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==General== | ==General== | ||
| − | Nynaeve was born in the year 974 NE, is eight years older than [[Egwene]] ( | + | Nynaeve was born in the year 974 NE, is eight years older than [[Egwene]] ({{tdr|51}}; {{loc|48}}), and four years older than [[Rand]], [[Mat]] and [[Perrin]]. As an only child, her father raised her as if she was the son he never had. Before he died, her father taught her to track as well as anyone but [[Tam al'Thor]] ({{teotw|16}}). |
| − | By the age of fourteen, Nynaeve was orphaned and taken under the wing of Mistress [[Doral Barran]], the [[Emond's Field]] [[Wisdom]] at the time ( | + | By the age of fourteen, Nynaeve was orphaned and taken under the wing of Mistress [[Doral Barran]], the [[Emond's Field]] [[Wisdom]] at the time ({{teotw|20}}). She taught her all her skills, and when she died Nynaeve became the Wisdom ({{teotw|1}}), possibly the youngest known. Nynaeve had served as the Wisdom of Emond's Field five years prior to her departure ({{tdr|28}}), and despite being so young for such a position ({{teotw|3}}), no villager was foolish enough to mention her age when arguing with her. |
| − | After discovering she was what an [[Aes Sedai]] would describe as a wilder ( | + | After discovering she was what an [[Aes Sedai]] would describe as a wilder ({{teotw|21}}), she decided to go to [[Tar Valon]] with Egwene to train in [[the White Tower]] to learn enough of [[the One Power]] to use against [[Moiraine]] for the injustices she believed the Aes Sedai caused ({{tgh|8}}). Once she arrived at Tar Valon, Nynaeve was tested and immediately made Accepted despite her block that prevented her from channeling unless she was angry ({{tgh|28}}). |
===Personality=== | ===Personality=== | ||
| − | Nynaeve has shown herself to be nearly fearless in the face of any opponent despite how often she likes to think of herself as a coward. She will soon prove just how powerful an Aes Sedai Moiraine predicted her to be in the time to come ( | + | Nynaeve has shown herself to be nearly fearless in the face of any opponent despite how often she likes to think of herself as a coward. She will soon prove just how powerful an Aes Sedai Moiraine predicted her to be in the time to come ({{teotw|21}}). Nynaeve is also very stubborn just like the rest of the Two Rivers folk. |
===Appearance=== | ===Appearance=== | ||
| − | Nynaeve is slender with deep brown eyes, wears her long dark hair in a braid, and is barely taller than Mat's shoulder ( | + | Nynaeve is slender with deep brown eyes, wears her long dark hair in a braid, and is barely taller than Mat's shoulder ({{teotw|3}}). With a short temper and sharp tongue, Nynaeve regularly gives over to fits of rage and verbal abuse and never hesitates to thwap anyone she believes has over-stepped themselves. Despite how temperamental she may be, however, Nynaeve's spirit and strong sense of duty aid her to do what she believes must be done and never allows herself room for failure. |
===Timeline=== | ===Timeline=== | ||
| − | *974 NE-Nynaeve is born as the only child in a farm at or near Emond's Field ( | + | *974 NE-Nynaeve is born as the only child in a farm at or near Emond's Field ({{loc|48}}). It is not known who her parents were, just that they were farmers ({{tsr|46}}). Her mother's name was [[Elnore al'Meara|Elnore]] ({{tgh|23}}) who died early in Nynaeve's life and was raised by her father who's name is unknown. |
| − | *988 NE-Nynaeve is apprenticed under Doral Barran, Emond's Field's Wisdom, shortly after the death of her father ( | + | *988 NE-Nynaeve is apprenticed under Doral Barran, Emond's Field's Wisdom, shortly after the death of her father ({{teotw|21}}). |
| − | *990 NE-Nynaeve channels for the first time when attempting to heal Egwene of breakbone fever. She suffers a reaction from touching the True Source a week or ten days later ( | + | *990 NE-Nynaeve channels for the first time when attempting to heal Egwene of breakbone fever. She suffers a reaction from touching the True Source a week or ten days later ({{teotw|21}}). |
