Egwene al'Vere

Chapter 8 - The Figurehead

Egwene / Egwene al'Vere — aliases: the Amyrlin, Mother, Amyrlin

Egwene enforces a one-day halt for the army to prevent civilian starvation, confronts Sheriam into revealing the secret mission to the White Tower, and detects Moghedien's escape via the a'dam link, subsequently ordering Chesa to summon Siuan and Leane.

Chapter 9 - A Pair of Silverpike

Egwene — aliases: Mother, Amyrlin Seat

Egwene sits in her chair, reflecting on the army's recent halt and Sheriam's revelation, when she realizes Moghedien has escaped. She summons Siuan and Leane to discuss the breach, then walks through the camp, weighing the political constraints of her office and her determination to reach Rand. Her walk is interrupted by two novices attempting to blackmail her with knowledge of Nynaeve and Elayne's past pretenses, which she rebuffs with a stern threat.

Chapter 10 - Unseen Eyes

Egwene al'Vere — aliases: Mother, Amyrlin

Egwene returns to her tent and tolerates Selame's fussing before entering Tel'aran'rhiod. She contacts Nynaeve and Elayne to warn them of Moghedien's escape and Nicola's blackmail. She meets with Amys, Bair, and Melaine, revealing her Amyrlin status and securing their non-interference pledge regarding Merana Ambrey, then departs to interpret her foretelling dreams.

Chapter 11 - An Oath

Egwene / Egwene al'Vere — aliases: Mother, Amyrlin, Amyrlin Seat

Egwene endures her maid Meri's gloomy attentions and listens to the fealty oaths of Theodrin and Faolain before riding out with Gareth Bryne and Myrelle, where she listens to Bryne's siege plans and battles her own moral qualms about the impending conflict at Tar Valon.

Chapter 12 - A Morning of Victory

Egwene — aliases: Mother, Amyrlin

Egwene rides with Bryne, Siuan, and Myrelle, learning of rumors about Rand and the instability of the countryside. She confronts Myrelle and Nisao to reclaim Lan Mandragoran for Nynaeve, forces them to swear fealty, dismisses the blackmailing novices, and handles political correspondence upon returning to camp.