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Chapter 18 - A Chat with Siuan

Summary

Egwene al'Vere walks through the besieged camp in her seven-striped stole, navigating novice reverence and fear while managing a mounting headache. She enters her tent to find Siuan Sanche and Halima waiting, dismissing the latter after a brief conversation about Elaida's negotiations and a sudden migraine. Siuan reports on new Sitter appointments in Tar Valon observed through Tel'aran'rhiod visions and relays intelligence regarding Merana Ambrey's activities in Tear. After reviewing eyes-and-ears reports on Tar Valon's security, Illian's siege, and the unaccounted Aes Sedai traveling to Caemlyn, Egwene accepts a cup of bitter tea from Siuan just as Anaiya Sarandred, Morvrin, and Myrelle Shaeiri enter to announce that returning Sitters have convened the Hall.

Characters

  • Egwene al'Vere (Amyrlin Seat, Mother) — Walks through the camp in her seven-striped stole, enduring novice reverence while managing a growing headache. She tasks Siuan with investigating new Sitter appointments in Elaida's Tower and reviews eyes-and-ears reports regarding Tar Valon, Illian, and Tear before preparing to face a convened Hall meeting.
  • Siuan Sanche — Stands guard at the writing table, expresses disdain for Halima, and reports on new Sitter appointments in Tar Valon via Tel'aran'rhiod visions. She relays intelligence about Merana Ambrey's presence in Tear and delivers a cup of bitter herbal tea to Egwene before the Hall convenes.
  • Halima (Secretary) — Rests on cushions in the tent, claiming to stay for her headaches rather than official duties. She attempts to converse with Egwene but departs abruptly when dismissed due to a sudden migraine and Siuan's visible hostility.
  • Anaiya Sarandred (Gray Sitter) — Enters the tent to announce that Akarrin has returned and Moria has called the Hall to hear their report.
  • Morvrin (Brown Sitter) — Follows Anaiya into the tent, reporting that Escaralde and Malind have also returned and are dispatching novices to gather all Sitters for the meeting.
  • Myrelle Shaeiri (Green Sitter) — Accompanies Morvrin into the tent, displaying serene fury as Escaralde's party prepares to prod the Hall toward action.