| − | *993 NE-Nynaeve succeeds Mistress Barran after her death and becomes Wisdom of Emond's Field ( | + | *993 NE-Nynaeve succeeds Mistress Barran after her death and becomes Wisdom of Emond's Field ({{tdr|28}}). |
| − | *998 NE- Nynaeve is raised Accepted, having taken and passed the test upon her arrival at the White Tower. ( | + | *998 NE- Nynaeve is raised Accepted, having taken and passed the test upon her arrival at the White Tower. ({{tgh|23}}) |
==Nynaeve's Journey== | ==Nynaeve's Journey== | ||
===The Eye Of The World=== | ===The Eye Of The World=== | ||
| − | Nynaeve comes upon Rand and Mat who are discussing the news the [[Fain]] brought about the false Dragon in Ghealdan and mentions how the [[Women's Circle]] should be questioning Fain not the [[Village Council]].( | + | Nynaeve comes upon Rand and Mat who are discussing the news the [[Fain]] brought about the false Dragon in Ghealdan and mentions how the [[Women's Circle]] should be questioning Fain not the [[Village Council]].({{teotw|3}}) |
| − | After the [[Two Rivers]] is attacked by Trollocs [[Rand]] brings his dad [[Tam]] to town and asks Nynaeve to heal him. After inspection Nynaeve says he is too far gone to save.( | + | After the [[Two Rivers]] is attacked by Trollocs [[Rand]] brings his dad [[Tam]] to town and asks Nynaeve to heal him. After inspection Nynaeve says he is too far gone to save.({{teotw|7}}) |
| − | Nynaeve tracked Moiraine and Rand's group to [[Baerlon]] despite the fact that Lan was trying to cover their trail. After being questioned by Moiraine, Nynaeve has a discussion with Rand and she confirms to him that he was born outside of the Two Rivers.( | + | Nynaeve tracked Moiraine and Rand's group to [[Baerlon]] despite the fact that Lan was trying to cover their trail. After being questioned by Moiraine, Nynaeve has a discussion with Rand and she confirms to him that he was born outside of the Two Rivers.({{teotw|16}}) After Rand sees a [[Fade]] the group decides to leave. they are confronted by [[Whitecloaks]] but Moiraine appears as a giant and they escape. Afterwards they see fire from the city. This bugs Nynaeve who is worried about the people in the inn but Moiraine says keeping the boys away from the Dark one is more important.({{teotw|17}}) As the group continues towards Tar Valon they are set upon by hundreds of Trollocs so they take refuge in [[Shadar Logoth]].({{teotw|18}}) Nynaeve mixes some herbs to help Moiraine sleep for an hour. Trollocs enter the city so they prepare to leave.({{teotw|19}}) |
| − | As they are exiting they encounter [[Mashadar]] which cause Lan and Moiraine to get separated from Nynaeve and the rest. Shortly after they are attacked by Trollocs and everyone is separated.( | + | As they are exiting they encounter [[Mashadar]] which cause Lan and Moiraine to get separated from Nynaeve and the rest. Shortly after they are attacked by Trollocs and everyone is separated.({{teotw|20}}) Nynaeve finds Lan and Moiraine. Moiraine explains to Nynaeve that she can channel and explains what would have happened the first time she channeled. Nynaeve remembers exactly what happened and realizes Moiraine is telling the truth.({{teotw|21}}) |
| − | The group arrives in [[Whitebridge]] to some burnt buildings and suspicious stares. After determining that the boys were there they decide to leave and head for the one who still has their token as Moiraine has no idea what direction the other two went.( | + | The group arrives in [[Whitebridge]] to some burnt buildings and suspicious stares. After determining that the boys were there they decide to leave and head for the one who still has their token as Moiraine has no idea what direction the other two went.({{teotw|28}}) They come upon a Whitecloak camp of about two hundred and Lan tell Nynaeve that the boy is in a tent in the middle. They give Nynaeve the job of releasing the horses and running them off. Nynaeve does this as well as taking two of the horses Bela and one other.({{teotw|37}}) Afterwards she meets up with Lan who now has Egwene and Perrin. Nynaeve notices that Perrin's eyes are yellow and inspects them. Moiraine tells her it is not a disease.({{teotw|38}}) |
