticism about one of them being the Dragon reborn still evident. Nynaeve's absence weighed heavily on their minds, and the idea of any of them being destined to save the world felt surreal.
Egwene, sitting by the fire, finally spoke up. "I know it's hard to believe, but Moiraine believes it, and so does the Amyrlin Seat. They wouldn't have brought us along if they didn't think it was possible."
Perrin, still grappling with the loss of his wife, replied with a heavy heart, "I wish I could believe it, but it's so hard to accept."
Mat, who had been thinking about his younger sisters, chimed in. "I'm not sure about this Dragon reborn business, but I'm not ready to let the trollocs catch me, either."
Elara, who had been sitting quietly, overheard their conversation. She made eye contact with Lan, who was keeping a watchful eye on the camp.
Lan noticed Elara's exhaustion and her frequent yawns. He turned to her and advised, "You should get some rest. It's not good for a dream walker to go without sleep."
