Chapter 45

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In This Chapter

Adelin

Serious guardian

Maiden of the Spear in Rand's guard. Tall and serious, takes her duties very seriously.

Alanna Mosvani

Emotional Green

Green Ajah sister with two Warders. Emotional and impulsive, from Arafel.

Aludra

Fireworks expert

Former Illuminator now with the traveling show. Expert in fireworks and explosive devices.

Alviarin Freidhen

Black Ajah Keeper

White Ajah sister who becomes Keeper of Chronicles under Elaida. Secretly Black Ajah and...

Annoura Larisen

Political advisor

Gray Ajah sister serving as Berelain's advisor. Sconfronted in negotiations and politics.

Asher Daelvin

Young Whitecloak

Child of the Light officer serving under Pedron Niall. Young and idealistic Whitecloak.

Asmodean

Captive instructor

Also known as: Natael

Serves as Rand's reluctant teacher in channeling, disguised as the gleeman Jasin Natael.

Aviendha

Conflicted lover

Also known as: Near-sister to Elayne

Her relationship with Rand becomes romantic despite her attempts to maintain distance and honor.

Bael

Clan chief

Clan chief of the Goshien Aiel. Tall even for an Aielman, supports Rand as Car'a'carn.

Bain

First-sister warrior

Maiden of the Spear, first-sister to Chiad. Black hair and green eyes, fights alongside her...

Balat

Performing bear

One of Latelle's trained bears in the circus. Large and somewhat temperamental performing bear.

Bera Harkin

Experienced Green

Green Ajah sister traveling with other Aes Sedai. Experienced in dealing with politics and war.

Berelain sur Paendrag Paeron

Ruler of Mayene

Also known as: First of Mayene

Ruler of Mayene, beautiful and politically astute. Uses her charm and intelligence to protect her...

Bertain Gallenne

Guard captain

Captain of Berelain's Winged Guards. One-eyed soldier loyal to Mayene's First.

Bertome Saighan

Cairhienin noble

Cairhienin lord fighting in the siege. Member of noble house with claims to the Sun Throne.

Birgitte Silverbow

Incarnate Hero

Also known as: Birgitte

Hero of the Horn ripped from Tel'aran'rhiod and given physical form. Legendary archer now flesh and...

Bruan

Supporting chief

Clan chief of the Nakai Aiel. One of the chiefs who acknowledges Rand as the Car'a'carn.

Brugh

Horse trainer

Horse trainer and groom with the circus. Takes care of the show's animals and performs with horses.

Byar

Fanatic officer

Whitecloak officer, fanatically devoted to the cause. Gaunt and intense, suspicious of everyone.

Cerandin

Secret Seanchan

Her Seanchan background is revealed when she recognizes cultural elements and tries to contact her...

Chiad

First-sister warrior

Maiden of the Spear, first-sister to Bain. Red hair and gray eyes, inseparable from her companion.

Clarine

Tightrope walker

Tightrope walker in the show. Married to Petra despite their physical differences.

Colavaere Saighan

Ambitious noble

Cairhienin noblewoman with strong ambitions for power. Beautiful and politically shrewd.

Couladin

Defeated pretender

Also known as: False Car'a'carn

Confronted by Mat in the Battle of Cairhien, ending the Shaido rebellion and his false claim to...

Daerid

Veteran officer

Experienced soldier and officer in the Band of the Red Hand. Grizzled veteran with tactical...

Dain Bornhald

Young officer

Young Whitecloak officer, son of the late Geofram Bornhald. More reasonable than many Children.

Dhearic

Loyal chief

Clan chief of the Reyn Aiel. Another of the chiefs following the chosen one into the wetlands.

Dobraine Taborwin

Loyal defender

Cairhienin lord defending the city during the siege. Competent military commander and loyal.

Egwene al'Vere

Dream warrior

Also known as: Accepted Egwene

Fights Lanfear in Tel'aran'rhiod, proving her growing skill and courage in the World of Dreams.

Elaida do Avriny a'Roihan

Usurper Amyrlin

Also known as: Elaida

Led coup against Siuan, becoming new Amyrlin Seat. Rules White Tower with iron fist and growing...

Elayne Trakand

Disguised noble

Also known as: Daughter-Heir

Disguised as a performer in the traveling show, using her noble training to help navigate politics.

Enaila

Maiden guard

Maiden of the Spear assigned to guard Rand. Red-gold hair, sharp tongue, and fierce loyalty.

