"The Wheel of Time turns, and Ages come and pass," Moiraine says, "leaving memories that become legend. Legend turns to myth, and even myth is long forgotten by the time the age that gave it birth returns again."

"I have heard similar stories from the turning of Ages in my own world, about those who return, about battles foretold; whether this is something of the sort or something more, for good or ill, I cannot say. But I think that it will be important to find out."