Aviendha
Chapter 4 - A Sense of Humor
Aviendha
Aviendha is asleep in Rand’s bedchamber when he returns from the camp; she wakes briefly to wish him good night, demonstrating her awareness of his presence and her habit of taunting him.
Chapter 15 - A Pile of Sand
Aviendha
In Egwene's dream, Aviendha sits in a silent circle around Rand.
Chapter 16 - Tellings of the Wheel
Aviendha
Aviendha steps into the hall after the messenger's death, ignores the corpse, and tells Rand she must go to Cairhien to speak with Amys, causing Rand to decide to follow her.
Chapter 19 - Matters of Toh
Aviendha
Aviendha appears among the Wise Ones in the palace corridor and follows Rand to Caemlyn, where she recounts prophetic dreams of a rain bowl and a Gray Man assassin. She confronts Rand about her obligations to Elayne and ji'e'toh, then leaves him in his rooms to face a stern, silent challenge from the Maiden Liah in the hallway.
Chapter 28 - Letters
Aviendha
Aviendha confronts Rand about his secrecy and their shared ji'e'toh, lecturing him on Aiel obligations, and later escapes the Gray Man's attack by embracing saidar before storming out after a tense exchange with Rand.
Chapter 33 - Courage to Strengthen
Aviendha
Aviendha accompanies Rand to Mat's tent, insisting on joining the mission to speak with Elayne. She warns Mat that Aiel women do not submit easily to wetlander commands, then sits sharpening her knife during Mat's briefing.
Chapter 38 - A Sudden Chill
Aviendha — aliases: of the Nine Valleys sept of the Taardad Aiel
Aviendha travels with Mat, riding behind him in the saddle. In Salidar, she stands her ground against Anaiya's questioning and inadvertently demonstrates her ability to channel, causing the Aes Sedai to swarm around her.
Chapter 40 - Unexpected Laughter
Aviendha
Aviendha sits with five Aes Sedai, casting hunted looks before being rescued by Elayne. She sharpens a branch with her knife to calm her emotions, then demands Elayne punish her for lying with Rand to satisfy her ji'e'toh. Upon learning Elayne also loves Rand and is willing to share him, Aviendha sits down to listen, though she insists on getting to know Min first.
Chapter 44 - The Color of Trust
Aviendha
Aviendha wears a gray riding dress and looks dubiously at her dun mare. She rides alongside the group, dogging the heels of the women like a Warder.
Chapter 47 - The Wandering Woman
Aviendha — aliases: Hunter, near-sister
Aviendha walks her horse, calls Mat dishonorable for his treatment of Elayne, and rides into Ebou Dar before scrambling down awkwardly upon entering the square.
Chapter 48 - Leaning on the Knife
Aviendha — aliases: Aiel
Aviendha sits on the floor during the initial meeting and insists on joining the scouting parties, citing her cadin'sor skill. She declines the invitation to see the Queen with Elayne, choosing instead to explore the city with Birgitte, and later departs to do so.