| − | Nynaeve and the group meet up with Rand at [[The Queen's Blessing]] in Caemlyn. They find out Mat took a dagger from Shadar Logoth and is now really sick.( | + | Nynaeve and the group meet up with Rand at [[The Queen's Blessing]] in Caemlyn. They find out Mat took a dagger from Shadar Logoth and is now really sick.({{teotw|41}}) Rand introduces Nynaeve to [[Loial]]. Moiraine heals Mat the best she can then joins them. She tells them that Rand, Mat, and Perrin are all [[ta'veren]]. She learned about the Eye of the World from them and decided to go there. Moiraine asks Loial to lead them there through the Ways.({{teotw|42}}) |
| − | The group begins their journey to [[Fal Dara]]. Loial leads them to the Waygate and Moiraine opens it. They enter and Loial uses the [[Ogier]] script to lead them.( | + | The group begins their journey to [[Fal Dara]]. Loial leads them to the Waygate and Moiraine opens it. They enter and Loial uses the [[Ogier]] script to lead them.({{teotw|44}}) They find Trolloc runes and conclude that the Trollocs have used to learn the Ways and that is how they got to Two Rivers. They run into [[Machin Shin]] and barely escape out of the Ways.({{teotw|45}}) They make there way to Fal Dara and are led to lord Agelmar.Agelmar tells them about Fain and brings him in.({{teotw|46}}) Lord Agelmar tells them the story of Lan and afterwards Lan shows up to tell them the story of Fain.({{teotw|47}}) |
| − | They head into the [[Blight]]. Moiraine warns them about the dangers of the Blight. Nynaeve and Lan have a chat about their feelings for each other.( | + | They head into the [[Blight]]. Moiraine warns them about the dangers of the Blight. Nynaeve and Lan have a chat about their feelings for each other.({{teotw|48}}) They arrive at the [[Green Man]]. Shortly after they arive they are joined by two of the [[Forsaken]], [[Aginor]] and [[Balthamel]]. Nynaeve tries to attack Aginor but is stopped by Balthamel until the Green Man attacks Balthamel. Aginor then moves forward but Moiraine tries to stop him with fire but he throws her aside. Rand runs and Aginor follows.({{teotw|52}}) They are joined shortly by Rand who tells them what happened after he left.({{teotw|53}}) |
===The Great Hunt=== | ===The Great Hunt=== | ||
| − | Nynaeve and Egwene visit Fain in the dungeons on occasion.( | + | Nynaeve and Egwene visit Fain in the dungeons on occasion.({{tgh|3}}) After Egwene hides Rand in the Women's quarters he sleeps and wakes up with Nynaeve there. They speak about Egwene and Fain and keeping Rand safe. While talking the alarm goes off. Nynaeve assures Rand it wouldn't be for him.({{tgh|6}}) Nynaeve runs into Lan who wants to talk to her. Lan gives her the ring of the Kings of [[Malkier]]. Afterwards Moiraine talks to her about coming with them to Tar Valon.({{tgh|8}}) Nynaeve leaves with Egwene, Moiraine, and the [[Amyrlin]]. On their trip Nynaeve and Egwene are given some lessons by [[Verin]] then later on by a bunch of different Aes Sedai. During her lesson with Verin Nynaeve gets angry and starts a fire with Saidar. They arrive at [[Medo]].({{tgh|12}}) they continue by ship on there way. The Amyrlin Siuan gives them a lesson. After holding Nynaeve in the air with Saidar, Nynaeve slams the Amyrlin against the wall with Saidar but is shortly cut off from the One Power by the Amyrlin. Shortly after they arrive at Tar Valon where they meet [[Sheriam]] the [[Mistress of Novices]].({{tgh|18}}) |
| − | At the [[White Tower]] Nynaeve takes her test to be an [[Accepted]]. She walks into the first arch of the test [[ter'angreal]] and she is fighting Aginor. She has him on the run when she sees the arch to return and steps back through. Sheriam warns her about the dangers of channeling while in the ter'angreal. Nynaeve goes in the second arch. This time she is in Emmond's Field and the new Wisdom has been keeping the children sick. Marin tells her about the evil woman [[Malena]] but as they go to meet another member of the Woman's Circle they see Malena coming at them. Nynaeve then sees the arch of the ter'angreal and steps back through. Nynaeve steps through the third arch. She is married to Lan who talks to her of their children. She sees the arch but Lan tries to convince her to stay. She finally steps through the arch. The Amyrlin is waiting for her and gives her the title of Accepted of the White Tower.