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What other books did Robert Jordan plan to write? What about the other two prequels?

Wed, 19 Dec 2007 13:19:00 GMT

In the Wheel of Time, Robert Jordan intended to write two more "prequels" that would fall in between New Spring and The Eye of the World. The first is the story of how Tam al'Thor found baby Rand and decided to return to the Two Rivers. The second is the story of how Moiraine and Lan arrived at the Two Rivers just in the nick of time. Robert Jordan left notes on these stories but there is no decision yet on whether or not they will be written and published.

Robert Jordan recently said he had about thirty years worth of ideas in his head. In addition to the prequels, he was toying with an idea for an additional story line in the Wheel of Time universe that could have led to two or three more "outrigger" books. He also had plans for a new series called Infinity of Heaven. This series would be in a different universe, high fantasy with a touch of Shogun.

If the last book is huge, maybe it should be published in two volumes.

Tue, 11 Dec 2007 11:03:00 GMT

That seems like a viable idea to us, but here's what Robert Jordan had to say, "There will be one more book. If it's 1500+ pages, comes with it's own luggage cart and Tor has to invent a new binding process, there will be one more book." We think that's clear! Now that Brandon Sanderson has been chosen to complete the book he concurs, "Book 12 will deal with the final battle and give resolution to the story started in The Eye of the World. It will be one volume if it's within my power to make it so."

When will Book 12 be published? What do we know about it?

Tue, 11 Dec 2007 10:50:00 GMT

On December 10, 2007, Tor Books issued a press release. Brandon Sanderson has been chosen to finish A Memory of Light. He is scheduled to turn in the manuscript December 2008 with anticipated publication some time in the fall of 2009. Here is the full article.

Why is a heron the mark of a blademaster?

Thu, 22 Nov 2007 18:03:00 GMT

Robert Jordan chose the heron because it is quick, supple, and deadly to its prey, just like a master swordsman should be.

Wheel of Time Weaponry

Sat, 17 Nov 2007 14:52:00 GMT

Wheel of Time heron-mark swords were licensed and manufactured by Windlass Steelcrafts, the supplier for the United States and British armed forces. Robert Jordan also licensed Perrin's axe, Padan Fain's dagger and Mat's ashandarei. The dagger and axe were manufactured for a time but have been discontinued. We have not seen the ashandarei offered. The heron-mark sword is marketed by Museum Replicas, Medieval Weapon Art and Arms of Valor, Ltd.