| Knife of Dreams | |
 Original cover of Knife of Dreams |
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| Author | Robert Jordan |
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| Cover artist | Darrell K. Sweet |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Series | The Wheel of Time |
| Genre(s) | Fantasy |
| Publisher | Tor Books (U. Robert Jordan was the Pen name of James Oliver Rigney Jr ( October 17, 1948 &ndash September 16, 2007) under which he Darrell K Sweet (born 1934 in Highland Park New Jersey) is a professional Illustrator best known for providing cover art for Science fiction and The United States of America —commonly referred to as the English is a West Germanic language originating in England and is the First language for most people in the United Kingdom, the United States The Wheel of Time (abbreviated by fans to WoT) is a series of epic fantasy novels written by the late American author James Oliver Fantasy is a Genre that uses magic and other Supernatural forms as a primary element of plot, theme, and/or setting Publishing is the process of production and dissemination of Literature or Information &ndash the activity of making information available for public view Tor Books is one of two Imprints of Tom Doherty Associates LLC based in New York City S. ) & Orbit Books (UK) |
| Publication date | October 11, 2005 |
| Media type | Print (Hardback & Paperback) |
| Pages | 784 p. Orbit Books is a British publisher which specialises in Sci-Fi and Fantasy books Events 1138 - A massive earthquake struck Aleppo, Syria. 1531 - Huldrych Zwingli is killed Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. A hardcover (or hardback or hardbound) is a Book bound with rigid protective covers (typically of cardboard covered with Cloth Paperback, softback, or softcover describe and refer to a Book by the nature of its binding. (U. S. & UK hardback edition) |
| ISBN | ISBN 0-312-87307-7 (U. S. hardback edition) & ISBN 1-84149-163-2 (UK hardback edition) |
| Preceded by | Crossroads of Twilight |
| Followed by | A Memory of Light |
Knife of Dreams (abbreviated as KoD by fans) is the eleventh book in the fantasy series The Wheel of Time by American author Robert Jordan. Crossroads of Twilight (abbreviated as CoT by fans is the tenth book of The Wheel of Time Fantasy series written by American A Memory of Light is the Working title for the twelfth and final book of the popular The Wheel of Time Fantasy series written Fantasy is a Genre that uses magic and other Supernatural forms as a primary element of plot, theme, and/or setting The Wheel of Time (abbreviated by fans to WoT) is a series of epic fantasy novels written by the late American author James Oliver The United States of America —commonly referred to as the Robert Jordan was the Pen name of James Oliver Rigney Jr ( October 17, 1948 &ndash September 16, 2007) under which he It was published by Tor Books in the U. Tor Books is one of two Imprints of Tom Doherty Associates LLC based in New York City S. and Orbit in the UK and released on October 11, 2005. In Physics, an orbit is the gravitationally curved path of one object around a point or another body for example the gravitational orbit of a planet around a star Events 1138 - A massive earthquake struck Aleppo, Syria. 1531 - Huldrych Zwingli is killed Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar.
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Pre-publication information
The prologue to Knife of Dreams, entitled "Embers Falling on Dry Grass", was sold by the Scribner imprint of Simon & Schuster as an ebook on July 22, 2005, three months before the publication of the book itself. Prologue ( Greek πρόλογος prologos, from προ~ pro~ - fore~, and lógos word) or prolog, is a prefatory In the Publishing Industry, an imprint can refer to two different things It can mean a Brand name under which a work is published Simon & Schuster Inc, a division of CBS Corporation, is a Publisher founded in New York in 1924 by Richard L An e-book (for electronic book: also ebook) is the Digital media equivalent of a conventional printed Book. Events 1099 - First Crusade: Godfrey of Bouillon is elected the first Defender of the Holy Sepulchre of The Kingdom of Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar.
Part of the prologue was first made available in the paperback edition of New Spring (released on June 13, 2005); upon the release of the full prologue as an eBook, this partial excerpt was made available online at [1]. New Spring (abbreviated as NS by fans is a Prequel novel in the Wheel of Time Fantasy series by American Events 1525 - Martin Luther marries Katharina von Bora, against the Celibacy rule decreed by the Roman Catholic Church for Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar.
Additionally, a promotion at Amazon.com allowed those who preordered Knife of Dreams from August 10 to October 10, 2005 to immediately download at no additional cost the first chapter of the book, entitled "When Last Sounds". Amazoncom Inc ( is an American electronic commerce ( E-commerce) company in Seattle Washington. Events 612 BC - Killing of Sinsharishkun, King of Assyrian Empire Events 680 - Battle of Karbala: Shia Imam Husayn bin Ali, the grandson of the Prophet Muhammad, is decapitated Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar.
