In the beginning of the next book (Path of Daggers- out in November), I believe the 50 or so Aes Sedai will attack the Black Tower,and unless struck by a miraclous stroke of luck, be killed, stilled, or crushed in some manner. Rand was pretty pissed off the first time Elaida messed with him(i.e. the box). This time, he might pull a full strike on the Tower. Another possibility is that he discovers that the Seanchan havereturned, and landed right on his girlfriend (Elayne). Because he is prone to madness and personality changes, he might grab his mongo sa'angreal and head off to still a few da.mane. Third idea: he might drop in Salidar, and find it abandoned. (hopefully he will have something to do with Egwene before she is the Amyrlin who hasn't held the Oath Rod (Egwene'strip through the Accepted accepting ter'angreal.