Despite the gentle reminders fromEgweneand the others watching, Rand refuses to accept that Alsera is gone.

However, his reaction to Alsera’s death proves that it is more present than anyone realized.

Who knew Elayne Trakand could do that?

Josha Stradowski in The Wheel of Time Season 3 Episode 5

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After all, Sammael only goes to Cold Rocks Hold because Rand is there.

Worse, it’s Rand’s power that leads to the hold’s collapse.

In the aftermath, he finds the body of a young Tairen girl who died in the battle.

Rand (Josha Stradowski) trying to heal Alsera (Julie Van Leeuwen) in The Wheel of Time

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It’s an effective change for the series, growing Rand’s character development while raising the emotional stakes.

New episodes ofThe Wheel of TimeSeason 3 premiere Thursdays on Prime Video.

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