Mistress al'Meara
Chapter 5 - Questioners
Elayne — aliases: Daughter-Heir
Elayne enters with Moiraine, frowning at the floor as she appears lost in dark thoughts.
Chapter 6 - Doorways
Elayne — aliases: Mayener, the Daughter-Heir of Andor
Elayne observes the tension in the room and maintains a calm exterior while Moiraine commands the prisoners. She supports Egwene and then confesses her love for Rand to both Egwene and Nynaeve, debating whether to speak her feelings to Rand directly or rely on traditional signs. She asserts her intention to remain with her friends and pursue her duties as an Aes Sedai candidate regardless of her romantic choices.
Chapter 7 - Playing with Fire
Elayne — aliases: Daughter-Heir
Elayne visits Rand in his chambers to support Egwene's teaching efforts, though she also fails to sense his channeling directly. She persists in urging him to cooperate with their training and listens as Egwene explains the limitations of their current approach.
Chapter 8 - Hard Heads
Elayne — aliases: Daughter-Heir of Andor
Elayne waits for Rand to finish speaking with Egwene, then confesses her feelings for him and asks for a kiss. After receiving the kiss, she leaves his chambers to confront the Tairen High Lords, presenting herself with newfound serenity and authority as she departs the room.
Chapter 9 - Decisions
Elayne — aliases: Daughter-Heir
Elayne Trakand spends her time with Rand, offering him advice on governance which he accepts and uses to manage the High Lords. She seeks out secluded moments with him, feeling proud of her conduct and fearful of the time running out before they must leave.
Chapter 11 - What Lies Hidden
Elayne
Elayne sits by Egwene's bed, feigning calm while hiding anxiety, and promises to wake Egwene when the candle burns to a specific mark before Egwene enters the dream.
Chapter 16 - Leavetakings
Elayne
Elayne watches the confrontation between Nynaeve and Lan with interest, reflecting on her own feelings for Rand and her resolve to make him pursue her. She prepares her supplies, including a tinder box and toiletries, and hugs her friends goodbye.
Chapter 19 - The Wavedancer
Elayne / Elayne Trakand
Elayne travels in a carriage to the Maule wharf and boards the Wavedancer, where she observes the Sea Folk crew and their customs with a mix of curiosity and discomfort. She carefully maintains her disguise as an Aes Sedai, supporting Nynaeve as she leads the negotiations. While Elayne offers tact to manage the interaction, it is Coine who dictates the terms of passage, driven by the prophecy of the Coramoor rather than any specific management by Elayne.
Chapter 51 - Revelations in Tanchico
Elayne / Mistress al'Meara
Elayne eats Domani food with Nynaeve and Egeanin, freezes Bayle Domon and Egeanin in mid-fight with Air, and binds Egeanin's hands after the Seanchan identity is revealed. She analyzes the possibilities regarding Panarch Amathera's allegiance and decides to keep Egeanin captive in their room while Nynaeve goes to the World of Dreams.
Chapter 54 - Into the Palace
Elayne
Elayne travels in a cart disguised as a farm woman, later infiltrates the Panarch's Palace, and confronts Temaile in the Panarch's apartment to rescue Amathera.
Chapter 55 - Into the Deep
Elayne — aliases: Aes Sedai, Daughter-Heir
Elayne reunites with Nynaeve and facilitates the escape of Panarch Amathera, subsequently introducing her to the innkeeper as a refugee named Thera to protect her identity. She attempts to destroy the black collars and bracelets but finds they are immune to fire, prompting Nynaeve to order them sunk at sea.