A scene-for-scene adaptation of a 4.4-million-word fantasy epic just wouldn't make for exciting television. Changes need to be made to the series to keep both long-term and new fans invested in what happens next.
This panel will discuss some of the changes made to the series and the purpose they serve in the story in Season Two.
Friday April 4, 2025 2:30pm - 3:30pm EDT
Dunwoody B/C4355 Ashford Dunwoody Road Atlanta, GA 30346
Are you new to The Wheel of Time? Did your best friend or spouse bring you to JordanCon and you don't know what The Wheel of Time is? Have you just watched the show but haven't read the books? This is the panel for you!
Friday April 4, 2025 4:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
Oakwood A/B4355 Ashford Dunwoody Road Atlanta, GA 30346
"In 'A Taste of Solitude', Moiraine and Lan adjust to a relationship where Moiraine doesn't have access to the One Power. Egwene and Nynaeve become Novices at the White Tower, while Perrin and Loial have joined a group of Sheinarans to search for the Horn of Valere.
In 'Strangers and Friends', we find out what Rand has been up to since the events at The Eye of the World, while Egwene makes a new friend at the White Tower. Perrin, Loial, and the Shenarans find themselves in a troubling situation."
Friday April 4, 2025 5:30pm - 6:30pm EDT
Oakwood A/B4355 Ashford Dunwoody Road Atlanta, GA 30346
In the past, Looney Theories have all been related to the books, but this time, we're gonna focus on the show!
Do you have any out-of-the box theories about what could happen in the show? What if Nynaeve is actually The Dragon Reborn? What if Mat is actually The Dark One? What if Liandrin is in love with Moiraine? (Okay, that last one isn't that looney.)
Join Kevin Angus of Twitter to present your looniest, most out-of-the-box theory, and see if yours will be crowned as The Looniest Show Theory!"
Friday April 4, 2025 8:30pm - 9:30pm EDT
Oakwood A/B4355 Ashford Dunwoody Road Atlanta, GA 30346
Three characters from The Wheel of Time appear before our panelists. They have to choose which one they would take into a chilly igloo to keep them warm, another to Bond to be their companion for life, and another that will be woven out of the Pattern forever. What will they decide?
Friday April 4, 2025 10:00pm - 11:00pm EDT
Oakwood A/B4355 Ashford Dunwoody Road Atlanta, GA 30346
Come join Jono, Joe, and Thom DeSimone for a LIVE tWoTcast panel of hilarity and fun! Featuring Wheel of Time editor Maria Simons as well as Andrew and Josh from the Black Tower podcast, it'll be a perfect nightcap for your Friday at JordanCon.
**Warning: (im)mature language. Adult content**
Friday April 4, 2025 10:00pm - 11:00pm EDT
Camellia4355 Ashford Dunwoody Road Atlanta, GA 30346
Join us for our very first Wheel of Time spelling bee! Contestants will compete to correctly spell names, places, and words from the world of The Wheel of Time, from a'dam to Zarine. How well can you spell?
Saturday April 5, 2025 10:00am - 11:00am EDT
Oakwood A/B4355 Ashford Dunwoody Road Atlanta, GA 30346
In 'What Might Be', Rand tries to convince Logain to teach him how to use the One Power. Nynaeve takes her Accepted test but encounters some troubles. In 'Daughter of the Night', Moiraine arrives in Cairhien in an attempt to find Rand. Nynaeve, Egwene, and Elayne attempt to sneak out of the Tower, but encounter someone they didn't expect to see. Rand finds a secluded cabin with Selene and they have an intimate moment.
Saturday April 5, 2025 11:30am - 12:30pm EDT
Oakwood A/B4355 Ashford Dunwoody Road Atlanta, GA 30346
Groups of up to 5 will participate in Wheel of Time-themed pub trivia! Over three themed rounds, you'll answer questions about the books and the show. At the end, we'll find out which team reigns supreme!
Round One: The Final Three Books Round Two: The Wheel of Time Season Two Round Three: Name as Many as You Can! Final Round: Well, well, well...
Saturday April 5, 2025 1:00pm - 2:00pm EDT
Oakwood A/B4355 Ashford Dunwoody Road Atlanta, GA 30346
In 'Damane', Perrin encounters a new friend among the Aiel while Suroth receives a gift from an Aes Sedai. Egwene finds herself in a traumatic situation while Nynaeve and Elayne seek refuge. In 'Eyes Without Pity', Egwene's spirits are tested while Nynaeve and Elayne seek to find a way to help their friend with assistance from an Aes Sedai. Rand and Mat run into each other in Cairhien, but not before the Amyrlin Seat summons Rand before her.
Saturday April 5, 2025 4:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
Oakwood A/B4355 Ashford Dunwoody Road Atlanta, GA 30346
In 'Daes Dae'mar', Mat finds himself in Falme while Nynaeve and Elayne manage to use the a'dam to their advantage. Perrin and Aviendha, along with Bain & Chiad, make their way to Falme. Rand makes a desperate attempt to escape with help from unexpected people to get to Falme.
Saturday April 5, 2025 5:30pm - 6:30pm EDT
Oakwood A/B4355 Ashford Dunwoody Road Atlanta, GA 30346
Survey says… Tar Valon After Dark is doing a Family Feud - style gameshow! Join our two families as they compete to guess what people said when asked questions about The Wheel of Time!
Saturday April 5, 2025 8:30pm - 9:30pm EDT
Oakwood A/B4355 Ashford Dunwoody Road Atlanta, GA 30346
Join Pevara Sedai in learning to write in the Old Tongue! You'll learn how to write your name, get some worksheets to practice on, and then get a mini-quiz to test your knowledge!
Sunday April 6, 2025 10:00am - 11:00am EDT
Oakwood A/B4355 Ashford Dunwoody Road Atlanta, GA 30346
"In 'What Was Meant to Be', Rand finds himself in Falme and tensions between Lanfear and Ishamael rise. The Whitecloaks begin their attack on the Seanchan, and Egwene and Renna have a confrontation. All of the threads from the season two are woven together in Falme, with a dramatic proclamation at the end of the episode.
Sunday April 6, 2025 11:30am - 12:30pm EDT
Dunwoody B/C4355 Ashford Dunwoody Road Atlanta, GA 30346
Many of the themes in The Wheel of Time revolve around gender dynamics, and while many countries are matriarchal in nature, men still often have a majority of power. This panel will discuss how feminist the series actually is, as well as some areas that could have been improved upon.
Content Warning: This panel will tackle some potentially triggering content regarding sexual assault and domestic violence.
Sunday April 6, 2025 1:00pm - 2:00pm EDT
Oakwood A/B4355 Ashford Dunwoody Road Atlanta, GA 30346
