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Rand al'Thor Confirmed as Car’a’carn After Revealing Aiel's Hidden History

Rand al'Thor's trial in Rhuidean uncovers the Aiel's pacifist origins, their ties to the Age of Legends, and the creation of the Bore, shaping his destiny as the prophesied leader for the Last Battle.

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Overview

  • Rand al'Thor emerges from Rhuidean with dragon markings on both forearms, confirming his identity as the Car’a’carn, the prophesied leader of the Aiel.
  • Through the glass columns of Rhuidean, Rand experiences visions of the Aiel's history, revealing their transformation from pacifists to warriors and their cultural split with the Tuatha’an.
  • The visions connect the Aiel to the Age of Legends, including the creation of the Bore by Mierin Eronaile (Lanfear), which allowed the Dark One to influence the world.
  • Moiraine Sedai undergoes her own trial in Rhuidean, witnessing potential futures tied to the Last Battle, including her vulnerability to Lanfear.
  • The revelations from Rhuidean deepen the stakes for the Last Battle and highlight the tension between prophecy, tradition, and survival for Rand and the Aiel.