Contents
Chapter 50
Overview
Tales of Falme spread across nations, growing in the telling yet consistent in naming the Dragon Reborn beneath his banner. Rumors of Heroes riding and armies routed ignite conflict as some proclaim for the Dragon and others oppose them. The chapter closes with a prayer from the Prophecies, framing Rand as the prophesied savior.
Summary
News of the sky-battle over Falme and the column that rode from the west ripples outward by ship, horse, wagon, and foot. As the stories travel, they change in scale—numbers swell from hundreds to thousands—but remain centered on the same core: the Dragon Reborn led riders beneath his banner.
Reports claim the riders destroyed a legion of the Children of the Light and hurled Artur Hawkwing’s returned armies back into the sea. Whether they were Bordermen, Heroes summoned by the Horn of Valere, or Hawkwing’s own forces, the tales agree they rode toward the mountains and the dawn, with the Dragon at their head.
Across Arad Doman, Tarabon, and beyond, declarations for the Dragon spark immediate violence, as supporters and detractors clash. The spread of belief becomes a catalyst, turning rumor into rebellion and resistance as communities fracture along lines of faith and fear.
The chapter concludes with a prayer from the Cycle of the Dragon, invoking the Promised One and pleading for renewal and protection. This invocation ties the scattered reports to enduring prophecy, casting Rand al’Thor as the returning Prince of the Morning and setting the stage for a world reshaped by his name.
Who Appears
- Rand al'ThorCentral figure of the spreading tales; seen in the sky and leading riders under the Dragon banner.
- Heroes of the HornLegendary champions rumored to ride in the column, credited with defeating foes at Falme.
- Children of the LightReportedly suffered a destroyed legion in the tales spreading from Falme.
- Artur Hawkwing's ArmiesSaid by rumor to have returned and then been thrown back into the sea.