The first episode of The Wheel of Time Season 3 makes it clear that the stakes are higher this time around. The internal conflict between Aes Sedai has taken a dark and brutal turn, with Liandrin and her supporters openly plotting against their sisters, using forbidden weaves and ruthless manipulation to escape the White Tower with some of the strongest objects in the world. On the other hand, Moiraine and the group were supposed to leave for Tear so that Rand'al could get hold of the Callandor. However, Rand'al had different plans and told Moiraine that they were now going to Aiel Waste to have an army to help him fight against the Shadow. Elsewhere, Perrin is returning to the Two Rivers for something he needs to do urgently.