Rand wasn't burned out, he ascended beyond the need for channeling. He triumphed where LTT had failed and cost him his life and the life of other male channelers and was rewarded for it. Had LTT been successful, he would have probably enjoyed the same power. Well, maybe not, LTT's fault was his pride but nothing says the Dragon doesn't deserve to be a Bad A after defeating the DO. The prophecies said that he would walk the land with his sword Justice, which I didn't get until after reading the ending.

I'm surprised that few people seem to share this conclusion. Seemed obvious that Rand had ascended to an attuned ability to see and interact with the very threads of all reality itself. Much like the vision of a person, theoretically, who attains true enlightenment and sees everything in its pure essence. I thought it was perfect, and balanced with his newfound peace and freedom to simply live.

The pattern was offering him this new life as thanks for the role he'd played, and off he rode into the sunset.

With the story now finished, I now believe I may need this group to fill the void in my heart. Farewell, heroes of the Light.