Summary
The Wheel of Timeis one of manyfantasy shows on Prime Videoat the moment.
Adapted fromRobert Jordan’s book series of the same name, the plot should be familiar to many.
From cutting characters to drastically rewriting their journeys,The Wheel of Timemakes several changesto the source material.
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Though some are confusing, others fit the story nicely.
An important piece of lore changed for Season 1 isthe number of people who are considered ta’veren.
This sparks a dangerous, world-spanning journey.
Set in a high fantasy world where magic exists, but only some can access it, a woman named Moiraine crosses paths with five young men and women. This sparks a dangerous, world-spanning journey. Based on the book series by Robert Jordan.
Based on the book series by Robert Jordan.
What Are Ta’veren in ‘The Wheel of Time’?
Ta’veren are a unique concept for the series.
One of the more confusing aspects of the lore is the way time works.
Already, Perrin, Mat, and Rand have shown signs of being ta’veren.
Being theDragon Reborn, Rand has a specific destiny he cannot escape.
His rare ability with the One Power is only a fraction of what Rand is capable of.
Mat and Perrin are not as strongly ta’veren as Rand, but they display a similar impact on events.
All become leaders, whether they command an army, rule a kingdom, or become a lord.
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Though Rand embraces it more than his friends, all are swept up in the Pattern unintentionally.
Meanwhile, Mat impacts people differently.
While these ta’veren are significant parts of the story, they are not the only important characters.
Why Did ‘The Wheel of Time’ Make Nynaeve and Egwene Ta’veren?
Nynaeve and Egwene’s abilities hide Rand’s powers for longer.
Yet the change must last longer than this plotline.
Part of this is their connection to Rand.
Having known him through childhood, Nynaeve and Egwene have a better idea of who he is than most.
Yet that is true for many of the Two Rivers.
Their level of ability with the One Power is rare among Aes Sedai, which sets them apart.
But the speed at which they become Aes Sedai.
Nyneave becomes an Accepted almost immediately, while most girls train for years.
Despitethe block that prevents her from channeling, Nynaeve is one of the most powerful channelers ever seen.
Nynaeve and Egwene show many traits required for ta’veren, though the books didn’t declare them as such.
Both seasons ofThe Wheel of Timeare available to stream on Prime Video.