Plot introduction
Knife of Dreams is 784 pages long, including a glossary. It has a prologue, 37 chapters, and an epilogue. Two of the chapter icons are new in this novel.
The opening epigram of the book is:
"The sweetness of victory and the bitterness of defeat are alike a knife of dreams. — From Fog and Steel by Madoc Comadrin"
Plot summary
Short summary
This volume of The Wheel of Time ties up a number of loose ends exposed during the course of the series. The Wheel of Time (abbreviated by fans to WoT) is a series of epic fantasy novels written by the late American author James Oliver Elayne gains the throne of Andor and also manages to root out the Black Ajah sisters in Caemlyn. Elayne Trakand is one of the main characters of the Wheel of Time fantasy series by Robert Jordan. For information about the fictional planet Andor or Andoria in the Star Trek universe see Andor. The Aes Sedai are a society in the fictional universe of Robert Jordan 's The Wheel of Time book series For information about the fictional planet Andor or Andoria in the Star Trek universe see Andor. Egwene, captured by the Tower Aes Sedai and reduced to novice white, begins undermining Elaida's control of the White Tower from within. Egwene al'Vere (pronounced e-GWAIN al-VEER is one of the main characters of the Wheel of Time Fantasy series by Robert Jordan. The Aes Sedai are a society in the fictional universe of Robert Jordan 's The Wheel of Time book series Elaida do Avriny a'Roihan is a minor antagonist in the Wheel of Time fantasy series by Robert Jordan. Rand escapes a trap by the Forsaken Semirhage while at the same time capturing her and losing his left hand. Semirhage (SEH-mih-RHAHG is one of the primary antagonists of the Wheel of Time Fantasy series by Robert Jordan. Mat and Tuon get married after their party reaches the edge of Seanchan controlled territory. Matrim "Mat" Cauthon is one of the main characters of The Wheel of Time fantasy series by Robert Jordan. Tuon Athaem Kore Paendrag, aka Daughter of the Nine Moons is a fictional character in Robert Jordan 's popular Wheel of Time fantasy series Tuon then returns to Ebou Dar where she learns about a civil war in the Seanchan empire and the deaths of all of the Imperial family except her, which will make her the new Empress of Seanchan. Tuon Athaem Kore Paendrag, aka Daughter of the Nine Moons is a fictional character in Robert Jordan 's popular Wheel of Time fantasy series This article is about the countries cities towns and other important locations in Robert Jordan ’s The Wheel of Time Fantasy fiction series Perrin defeats the Shaido in Malden with the help of the Seanchan and rescues his wife Faile. Perrin t'Bashere Aybara, or Goldeneyes, is one of the main characters of Robert Jordan 's Epic fantasy The Wheel of Time. Faile Bashere is a character in the Wheel of Time fantasy series by Robert Jordan. Unusual Trolloc attacks, the dead walking, ripples in the fabric of the world and other events seem to indicate that the last battle is drawing near; several characters using different "evidence" confidently state that Tarmon Gai'don is close at hand.
