Elyas Machera
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General
Elyas Machera was a warder, bonded to Rina Hafden of the Green Ajah during the time of the Aiel War (NS, Ch. 7). After receiving harsh treatment at the hands of the Red Ajah, when he learned he could talk to wolves and they wanted to see if it was connected to the Power, he was forced to kill other gaidin in order to get away from them (TEotW, Ch. 23). He led a solitary life from that point, with just wolves and the occasional travelling people for company, a fact which was reflected in his dress and appearance, clothes made entirely of furs with a beard halfway across his chest (TEotW, Ch. 23). As a wolfbrother, he has yellow eyes, almost like gold (TEotW, Ch. 23).
Timeline
- He meets Perrin and Egwene after their escape from Shadar Logoth.
- He briefly travelled with them, until separated when attacked by Whitecloaks.
- He joins Perrin again in Ghealdan, shortly before Alliandre swore fealty (TPoD, Ch. 10).
- He stays with with Perrin throughout the campaign to rescue Faile
- He scouts the Whitecloak camp and sees Basel Gill (ToM, Ch. 7)
Relationships
As a Warder, he was highly regarded by Lan, who claimed to have been taught much by him (TEotW, Ch. 38).
He is bonded to Rina Hafden (NS, Ch. 7)
He is thought of by the Aiel (TPoD, Ch. 10).
