The Wheel of Time Season 3 Episode 5: The Power of Rhuidean

The Wheel of Time Season 3 Episode 5 opens with Moiraine discovering an ancient orb inside the tree at Rhuidean. Apparently, it’s the OG humidifier. Naturally, Moiraine wants to weaponize it against the Dark One. Classic Moiraine—finds something pretty, immediately thinks “murder weapon.” She’s staring at the trails in the sand all zen, but secretly craving more power. Girl, I get it. That’s how I feel about bottomless mimosas.

The Aiel Polyamorous Way of Life in The Wheel of Time Season 3 Episode 5

Meanwhile, Rand and his Aiel entourage are road-tripping to Cold Rocks Cove. Aviendha (Ayoola Smart) gets her first Wise One assignment: teach Rand how to be Aiel. Aviendha’s like, “Seriously? This clueless wetlander?” But the Wise Ones insist: “He’s the Car’a’carn, honey.” Also, the Aiel’s polyamorous lifestyle? Chiefs having two wives sounds like either peak enlightenment or pure chaos. Betting on chaos.

What One Observes, One Imitates

Back at the Tower, Alaina’s accusing the Amyrlin of slacking on the Dragon Reborn hunt. She’s plotting a coup, throwing Olympic-level shade. The Amyrlin? Calmly planning a trap to expose the Black Ajah using captured sisters. Twelve caught, but only eleven attacked? Someone’s missing. Then BAM—Grey Man attack! And twist: Alaina isn’t one of the Twelve. Trouble’s brewing hard.

Masochistic Behavior and Dreamwalking Danger

Egwene’s dreamwalking training with the Wise Ones turns deadly fast. Your nightmares can kill you in Tel’aran’rhiod. No pressure. Meanwhile, Lanfear, Rand’s obsessed ex, pops in to flex. She’s savoring Egwene’s trauma like a sadistic queen. Someone revoke her “ex” privileges, seriously.

The Adventure to Tanchico in The Wheel of Time Season 3 Episode 5

The trip to Tanchico? A literal nightmare. Nynaeve’s seasick, Elayne’s dropping unsolicited history lessons, and Mat finds Min stowing away like a boss. Plus, the Sea Folk show off channeling skills way above Tower expectations. Nynaeve gets schooled: “Control is overrated.” Min warns: “Stay close. This place is not Disneyland.”

Tranquil Dreams Turn into Nightmares

Moiraine asks Egwene to dreamwalk a secret message to the Amyrlin. Meanwhile, Egwene peeks into her friends’ dreams: happiness, family, love…until Rand’s dream pops up. Guess who’s making out with him? Lanfear. Screams internally. The battle for Rand’s heart is officially on.

A Valiant Knight and a Heroic Rescue

Perrin teams up with Alanna, Faile, and the Aiel to rescue Mat’s family. Mid-battle breakup drama between Alanna and Maksim adds extra emotional mess. They save Mat’s sister, but tragedy hits hard when their mother’s murdered. Alanna gets ambushed, fights like a legend, but collapses. Maksim returns gladiator-style to save her. The Wheel of Time Season 3 Episode 5 delivers betrayal, heartbreak, and redemption with gut-punching force.