New Spring

Set in the tumultuous period preceding Robert Jordan's epic Wheel of Time series, "New Spring" delves into the origins of two pivotal characters: Moiraine Damodred and Lan Mandragoran. As a brutal, three-day battle rages around the White Tower city of Tar Valon, a profound Foretelling heralds the birth of a child on Dragonmount, prophesied to change the world—the Dragon Reborn. The Shadow's forces seek to destroy this infant, compelling the young Accepted, Moiraine, on the verge of becoming an Aes Sedai, and the battle-hardened soldier, Lan, to embark on a perilous quest. Their paths intertwine, binding their lives together as they navigate a world rife with political intrigue and mortal dangers. Moiraine, hailing from the royal house of Cairhien, and Lan, the uncrowned king of a nation long lost, find their destinies irrevocably linked. This gripping prequel details their arduous journey to locate the prophesied child, setting the stage for their eventual, fateful encounter with Rand al'Thor in "The Eye of the World," offering essential context and depth to the beloved fantasy saga.