Season 3 Wheel of Time: A Tragic Death Looms
Dramatic deaths abound in the beloved fantasy series The Wheel Of Time, which is being adapted for Prime Video. With one of Alanna Mosvani's Warders destined for their end, Season 3 is likely to follow this pattern. The story strongly implies that either Ihvon or Maksim will die, even though the name of the fallen Warder is yet unknown.
Alanna's Warders: A sad mirror of the books
Alanna's Warders find a terrifying portent in the books, which parallel the death of Owein, who sadly passed away in The Shadow Rising. Alanna's Warders in the books included Owein and Ihvon. Alanna was heartbroken with his death and had just one Warder. Though he doesn't exist in the show, Maksim plays Alanna's second Warder, so reflecting the character "Owein". This parallelism implies Maksim might perhaps share Owein's sad destiny.
Whitecloaks and a Looming Conflict
The way Owein's death in the books is set up has great bearing on the performance. Owein's death in The Shadow Rising came following Alanna and her Warders' trip to the Two Rivers in search of information on Rand. This set off a conflict with the Whitecloaks that finally resulted in Owein's death. The show is building a similar situation. Dain Bornhald knows Perrin's beginnings and carries resentment toward her. The scene is set for a terrible collision when the Whitecloaks go back to the Two Rivers to face Perrin, maybe resulting in the death of one of Alanna's Warders.
The possible death of Ihvon
The story mostly suggests Maksim's death, thus the show could provide an unexpected turn by substituting Ihvon instead. The most important thing is Alanna loses a Warder in the Two Rivers. The particular identity of the fallen Warder is less important; this allows the show to eliminate Ihvon while keeping Maksim alive. This strategy would surely create suspense and heighten the tension around the unavoidable confrontation between Alanna and her Warders, and Perrin in the Two Rivers.
The Meaning of Warder Deaths within The Wheel of Time
In the world of The Wheel Of Time, losing a Warder is a major event. Sharing their life force and destiny, warders have an indelible relationship with their Aes Sedai. Along with a death of life, a Warder's passing causes great emotional damage to their Aes Sedai friend. It reminds us of the great risks and personal costs involved in the continuous struggle against the Dark One.
Looking Forward to Season 3
For The Wheel of Time's characters, Season 3 looks to offer an engaging and emotional trip. One of Alanna's Warders's approaching death gives the story more suspense and uncertainty and begs issues about who would survive and who would meet their terrible end. The possible death of either Ihvon or Maksim reminds us even the most cherished characters are not exempt from the dangers of the world of The Wheel of Time as fans eagerly await the next chapter in the saga.
