The thing I love about this it’s great for the books and it’s great for the show. It’s medium agnostic. Brilliant job my friend! The perfect elevator speech for the most paralyzing question every one of us gets. “So what is the wheel of time about?”
Fabulous Lauren - You have streamlined the lore and created a clear explanation for both Long time readers and New Converts - this will be a great resource for those of us ( long time book lovers ) who are trying to explain the lore to friends and family who are only watching the show - thank you thank you thank you
Wow, I'm glad TH-cam finally recommended something worthy! Great video! It takes me much more time than that to describe it to my friends and all I get is a mess...
Applause applause all the applause - so much info, but it's all clear and concise. And the images and animations you put with it is really captivating too
In case newbies are wondering, no one has ever seen the "Wheel of Time", it is more of an analogy to describe how the Creator has configured the world to repeat major events in a fixed order as 7 distinct time periods. The One Power (OP) is described as the power source to turning the Wheel, but it is not clear if this actually means the OP makes sure that the abovementioned major events keep repeating, or the OP just enables the flow of time, or the OP possibly exists as negative entropy (the True Power should then have characteristics of enhancing positive entropy) to prevent heat death of the universe so that the 7 cycles can keep on repeating. Alternately, judging by how OP threads dissolve into the world when unravelled or released, the OP may be pure energy, but possibly out of phase with the energy and matter in our reality until they are summoned by channelers. The Wheel Of Time might then be referring to a mechanism by the creator to draw out OP energy into our reality to counteract our rising entropy. Excess energy in our reality is then dumped into the Dark One's prison, which coalesces into the True Power, thus its characteristic of increasing entropy. Similarly, the "Pattern" is an analogy for reality and the interactions of beings with souls in that reality.
Thank you so much. Haha, that scene is my favorite, even though it doesn't really fit with the style of the rest of the video. I chuckle everytime I watch it.
"He is born again! I feel him! The Dragon takes his first breath on the slopes of Dragonmount! He is coming! He is coming! Light help us! Light help the world! He lies in the snow and cries like the thunder! He burns like the sun!" ~Gitara Moroso
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This was amazing Lauren!! The video and animation quality is insane, and you did a great job streamlining the lore into a three minute, easily consumable video.
Everyone is commenting on how great the production and editing, it's great! I really can't evaluate that, what I can say is that I love the fighting scene between the Dragon and the DO . Love the breaking imagery as well!!
Thank you! I had so much fun making that silly fighting sequence. It doesn't really fit within the style of the rest of the video, but it's my favorite bit.
Wow, outstanding! So proud to play a micro role in it)) "There is no such a book that can not be reduced to one page, and there is no such page that can not be reduced to one row"😄😄😄
Haha, I know that clip is actually of the Seanchan, and not the War of Power, but I think it fits really well! Thanks for giving me access to your wonderful animations and work!❤❤
I can't believe I haven't seen this until just now, it's so concise and beautiful: a true work of Art. Your videos are generally such pristine quality, but this one really just blew me away. Guess I've got to get into the habit of actually sharing videos now. ;)
Pretty good synopsis. Only thing I had any issue with was talking about the Dragon fixing the mistakes of his past. I don't really consider the actions of LTT and the 100 Companions to have been a mistake. They really didn't have any other choice, especially since the female AS refused to aid him in sealing the Bore.
Terrific explanation and production. I see lots of credits on visuals through, but it looks like you created the opening sequence with the wheel yourself? It's so impressive!
Yes, I created almost all of the artwork that isn't directly credited myself, except in some occassions where I used stock design elements or graphics that I pay a subscription for. The fighting "Street Fighter" guys, for example, where heavily modified by me from an existing animation I downloaded from Envato Elements. The animation is 99% my own and most of the design as well.
Hey, check out some of my best Wheel of Time content! My Best Videos: ▶ Wheel of Time History & Lore Deep Dive: th-cam.com/video/7MYuhd064mw/w-d-xo.html ▶ What is the Wheel of Time?: th-cam.com/video/0gYnAdKvQ1s/w-d-xo.html ▶ The Wheel and the Pattern Deep Dive: th-cam.com/video/LDbFDr82S5c/w-d-xo.html ▶ What is the One Power Deep Dive: th-cam.com/video/mChZ9cN1ZFY/w-d-xo.html ▶ Wheel of Timelines Part 01: th-cam.com/video/QH4EPs_mUZo/w-d-xo.html ▶ Wheel of Timelines Part 02: th-cam.com/video/ldqoXGRQqnE/w-d-xo.html ▶ Spoiler Free WoT 101 (playlist): th-cam.com/play/PLVd0MXOr22eaLwbLvX7RmRCeUDse6lpoe.html ▶ TV Show Breakdowns (playlist): th-cam.com/play/PLVd0MXOr22ebUcMDvFCqNGQPEn-rSFJNt.html
Excellent! Is all the art work yours? I love the references to Mortal Kom at or similar games! One comment: officially, I don't think the Aes Sedai kill men once they are gentle, although there's what Cadsuane calls the "vileness after the Aeil War" where it happened. If it's your own art, I have a book trailer I'd like to hire you for!
