Chapter 52
In This Chapter
Adeleas Namelle
Scholar rebel
Brown Ajah sister among the Salidar rebels. Scholar and researcher, twin sister to Vandene.
Adelin
Serious guardian
Maiden of the Spear in Rand's guard. Tall and serious, takes her duties very seriously.
Anaiya Carel
Salidar rebel
Blue Ajah sister among the Salidar rebels, working to oppose Elaida's illegitimate rule.
Annoura Larisen
Political advisor
Gray Ajah sister serving as Berelain's advisor. Sconfronted in negotiations and politics.
Asmodean
Captive instructor
Also known as: Natael
Serves as Rand's reluctant teacher in channeling, disguised as the gleeman Jasin Natael.
Aviendha
Death survivor
Also known as: Near-sister to Elayne
Confronted by Rahvin but brought back when balefire unraveled time, experiencing both fate and...
Basel Gill
Palace servant
Also known as: Master Gill
Former innkeeper of The Queen's Blessing in Caemlyn. Now serves Morgase in the palace.
Beonin Marinye
Legal expert
Gray Ajah sister among the Salidar rebels. Specializes in legal matters and negotiations.
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.
Birgitte Silverbow
Aes Sedai Warder
Also known as: Birgitte
Bonded as Warder to Elayne to save her life, creating an unusual Warder bond with the Daughter-Heir.
Carlinya
Logical rebel
White Ajah sister with the Salidar rebels. Known for her logical approach and cool demeanor.
Colavaere Saighan
Ambitious noble
Cairhienin noblewoman with strong ambitions for power. Beautiful and politically shrewd.
Daerid
Veteran officer
Experienced soldier and officer in the Band of the Red Hand. Grizzled veteran with tactical...
Delana Mosalaine
Gray sister
Gray Ajah sister with the Salidar rebels. Appears to support the cause against Elaida.
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.
Elayne Trakand
Dispossessed heir
Also known as: Daughter-Heir
Learns that Rahvin has taken control of Andor and her mother through Compulsion weaves.
Enaila
Maiden guard
Maiden of the Spear assigned to guard Rand. Red-gold hair, sharp tongue, and fierce loyalty.
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.
Faiselle Darone
Battle sister
Green Ajah sister with the Salidar rebels. Battle-ready sister opposing Elaida's rule.
Gareth Bryne
Rebel general
Also known as: Lord Captain Commander Bryne
Recruited by Siuan to lead the Salidar rebel army against Elaida's White Tower.
Han
Supporting clan chief
Tomanelle clan chief who supports Rand as Car'a'carn in the campaign against the Shaido.
Jalani
Eager young Maiden
Young Maiden of the Spear, part of the guard for the Car'a'carn. Eager to prove herself in battle.
Juilin Sandar
Undercover investigator
Thief-catcher disguised as a circus performer, using his investigative skills to help the mission.
Lamelle
Young Maiden guard
Maiden of the Spear, part of Rand's personal guard. Young and eager warrior with dark hair.
Lamgwin Dorn
Loyal guard
Palace guard loyal to Morgase. Recognizes something is wrong with the queen's behavior.
Lan Mandragoran
Transferred Warder
Also known as: Lan
The Warder bond is severed when Moiraine faces danger/disappears. Myrelle holds his bond as...
Lanfear
Eliminated ancient enemy
Also known as: Daughter of the Night
Confronted when Moiraine tackles her through the twisted doorway ter'angreal, both disappearing...
Leane Sharif
Transformed former Keeper
Also known as: Former Keeper
Healed of stilling by Nynaeve. Her personality changes dramatically, becoming more flirtatious and...
Lelaine Akashi
Political leader
Blue Ajah sister and former Sitter now with the Salidar rebels. Ambitious and politically astute.
Lini
Loyal nurse
Morgase's old nurse and closest advisor. Loyal servant trying to protect the queen.
Loial
Ogier scholar
Young Ogier from Stedding Shangtai. Scholar and builder who travels with humans.
Malind Nachenin
Healer rebel
Yellow Ajah sister among the Salidar rebels. Healer working against Elaida's authority.
Mat Cauthon
Resurrected general
Also known as: Matrim Cauthon
Confronted by Rahvin's lightning but brought back when Rand's balefire unraveled the ancient...
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.
Min Farshaw
Pattern viewer
Also known as: Elmindreda
Present during Rand's battle with Rahvin, sees visions of his possible futures.
