One player takes the side of the light while another takes the side of the shadow in a struggle for control of the Pattern, the ultimate fabric and destiny of the universe.Each player requires his or her own Hero or Villain deck to play. Each deck features a major character from the Wheel of Time book series. The light side player chooses a hero to play with while the shadow player uses a villain deck.The players attempt to sway the Pattern to their side and amass the might needed to defeat his or her opponent in the Last Battle and win the game. Along the way players will engage in politics, marshaling of armies, magic, and intrigue in an effort to bring characters, troops, and entire kingdoms onto their side. - BoardGameGeek