Erim

Council member

Clan chief of the Chareen Aiel. Participates in the council of chiefs supporting Rand.

Estean Andiama

Young noble

Also known as: High Lord Estean

Young Tairen High Lord accompanying Rand. More reasonable than Weiramon but still prideful.

Faile Bashere

Noble hunter

Also known as: Zarine Bashere

Saldaean noblewoman and hunter for the Horn. Married to Perrin Aybara.

Galad Damodred

Whitecloak officer

Now a Child of the Light (Whitecloak), having joined them in his quest to do what is right.

Gareth Bryne

Dismissed general

Also known as: Lord Captain Commander Bryne

Former First Prince of the Sword of Andor, dismissed by Morgase. One of the great captains.

Gaul

Stone Dog guard

Stone Dog warrior who serves as one of Rand's personal guards. Tall Aielman with fierce loyalty.

Han

Supporting clan chief

Tomanelle clan chief who supports Rand as Car'a'carn in the campaign against the Shaido.

Indirian

Campaign participant

Clan chief of the Codarra Aiel. Joins the other chiefs in following the chosen one's campaign.

Jaichim Carridin

Darkfriend Inquisitor

Also known as: Inquisitor Carridin

Inquisitor of the Hand of the Light (Questioners). Secretly a Darkfriend serving multiple masters.

Jalani

Eager young Maiden

Young Maiden of the Spear, part of the guard for the Car'a'carn. Eager to prove herself in battle.

Janwin

Young chief

Clan chief of the Daryne Aiel. One of the younger chiefs following the Car'a'carn.

Jeral

Whitecloak soldier

Whitecloak soldier serving in the Children of the Light. Regular soldier following orders.

Jheran

Loyal clan chief

Clan chief of the Shaarad Aiel. Another chief who accepts Rand's leadership as Car'a'carn.

Juilin Sandar

Undercover investigator

Thief-catcher disguised as a circus performer, using his investigative skills to help the mission.

Kiruna Nachiman

Noble Aes Sedai

Green Ajah sister and Arafellin noblewoman. Strong in the One Power and politically connected.

Lamelle

Young Maiden guard

Maiden of the Spear, part of Rand's personal guard. Young and eager warrior with dark hair.

Lanfear

Obsessed ancient enemy

Also known as: Daughter of the Night

Most powerful of the female ancient enemy, obsessed with Lews Therin/Rand. Battles in...

Latelle

Bear trainer

Bear trainer in the show, married to Olver. Strong-willed woman who controls dangerous animals.

Leane Sharif

Former Keeper

Also known as: Former Keeper

Former Keeper of the Chronicles, deposed and stilled along with Siuan. Maintains her dignity...

Loial

Ogier scholar

Young Ogier from Stedding Shangtai. Scholar and builder who travels with humans.

Mandhuin

War council member

Clan chief of the Daryne Aiel. Works alongside the other chiefs in the campaign against the Shaido.

Mat Cauthon

Cavalry commander

Also known as: Matrim Cauthon

Leads cavalry charges in the Battle of Cairhien, proving his tactical genius despite his reluctance.

Meilan Mendiana

Scheming noble

Also known as: High Lord Meilan

Tairen High Lord with Rand's forces. Plotting and ambitious, seeks personal advancement.

Melindhra

Darkfriend assassin

Revealed to be a darkfriend, attempting to kill Mat before being discovered and stopped.

Moghedien

Defeated ancient enemy

Also known as: The Spider

Battles Nynaeve in Tel'aran'rhiod and is defeated, then tortured by pulling Birgitte from the World...

Moiraine Damodred

Political advisor

Also known as: Moiraine Sedai

Continues to advise Rand while dealing with the complexities of Aiel politics and warfare.

Mor

Dangerous performer

Fire-eater and sword swallower with the traveling show. Dangerous acts that thrill audiences.

Morelin

Disguised noble

Also known as: Elayne's circus identity

Elayne's assumed identity as a circus performer, hiding her noble birth and Aes Sedai training.

Nalesean Aldiaya

Young officer

Tairen lord serving as officer in Mat's Band of the Red Hand. Young and eager for glory.

Nynaeve al'Meara

ancient enemy challenger

Also known as: Accepted Nynaeve

Battles Moghedien in Tel'aran'rhiod, matching the ancient enemy's power through anger and...

