The woman in blue IS Moiraine. Sketches found on tor.com show the jewel. No ki'sain is seen in the sketches, but if the woman in yellow isn't Nynaeve, I'm stumped as to whom. Is her hair so light in color?

It's an odd pose for Rand, but otherwise a great cover.

I agree that I would like to see his design draft(s), perhaps inside cover? Or just before the prologue?

My favorite is Thom's POV, from early in Shadow Rising, when Moiraine coerces him to join Nynaeve and Elayne on their journey to Tanchico. "Thom Merrilyn, also known as the Grey Fox,..."

That exchange hinted so many things: his attraction, their loyalties, her connection to Laman Damodred, etc. It made me wonder (and still does) if Moiraine will ever acknowledge her connection to House Damodred. I wonder if she will run into Galad...