Nynaeve al'Meara
PROLOGUE
Nynaeve
Travels to Aesdaishar to spread word of Lan's actions, convincing others to join him while adopting Aes Sedai mannerisms that irritate him. Her recent travels directly influence the gathering forces around Lan.
Chapter 3 - The Amyrlin's Anger
Nynaeve / Nynaeve al'Thor
Receives a telepathic summons from Egwene demanding a meeting in the Hall of the Tower in two nights under threat of forced measures if she continues to avoid her.
Chapter 10 - After the Taint
Nynaeve / al'Thor
Appears alongside Rand in Perrin's fleeting vision, riding beside him through a muddy city street.
Chapter 12 - An Empty Ink Bottle
Nynaeve al'Meara / Nynaeve — aliases: Aes Sedai
Paces Min's quarters in a pique over Rand's three-day absence, demanding answers and expressing fear of his current dangerous state. Investigates Alanna's vanished chambers with Cadsuane, questions the origin of a sealed note, and is subtly manipulated by Cadsuane's tea before realizing Min senses Rand has arrived nearby.
Chapter 13 - For What Has Been Wrought
Nynaeve / Nynaeve al'Meara
Leads a group of Aes Sedai to meet Rand, questions his plans regarding Tarwin's Gap, and is ordered to accompany him to Arad Doman.
Chapter 14 - A Vow
Nynaeve / Nynaeve al'Meara
Meets Egwene in Tel'aran'rhiod, offers blunt advice on establishing authority, and reluctantly accepts Egwene as "Mother" after being outmaneuvered. Reveals Rand's demeanor has softened, acknowledges Elayne's pregnancy, and agrees to return to the Tower for formal testing.
Chapter 15 - Use a Pebble
Nynaeve — aliases: Lady Aes Sedai
Investigates a destructive anomaly in Tear that reduces buildings and people to dust, discovering the victims are husks rather than corpses. After clearing the rubble, successfully extracts thorn-like projections from Naeff's mind, curing his madness for the first time. Later Delves Rand al'Thor's mind, perceiving vast darkness coated in a brilliant white radiance, and realizes she cannot yet heal him but vows to treat other Asha'man.
Chapter 20 - A Choice
Nynaeve / Nynaeve al'Meara — aliases: Aes Sedai, child
Undergoes a brutal ter'angreal raising test that forces her to choose between rigid Tower protocol and saving lives, ultimately breaking rules to channel prematurely and use balefire. She argues that institutional devotion should not override compassion, secures Lan's bond from Myrelle immediately after passing, and realizes her identity remains tied to him rather than the White Tower.
Chapter 29 - A Terrible Feeling
Tam / al'Thor — aliases: Tarn
Arrives at camp smelling worried, abruptly informs Perrin he must leave immediately for a secret matter involving Rand and Aes Sedai, and departs after expressing pride in his son.