Originally published in 1990, Jordan's epic book series proved to be even too epic for him to keep up, and when he passed away in 2007, the notes he left behind allowed Brandon Sanderson to finish the series, which now stands at 14 volumes and a prequel.
Want a daily wrap-up of all the news and commentary Salon has to offer? Subscribe to our morning newsletter, Crash Course. In the end, we're left with one message "the wheel will as the wheel wills." There's also glimpses of a battle, people being burned at the stake, and training in magic. We also meet "The Dark One," a caped figure on horseback, and his army, set on destroying the world. In the trailer we see Moiraine and a power she calls the "one power," magic shared between women in the Aes Sedai, and the various women who can control that power. READ MORE: A "Lord of the Rings" anime prequel is on the way
She arrives in the small town of Two Rivers, and while there, embarks on a dangerous journey with five young men and women, one of whom is prophesied to be the Dragon Reborn, who will either save or destroy humanity. Moiraine (played by Rosamund Pike, also a producer of the series), is a member of the incredibly powerful all-female organization called the Aes Sedai. After all it's been a couple years since that last epic fantasy series about games and thrones ended. In the newly released trailer, we're in for a magical ride through castles, taverns, deserts, mountains and forests.īased on the series of high-fantasy bestsellers by Robert Jordan, the show takes place in a world where magic exists, but only certain women are allowed to access it. If you want to escape to another world this winter, Amazon's new series "The Wheel of Time," could be just what you need.
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