Prologue
The prologue deals with:
- a confrontation between Galad Damodred, half-brother of Elayne Trakand, and Eamon Valda, Lord Captain Commander of the Whitecloaks and thus obtaining for Galad a Heron-mark sword of the defeated Lord Captain Commander. Lord Galadedrid of House Damodred, called " Galad " for short is a fictional character in the Wheel of Time Fantasy series by Robert Elayne Trakand is one of the main characters of the Wheel of Time fantasy series by Robert Jordan. Eamon Valda is a fictional character in Robert Jordan 's Fantasy book series The Wheel of Time. In the Fictional world of Robert Jordan 's Fantasy series The Wheel of Time, the Children of the Light, disparagingly called In the world of Robert Jordan 's The Wheel of Time series heron-mark swords are traditionally presented to those who have earned the title of "Blademaster"-
- General Rodel Ituralde's campaign in Tarabon and Arad Doman against the Seanchan. This article is about the countries cities towns and other important locations in Robert Jordan ’s The Wheel of Time Fantasy fiction series This article is about the countries cities towns and other important locations in Robert Jordan ’s The Wheel of Time Fantasy fiction series
- the High Lady Suroth of the Seanchan being informed of the death of the Seanchan Empress, implicitly by the hand of the Forsaken Semirhage
- Aes Sedai plots in the White Tower
- Perrin Aybara's meeting with Black Ajah Aes Sedai Galina Casban and his plan of attack on the Shaido Aiel
- the immediate aftermath of Egwene al'Vere's capture by Aes Sedai loyal to Elaida
Mat Cauthon
Mat's thread of the novel is peppered with battles and world-rocking events as he travels into Altara with his cadre from the last novel. In the Fictional world of Robert Jordan 's Fantasy series The Wheel of Time, Seanchan (ˈʃɔntʃæn) is the name of a Continent Semirhage (SEH-mih-RHAHG is one of the primary antagonists of the Wheel of Time Fantasy series by Robert Jordan. The Aes Sedai are a society in the fictional universe of Robert Jordan 's The Wheel of Time book series Perrin t'Bashere Aybara, or Goldeneyes, is one of the main characters of Robert Jordan 's Epic fantasy The Wheel of Time. The Aes Sedai are a society in the fictional universe of Robert Jordan 's The Wheel of Time book series The Aes Sedai are a society in the fictional universe of Robert Jordan 's The Wheel of Time book series Galina Casban is a fictional character in the Wheel of Time series by author Robert Jordan. In Robert Jordan 's Fantasy series The Wheel of Time, the Aiel are a race of people In Robert Jordan 's Fantasy series The Wheel of Time, the Aiel are a race of people Egwene al'Vere (pronounced e-GWAIN al-VEER is one of the main characters of the Wheel of Time Fantasy series by Robert Jordan. Elaida do Avriny a'Roihan is a minor antagonist in the Wheel of Time fantasy series by Robert Jordan. Matrim "Mat" Cauthon is one of the main characters of The Wheel of Time fantasy series by Robert Jordan. This article is about the countries cities towns and other important locations in Robert Jordan ’s The Wheel of Time Fantasy fiction series The group finds itself in multiple skirmishes against an enormous Seanchan force, sent to kill Tuon. In the Fictional world of Robert Jordan 's Fantasy series The Wheel of Time, Seanchan (ˈʃɔntʃæn) is the name of a Continent Mat and the Band of the Red Hand successfully mounts a guerrilla campaign against the enemy forces, while making good use of fireworks-turned-artillery. In the The Wheel of Time series of Fantasy Fiction books by the late Robert Jordan, the Band of the Red Hand is a military group Thanks to foreknowledge provided by Banner-General Furyk Karede, Mat's army is able to finally destroy the Seanchan forces sent after Tuon. Meanwhile, the contents of the letter Thom Merrilin received from Moiraine Damodred is finally revealed; it seems that the Blue Sister is in fact not dead, but in the custody of the Aelfinn and Eelfinn. Thomdril "Thom" Merrilin is one of the main characters of the Wheel of Time Fantasy series by Robert Jordan. Moiraine Damodred (pronounced mwah-RAIN) is one of the main characters of the Wheel of Time fantasy series by Robert Jordan. Aelfinn are a group of fictional 'people' in Robert Jordan 's The Wheel of Time series The Eelfinn are a fictional race in Robert Jordan 's The Wheel of Time series Though at first reluctant, Mat agrees to go to her rescue. The book also sees somewhat of a closure for Mat and Tuon's 'romance'. Tuon Athaem Kore Paendrag, aka Daughter of the Nine Moons is a fictional character in Robert Jordan 's popular Wheel of Time fantasy series After pitting each other in a series of psychological duels lasting this leg of their travels, Tuon completes the marriage Mat inadvertently started, to the bewilderment of all present, earning him the title, Prince of the Ravens. Tuon Athaem Kore Paendrag, aka Daughter of the Nine Moons is a fictional character in Robert Jordan 's popular Wheel of Time fantasy series While Mat harbors feelings for her that border on love, Tuon maintains it is strictly a marriage of convenience. The two part ways, expressing their mutual alliance, but firmly placing the needs of their constituents first. Tuon returns to Ebou Dar to dispense with the treacherous Suroth, and assume command proper of the Seanchan in wake of the death of the Empress.
