Egwene al'Vere
Chapter 5 - Among the Wise Ones
Egwene / Egwene al'Vere — aliases: Aes Sedai, the girl
Egwene washes with the help of a gai'shain named Cowinde and is summoned to the sweat tent, where she listens to the Wise Ones debate Rand al'Thor and Aviendha's fate. She is tasked with maintaining steam for the group and later learns of her punishment for tardiness, running fifty laps around the camp with Aviendha while discussing Rand's actions and Aiel customs.
Chapter 7 - A Departure
Egwene
Egwene mounts her mare Mist and surveys the departing camp in Rhuidean, reflecting on her successful dreamwalking and her concerns regarding Aviendha and Isendre. She watches Rand al'Thor display his ability to channel by restoring the city's fountains, hearing his quiet mutter about time wasted, and observe his interactions with Mat and Moiraine before joining the march.
Chapter 14 - Meetings
Egwene — aliases: the girl
Egwene arrives in the dream with Melaine, reports that Rand has ordered Moiraine to stand outside until she cools down, and describes Rand's swelling head and arrogance to Nynaeve.
Chapter 15 - What Can Be Learned in Dreams
Egwene — aliases: Aes Sedai
Egwene confronts Nynaeve in the dream, revealing Elaida's seizure of power and scolding Nynaeve for her lack of control. Later, she leaves the dream, observes Rand and Natael in their tent, and visits Moiraine to deliver the news, gaining Moiraine's trust by speaking to her as an equal.
Chapter 21 - The Gift of a Blade
Egwene
Egwene arrives at the camp on her mare Mist, offers sympathy to Rand regarding the massacre at Taien, and discusses his reaction with Aviendha before departing.
Chapter 22 - Birdcalls by Night
Egwene
Egwene runs to the site of the Draghkar alongside the Wise Ones, noting Rand's condition and the lamp in Aviendha's tent. She scolds Rand for his treatment of Aviendha, brushes past him with disgust, and enters the tent to speak with Aviendha.
Chapter 23 - “The Fifth, I Give You”
Egwene
Egwene observes the Aiel march from a hilltop, reflecting on the destruction of Selean and Rand's transformation into a commanding leader. She joins Rand and Aviendha, attempting to mediate Aviendha's distress over her duties, but is rebuked by Sorilea for trying to interfere with Aiel customs. She then learns of Aviendha's assigned suitor, Feran, and expresses doubt about Rand's ability to enforce his harsh laws without alienating his clansmen.
Chapter 24 - A Message Sent
Egwene
Egwene wakes in Tel'aran'rhiod, adjusts her clothing to proper Aiel garb, and waits for her friends. She encounters Elayne and a vision of Birgitte, then faces reprimands from Amys and Bair before relaying news about the Shaido and the Seanchan to Elayne.
Chapter 25 - Dreams of Galad
Egwene / Egwene al'Vere
Egwene floats in the darkness of the World of Dreams, observing the dreams of those around her before materializing in a novice quarters to meet Elayne. She questions Elayne about Birgitte and learns of the threats facing their friends, then shifts to the Amyrlin’s office to scan reports on the Tower’s failures. Startled by dream-projections of Galad, Siuan, and Leane, she flees to a dream of Emond’s Field, where she nearly falls under the spell of visions of her family before realizing the danger and escaping back to her body.
Chapter 41 - The Craft of Kin Tovere
Egwene
Egwene agrees to do what she can to help against the Shaido, looking tired but determined. She watches Rand climb the tower and stands near Moiraine.
Chapter 43 - This Place, This Day
Egwene — aliases: Egwene Sedai
Egwene stands with Aviendha and the Maidens to block Rand's path, insisting they channel with him to shorten the battle. She travels to the tower with him and channels lightning, accidentally tripping when he notices her involvement.
Chapter 44 - The Lesser Sadness
Egwene
Egwene channels lightning alongside Aviendha to aid Rand, then is caught when the tower collapses. She bandages her own scalp, mounts Mist, and chides Rand for his poor mounting skills before departing with Moiraine and the Wise Ones.
Chapter 49 - To Boannda
Egwene
Egwene appears in Tel’aran’rhiod, visiting Nynaeve and Elayne to relay news of Rand’s victory at Cairhien and the movements of the Shaido. She scolds them for their behavior and their failure to keep secrets, then vanishes.
Chapter 51 - News Comes to Cairhien
Egwene / Egwene al'Vere
Egwene enters the palace with Moiraine and Aviendha, examining the letters and noting the handwriting of Alviarin. She listens to Moiraine's interrogation of Mat and later argues with Rand about the danger of his solo pursuit of Rahvin, specifically questioning if he means to go alone and noting the risk of guards. Moiraine suggests that if who is with Rahvin is Semirhage, Graendal, or Lanfear, the group might be overwhelmed. Egwene and Aviendha insist on accompanying Rand despite his objections, with Egwene later expressing concern to Aviendha about the potential presence of other Forsaken like Lanfear.
Chapter 53 - Fading Words
Egwene
Egwene is rescued from the burning wagon by Aviendha and the Wise Ones, suffering from injuries but recovering enough to be told she cannot dreamwalk for some days.