Elyas Machera
Chapter 23 - Wolfbrother
Elyas / Elyas Machera
Elyas is a lean, sun-browned man dressed in animal skins who lives in the forest with his wolves. He feeds Perrin and Egwene, reveals he can communicate with them psychically, and explains his history with the Aes Sedai. He assesses the pair's situation, accepts Perrin's gift of connection to the wolves, and decides to guide them south toward Caemlyn.
Chapter 25 - The Traveling People
Elyas
Elyas leads the pair to the Tinker camp, commanding the mastiffs to submit with a whistle. He maintains a strained relationship with Raen, refusing to sit on a log and listening grimly to the story about the Aiel Waste.
Chapter 27 - Shelter From the Storm
Elyas — aliases: the strange bearded man
Elyas refuses to sit on logs, eats pie, and cryptically insists on waiting before leaving despite Perrin's urging. He confronts Perrin after the nightmare, confirms the wolves shared the vision of fire and pain, and leads the group out of camp, participating in the farewell song despite his disbelief.