But there is much more to the Prophecy of the Dragon than the show has delivered so far.

The Dragon’s other name, Lews Therin Kinslayer, comes from after the Dark One’s corruption.

Lews Therin goes mad, just like any other man, and murders his entire family.

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But the show actually introduces the Karaethon Cycle through Rand in Season 1, Episode 5.

It is a smart decision to reveal it in small bits at a time.

Importantly, it does not state who will get the horn.

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The Dragon is Reborn, and the end of the Third Age is here.

Moiraine has a plan to get him to Falme to declare himself as the Dragon Reborn.

It’s a game that Rand is in the center of.

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The Karaethon Cycle is a prison for Rand.

What will he do when he realizes that there is no escaping his fate?

This prophecy looms over his life and leaves little room for him to choose.

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Once the heron, to set his path.

Twice the heron, to name him true.

Once the Dragon, for remembrance lost.