In " The Price of a Ship" and "Leavetakings", Tylor wonders whether Birgitte is the most mature character in this plot, Greg wonders whether Galad will fall under darker influences, and Nynaeve confronts the consequences of her choices.

In "After the Storm" and "Other Battles, Other Weapons", Greg sees interesting parallels in the changing psyches of Mat and Rand, Tylor thinks about the unsung traits that make Talmanes and Nalsean follow Mat, and Moiraine serves as an advisor to Rand, but only from afar.

In "This Place, This Day" and "The Lesser Sadness", Tylor worries about the reliability of Rand's decision-making and narration, Greg compares the power of channelers to Milton's warring angels, and Mat proves that his memories, and his luck, are plenty useful on the battlefield

In "The Craft of Kin Tovere" and " Before the Arrow" Greg gets excited about Mat's military knowledge, Tylor worries Rand is learning the wrong lessons from Aviendha, and Egwene seems torn between the Aes Sedai and Wise Ones.

In "Encounters in Samara" and "The Wheel Weaves", Masema brings religious fanaticism to Ghealden, Tylor is impressed by Nynaeve's lack of awareness of her own fear, and Greg wonders why everyone seems to trust Galad.

In "A New Name", "Performances in Samara", and "An Old Acquaintance", Birgitte makes an outstanding first impression on both hosts, Tylor notes his love for Uno, and Greg is impressed by how well Elayne has stepped up as a protagonist.

In "A Silver Arrow" and "Ripped Away" we learn just how horrible Moghedien can be (to Liandrin), Greg worries about just how low Nynaeve has been brought, and Tylor thinks Elayne took a very big risk with Birgitte.

In "A Short Spear" and "A Question of Crimson", Greg pulls out every pop culture metaphor in the book to describe Aviendha and Rand's relationship, Tylor wonders about what Asmodean will teach next, and Nynaeve gives her own unique take on her very bad day.