Thanks! I put credits in the bottom left or right corner for the artwork that I used during the scenes that I did not create myself. The rest if the artwork is either original design by me or used from royalty free stock design clips or graphics that I heavily modified for the video. Please reach out through Twitter or Discord or Facebook if you'd like to discuss hiring me to do a video. All links are in the video description. Thanks!
wow, just finished the season. but now I want to read the books after seeing this. Thank you for the background, incredible work. WOT aint no game of thrones lol and I know better to not even compare but it's helping me deal with the GOT withdrawal even years later.
Only recently decided to tackle this series. I am in book four and am glad to have this summary as it's hard to put it all together with everything that is going on? For those that have read the whole series, can a first-time reader be expected to have picked up all the lore in this video by book 4?
I used original artwork or existing artwork and designs. All of the art work shows the "credits" of the artist in the bottom corner except when I used my own art work or design elements that I modified from stock footage or graphic elements. Nothing is AI made in this video, though I have wanted to dabble in that at some point. Do you have any suggestions for how to begin doing that?
Magnificently well done!!
Thank you Daniel! ❤
Wow, amazing. I wish Amazon's official promo material came anywhere close to the quality of videos you produce, Lauren.
Wow, thank you! That's super high praise!
If there was ever a resume to get on the WOT team at Sony/Amazon, this is it!
My WoT fandom has been in a crisis ever since the final three books came out. Seeing this, WoT in its purest form, put a smile on my face.
I read the entire series and still didn't completely understand the lore. This video explains it very well. Thank you!
Wow! this is professional work. The fandom is lucky to have you.
Thanks so much, I really really appreciate that!
Christ! That was so much better even than the animated shorts by Amazon. Outstanding job!
Thanks so much!
Light! Lauren, you just raised your own bar. Clever, concise and beautifully animated. This is marvelous!
Wow, thank you!
The thing I love about this it’s great for the books and it’s great for the show. It’s medium agnostic. Brilliant job my friend!
The perfect elevator speech for the most paralyzing question every one of us gets. “So what is the wheel of time about?”
Fabulous Lauren - You have streamlined the lore and created a clear explanation for both Long time readers and New Converts - this will be a great resource for those of us ( long time book lovers ) who are trying to explain the lore to friends and family who are only watching the show - thank you thank you thank you
I'm so glad! That's what I was going for! Thank you so much for the kind words and support!
Wow, I'm glad TH-cam finally recommended something worthy! Great video! It takes me much more time than that to describe it to my friends and all I get is a mess...
Thanks so much! Welcome to the party!
Amazing quality and breakdown for a primer. I have always wanted to do a d&d of TWOT and this is what I'll show people who haven't read it
Superb Lauren, the perfect primer for new fans and any needing a fresher. Just as cool for us old timers tbf cos we just love your content. Cheers
This is GORGEOUS, Lauren!!! Wow!!
Thank you so much!
Applause applause all the applause - so much info, but it's all clear and concise. And the images and animations you put with it is really captivating too
I've got goosebumps, Lauren. Phenomenal video, as always!
Thanks a lot, I really appreciate the kind words!
Very impressive. Could happily watch content like this for hours on end.
Me too!
This is outstanding! You've surpassed yourself again Lauren. Thank you so much! I loved it.
THIS IS SO GOOD! It’s beautiful and very well explained.
Thanks! I had so much fun making it!
@@UnravelingthePattern it shows, as always, and it's the reason why they're so amazing!!!
In case newbies are wondering, no one has ever seen the "Wheel of Time", it is more of an analogy to describe how the Creator has configured the world to repeat major events in a fixed order as 7 distinct time periods.
The One Power (OP) is described as the power source to turning the Wheel, but it is not clear if this actually means the OP makes sure that the abovementioned major events keep repeating, or the OP just enables the flow of time, or the OP possibly exists as negative entropy (the True Power should then have characteristics of enhancing positive entropy) to prevent heat death of the universe so that the 7 cycles can keep on repeating. Alternately, judging by how OP threads dissolve into the world when unravelled or released, the OP may be pure energy, but possibly out of phase with the energy and matter in our reality until they are summoned by channelers. The Wheel Of Time might then be referring to a mechanism by the creator to draw out OP energy into our reality to counteract our rising entropy. Excess energy in our reality is then dumped into the Dark One's prison, which coalesces into the True Power, thus its characteristic of increasing entropy.
