Robert Jordan's The Wheel of Time: The Eye of the World #6

In "Chapter One," Machin Shin, the black wind, closes in on the group as they flee The Ways, testing their resolve just before reaching Fal Dara. There, their relief turns to alarm when they unexpectedly confront Padan Fain—revealed to be a darkfriend, his presence a dangerous surprise in the midst of their journey.

In "Chapter Three," Jo and her companions press on through the cursed expanse of The Blight, seeking shelter and answers. Their path crosses with the enigmatic Green Man, a guardian of ancient woods, but his protection shatters when two newly awakened Forsaken descend upon them without warning.