The real world equivalent of forkroot, the plant that drugs channelers, is probably mandrake (Mandragora offcinarum) a dangerous plant with a forked root chock full of alkaloids and the subject of many legends and associations with witches. Forkroot works on men as well as women channelers.
Although his take on Matrim Cauthon in this book is often debated, Brandon Sanderson has said he learned a great deal as an author from the experience. What did you think of Mat in this book?
In The Gathering Storm, Rand is given a new, unidentified sword. This sword is the same as the sword that Harriet gave to Brandon when he began writing The Wheel of Time, and represents his cameo in the series.
The Gathering Storm is the first book that was written by Brandon Sanderson using Robert Jordan's notes. The book was published two years after Jordan's untimely passing.
Several members of the Green Ajah and their warders have been receiving mystery postcards (and even a calendar!) in the mail since November 2023. We’d like to share some of the postcards, and send a thank you out to this Master Mystery Prankster!
Did you catch the latest shenanigans?
The Tower Initiates have launched the TI Awards 2024!
Head to the boards to check out the winners https://buff.ly/4aAxkVG
Poetry class with Sela Sedai - coming soon!
Join us in the Classrooms as we will explore poetry writing starting June 15th.
Sign up post will be up soon so keep an eye out!
This week the Servant of All Team's EDS focus continues with a reflection from an anonymous member seen here about living with EDS and how best to support those living with it. Please join us as we continue our discussion of this important topic!