Rand's channeling at the Portal Stone in Tear has brought them to the side of a mountain, Chaendaer, near Rhuidean. Moiraine is angry with Rand for over extending himself bringing all of the Aiel and their pack animals, but she does wash away some of his fatigue. Their surprise appearance has brought the Aiel out from two camps, veiling their faces and preparing to fight. A Wise woman from a third camp reminds them of the Peace of Rhuidean, where all pledge to not fight those who travel to or from the city. Bair begins instructing Egwene about tel'aran'rhiod and dreamwalking.