Elaida / Elaida do Avriny a'Roihan / Elaida a'Roihan
— aliases: Watcher of the Seals, Flame of Tar Valon, Amyrlin Seat, Mother
Listens to King Mattin's complaints with feigned calm, reviews reports on harbor repairs and city cleanliness, and receives Beonin in disguise to learn about Egwene's Dreaming abilities and the new weaves, demanding an oath of secrecy.
Drinks wine with Meidani while plotting to psychologically break a suspected spy without killing her. Issues a public order threatening daily penances for Sitters who fail to contribute laborers or attend rebel talks, and commands Egwene to serve supper that evening.