Nynaeve Mandragoran

Disguised performer

Also known as: Nana

Nynaeve's circus persona as a juggler, part of her disguise while hunting Black Ajah.

Olver

Bear trainer

Bear trainer married to Latelle. Works with dangerous animals in the traveling show.

Omerna

Whitecloak officer

High-ranking Whitecloak officer serving under Pedron Niall. Ambitious and politically minded.

Pedron Niall

Whitecloak supreme commander

Also known as: Lord Captain Commander

Lord Captain Commander of the Children of the Light, master strategist planning to use chaos to his...

Perrin Aybara

Wolfbrother lord

Also known as: Goldeneyes

Wolfbrother from Two Rivers, married to Faile. Can communicate with wolves and has golden eyes.

Petra Anhill

Circus strongman

Also known as: The Strongman

The strongman of Luca's show. Gentle giant who performs feats of strength for amazed crowds.

Rand al'Thor

ancient enemy killer

Also known as: The chosen one

Battles Rahvin in Tel'aran'rhiod and the real world simultaneously, using balefire to devastating...

Rhuarc

Trusted advisor

Serves as one of Rand's most trusted advisors and military leaders among the Aiel clans.

Rodel Ituralde

Great captain

Also known as: The Wolf

General from Arad Doman, one of the great captains. Small in stature but brilliant military mind.

Sammael

Illian ruler

Also known as: Lord Brend

One of the ancient enemy who has taken control of Illian. Former Age of Legends general and rival...

Sevanna

Shaido leader

After Couladin's fate, takes control of the Shaido and continues their aggressive campaigns.

Siuan Sanche

Deposed Amyrlin

Also known as: Former Amyrlin

Deposed as Amyrlin Seat and stilled by Elaida's coup. Now powerless but still determined to fight.

Somara

Protective Maiden

Maiden of the Spear guarding Rand. Beautiful and fallenly, treats him with mixture of respect and...

Sulin

Maiden commander

White-haired Maiden, leader of Rand's guard. Veteran warrior with great authority among the Maidens.

Taeric

Acrobat

Acrobat and tumbler in Luca's show. Sconfronted performer who does flips and aerial acts.

Talmanes Delovinde

Band officer

Cairhienin lord who becomes one of Mat's most trusted officers in the Band of the Red Hand.

Thom Merrilin

Undercover gleeman

Also known as: Thom

Traveling with the show as cover, performing as a gleeman while helping hunt Black Ajah.

Timolan

Military planner

Clan chief of the Miagoma Aiel. Participates in military planning with the other loyal chiefs.

Urien

Red Shield warrior

Red Shield warrior serving with Rand's forces. Member of the Aethan Dor warrior society.

Valan Luca

Unwanted suitor

Also known as: Master Luca

Becomes infatuated with Nynaeve, pursuing her romantically despite her clear disinterest.

Verin Mathwin

Scholarly Brown

Brown Ajah sister with scholarly manner. Appears absent-minded but is deeply knowledgeable.

Weiramon Saniago

Incompetent noble

Also known as: High Lord Weiramon

Tairen High Lord who joins Rand's campaign. Arrogant and foolish, often more hindrance than help.

Previously Seen

Amys

Wise One teacher

Wise One of the Nine Valleys sept of the Taardad Aiel. One of Egwene's teachers in dreamwalking.

Bair

Ancient Wise One

Ancient Wise One of the Haido sept, Shae'en M'taal. Cannot channel but is sconfronted in...

Elyas Machera

Wolfbrother

Also known as: Wolfbrother

Former Warder who can communicate with wolves. Lives in the wilderness, bonded to wolf pack.

Masema Dagar

Fanatical prophet

Also known as: Prophet of the Dragon

Former Shienaran soldier who has become a fanatical preacher of the chosen one's divinity.

Melaine

Young Wise One

Wise One of the Jhirad sept of the Goshien Aiel. Young and sometimes sharp-tempered, teaches Egwene.

Ragan

Reluctant follower

Shienaran soldier with Masema's followers. Uncomfortable with the religious fanaticism.

Seana

Council Wise One

Wise One of the Black Rock sept of the Nakai Aiel. Participates in teaching and Aiel decisions.

Sorilea

Senior Wise One

Wise One of the Jarra sept of the Chareen Aiel. One of the most respected and influential Wise Ones.

Uno Nomesta

Veteran soldier

One-eyed Shienaran soldier following Masema. Former member of Ingtar's party.

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