Liandrin’s Dark Secrets: The Black Ajah’s Sinister Plot Unveiled!

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In just a blink of an eye, events took a sharp turn for the worse within “The Wheel of Time”. The Prime Video series launched the initial three episodes of season three, brimming with action that leaves one reeling (in a delightful way). It’s evident that Liandrin and her Black Ajah cohorts exposed their true colors in an assault on the White Tower. They are revealed as Darkfriends, orchestrating chaos to dismantle the existing societal framework. However, these episodes also hint at the crafty and dangerous machinations of the Red Ajah, stirring up turmoil. Here’s a glimpse into what Liandrin, the Black Ajah, and their schemes entail in “The Wheel of Time” season three, and how it impacts key character arcs, notably Siuan (also known as the Amyrlin Seat), Nynaeve, Elaida, and Elayne.

In the initial three episodes of “The Wheel of Time”‘s first season, Egwene passes through the arches and obtains a ring, enabling her to become an Accepted and depart from the Tower. On the other hand, Nynaeve and Elayne opt to remain. Determined as she is to defend the Light and investigate any potential dangers in the vicinity, Nynaeve is intent on staying put. The Amylin Seat selects both Nynaeve and Elayne to serve as hounds, tasking them with tracking down the Black Ajah.

It’s crucial they act promptly as Elayne’s mother, Queen Morgase, along with Elaida Sedai from the Red Ajah, are at the Tower. Morgase is displeased by the events unfolding in season three of The Wheel of Time, particularly the Tower attack and her daughter being kidnapped and sold by Liandrin. Their presence only adds to the already tumultuous situation.

In simpler terms, Nynaeve doesn’t have faith in the Amyrlin Seat, but she trusts Elayne and is determined to locate Liandrin. However, Elayne can’t go because her mother asked her to return home for safety reasons, which frustrates Nynaeve and temporarily strains their relationship. Later on, Elayne defies her mother by refusing to return home and instead decides to pass through the arches with the goal of becoming the first Aes Sedai queen. Her mother leaves, but she orders Elaida to stay there along with her two sons, who will learn to be Warders.

She warns Siuan that if anything befalls her daughter, she will summon the army of Andor. Their relationship is tense because Elaida nearly defeated Siuan in the race for Amylin Seat. Matters become even more complex due to Rahvin, a Forsaken, pretending to be Queen Morgase’s consort, which could lead to harming many people if exploited.

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In the initial episodes of “The Wheel of Time” season three, Elayne and Nynaeve visit a detention cell to question two suspected Black Ajah, who were apprehended by the Amyrlin Seat. Since the Black Ajah can deceive while Aes Sedai cannot, these captives may speak truthfully or not. In this instance, they reveal information that could be accurate or misleading.

In the novels of “The Wheel of Time,” it is known that the Black Ajah operate in groups of three, referred to as “hearts.” They are also said to only know of one other Black Ajah outside their hearts. This pattern seems consistent among the Black Ajah in the series. However, certain claims made by Liandrin, such as her intention to travel to Tear to aid a Forsaken in obtaining Callandor or to seek out a false dragon, appear dubious at best.

To decipher their words and uncover the truth, Elayne and Nynaeve choose to read between the lines and delve into further investigation, including revisiting locations where Nynaeve previously saw Liandrin with her ailing son, as depicted in earlier episodes of “The Wheel of Time.

In The Wheel of Time season three, Elaida is causing turbulence within the Tower. Since she doesn’t hold a seat in the council, her request for a private audience with the Amyrlin Seat was denied. To sway her Red Ajah sisters, she offers gifts but they are unresponsive as they recognize her ulterior motives. Elaida is pushing for the Red Ajah to regain power swiftly. However, her fellow Red sisters refuse due to Liandrin’s recent mischief and the general disarray within the Tower. Elaida persists, urging the Red Ajah to propose eight of their sisters to hunt down Rand and detain him. The other Red sisters resist, emphasizing that they need to focus on rebuilding their influence within the Tower first.

In “The Wheel of Time,” Nynaeve and Elayne uncover the fact that Liandrin hails from Tanchico. They further deduce that the sacred items taken by Nyomi during the conflict at the White Tower are linked to whatever secretive activities Liandrin is engaged in. As they ready themselves to depart, a Gray Man assaults them; however, Nynaeve manages to slay it. She then understands that they must leave immediately, and so Matt joins them for both additional strength and a dose of humor during their journey.

Indeed, Liandrin finds herself in Tanchico, disrupting a wedding. There she encounters the great-grandson of a man who never wed her and, tragically, abused her as a child, causing her pregnancy at thirteen. Regrettably, this wedding involves a child bride that he was about to marry. In a grim turn of events, Liandrin slays him, and another Black Ajah member exterminates everyone else, sparing the child bride but erasing her memories. They seize control of the institution. Among their possessions is an antique version of the a’dam, a tool used by the Seanchan to restrain channelers. Their aim is to locate the other half and use it to leash Rand.

This proposal seems to align with Elaida’s desires, as it brings her one step closer to acquiring more power. Leanne confides in the Red Ajah that seven Aes Sedai, including their top-ranking members, are tasked with pursuing a supposed false dragon. However, Elaida refuses this assignment, arguing that their highest members cannot depart as there is “work to be done.” The Red Ajah’s leading member is summoned to Siuan’s study for discussion on the plan, prompting Elaida to consider replacing her immediately.

In the world of “The Wheel of Time”, three parties have different agendas regarding Rand: The Black Ajah are searching for him, the Forsaken aim to eliminate him, and Elaida desires control over him. However, Liandrin’s role in the story is not just what it appears on the surface. She appears to be driven by a desire for retribution and seems indifferent to the casualties of her anger. This season, we’ll find out how this unfolds.

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2025-03-13 16:08