![]() Some characters can draw power from the “source” and “channel” it into magic. We are sure to hear this common phrase in the series, “The Wheel weaves as the Wheel wills.” (Fun fact – I have a shirt with this quote on it). Made by this universe’s Creator, the Wheel weaves the “Pattern” using “threads,” aka the lives of people. The Amazon series takes place towards the end of the Third Age. The Wheel has seven spokes and each represents one of the Seven Ages. The Wheel spins and history comes, goes, then comes again. You can infer from this book quote that the Wheel is the history of this world. There are neither beginnings nor endings to the Wheel of Time. In one Age, called the Third Age by some, an Age yet to come, an Age long past, a wind rose above the great mountainous island of Tremalking. Legend fades to myth, and even myth is long forgotten when the Age that gave it birth comes again. The Wheel of Time turns, and Ages come and pass, leaving memories that become legend. The “Wheel of Time” is a central belief in this universe. Enjoy! The Wheel Weaves as the Wheel Wills What Is This “Wheel of Time?” I’ve taken special care not to give away any spoilers. ![]() This Wheel of Time Guide is based on what we’ve seen in the trailers which is a lot and on various Judkins interviews. The first season (the show has already been renewed for a second season) is based on the first book, The Eye of the World. That’s why I’ve put together a “What you need to know” Wheel of Time guide in preparation for the premiere. Also, readers may need to refresh their memories. With a series as complex as this, it may take a bit for newcomers to Amazon’s The Wheel of Time to ingest the world. RELATED: Read our The Wheel of Time recaps, here. That being said, I’m looking forward to the secret nods and Easter eggs for die-hard fans. Most likely, a “show, don’t tell” approach will be taken with these while some may be omitted entirely. Also, it’s a difficult task to bring to life a single fact that needed multiple pages in the book to explain. However, sometimes Jordan’s portrayals of them can be a bit sexist. A wonderful thing about the books is the sheer amount of female characters. Showrunner Rafe Judkins has talked extensively about his vision for the series and having to let some aspects of the book go for the sake of doing a one-hour drama. It’s high fantasy with hundreds of characters, numerous races and lands, and countless terms. But a fact remains for newcomers to The Wheel of Time: the story and mythology, while beautiful and exciting, are incredibly dense. The social media marketing campaign has been successful at letting readers know that their favorite book series is in good hands all the while reaching out to prospective new fans. While others are devout fans of the universe that author Robert Jordan created and have been waiting to see the saga come to life for a long time. Some folks, along with Amazon, hope this fills their deep Game of Thrones show hole. The epic fantasy brings with it a myriad of expectations. The November 19th premiere of Amazon’s The Wheel of Time series is nigh.
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