Moiraine Damodred
Self-sacrificing guide
Also known as: Moiraine Sedai
Sacrifices herself by tackling Lanfear through the twisted doorway, saving Rand but disappearing...
Morgase Trakand
Freed queen
Also known as: Queen Morgase
Freed from Compulsion when Rahvin faces danger, struggles to understand what happened to her.
Morvrin
Scholar rebel
Brown Ajah sister among the Salidar rebels. Scholar and researcher working against Elaida.
Myrelle Berengari
Lan's new Aes Sedai
Receives Lan's Warder bond when Moiraine faces danger, as pre-arranged by Moiraine to save his life.
Nalesean Aldiaya
Young officer
Tairen lord serving as officer in Mat's Band of the Red Hand. Young and eager for glory.
Nisao Dachen
Powerful Healer
Yellow Ajah sister among the Salidar rebels. Small in stature but strong in the One Power.
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...
Perrin Aybara
Wolfbrother lord
Also known as: Goldeneyes
Wolfbrother from Two Rivers, married to Faile. Can communicate with wolves and has golden eyes.
Rahvin
Balefired ancient enemy
Also known as: Lord Gaebril
Confronted by Rand's balefire in their battle above Caemlyn. His fate unravels his recent actions...
Rand al'Thor
Pattern manipulator
Also known as: The chosen one
Kills Rahvin with balefire, unmaking his recent actions and bringing Mat and Aviendha back from...
Rhuarc
Trusted advisor
Serves as one of Rand's most trusted advisors and military leaders among the Aiel clans.
Romanda Cassin
Former Sitter
Yellow Ajah sister and former Sitter, now with Salidar rebels. Strong-willed and influential.
Salita Toranes
Rebel Yellow
Yellow Ajah sister among the Salidar rebels. Dedicated to the cause against Elaida.
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.
Sheriam Bayanar
Rebel leader
Blue Ajah sister who leads the rebel Aes Sedai in Salidar against Elaida's rule of the White Tower.
Siuan Sanche
Healed former Amyrlin
Also known as: Former Amyrlin
Healed of being stilled by Nynaeve, though at reduced strength. Works with rebel Aes Sedai in...
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.
Takima
Knowledge keeper
Brown Ajah sister among the Salidar rebels. Scholar dedicated to preserving knowledge.
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.
Vandene Namelle
Green sister rebel
Green Ajah sister with the Salidar rebels. Twin sister to Adeleas, shares scholarly interests.
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
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...
Amys
Wise One teacher
Wise One of the Nine Valleys sept of the Taardad Aiel. One of Egwene's teachers in dreamwalking.
Asher Daelvin
Young Whitecloak
Child of the Light officer serving under Pedron Niall. Young and idealistic Whitecloak.
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...
Bair
Ancient Wise One
Ancient Wise One of the Haido sept, Shae'en M'taal. Cannot channel but is sconfronted in...
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.
Bertome Saighan
Cairhienin noble
Cairhienin lord fighting in the siege. Member of noble house with claims to the Sun Throne.
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.
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...
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.
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...
Elyas Machera
Wolfbrother
Also known as: Wolfbrother
Former Warder who can communicate with wolves. Lives in the wilderness, bonded to wolf pack.
Erim
Council member
Clan chief of the Chareen Aiel. Participates in the council of chiefs supporting Rand.
Galad Damodred
Whitecloak officer
Now a Child of the Light (Whitecloak), having joined them in his quest to do what is right.
Gaul
Stone Dog guard
Stone Dog warrior who serves as one of Rand's personal guards. Tall Aielman with fierce loyalty.
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.
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.
Kiruna Nachiman
Noble Aes Sedai
Green Ajah sister and Arafellin noblewoman. Strong in the One Power and politically connected.
Latelle
Bear trainer
Bear trainer in the show, married to Olver. Strong-willed woman who controls dangerous animals.
Mandhuin
War council member
Clan chief of the Daryne Aiel. Works alongside the other chiefs in the campaign against the Shaido.
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.
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...
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.
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...
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.
Ragan
Reluctant follower
Shienaran soldier with Masema's followers. Uncomfortable with the religious fanaticism.
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.
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.
Taeric
Acrobat
Acrobat and tumbler in Luca's show. Sconfronted performer who does flips and aerial acts.
Timolan
Military planner
Clan chief of the Miagoma Aiel. Participates in military planning with the other loyal chiefs.
Uno Nomesta
Veteran soldier
One-eyed Shienaran soldier following Masema. Former member of Ingtar's party.
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.
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