The seven seals at Shayol Ghul are weakening, and the Dark One is
almost free. Already, through his minions, the blight of evil is
spreading, and soon, Shaitan himself will lay his hand upon the world.
What can Rand al'Thor, a mere farmer from the Two Rivers, do about
it, indeed, why should he do anything? Even if he does have the power
of an Aes Sedai to help him, if he wants it. But everyone knows that
Aes Sedai have their own reasons for doing things.