Elayne of House Trakand
Chapter 10 - Secrets
Elayne — aliases: Daughter-Heir of Andor
Elayne rides beside Mat's litter, worrying over her friend's condition. She channels during the attack and initially threatens the Whitecloak officer with her mother's authority before Verin stops her, later looking shocked at her own actions.
Chapter 11 - Tar Valon
Elayne
Elayne rides with the group into the White Tower, her face pale with worry over Mat's condition. She is ordered by Sheriam to stay silent and is accompanied by an Accepted who watches her sternly as she is led to her confinement.
Chapter 13 - Punishments
Elayne
Elayne whispers with Egwene through the wall, expressing fear and frustration at their confinement. She is taken by Leane to Sheriam’s study, where Siuan warns Elayne that she will not allow her to leave for Caemlyn until she earns the shawl, overriding her mother's demands.
Chapter 16 - Hunters Three
Elayne
Elayne is already in Nynaeve's room when Egwene and Nynaeve arrive, having sought refuge from the attention of her brothers. She argues with them about her safety and duties, listens to the news of the Black Ajah, and ultimately agrees to join Egwene and Nynaeve in hunting the traitors, citing the courage expected of the Queen of Andor.
Chapter 17 - The Red Sister
Elayne — aliases: novice, Daughter-Heir
Elayne is commanded to be silent by Elaida and forced to yield to her pressure regarding her future as Queen of Andor. She apologizes to Elaida to avoid stilling. She stands silently during the confrontation with Sheriam and follows the group to see the Amyrlin.
Chapter 18 - Healing
Elayne
Elayne accompanies Egwene and Nynaeve to the chamber, trembling under the pressure of the Aes Sedai's power. She is held by Egwene's hand and watches Mat's ordeal, later asking Siuan about the Old Tongue phrases Mat shouted. She receives a curt dismissal to kitchen duties after Siuan confirms Mat will likely live.
Chapter 23 - Sealed
Elayne
Elayne is found in Nynaeve's quarters, weeping uncontrollably over the horrific vision she saw in the ter’angreal regarding her future and Rand al’Thor. She is comforted by Nynaeve and joined by Egwene in a moment of shared despair.
Chapter 25 - Questions
Elayne
Elayne sits by the fireplace reviewing the list of Black Ajah suspects, deducing that the diversity of their backgrounds suggests a deliberate pattern rather than random selection. She helps Egwene retrieve the stone ring from the chimney and agrees to accompany Egwene into the Dreaming.
Chapter 26 - Behind a Lock
Elayne
Elayne follows her friends into the basement, providing light and observing Egwene's channeling. She helps search the bags and identifies a tattered book and other clues left by the fleeing sisters.
Chapter 27 - Tel’aran’rhiod
Elayne
Elayne sits guard during Egwene's dream, lighting candles to check on her when she wakes. She expresses concern for Rand but agrees to join the escape plan, planning to send a letter to her mother without revealing their true destination to the Amyrlin.
Chapter 28 - A Way Out
Elayne
Elayne Trakand joins Egwene and Nynaeve in visiting Mat, initially trying to persuade him with charm and then with her status as Daughter-Heir. She provides the letter for her mother, Queen Morgase, which Mat will deliver, and shares in the group's lighthearted moments before they depart.
Chapter 29 - A Trap to Spring
Elayne
Elayne skims grease and bastes meat alongside Egwene and Nynaeve, glaring at Laras until the Amyrlin punishes her for inappropriate language by having her ears seized and her mouth scrubbed with soap.
Chapter 37 - Fires in Cairhien
Elayne
Elayne joins Egwene on deck, expressing deep sympathy for the suffering of the Cairhienin people and wondering how Mat is faring. She worries that the civil war has led to starvation among the common folk, contrasting with Egwene's focus on their mission to Tear. Elayne agrees with Nynaeve’s pragmatic decision to walk ashore to save time rather than wait for the ship to be freed, and the group proceeds to land and walk in silence.
Chapter 38 - Maidens of the Spear
Elayne / Elayne of House Trakand — aliases: Daughter-Heir
Elayne introduces herself as the Daughter-Heir of Andor and clarifies the Aiel custom of first-sisterhood to Egwene. She engages in diplomatic conversation with the Aiel, confirming their taboo against harming women and observing the healing process.
Chapter 39 - Threads in the Pattern
Elayne — aliases: Daughter-Heir
Elayne travels with the group, listens to Aiel prophecy, and is captured and struck by a sling stone. She is revived by Nynaeve, witnesses the battle against the Halfmen, and boards the ship Darter under the name of a commoner, with Nynaeve paying their fares.
Chapter 45 - Caemlyn
Elayne — aliases: Daughter-Heir
Mentioned as having disappeared from Tar Valon and sent the letter that Mat carries, with Mat noting she likely intends to take the shawl rather than return to Caemlyn.
Chapter 48 - Following the Craft
Elayne — aliases: Caryla, Mistress Caryla
Elayne endures the sea voyage and the arrival in Tear, maintaining her cover as a commoner named Caryla. She suggests hiring a thief-taker to locate the Black Ajah, laughs at Mother Guenna’s story about curing arguers, and physically strikes Egwene for her cruel criticism of Nynaeve’s methods.
Chapter 51 - Bait for the Net
Elayne
Elayne stands between Liandrin and Rianna with visible bruises and torn clothing, apologizing weakly to Nynaeve for not seeing the attackers sooner. She is forced into the coach and helps Nynaeve's ruse by stopping her friend from revealing they are bait and pretending to be frightened.
Chapter 55 - What Is Written in Prophecy
Elayne
Elayne kneels beside Egwene in the cell, unable to channel. She feels the shield waver when Amico is struck and helps check on Egwene. She glares at Mat for his language and expresses a desire to pound Joiya Byir, then leaves the cell with the others, following Mat and Juilin.