I like it. We don’t really know much about Kari al’Thor, other than Rand’s small recollections of her, and Tam’s fever dream, so that leaves allot of room to create her character, with a few guidelines, which you’ve followed.

I’m also fond of Oriel’s character. Her inner struggle between letting herself sink completely into the aloofness of Aes Sedai, and being the young girl Kari knows, is very apparent, seeing as she switches back and forth. She becomes more Aes Sedai every time Kari sees her, and there is an increasing gap between them. It’s sad, but expected. When you become Aes Sedai, no other bonds are as important as the ones you have to the tower.

I haven't had a chance to review this earlier, and I apologize for that! Onto the review:

I think I've already told you, time and time again, how in love I am with everything you write, and this piece especially because it is multi-chaptered and developing; so this is indeed some of the finest exposition I've ever seen. Your lovely way with words is consistent, and I'm seeing less of Jordan's style and more of your own; fear not, though, because this is good. His description can be mechanical, and that's -never- a problem here.

Also, this chapter was sexy. It was very sexy.

And I can't believe I forgot to ask this earlier: because canon states Rand was not Kari's biological child, what happens to the one she carries now? Does a miscarriage occur? As sick as this will sound, something like that could actually open a variety of possibilities for the story, if handled well.

And on the most inevitable note: PLEASE UPDATE SOON!

I've said it before and I'll say it again- you write beautifully. Your similies, especially, are so well-crafted and descriptive. I can't wait for part two!

*jawdrop*

You have rendered me speechless.

... And I'm SO glad you're back! I'll leave an intelligent review later, I promise. It's just... you've overwhelmed me, at the moment. _

Why haven't you updated any WoT recently? ::is sad::

I'll keep my message short, to withhold from bursting into some sickening melodrama. My mood is currently unstable like that. Anyway...

You are possibly one of the best writers I have ever known on this website. I can name about two more. But you are either THE best, or you tie with someone else... when it comes to you, She's a Star, and Arctic Demon, I can never choose.

Your work BLEW ME AWAY when I discovered you - put me in a depression for some time, I'll concede to that. But to see it barely continued... you need to write more, Ersatz...

And I NEVER re-review to keep an author alive (unless it's a personal friend), so realize that this is something special.

NOW UPDATE!

Wow, this is a very original take on expanding the WoT world. You've fleshed out Kari and Fain, and made them much more than a memory and a one-track villain (which is going to happen further down the track :P). I like how you incorporated flashes of Rand, the Two Rivers, and future storylines, along with sayings like "truth is the colour of death" that both fit and make the story more authentic... very clever. Your descriptions are also vivid, and with negligible errors. (can't remember any, anyway!)

You've got me wondering, so I'm looking forward to the next part. *camps out*

Your prose is so beautiful! And I absolutely adore pre-Darkfriend!Padan Fain. At least, I hope he's pre-Darkfriend!Padan Fain... *shivers* Kari has enough shadowy characters to deal with already, yes?

Ah! You've updated! I'm so excited, I think I might have actually thrown my dignity and calm composure out the window!

I read it, and loved it, and if I could review enough times to have you update quicker, believe me - I would. The chapter was amazing, and I find myself slowly falling for DuMerle, shameful though that is. I wouldn't be another Dona, but I do believe he's won me over. Padan, hard though it is to imagine, is so fittingly sweet that I keep double-guessing - does he or does he not have darker intentions?

I love Jordan's Tam, I really do, but this interesting new development is far too appealing - do continue.

"'Leave my husband out of this.'

'With pleasure.'"

Clever, and one can only hope this line isn't stolen and turned into a cliche.

I do implore that you keep DuMerle's character suitable, and that you don't yield to the inclination one feels when writing an arrogant character falling in love. I don't want DuMerle whipped; if you have to make him do something rotten again to keep to his character, please do. Haha... as you can tell, I am not always vouching for happy endings.

I am counting the days until you update. If all goes well, there won't be too many.

Amazing; well-written, and with a plot so appealing that it's impossible to disregard. Nothing to criticize, really, so I simply ask that you keep it up. I look forward to your next chapter and the ones after that, so please update soon.

I love the sense of mystery surrounding this story, and the way you give us little bits of information about the past without ever fully explaining Kari's background and her relationship with DuMerle. That is a very good device for keeping the readers' interest. I also enjoy the way you suggest things rather than stating them outright. That is a characteristic of the best quality of writing, and it makes the story sound so much more proffessional. It also adds to the interest of the tale because it makes the reader pause and try to figure things out. Please keep the chapters coming; I can't wait to find out what happens next!

that was a very good chapter...im looking forward to the next one...keep it coming!

I'm beyond impressed... well beyond. Normally i read storys and critique and analyse and leave lengthy reviews pointing out the good and bad traits. This i simply enjoyed. The thought that there might be good or bad points to this story didn't even enter my mind as i read, and nor did the thought that this might not have been written by Jordan himself. Wait, scrap that coz it was more than that. You brought the same reality that Jordan brings with a skill with words that i cannot compare to any other fanfiction. You are a true story teller.

I haven't finished reading this yet, but I really must say that I like your writing style. Quite original and beautiful.

wow...i impressed. I love all the description, its like your really there which is what is most important in books! Keep writing...i like it!

An absolutely fascinating story, with excellent diction and a delightfully subtle plot. Nothing was overdone... the writing style was eerily similar to ol' Robbie's himself.

I quite appreciated the fact that you made your own characters, each with his/her own unique psyche, and the story didn't make them deviate from it. Everyone remained in character.

One little thing though: it'd be 978 NE, not 278. Unless you want Tam to be over 700 years old...

All in all, 11/10. This fic made me turn off my Rammstein CD so I could focus more on the story, and it takes something special to do that.