Elayne Trakand
Chapter 5 - Questioners
Elayne
Elayne follows Moiraine into the room, looking frowning and lost in dark thoughts, silent during the interrogation.
Chapter 6 - Doorways
Elayne — aliases: Daughter-Heir (Erbtochter)
Elayne observes Moiraine's intimidation of the prisoners and struggles with her jealousy over Berelain and her love for Rand. She later agrees to let Egwene pursue her relationship with Rand and resolves to confess her feelings to Rand directly before they are separated by their duties.
Chapter 7 - Playing with Fire
Elayne — aliases: Daughter-Heir (Erbtochter)
Elayne begleitet Egwene zu Rands Gemächern, unterstützt den Versuch, ihm das Kanalisieren beizubringen, indem sie selbst kanalisiert und seine Reaktionen beobachtet. Trotz Rands wilder Machtdemonstration und des letztendlichen Scheiterns, eine kompatible Lehrmethode zu finden, bleibt sie entschlossen, die Lektionen fortzusetzen.
Chapter 8 - Hard Heads
Elayne — aliases: Daughter-Heir (Erbtochter)
Elayne remains in Rand's chambers after Egwene leaves to confess her feelings, persuading a flustered Rand to kiss her and advising him to focus on her heart rather than his other romantic interests. She departs to encounter the High Lords, steeling herself with renewed confidence and determination to secure her place in his thoughts.
Chapter 9 - Decisions
Elayne — aliases: Daughter-Heir (Erbtochter)
Elayne geht mit Rand spazieren, gibt ihm politische Ratschläge, die er annimmt, und schmiedet heimlich Pläne, um mit ihm zusammen zu sein.
Chapter 11 - What Lies Hidden
Elayne
Elayne waits with Nynaeve and Aviendha beside Egwene's bed, feigning calm while worrying about her friend's plan to enter the World of Dreams without the ring.
Chapter 12 - Tanchico or the Tower
Elayne
Elayne waits anxiously for Egwene to wake, then discusses the complexities of Aiel marriage customs with Aviendha. She supports Egwene's decision to seek training and agrees to travel to Tanchico with Nynaeve, while later asking Moiraine about Rand's intentions after the attack.
Chapter 16 - Leavetakings
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Elayne packs her clothes and supplies, feeling hurt by Rand's apparent gladness at her departure. She observes the tension between Nynaeve and Lan, then resolves to find time to write a new letter to Rand to win back his favor.
Chapter 19 - The Wavedancer
Elayne / Elayne Trakand — aliases: Aes Sedai of the Green Ajah (Aes Sedai des Grünen Ajah)
Elayne reist mit einer Kutsche zum Kai und steigt an Bord der Wavedancer, wobei sie Moiraines Anweisungen zur Etikette der Seefolk sorgfältig befolgt. In der Kabine versucht sie, Nynaeves Direktheit zu zügeln, und enthüllt Coine ihre Suche nach der Schwarzen Ajah, indem sie ihren Großen-Schlange-Ring ablegt, um den Bedingungen der Segelmeisterin für die sichere Passage zu entsprechen.
Chapter 20 - Winds Rising
Elayne / Elayne Trakand — aliases: Mistress Trakand, Daughter-Heir of Andor
Elayne arrives on the Wavedancer and manages the arrival of the two male companions sent by Rand and Moiraine. She engages Thom Merrilin in conversation, probing his identity and views on history, eventually feeling a strange familiarity with him. She observes Jorin channeling, learns the Sea Folk's secret regarding channeling women, and promises to protect it, before asking Jorin to teach her to channel.
Chapter 28 - To the Tower of Ghenjei
Elayne
Elayne appears in a vision in the wolf dream, stalking through a demented landscape alongside Nynaeve.
Chapter 35 - Sharp Lessons
Elayne — aliases: Daughter-Heir (Erbtochter)
Elayne appears in the Stone of Tear within Tel'aran'rhiod, experimenting with Sea Folk attire and discussing her progress in learning to channel with Jorin. She expresses confidence in Rand's leadership while revealing her worry over his emotional detachment and her hope that her letters reached him.
Chapter 39 - A Cup of Wine
Elayne — aliases: Daughter-Heir of Andor
Elayne travels to Tanchico, accepts Bayle Domon's help, and drinks spiked wine that makes her dizzy and recall memories of her mother. She confronts Thom about her past and wakes up with a hangover, watching Nynaeve recover from her dreamwalk.
Chapter 46 - Veils
Elayne / Daughter-Heir — aliases: the Daughter-Heir of Andor
Elayne struggles with wearing Taraboner veils and dresses while searching for the Black Ajah. She is attacked by ruffians but is saved by Egeanin. Later, in the inn, she questions Egeanin and receives news from Thom Merrilin. A mysterious channeling woman compels her to answer questions and then wipes her memory of the event, leaving her with only a vague impression of a 'nice woman.'
Chapter 51 - Revelations in Tanchico
Elayne
Elayne eats Domani food with Nynaeve and Egeanin, freezes Bayle Domon and Egeanin in mid-fight using the One Power, and binds Egeanin's hands with Air after Nynaeve's instructions. She listens to the group's report about the Black Ajah and plans to sneak into the Panarch's Palace while keeping watch on Egeanin.
Chapter 52 - Need
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Elayne wakes Nynaeve from the dream and listens to her detailed report of the events in Tel'aran'rhiod, including the appearance of Moghedien and the discovery of the ter'angreal. She helps Egeanin dress and discusses plans to infiltrate the Panarch's Palace with Nynaeve.
Chapter 54 - Into the Palace
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Elayne rides in a cart disguised as a farm woman, then changes into a servant's dress to enter the palace. She enters the Panarch's apartments, finds Panarch Amathera being abused by Temaile, and uses the One Power to shield Temaile and rescue Amathera, forcing the Panarch to cooperate with her escape plan.
Chapter 55 - Into the Deep
Elayne — aliases: Daughter-Heir (Erbtochter)
Elayne emerges from the palace with her companions, explaining her decision to let the Panarch hide in the countryside for a few days to teach her humility, and attempts to extinguish the darkness of the artifacts with the One Power before they are secured.