TGM 2025 Live Q&A on Friday, 15 August 2025 at 8pm Eastern! https://youtube.com/live/aoxip9v_Jc0?feature=share TGM 2025 Website: https://www.blacktowerpod.com/tgm In this episode of the Black Tower Podcast, we dive deep into the political and cultural upheaval of The Wheel of Time as Rand al’Thor rises to power. What happens to nations like Tear, Andor, and Illian when the Dragon Reborn reshapes the world? We explore shifting borders, altered alliances, and how the very idea of “nationhood” changes under the shadow of prophecy. Join us as we dissect the political chessboard, weigh the costs of unity versus independence, and consider what it means for leaders, citizens, and the fate of the world when one man’s influence spans kingdoms. 💬 Share your thoughts in the comments — would you welcome Rand’s rule, or resist it? 🔔 Subscribe for more Wheel of Time deep dives! Want more Black Tower Podcast stuff? Check out our linktree for links to our Website, Twitter, Instagram, TikTok, and others! Linktree: https://linktr.ee/blacktowerpodcast Make sure to check out the Wheel of Time Soundscape! https://jordanrannells.com/ Get 10% off of Dubby Energy by using code BTP or this link: https://www.dubby.gg/discount/BTP New Creations by Jen: https://www.newcreationsbyjen.com Intro Music - Black Tower Podcast by Slylock https://soundcloud.com/theslylock Outro Music - The Black Tower by Androl-Bard of Time https://www.youtube.com/c/AndrolBardoftime #WheelOfTime #DragonReborn #RandAlThor #BlackTowerPodcast #FantasyPolitics #Tear #Andor #Illian