Thanks SarahG. No I don't know what gateways are yet, but I guess it's not far away.
Well, I'm a little over 200 pages in and this book is awesome. The best so far. The scene where EVERYBODY battles Fades and Trolloc's in the Stone of Tear was awesome. Rand's quick battle with Lanfear was the highlight for me. I think he would have won if he hadn't left Callandor in his room. At least he got it eventually and then WOW, he can really use that thing. Exellent scene, followed by a sad but also great scene where Rand is so upset he tries to bring a girl back to life using Callandor while Moiraine is telling him he can't. Very tense scene! At least they've had some funny scenes, like Rand using the One Power to pinch Egwene on the bum. Then Elayne does it back to him a lot harder. I'm enjoying Rand learning more and more about the power and how to use it (because the reader learns as Rand learns) I'm starting to take back what I said about Moiraine in the last post. She's actually dropped some lines in this book that hint at her motivations and her desire to help. Perrin is heading back to Two Rivers with Faile, Loial, and some Aiel. Faile is the one with the attitude problem now. She's making Perrin's life miserable with her squabbling with Berelain( where the hell did SHE come from?! lol) over his love. Mat wants to leave but can't. I feel for Mat, he feels like he's just been plopped down in the middle of things but I KNOW his role is more important. He went into the doorway to ask the questions and was given a destination. Very funny scene when, after he exits, Rand and Moiraine come out and she yells at both of them. Neither knew the other was in there. Let's see what else:
-Lan kissed Nyneave (didn't see that coming)
-Rand kissed Elayne (been waiting for that)
-Min works directly for the Amyrlin now, she's grown her hair out and wears a dress for a disguise
-Rand inadvertantly causes weird things to happen (reflections coming to life trying to kill him)
Man, a lot has happened so far in this book and I'm barely a third of the way through. Very exciting! I can't wait to read more and I will keep you guys updated! Thanks again!
-Joe