After declaring an amnesty for all male channelers, Rand al'Thor decides to entrust Asmodean, aka Jasin Natael, his reluctant teacher, with the leadership of the "farm". Soon, Natael must welcome, against his will, a co-leader: the infamous Mazrim Taim, a former False Dragon from Saldaea. Together, they will attempt to foil the plans of the fearsome Chosen Demandred.
Mazrim Taim stumbles upon something he wants and makes a bargain to get it. CW: Rape and/or dubcon, torture, control, abusive relationships, threats, slavery, mentions of genocide, abuse of the bond