Rand al'Thor
Rand's portion of the novel deals with his preliminary preparations for Tarmon Gai'don. Rand al'Thor, the Dragon Reborn, is the protagonist and main character of The Wheel of Time, a series of fantasy Novels by Robert Jordan This article is about the fictional world history of Robert Jordan 's The Wheel of Time Fantasy fiction series Realizing that he cannot possibly mount an offensive on the Dark One with his forces fighting the Seanchan, he arranges a meeting with the Daughter of the Nine Moons to negotiate a peace, or, lacking that, a truce. The Dark One is a fictional entity and main antagonist of The Wheel of Time series by Robert Jordan. In the Fictional world of Robert Jordan 's Fantasy series The Wheel of Time, Seanchan (ˈʃɔntʃæn) is the name of a Continent Daughter of the Nine Moons is a fictional title in the Fantasy series The Wheel of Time by author Robert Jordan. In the meantime, a large-scale skirmish against a horde of Trollocs and Myrdraal ends almost disastrously, when Lews Therin manages to seize control of saidin in a moment of broken concentration on Rand's part. Lews Therin Telamon is a Fictional character in Robert Jordan 's The Wheel of Time fantasy series Sensing the madman's attempt to end the both of them by drawing too much of the Power, Rand forges a truce with Lews Therin, asking his cooperation while agreeing to let the both of them die at the Last Battle. Lews Therin Telamon is a Fictional character in Robert Jordan 's The Wheel of Time fantasy series The meeting with 'Tuon' also comes to a grisly end, upon Rand and crew discovering that the Daughter of the Nine Moons about to meet with them was Semirhage in disguise. Tuon Athaem Kore Paendrag, aka Daughter of the Nine Moons is a fictional character in Robert Jordan 's popular Wheel of Time fantasy series Daughter of the Nine Moons is a fictional title in the Fantasy series The Wheel of Time by author Robert Jordan. Semirhage (SEH-mih-RHAHG is one of the primary antagonists of the Wheel of Time Fantasy series by Robert Jordan. In the ensuing battle, Semirhage is captured at the cost of Rand's own left hand, lost when he failed to wrestle saidin from Lews in time. Semirhage (SEH-mih-RHAHG is one of the primary antagonists of the Wheel of Time Fantasy series by Robert Jordan. As an act of defiance, Semirhage delivers a revelation on Rand's condition. According to Semirhage, via Graendal's knowledge, Rand is afflicted with a mental disorder that allows him to communicate with his past self, a condition that is almost universally fatal. Graendal (GREHN-dahl is one of the primary antagonists of the Wheel of Time Fantasy series by Robert Jordan. This only proves to steel Rand further, as he amasses his people around him to prepare for the coming, terrible storm.
Perrin
Perrin Aybara disperses the Shaido threat and rescues his wife Faile using an alliance with Seanchan Banner-General Tylee Khirgan. Perrin t'Bashere Aybara, or Goldeneyes, is one of the main characters of Robert Jordan 's Epic fantasy The Wheel of Time. Faile Bashere is a character in the Wheel of Time fantasy series by Robert Jordan. To overcome the large number of Shaido Wise Ones, they lace the Shaido water supply with Forkroot Tea, which impedes channeling the One Power. Rand's father Tam has an appearance when he arrives with reinforcements from the Two Rivers. It is revealed that Tam does not believe in rumors of Rand's messianic role. In the course of the battle, Perrin's "pupil" and long time companion Aram dies while attempting to kill him, having been convinced by Masema that Perrin's golden eyes are a sign of the Shadow. In the process of the rescue of Faile, the Aiel Rolan is unfortunately killed by Perrin, although he and other "brotherless" Aiel had helped Faile and her friends several times during captivity. Sevanna is captured and the Shaido, defeated and disgraced, are led by Therava back to the Aiel Waste - with the Black Ajah Aes Sedai Galina Casban in tow - who struggled unsuccessfully throughout the book to escape the Wise Ones' captivity, and betrayed both Perrin and Faile in the course of her attempts. The Aes Sedai are a society in the fictional universe of Robert Jordan 's The Wheel of Time book series The Aes Sedai are a society in the fictional universe of Robert Jordan 's The Wheel of Time book series Galina Casban is a fictional character in the Wheel of Time series by author Robert Jordan.
