Aviendha
Chapter 5 - Questioners
Aviendha
Aviendha sits silently as an observer and bodyguard, shrinking from the presence of the One Power. She makes the observation that Amico looks younger than her years, linking the change to the process of being stilled.
Chapter 11 - What Lies Hidden
Aviendha
Aviendha sits armed at the door of Egwene’s chamber, questioning why Egwene must go alone, and agrees with Nynaeve's warning that the World of Dreams is a dangerous place.
Chapter 12 - Tanchico or the Tower
Aviendha — aliases: Far Dareis Mai
Aviendha explains Aiel family relations to the Aes Sedai and Accepted, clarifying the meaning of sister-wife and sister-sister. She initially plans to go with Elayne and Nynaeve to Tanchico but is forced by Moiraine to obey a summons from the Wise Ones to go to Rhuidean instead.
Chapter 22 - Out of the Stone
Aviendha — aliases: Maiden of the Spear
Aviendha finds the buried stone column and confronts Rand about his treatment of Elayne. She leaves the area stiffly, maintaining her distance from him due to her loyalty to Egwene.
Chapter 23 - Beyond the Stone
Aviendha — aliases: Maiden of the Spear
Aviendha is called forward by the Wise Ones and forced to surrender her spears and clothes. After a brief confrontation, she accepts her fate, runs naked down the mountain toward Rhuidean to catch Rand and Mat, and is told to 'come back' by the Wise Ones.
Chapter 35 - Sharp Lessons
Aviendha
Aviendha participates in the Wise Ones' steam ritual and is commanded to stay close to Rand to monitor him. She initially refuses out of hatred for him but reluctantly agrees to watch him for Elayne's sake after facing threats of menial labor from the Wise Ones.
Chapter 36 - Misdirections
Aviendha
Aviendha rides close to Rand, wearing a semblance of Aiel clothing and no weapons, acting as a monitor for the Wise Ones. She argues with Rand about Elayne and explains the political nuance of the encounter with the peddlers and Couladin.
Chapter 37 - Imre Stand
Aviendha
Aviendha acts as Rand's monitor, criticizing his interactions with other women and explaining the local geography and potential raiders. She prepares for her training, eventually fighting alongside Rand during the Trolloc attack and following him to his tent afterward.
Chapter 48 - An Offer Refused
Aviendha
Aviendha walks beside Rand's horse, teaching him about Aiel customs and scolding him for his attention to Isendre. She eventually channels a ball of fire in front of the Wise Ones, who cluster around her in excitement, marking her progress in training.
Chapter 49 - Cold Rocks Hold
Aviendha
Aviendha rides with Rand, teaching him Aiel customs regarding entry into the hold. She becomes visibly angry when Couladin insults himself, explaining the power of the roofmistress. She endures Rand's request that she remain his teacher and lectures him extensively on dining etiquette throughout the meal, sulking afterward.
Chapter 50 - Traps
Aviendha — aliases: Maiden
Aviendha is scrubbing rugs as punishment but receives a bracelet from Rand. She watches over him in his room due to a sensed evil, kills a second Draghkar that attacks the hold, and reacts with shock and coldness when Rand reveals his decision to leave immediately.