( | + | At the [[White Tower]] Nynaeve takes her test to be an [[Accepted]]. She walks into the first arch of the test [[ter'angreal]] and she is fighting Aginor. She has him on the run when she sees the arch to return and steps back through. Sheriam warns her about the dangers of channeling while in the ter'angreal. Nynaeve goes in the second arch. This time she is in Emmond's Field and the new Wisdom has been keeping the children sick. Marin tells her about the evil woman [[Malena]] but as they go to meet another member of the Woman's Circle they see Malena coming at them. Nynaeve then sees the arch of the ter'angreal and steps back through. Nynaeve steps through the third arch. She is married to Lan who talks to her of their children. She sees the arch but Lan tries to convince her to stay. She finally steps through the arch. The Amyrlin is waiting for her and gives her the title of Accepted of the White Tower.({{tgh|23}}) |
| − | While Nynaeve, Egwene, Elayne, and Min are hanging out [[Liandrin]] Sedai walks in. She tells Nynaeve and Egwene that Rand is in trouble and they need to come with her to [[Toman Head]] to help him. They agree to come and then Min and Elayne join in and say they are coming too.( | + | While Nynaeve, Egwene, Elayne, and Min are hanging out [[Liandrin]] Sedai walks in. She tells Nynaeve and Egwene that Rand is in trouble and they need to come with her to [[Toman Head]] to help him. They agree to come and then Min and Elayne join in and say they are coming too.({{tgh|38}}) They travel through the ways to Toman Head.({{tgh|39}}) After arriving at Toman head they are greeted by 50 armed men and [[Suroth]]. They are approached and someone puts a collar on Egwene. Nynaeve and Elayne escape. After escaping they plan on following Suroth to [[Falme]] to save Egwene and Min.({{tgh|40}}) |
| − | They are at Falme hiding out. They have located the [[damane]] quarters. Nynaeve lectures Elayne after Elayne used Saidar because they are trying to avoid notice.( | + | They are at Falme hiding out. They have located the [[damane]] quarters. Nynaeve lectures Elayne after Elayne used Saidar because they are trying to avoid notice.({{tgh|42}}) They find Min and chat with her. Afterwards they find [[Bayle Domon]] and talk to him about using his ship to escape. Nynaeve shows him her Accepted ring leading him to believe she is an Aes Sedai. He tells them of an Aes Sedai he saw captured and agrees to help them escape.({{tgh|43}}) They capture [[Seta]], a Seanchan Sul'dam and Nynaeve says she will have Seta be their fake damane for the rescue attempt.({{tgh|45}}) They succeed in freeing Egwene who tells them that the Sul'dam can learn to channel. As they are leaving they see Seanchan soldiers and Egwene who doesn't want to be leashed again attacks.({{tgh|46}}) Nynaeve, Egwene, and Elayne head back to Tar Valon.({{tgh|49}}) |
===The Dragon Reborn=== | ===The Dragon Reborn=== | ||
| − | Nynaeve, Egwene, Elayne, Verin, Mat, and [[Hurin]] are on there way to Tar Valon. It is in their site when they are approached by [[Whitecloaks]]. After some questioning Egwene uses Saidar to scare off the Whitecloaks.( | + | Nynaeve, Egwene, Elayne, Verin, Mat, and [[Hurin]] are on there way to Tar Valon. It is in their site when they are approached by [[Whitecloaks]]. After some questioning Egwene uses Saidar to scare off the Whitecloaks.({{tdr|10}}) They arrive at the White Tower and are greeted by Sheriam. Sheriam has someone carry Mat off and instructs three Accepted to lead the girls to their rooms where they are to remain silent until the Amyrlin calls upon them.({{tdr|11}}) The girls are brought in front of the Amyrlin, Siuan. She informs them that Egwene and Elayne are to be raised to accepted but that they will be punished severely for running away. After sending Elayne away Siuan gives Egwene and Nynaeve the task of hunting down the [[Black Ajah]].({{tdr|14}}) |
