Elayne Trakand
Chapter 13 - The Bowl of the Winds
Elayne / Elayne Trakand — aliases: Daughter-Heir, Green Ajah
Elayne navigates the boat ride and subsequent boarding with stoic grace, masking her own discomfort over water distances. She formally introduces herself and her companions to the Sea Folk leaders, correctly identifying their need for the Bowl of the Winds to remedy the storms. She engages in high-stakes bargaining with Nesta din Reas, maintaining a cool and serene demeanor despite the direct challenge to her status as Daughter-Heir and Aes Sedai.
Chapter 21 - Swovan Night
Elayne
Elayne giggles and dances about the room, using Illusion to disguise herself and the others. She agrees with Aviendha that they owe Mat toh for his deeds in Tear and seeks guidance on how to satisfy it, showing a mix of pride and determination.
Chapter 22 - Small Sacrifices
Elayne / Elayne Trakand — aliases: Daughter-Heir of Andor, Aes Sedai of the Green Ajah
Elayne leads the effort to apologize to Mat, formally swearing to never belittle him, shout at him, or give him orders, and to listen to his advice. She later argues with Setalle Anan, revealing her identity as Aes Sedai, before being forced to remove her ring under threat of exposure.
Chapter 23 - Next Door to a Weaver
Elayne / Elayne Trakand — aliases: Daughter-Heir of Andor, Aes Sedai of the Green Ajah
Elayne accompanies Nynaeve to Reanne Corly's house, maintaining a cold and icy demeanor throughout the walk and interrogation. She answers questions about the Tower with precision but becomes increasingly impatient. She eventually reveals her true identity and demands release, only to be told that her deception is repulsive and that they are ordered to leave the city by sunrise.
Chapter 24 - The Kin
Elayne
Elayne accompanies Nynaeve on the walk back, realizing through logical deduction that Reanne Corly must be very old due to the slowing of aging for channelers. She is struck by a hidden arrow, collapses, and is healed by Nynaeve.
Chapter 28 - Bread and Cheese
Elayne — aliases: the Daughter-Heir
Elayne returns to Mat meekly, agreeing to his demands for bodyguards and secrecy regarding her activities. She demonstrates her disguise to the guards and leaves with Nynaeve and Aviendha to spy on Carridin.
Chapter 30 - The First Cup
Elayne — aliases: Daughter-Heir
Elayne stands accused by five Aes Sedai for endangering a secret about the Kin, but she counters by invoking the authority of the Amyrlin Seat who raised her. She forces the sisters to acknowledge her rank, learns of the Kin's secret role in catching runaways, and then reveals that Nynaeve and she are also Aes Sedai, prompting the group to meekly submit to her leadership.
Chapter 31 - Mashiara
Elayne
Elayne leads the five Aes Sedai to the Kin's meeting, revealing her identity as the Amyrlin Seat to subdue them and offering the Kinswomen a place in the Tower. She interrupts Mat's suggestion to flee with the Bowl, insisting they use it in Ebou Dar before departing.
Chapter 37 - A Note from the Palace
Elayne — aliases: Daughter-Heir, Elayne Sedai
Elayne stands with Reanne Corly and the Kin, correcting them on the age difference between the Kin and Aes Sedai. She adopts an arrogant, commanding demeanor with Mat, insisting they must use the Bowl in Ebou Dar and cannot leave immediately.
Chapter 38 - Six Stories
Elayne
Elayne insists on leading the search, fights through the building's chaos, and locates the Bowl of the Winds in a hidden room while apologizing to Mat for her previous behavior.
Chapter 39 - Promises to Keep
Elayne — aliases: Elayne Sedai
Elayne Trakand, dressed in green silk, participates in the meeting, silently coordinating with Nynaeve to bypass the objections of the other Aes Sedai. She agrees to the plan to flee to the Kin's farm and accepts the pledge from Lan and Birgitte to keep her safe before departing with the group.