Moiraine is summoned to the Amyrlin Seat — her old friend Siuan — who’s arrived in Fal Dara after Elaida connected Moiraine to Rand.
Moiraine with her kesiera
Moiraine is in her room dressing for an audience with the Amyrlin. Contrary to what Rand assumed, Moiraine has nothing to do with this visit and is nearly as anxious as he is. She dons her trademark kesiera with its blue gemstone nestled in the middle of her forehead. It helps her cultivate a certain mystique that keeps everyone — especially her fellow sisters — guessing about the true extent of her abilities.
There is an insistent knock at the door. When she answers, Moiraine finds fellow Blue sister, Anaiya, in the company of Liandrin, a Red. Anaiya comes off as very cordial and friendly, whereas Liandrin is cold and clipped. Don’t worry, Moiraine, it’s not like everyone who comes across as a creep is a Darkfriend. Right?
The Amyrlin Seat has summoned Moiraine, and these two sisters have been sent to fetch her. On the way, Liandrin frets about three more false Dragons appearing at once. Moiraine has to work at keeping the amused smirk off her face, especially when she spots Egwene hurrying around a corner with a stooped figure in tow.
Entering the Amyrlin Seat’s chambers, Moiraine sees the box containing the Horn of Valere rests on the table in the room. She addresses the Amyrlin Seat — a position now occupied by Siuan Sanche — in a rigidly formal manner that is nothing like we saw in New Spring. Siuan says he delegation from Tar Valon is here thanks to Elaida. After Rand escaped imprisonment against Elaida’s advice, she went to the Tower telling of a dangerous young man — a ta’veren — who visited the castle. Some sniffing around revealed that Moiraine had spirited him away to Fal Dara.
After some pointless politicking that would bore a tax clerk, Siuan finally clears the room — even booting Leane, her own Keeper of the Chronicles. With a “cone of silence” weave in place, the formal act dissolves, and the two old friends speak the way they used to. And Siuan doesn’t waste time sugarcoating — if anyone discovers their plan, they’ll both be stilled.