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The Shadow Rising is the fourth book in the epic fantasy series The Wheel of Time, written by Robert Jordan and published in 1992. As the series progresses, the narrative shifts to focus heavily on the desert region known as the Aiel Waste, exploring the history of the Aiel people. The novel is noted for its extensive world-building and character development, standing as one of the longest individual volumes within the expansive sequence.
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The Shadow Rising ranks #7 of 171 in the High Fantasy ranking, behind Deadhouse Gates, ahead of The Lions of Al-Rassan.
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What book number is The Shadow Rising in the Wheel of Time series?
The Shadow Rising is the fourth book in The Wheel of Time series by Robert Jordan, published in 1992. At the time of its release it was the longest book in the series at over 390,000 words.
Where does most of The Shadow Rising take place?
A major portion of the narrative shifts to the Aiel Waste, a vast desert region inhabited by the warrior Aiel people. Rand al'Thor's journey into the Aiel Waste and the exploration of Aiel history is one of the book's defining storylines.
How does Rand learn about Aiel history in The Shadow Rising?
Rand al'Thor enters the ter'angreal in the city of Rhuidean, where he experiences ancestral memories of the Aiel people spanning multiple generations. These visions reveal that the Aiel were once pacifist followers of the Way of the Leaf who served the Aes Sedai during the Age of Legends.
What happens in Perrin's storyline in The Shadow Rising?
Perrin Aybara returns to the Two Rivers to find it under attack by Trollocs and Whitecloaks, and he leads the local resistance to defend his homeland. During this storyline he fully embraces his identity as a Wolfbrother and marries Faile.
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