novels or the omnibus ebook. You can find it in the following collections: Unfettered Anthology

Shara is mentioned in passing dozens of times in the series. River of Souls is the only canonical depiction of its culture, magic, and people. For worldbuilding junkies, it’s a feast.

Insight into a civilization barely seen in the 14 main books.

The story also gives Taim a chilling final line, spoken to a woman whose soul he has effectively damned: "Call it what you will. I call it mine." It’s a masterclass in grim fantasy.

In the timeline of the final book, Domon has been pressed into service by the Seanchan. The deleted chapter details his perspective on the chaos gripping the Seanchan homeland. It offers a rare glimpse into the "Return" from the perspective of a native Westlander and provides context for the political instability that prevents the Seanchan from committing their full forces to Tarmon Gai’don.