Bela
Chapter 1 - An Empty Road
Bela
A shaggy brown mare pulling the cart, who plods steadily along the road and ignores Tam's attempts to hurry her until she recognizes the way to the Winespring Inn.
Chapter 5 - Winternight
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The mare is unharnessed and stabled in the barn alongside the cow at the start of the evening, only to be found missing when Rand returns to the barn after killing the Trolloc.
Chapter 10 - Leavetaking
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The shaggy brown mare is brought from her stall and saddled for Egwene, shaking her mane as Rand tightens the girth strap for the unfamiliar burden.
Chapter 11 - The Road to Taren Ferry
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Bela is Egwene's shaggy brown mare, which runs with unusual strength and stamina, matching the larger horses' strides without fatigue.
Chapter 12 - Across the Taren
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Bela is mounted by Egwene and accompanies the group across the river. The horses are not unhobbled to ensure they can flee quickly if necessary.
Chapter 13 - Choices
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Bela is the shaggy brown mare carrying Egwene. She walks steadily beside the other horses through the forest and into Baerlon.
Chapter 17 - Watchers and Hunters
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Bela, Egwene's horse, is mounted and ridden during the flight from Baerlon.
Chapter 18 - The Caemlyn Road
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Bela is Egwene's shaggy brown mare, ridden during the flight and the battle, keeping close to the other horses as they navigate the rough terrain.
Chapter 19 - Shadow’s Waiting
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Bela is brought into the safehouse and left standing as the group gathers, serving as Egwene's mount.
Chapter 22 - A Path Chosen
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Bela, the shaggy brown mare, stands beside Egwene and Perrin at the campsite, serving as a source of comfort and cover during their reunion and planning session.
Chapter 23 - Wolfbrother
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Bela carries both Perrin and Egwene on their journey, appearing small and shaggy. She reacts with fear to the arrival of the wolves, rearing and screaming until the tension passes, and stands trembling but aware of the danger.