| − | On there way back to their rooms a [[Gray Man]] shoots a crossbow bolt at Nynaeve. Nynaeve catches the Gray Man with a weave of Air but when she goes to inspect him there is a knife in him. Sheriam then arrives. They explain to her that they found the body. She tells them to go to Nynaeve's room and uses a weave to cover the body. Nynaeve goes to try to get the bolt but it is already gone.( | + | On there way back to their rooms a [[Gray Man]] shoots a crossbow bolt at Nynaeve. Nynaeve catches the Gray Man with a weave of Air but when she goes to inspect him there is a knife in him. Sheriam then arrives. They explain to her that they found the body. She tells them to go to Nynaeve's room and uses a weave to cover the body. Nynaeve goes to try to get the bolt but it is already gone.({{tdr|15}}) Upon arriving at her room Nynaeve finds it already ccupied by Elayne, [[Galad]], and [[Gawyn]]. Gawyn and Galad question the girls about where they have been but the girls won't say anything. Nyneave finally threatens them and they leave. nynaeve then tells Elayne about what Siuan had to say about the Black Ajah as well as what happened with the Gray Man.({{tdr|16}}) |
| − | Elaida catches the girls walking and questions them about what tey have been up to. After not getting any answers she questions them about Rand but is interrupted by Sheriam who summons the girls to watch the healing of Mat.( | + | Elaida catches the girls walking and questions them about what tey have been up to. After not getting any answers she questions them about Rand but is interrupted by Sheriam who summons the girls to watch the healing of Mat.({{tdr|17}}) Nynaeve, Egwene, and Elayne witness the healing of Mat and then head off to kitchen duty.({{tdr|18}}) |
| − | Nynaeve, Elayne, and Egwene go over all the information Verin provided them with about the Black Ajah. [[Else Grinwell]] shows up with a message for the girls from Siuan telling them where the stuff that Liandrin's group left behind is.( | + | Nynaeve, Elayne, and Egwene go over all the information Verin provided them with about the Black Ajah. [[Else Grinwell]] shows up with a message for the girls from Siuan telling them where the stuff that Liandrin's group left behind is.({{tdr|25}}) After going through the stuff they realize that there is a reference to a trip to [[Tear]] in every one of the groups belongings. Egwene decides she will try to find more using her dream ter'angreal.({{tdr|26}}) Nynaeve keeps gaurd while Egwene is sleeping. After Egwene wakes up she shares her dreams with them. They decide they must go to Tear.({{tdr|27}}) Elayne asks Mat to take a letter to her mom. In order for Mat to leave the city Nynaeve gives him one of the letter the Amyrlin gave them.({{tdr|28}}) Siuan meets up with the girls while they are on kitchen duty. After they share info they find out Else Grinwell was actually sent home 10 days past. Siuan tells the girls that there will be gold in their rooms for the trip and she will spread around the tale that they are going to hoe cabbage.({{tdr|29}}) |
| − | Nynaeve, Egwene, and Elayne are going down the [[Erinin]] river on the boat the [[Blue Crane]] when they hit a mud flat. After some debate they decide to walk to the next town and hopefully avoid brigands.( | + | Nynaeve, Egwene, and Elayne are going down the [[Erinin]] river on the boat the [[Blue Crane]] when they hit a mud flat. After some debate they decide to walk to the next town and hopefully avoid brigands.({{tdr|37}}) While walking they are approached by [[Aviendha]], an [[Aiel]] who recognized their serpent rings. She asks them to heal her friend [[Dailin]]. Aviendha heals Dailin.({{tdr|38}}) After leaving the Aiel they are hit upside the head and kidnapped. upon waking up they find themselves in a room. Nynaeve heals Elayne. They peek outside and see three [[Fade]]s. As they are peeking all of a sudden Aiel come out of nowhere and take down all the Trollocs and everyone but the Fades. At this point the girls step out. Egwene lights the three fades on fire and Nynaeve [[balefire]]s them. The Aiel escort the girls to the next city and then leave.({{tdr|39}}) |
