I feel like The Wheel of Time is unparalleled when it comes to these snapshots into different areas and peoples -- no other series does it the same, except for maybe Brandon Sanderson's Stormlight Archive. I enjoyed taking a break from the main characters and seeing how their choices rippled...
Welcome to Tar Valon, Phenixys!! It’s lovely to have you here. How did you learn about the site?
My favorite characters are Rand, Egwene, Siuan, Elaida, and Moghedien.