Elayne Trakanda
Chapter 3 - The Amyrlin's Anger
Elayne / Elayne Trakanda
Mentioned as someone Egwene has already spoken to regarding raising them to the shawl, and later noted as an ally Egwene needs to persuade Rand.
Chapter 6 - Questioning Intentions
Elayne
Referenced in Morgase’s internal monologue as the current ruler of Andor whose safety and legitimacy would be compromised by Morgase’s return.
Chapter 14 - A Vow
Elayne / Elayne al'Vere
Arrives in Tel'aran'rhiod, hugs Nynaeve, and inadvertently reveals she has bonded Rand through sensing his warmth. Announces her pregnancy, agrees to return to the Tower but worries about swearing oaths while expecting, and asks about missing dream ter'angreal.
Chapter 17 - Partings, and a Meeting
Elayne
Walks through the Sunrise Garden in Caemlyn, reflecting on her early pregnancy and the wilting crops outside. She meets with Kin members Sumeko and Alise to propose a deal tying them to the Crown of Andor in exchange for Healing and Traveling services.
Chapter 19 - Talk of Dragons
Elayne / Elayne al'Vere — aliases: Queen of Andor, Her Majesty
Receives Mat and Thom at the palace, revealing an expectation of twins while negotiating a lucrative contract for Aludra's cannon designs. Secures independent mercenary status for the Band in exchange for three-quarters of the weapons and offers Thom Merrilin the position of court-bard alongside a royal pardon.
Chapter 22 - The End of a Legend
Elayne / Elayne al'Vere
Sits calmly at a palace play while Birgitte observes her political maneuvering. Through her bond with Birgitte, suddenly experiences a jolt of anger and pain, signaling she is in trouble.
Chapter 23 - Foxheads
Elayne / Elayne al'Vere — aliases: Your Majesty, Queen
Examines a foxhead ter'angreal at a theater performance, attempts to replicate it without success, and later uses the original to block shields while disguised as a Forsaken to interrogate a Black Ajah captive in the dungeons. Fights multiple sisters and Doilin Mellar, retrieves the medallion after he escapes, and requests medical attention for her unborn children.
Chapter 24 - To Make a Stand
Elayne / Trakand — aliases: Queen, Your Majesty
Undergoes a midwife's examination and receives a strict order for one week of bed rest following the Black Ajah attack. She returns her foxhead medallion to Matrim and reflects on the impending Shadow invasion while managing her exhaustion.
Chapter 29 - A Terrible Feeling
Elayne / al'Vere — aliases: Your Majesty
Is carried on a litter to the city walls to witness Aludra’s cannon tests, promises full Andoran resources for the weapons, and demands strict secrecy and an oath from the inventor.
Chapter 33 - A Good Soup
Elayne al'Vere / Elayne — aliases: Queen
Walks with Gawyn in Caemlyn's gardens, addresses his guilt over Andor's siege, releases him from court duties, and advises him to support Egwene despite their strained relationship.
Chapter 34 - Judgment
Morgase — aliases: Your Grace, Mother
Presides over the trial as an impartial judge, rules Perrin guilty of unlawful killing but applies the Kainec protocol to reclassify it as a mercenary brawl, and passes sentencing authority to Galad before announcing her departure with Perrin.
Chapter 35 - The Right Thing
Morgase
Rides through camp seeking Lini and Master Gill after the trial, having condemned Perrin but ensured the captives' safe return.
Chapter 44 - A Backhanded Request
Morgase / Morgase Trakand — aliases: Maighdin, Queen
Steps out to survey the dying landscape of Andor and decides to abandon her disguise as a servant. She reconciles with Tallanvor, accepts his marriage proposal, and formally exchanges vows before Perrin Aybara's camp departs for Caemlyn.
Chapter 45 - A Reunion
Morgase / Trakand
Appears alive after being held by the Children of the Light, having renounced her throne and escaped with Galad's help. Discusses political strategy for her return, hints at a new romantic attachment, and proposes taking charge of the western realm to manage Perrin Aybara.
Chapter 47 - A Teaching Chamber
Morgase / Morgase Trakand — aliases: Queen, Your Majesty
Attends the private meeting with Elayne, Perrin, and Faile, advising her daughter to accept the political arrangement rather than fight the Pattern. She confirms she promised to speak for Perrin and Faile regarding their demands.
Chapter 48 - Near Avendesora
Elayne
Mentioned as having helped identify a new Talent for recognizing ter'angreal and as the source of the word icicles used to describe the glass columns.
Chapter 50 - Choosing Enemies
Morgase — aliases: Queen, Your Majesty
Observes the proceedings from beside the throne, pours tea for her daughter and advisors, and praises Elayne's brilliance while explaining how the land grants prevent Elayne from being viewed as a conqueror.