Similarly, the "Pattern" is an analogy for reality and the interactions of beings with souls in that reality.
Really well done, Lauren. What a good way to show how the world of WOT works.
Thank you. I hope it's informative, entertaining, and fun!
You do make us wait for it but it's worth it every time! Amazing animation!💕 I love the combat bit 😄
Thank you so much. Haha, that scene is my favorite, even though it doesn't really fit with the style of the rest of the video. I chuckle everytime I watch it.
"He is born again! I feel him! The Dragon takes his first breath on the slopes of Dragonmount! He is coming! He is coming! Light help us! Light help the world! He lies in the snow and cries like the thunder! He burns like the sun!"
~Gitara Moroso
I just got shivers at the end! Well done, Lauren.
Great work as always. And well worth the wait.
Love the final lines. It's the perfect set-up for a fourteen book epic fantasy series.
Thanks a ton!
Another very well done video, absolute pleasure to watch. Amazon should ask you to lead the creation of all promotion video's!
The first 13 seconds cleared up something for me that I have been wondering about since I started the series. And I am on Lord of chaos😅
Oh, what was it?
@@UnravelingthePattern how the ages work.
Terrific production value, animation, and voice-over work! Great lore drop for new fans.
Thank you!
This was fantastic Lauren! Such a great synopsis! Love all the animation too! Amazon needs to add this to their Wheel of Time extras!
Be sure to watch in full HD!
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Well done. Worth bookmarking.
Really good video! Especially enjoyed the street fighters
This was amazing Lauren!! The video and animation quality is insane, and you did a great job streamlining the lore into a three minute, easily consumable video.
I would chose another word: enjoyable!
Super concise, hats off to you Sir!
Such an amazing job as always- honestly should be on the xray thing
Wow I can't like this video enough! Very well done! Shared with everyone I know.
Thanks so much! I'm so glad you and others are liking it!
This was so good! Found this on reddit, and... wow.
Thank you!
just finished the books, missing new spring, amazing books
Everyone is commenting on how great the production and editing, it's great!
I really can't evaluate that, what I can say is that I love the fighting scene between the Dragon and the DO . Love the breaking imagery as well!!
Thank you! I had so much fun making that silly fighting sequence. It doesn't really fit within the style of the rest of the video, but it's my favorite bit.
Simply amazing! Great work!
This video is good with little to no spoilers.
Utterly fantastic, thanks Lauren
Well done as always, Lauren!
Thank you!
Wow, outstanding! So proud to play a micro role in it)) "There is no such a book that can not be reduced to one page, and there is no such page that can not be reduced to one row"😄😄😄
Haha, I know that clip is actually of the Seanchan, and not the War of Power, but I think it fits really well! Thanks for giving me access to your wonderful animations and work!❤❤
@@UnravelingthePattern always glad to help) I can make custom animations if you give me exact descriptions and time
Beautifully done! Thank you for making this.
Thank you for watching!
I can't believe I haven't seen this until just now, it's so concise and beautiful: a true work of Art.
Your videos are generally such pristine quality, but this one really just blew me away. Guess I've got to get into the habit of actually sharing videos now. ;)
Productiongasm! lol
Really excellent video, I hope you make many more of these!
This was an excellent video as always Lauren. Thank you truly for your hard work.❤
Spectacular, as usual 🤩
Amazing - perfect summary f the lore and such pretty and funny visuals. Love it
Thanks! I loved making that silly Street Fighter II recreation. It doesn't really fit the rest of the video's style, but it was my favorite part!
Finally my days of struggling to explain Wheel of Time to potential readers are over.
This is SO GOOD!! You never cease to amaze me with your skills- thank you! 🎉👏🏻👏🏻
Thank you so much!! I'm so glad you liked it!
Pretty good synopsis. Only thing I had any issue with was talking about the Dragon fixing the mistakes of his past. I don't really consider the actions of LTT and the 100 Companions to have been a mistake. They really didn't have any other choice, especially since the female AS refused to aid him in sealing the Bore.
you're right of course!
Terrific explanation and production. I see lots of credits on visuals through, but it looks like you created the opening sequence with the wheel yourself? It's so impressive!
