The Wheel of Time (abbreviated by fans to WoT or less commonly, tWoT) is a bestselling fantasy book series written by Robert Jordan. It is known for the extreme density of its plot, the intricate detail of its imaginary world and constructed languages, and complexity of relationships and interactions among characters. There are 11 books published in the series so far. Books 8-11 have each reached #1 on the New York Times bestseller list, and most of the books have been on the list at one time or another. As of 18 September 2007 the series has sold over 30 million copies worldwide.[LINK: http://www.nytimes.com/2007/09/18/books/18jordan.html?_r=2&adxnnl=1&oref=slogin&adxnnlx=1190135204-sMJdzbLYTwZb05nPuP1QTw] [1] The series has spawned several games and a soundtrack. The premise In the beginning, the Creator made the Wheel of Time, which spins the Pattern of the Ages usi