| − | Nynaeve and the girls arrive in Tear. They don't want to stay at an inn because Liandrin's group might be looking for them. They see a wisdom's house so they stop there. She tells them about a thief catcher she knows who can help them.( | + | Nynaeve and the girls arrive in Tear. They don't want to stay at an inn because Liandrin's group might be looking for them. They see a wisdom's house so they stop there. She tells them about a thief catcher she knows who can help them.({{tdr|48}}) They meet [[Juilin Sandar]] the thief catcher and hire him.({{tdr|49}}) Juilin finds Nynaeve and tells her he has found who she seeks. He leads her back to the Wisdom's house where Liandrin is waiting for her. They block her form Saidar and take her to the Stone. on the way they tell her that the Forsaken [[Be'lal]] is there.({{tdr|51}}) Egwene enters [[The World of Dreams]] to try to shield [[Amico]].She wakes up and they are still blocked. She falls asleep again to try again but Mat shows up with Juilin to rescue them. Nynaeve punches Amico and their shields are finally released.({{tdr|55}}) Afterwards they discuss the seal that Moiraine found in the Stone as well as what is yet to come.({{tdr|56}}) |
===The Shadow Rising=== | ===The Shadow Rising=== | ||
| − | Nynaeve and Egwene are questioning the Black Ajah members Joiya and Amico. They are getting two different stories of threats and they are trying to convince Nynaeve to go to [[Tanchico]]. Then Moiraine walks in pissed off.( | + | Nynaeve and Egwene are questioning the Black Ajah members Joiya and Amico. They are getting two different stories of threats and they are trying to convince Nynaeve to go to [[Tanchico]]. Then Moiraine walks in pissed off.({{tsr|5}}) Moirine tells the group that she has arranged for the darkfriends to be sent to Tar Valon in four days. After sending the darkfriends off she talks to Nynaeve and the girls about Rand, telling them she believes that he should attack [[Sammael]] in [[Illian]]. She also tells them about a ter'angreal there in Tear that answers three questions and that they should focus on Tanchico.({{tsr|6}}) Nynaeve watches over Egwene as her body sleeps while she is in [[The World of Dreams]].({{tsr|11}}) After Egwene wakes up they discuss what happened. They decide that Egwene will go to the Waste and meet [[Amys]] and Elayne and Nynaeve will go to Tanchico.({{tsr|12}}) As everyone gets ready to depart Egwene gives Nynaeve the twisted ring ter'angreal. Lan comes in mad that Nynaeve didn't tell him she was going to Tanchico. He wants to come and protect her but she tells him he must stay with Moiraine. He kisses her and storms out.({{tsr|16}}) |
| − | Nynaeve seeks quick passage to Tanchico so she heads to an [[Atha'an Miere]] ship, the [[Wavedancer]] to ask for the [[Gift of Passage]]. After talking to [[Coine]] and [[Jorin]] and telling them about their hunt for the Black Ajah as well as giving them a note for 3000 gold the Atha'an miere agree to give them passage to help the [[Coramoor]].( | + | Nynaeve seeks quick passage to Tanchico so she heads to an [[Atha'an Miere]] ship, the [[Wavedancer]] to ask for the [[Gift of Passage]]. After talking to [[Coine]] and [[Jorin]] and telling them about their hunt for the Black Ajah as well as giving them a note for 3000 gold the Atha'an miere agree to give them passage to help the [[Coramoor]].({{tsr|20}}) [[Thom]] and Juilin show up to accompany them.({{tsr|21}}) They rrive in Tanchico and are greeted by Domon who recognizes them from Falme. He says he can get them a place to stay. At the inn Elayne drinks and gets drunk. Nynaeve sticks her head ina bucket of water to wake sober her up. Afterwards Nynaeve goes to sleep with the ter'angreal. In [[The World of Dreams]] she goes to the Waster where she sees a man but [[Birgitte]] appears and tells her to leave saying the man will kill her if he sees her. She then goes to the [[Two Rivers]]. In the Two Rivers she follows who she thinks is Birgette around a corner and runs into someone who looks like Lan and tries to shoot her with a bow. She barely avoids it and wakes up.({{tsr|39}}) |
