After Rand's capture at the hands of the Aes Sedai loyal to Elaida, and the Shaido Aiel, and his rescue by the Asha'man, Mazrim Taim, and Perrin, Rand must prepare for his showdown with the powerful Forsaken Sammael and for his assault on the city of Illian. Halfway across the continent, Mat Cauthon (Go Mat!), Elayne, her Warder Birgitte, Aviendha and Nynaeve have been sent by the rebel Tower to the city of Ebou Dar, the capital of the nation of Altara. Their mission, find a legendary ter'angreal, a magical object with a specific purpose, called the Bowl of the Winds that has the power to end the eternal heat wave caused by the Dark One. Mat's mission, however, is slightly different. He has been instructed by Rand to bring Elayne and Egwene, who has been named Amyrlin Seat by the rebel Tower, to Caemlyn so that Elayne may be crowned Queen of Andor. Yet, darkness is brewing. A channeler of unimaginable power has begun to unite the forces of Shadow under his control and has brought the other Forsaken to kneel. His name is Moridin. Death.
A Crown of Swords by Robert Jordan is my favorite book in the series. Most importantly, it's mostly Mat's POV. In fact, I think Mat Cauthon is my favorite character of all time. His scenes are funny, his fight scenes are intense and his character is well formed. Another reason why I love this book is because my favorite antagonist of all time, Moridin, is introduced.
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