White Tower Siege
Egwene is captured in the White Tower after last book's attempt to seal off the harbor of Tar Valon. Egwene al'Vere (pronounced e-GWAIN al-VEER is one of the main characters of the Wheel of Time Fantasy series by Robert Jordan. This article is about the countries cities towns and other important locations in Robert Jordan ’s The Wheel of Time Fantasy fiction series She holds contact with the rebel Aes Sedai using her ability to visit the dream world Tel'aran'rhiod and forbids her rescue from captivity. In the Fictional world of Robert Jordan 's Fantasy series The Wheel of Time, Tel'aran'rhiod (tel-AYE-rahn-rhee-ODD or the Despite harsh disciplining she manages to spread rumors and doubt in the White Tower about Elaida's suitability as Amyrlin and maintain her dignity. This article is about the countries cities towns and other important locations in Robert Jordan ’s The Wheel of Time Fantasy fiction series Elaida do Avriny a'Roihan is a minor antagonist in the Wheel of Time fantasy series by Robert Jordan. The Amyrlin Seat is a fictional title from Robert Jordan 's Wheel of Time series Both the rebels and the White Tower send Aes Sedai to the Black Tower to bond Asha'man (the rebels as an offer from Rand to counter the number of Aes Sedai bonded to Asha'man). The Asha'man are an organization of men who can channel in the Fictional world of Robert Jordan 's Fantasy series The Wheel of Time. Rand al'Thor, the Dragon Reborn, is the protagonist and main character of The Wheel of Time, a series of fantasy Novels by Robert Jordan The Aes Sedai are a society in the fictional universe of Robert Jordan 's The Wheel of Time book series The Asha'man are an organization of men who can channel in the Fictional world of Robert Jordan 's Fantasy series The Wheel of Time.
Others
Loial finally gets married and decides that he is going to speak to the Ogier at the Great Stump in his stedding, telling them that they must fight or perish as the Shadow covers the land. Loial son of Arent son of Halan is one of the main characters of the Wheel of Time Fantasy series by Robert Jordan. Loial and Elder Haman both take up axes during the Trolloc attack. Rand asks Loial to close all of the waygates, but since he is going to the Great Stump, Elder Haman agrees to do it in his stead.
Lan makes a decision to ride to Shienar to fight. Al'Lan Mandragoran, (mændrəˈgɔrən is one of the main characters of the Wheel of Time Fantasy series by Robert Jordan. Nynaeve tricks him by making him pledge to take on any who wish to ride with him, and go to Fal Moran first. Nynaeve al'Meara (pronounced NIGH-neev al-MEER-ah (formally and currently el'Nynaeve ti al'Meara Mandragoran) is one of the main characters of The Wheel of Time She then takes him to the coast of the Aryth Ocean at World's End in Saldaea, so he has to travel hundreds of miles to reach his destination. She then Travels ahead of him through the Borderlands to find the scattered remnants of Lan's Malkieri countrymen, asking them to join Lan on his ride to the Blight.
Galad confronts Eamon Valda, the leader of the Whitecloaks, for killing his stepmother Queen Morgase of Andor, and kills him in a duel, and in the process becoming the leader of the Whitecloaks. Lord Galadedrid of House Damodred, called " Galad " for short is a fictional character in the Wheel of Time Fantasy series by Robert He then decides to pledge his newfound following to the defeat of the Dark One at Tarmon Gai'don, regardless of who they must fight alongside.
Elayne manages to finally become Queen of Andor, but only after she overcomes a Black Ajah plot, internal strife and raids from other contenders to the throne. Elayne Trakand is one of the main characters of the Wheel of Time fantasy series by Robert Jordan. The Aes Sedai are a society in the fictional universe of Robert Jordan 's The Wheel of Time book series
Mazrim Taim meets with a group of Red Ajah sisters from the White Tower, and agrees to their proposition: since Sisters were taken Warder against their will by certain Asha'man, an equivalent number of Black Tower initiates should be bonded by sisters in fairness. Mazrim Taim (pronounced tah-EEM) is a character in Robert Jordan 's The Wheel of Time Fantasy series The Asha'man are an organization of men who can channel in the Fictional world of Robert Jordan 's Fantasy series The Wheel of Time. In response to the sisters' surprise to the agreement, Taim says, darkly and cryptically: "Let the Lord of Chaos rule", a phrase which has only been used by the Forsaken in previous books, implying that Taim may be a Darkfriend.
Release details
- 2005, U. S. , Tor Books ISBN 0-312-87307-7, Pub date 11 October 2005, hardback (First edition)
- 2005, UK, Orbit ISBN 1-84149-163-2, Pub date 11 October 2005, hardback
- 2005, UK, Orbit ISBN 1-84149-228-0, Pub date 5 October 2006, paperback
External links
- Official Knife of Dreams website
- An excerpt from the Prologue, "Embers Falling on Dry Grass", of Knife of Dreams
- Knife of Dreams website from Tor Books
- Announcement of ebook
- Plot summary and other released information
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