Yes, I created almost all of the artwork that isn't directly credited myself, except in some occassions where I used stock design elements or graphics that I pay a subscription for. The fighting "Street Fighter" guys, for example, where heavily modified by me from an existing animation I downloaded from Envato Elements. The animation is 99% my own and most of the design as well.
Stunning graphics!
So good, as always!
This is incredible!!!!
That’s the best explainer I’ve seen. Great job!
Wow, thanks!
Simple but inclusive. Wonderful work!
Fantastic summary!
Stunning video as always
Thank you so much 😀 Right back at ya!
@@UnravelingthePattern 💙
I'm almost done with the first book but boy does this clear things up. Thank you...I'm kinda slow and got a bit confused
This is excellent!
thanks for all your efforts - tai'shar
My pleasure
You are a gem, Lauren!
beautifully told.
Hey, check out some of my best Wheel of Time content! My Best Videos:
▶ Wheel of Time History & Lore Deep Dive: th-cam.com/video/7MYuhd064mw/w-d-xo.html
▶ What is the Wheel of Time?: th-cam.com/video/0gYnAdKvQ1s/w-d-xo.html
▶ The Wheel and the Pattern Deep Dive: th-cam.com/video/LDbFDr82S5c/w-d-xo.html
▶ What is the One Power Deep Dive: th-cam.com/video/mChZ9cN1ZFY/w-d-xo.html
▶ Wheel of Timelines Part 01: th-cam.com/video/QH4EPs_mUZo/w-d-xo.html
▶ Wheel of Timelines Part 02: th-cam.com/video/ldqoXGRQqnE/w-d-xo.html
▶ Spoiler Free WoT 101 (playlist): th-cam.com/play/PLVd0MXOr22eaLwbLvX7RmRCeUDse6lpoe.html
▶ TV Show Breakdowns (playlist): th-cam.com/play/PLVd0MXOr22ebUcMDvFCqNGQPEn-rSFJNt.html
Awesome video!
A fantastic synopsis!
The thumbnail images are beautiful
Love it!!
Wow!! Awesome! Beautiful!
WOW, you did this! amazing and thank you!
I did. Thank you!
Great vid dude. Keep it up🍻
fantastic Lauren!
Duuuuuuuuuuuuude! This is unreal!
Thank you my friend!
Beautiful!
this is amazing
You're amazing my friend!
ty it made everything so clear in just 3 mins
I'm glad!
Excellet job!
Fantastic video!!! 🙂
Thank you! 😃
Wow wow wow.. I'm speechless this is amazing🥇🫶
I'm so glad you like it! I hope your voice returns soon! 😉
Excellent! Is all the art work yours? I love the references to Mortal Kom at or similar games! One comment: officially, I don't think the Aes Sedai kill men once they are gentle, although there's what Cadsuane calls the "vileness after the Aeil War" where it happened. If it's your own art, I have a book trailer I'd like to hire you for!
Thanks! I put credits in the bottom left or right corner for the artwork that I used during the scenes that I did not create myself. The rest if the artwork is either original design by me or used from royalty free stock design clips or graphics that I heavily modified for the video. Please reach out through Twitter or Discord or Facebook if you'd like to discuss hiring me to do a video. All links are in the video description. Thanks!
Cool video!
wow, just finished the season. but now I want to read the books after seeing this. Thank you for the background, incredible work. WOT aint no game of thrones lol and I know better to not even compare but it's helping me deal with the GOT withdrawal even years later.
You're very welcome! The books are great!
The QUALITY!!!
I love this!
Best. Video. Yet. ❤❤❤❤
You're too kind! Thank you!
Great video 🙏 Thanks alot
Pretty awesome video
No Origins, but this is just as good. Or better
Wow, high praise! Imagine what I could accomplish with a team of animators! I'd love to work on stuff like Origins some day. ❤
Great explanation, now why couldn’t the show runner and the writers follow this at all?? It would have been a wonderful show!! 😢
Only recently decided to tackle this series. I am in book four and am glad to have this summary as it's hard to put it all together with everything that is going on?
For those that have read the whole series, can a first-time reader be expected to have picked up all the lore in this video by book 4?
Yes!
@@UnravelingthePattern Oh boy. I need to pay more attention then.
The Mortal Kombat section was 😆
Nice!
Nice!!👍👍
LAUREN!!!
I want to be Lauren when I grow up.
Nice
Did you use Midjourney to create some of the graphics?
I used original artwork or existing artwork and designs. All of the art work shows the "credits" of the artist in the bottom corner except when I used my own art work or design elements that I modified from stock footage or graphic elements. Nothing is AI made in this video, though I have wanted to dabble in that at some point. Do you have any suggestions for how to begin doing that?