This allowed them to bring the One Power into use on the battlefield additionally, they very likely wanted to reach Rand before Perrin could. But, the Aes Sedai, restricted by their Three Oaths, charged into the Shaido forces with their Warders, intentionally putting themselves in mortal peril. The rebel Aes Sedai and Wise Ones accompanying the rescue party were ordered by Perrin to stay on the ridge. An impromptu plan was devised whereby Perrin would lead the Two Rivers men, Cairhienin, Aiel spears and Winged Guards to charge down into the valley at the back of the Shaido forces coinciding with attack by wolves, their goal being to reach Rand by cutting through the Shaido despite being severely outnumbered. The battleĪs the forces loyal to Rand caught up with the Tower Aes Sedai, they saw that the Shaido forces had surrounded the Tower Aes Sedai's wagons at Dumai's Wells and were in the process of assaulting it. Approximately 6,000 Aiel led by Rhuarc, clan chief of the TaardadĪ depiction of the events during the battle.200 Winged Guards from Mayene led by Havien Nurelle.500 Cairhienin men led by Dobraine Taborwin.About 1,000 wolves led by Perrin Aybara.Included the Wise Ones of the Jumai Shaido who could channel (about 300).Approximately 40,000 Aiel warriors led by Sevanna.39 Tower Aes Sedai led by Galina Casban: 12 Reds, 7 Whites, 10 Greens, 5 Brown, 3 Gray and 2 Yellow.Following this, Perrin, Dobraine, Rhuarc, and Sorilea organize a small rescue party, for fear that revealing Rand's kidnapping would drive even more Aiel warriors to the Bleakness. After bringing them to Perrin, they, along with Dobraine and others, realized that Rand has been kidnapped. Not long after they left Cairhien, Berelain discovered Rand's sword and sword belt in his apartments, which he usually keeps close to him. The Tower Aes Sedai did not depart immediately for the White Tower after the kidnapping, instead waiting several days before announcing they were fed up with Rand's delaying tactics. It was Sevanna's plan to marry Rand, keeping him shielded, and gain power for herself over the Aiel through him. The Aes Sedai have also met and made a prior arrangement with the Shaido Aiel to escort their party to Tar Valon once Rand was in hand, but as the Aes Sedai traveled toward Tar Valon with their captive, the Shaido betrayed their agreement and instead attacked the Aes Sedai party to take Rand for themselves. When Rand proves uncooperative, the Tower Aes Sedai kidnapped him according to Elaida's secret orders. 5.5 Aes Sedai who was captured by the ShaidoĮlaida, the Amyrlin Seat, sent an emissary of Sisters to Rand al'Thor to convince him to go to the White Tower where he could be kept safe (and controlled by the Tower).5.3 Aes Sedai who were stilled and kept by the Wise Ones.5.2 Aes Sedai who were captured by Rand's forces.

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