Veins of Gold

I'm currently re-reading Winter's Heart, and I came across the scene in Ch. 12 where Elayne, Min, and Aviendha bond Rand. Immediately after the bonding Aviendha exclaims,

"The veins of gold. Oh, the veins of gold. You do love me, Rand."WH, Ch. 12

Then Elayne thinks she feels, laced through his hardened emotions, veins of gold when he looks at any of the three.

There are two possibilities: either Veins of Gold was just a very clever reference to Rand remembering love, or it could have bigger implications. It could be that these veins of gold being his connection to the three women could be the key to his survival. I’m rather more inclined to believe it was just an amazing reference, however, of which WoT has plenty. I believe Harriet did the chapter titles, so I've really got to give her major props on this one.

Quote of the Day:

"Lead me to this oosquai of yours Aviendha. I don't know about you two, but I intend to get drunk enough to ... well ... to take off my clothes and dance on the table. And not a hair drunker."

- Birgitte, WH, Ch. 12