"How many of us will die before it is done? We must stand together as we never have before."įinally, Graendal tells Sammael what she had meant to tell him. They speak of Rand's power, Sammael insisting that he is ignorant and hanging by a thread, Graendal insisting that he is getting stronger and stronger. Graendal mentions that " Lews Therin seems to be removing us from the game one by one." She also tells Sammael that she is certain that Rand will be going after him next. They speak shortly of Rand, and also of the whereabouts of Asmodean, Lanfear and Moghedien. As Graendal begins to speak of Shara, Sammael wonders if she is trying to make him think that she is interested in Shara, in an attempt to divert his attentions.Īfter a bit of small talk and much thinking on Sammael's part, he approaches the subject of what Graendal wanted to talk to him about. She moves on to Chiape and Shaofan, the rulers of Shara. Graendal continues to speak of her pets, mentioning that Ramsid is the Domani King's brother Ramsid's wife is also there, along with the King's youngest sister and eldest daughter. His mind wanders, and he remembers how it was Graendal that took him to make his pledges to the Dark One. Graendal appears and they begin to talk she comments on her pets, and Sammael thinks to himself how Graendal always wastes time on useless things. Below, there are three wading pools, around which many beautiful people are performing. He finds himself standing on a deep dais covered in gilded tables and chairs. The chapter opens with Sammael entering Graendal's residence in Arad Doman. Points of View: Sammael, Graendal, Semirhage SummaryĬharacters: Sammael, Graendal, Ramsid, Chiape, Shaofan Chapter Icon: A serpent twisted through a square