Elaida dreams that she is bringing the rebellious Aes Sedai to heel. Alviarin wakes her with news from Dumai's Wells. Covarla is the highest ranking sister to return alive, and informs them of the appearance of hundreds of Asha'man, the White Tower Aes Sedai's defeat, and Rand's escape. Only twelve of thirty nine Aes Sedai have returned to the White Tower from the battle. After Covarla is dismissed, Elaida wishes to resume the offensive. Alviarin tells Elaida that she will suffer Siuan Sanche's fate if the rest of the Tower learns of her catastrophic failures, and that she must follow Alviarin's orders henceforward.