As Harrow examines the link between saidar and the elements of place built into the gateway, it may be possible to discern that the threads of Spirit themselves carry knowledge of the distant location, identified through their testing as a match of sorts to the place known through Moiraine's study of the present location. It seems that one might truly only have to know their origin, and from that can find their destination... although knowing both certainly seems to help.

Moiraine holds the gateway open, allowing Harrow time. Through slightly gritted teeth, she says,

"I do not suggest we cross while linked like this. I am not certain of the potential for backlash, and if there were to be one, it could be devastating."