| − | Nynaeve and Elayne are walking down the street when they come accross someone who is trying to kidnap them. [[Egeanin]] shows up and helps them out but Elayne is sill forced to channel air to stop someone with a knife. Afterwards they invite Egeanin back for tea. They drink tea and Egeanin questions them about Aes Sedai. Thom shows up and starts talking and after he mentions Domon, Egeanin decides to leave. After Egeanin leaves Moghedian shows up and uses compulsion on Elayne and Nynaeve to find out what they are up to. Moghedian decides to let them be.( | + | Nynaeve and Elayne are walking down the street when they come accross someone who is trying to kidnap them. [[Egeanin]] shows up and helps them out but Elayne is sill forced to channel air to stop someone with a knife. Afterwards they invite Egeanin back for tea. They drink tea and Egeanin questions them about Aes Sedai. Thom shows up and starts talking and after he mentions Domon, Egeanin decides to leave. After Egeanin leaves Moghedian shows up and uses compulsion on Elayne and Nynaeve to find out what they are up to. Moghedian decides to let them be.({{tsr|46}}) A week later Egeanin is eating with Nynaeve and Elayne when Domon walks in. He recognizes Egeanin and Egeanin swings at Domon. Elayne grabs them both with air then Domon explains that Egeanin is a Seanchan and was the captain of the ship that caught him. After they talk Domon tells them he found Liandrin's group and that they are staying at the [[Panarch]]'s palace. Juilin arrives to give them the same info.({{tsr|51}}) |
| − | Nynaeve enters [[The World of Dreams]] and meets the Wise ones. The Wise Ones tell her about need. She uses need and ends up in the Panarch's palace where the Black Sister [[Temaile]] has [[Amathera]] captive. She uses need again to escape. She sees Moghedian as well as a seal for the Dark Ones prison and a [[Domination Band]]. She also talks to Birgitte about Moghedian.( | + | Nynaeve enters [[The World of Dreams]] and meets the Wise ones. The Wise Ones tell her about need. She uses need and ends up in the Panarch's palace where the Black Sister [[Temaile]] has [[Amathera]] captive. She uses need again to escape. She sees Moghedian as well as a seal for the Dark Ones prison and a [[Domination Band]]. She also talks to Birgitte about Moghedian.({{tsr|52}}) Domon sneaks them in to the Panarch's palace by hiding them in a cart he tells the guards is Ice Peppers for the Panarch. They encounter Temaile and shield her. Nynaeve runs into Mogedian they get into a power battle trying to block each other. Nynaeve throws the Domination Band at Moghedian, hits her in the head and uses the moment to slip a shield over Moghedian. Moghedian runs and Nynaeve starts to chase her encounters Jeaine the Black Sister with the ter'angreal that shoots balefire. She shoots balefire a couple times and disappears in the chaos.({{tsr|54}}) Nynaeve decides to take the Seal back to Tar Valon and asks Domon to throw the Domination Band in a deep part of the sea.({{tsr|55}}) |
===The Fires Of Heaven=== | ===The Fires Of Heaven=== | ||
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Elayne and Nynaeve go into ''Tel'aran'rhiod'' to find something to help Rand and the perhaps rid the world of the scorching weather that the Dark One has caused. They both concentrate on "need" and the World of Dreams reveals a small, storage room in [[Ebou Dar]] where lies a special ''ter'angreal''. (A shallow bowl of thick crystal with swirling clouds inside.) Elayne believes that ''angreal'' and ''sa'angreal'' were also inside that room. | Elayne and Nynaeve go into ''Tel'aran'rhiod'' to find something to help Rand and the perhaps rid the world of the scorching weather that the Dark One has caused. They both concentrate on "need" and the World of Dreams reveals a small, storage room in [[Ebou Dar]] where lies a special ''ter'angreal''. (A shallow bowl of thick crystal with swirling clouds inside.) Elayne believes that ''angreal'' and ''sa'angreal'' were also inside that room. | ||
| − | Nynaeve accidentally heals Logain using air, water, fire, spirit, and earth. ( | + | Nynaeve accidentally heals Logain using air, water, fire, spirit, and earth. ({{loc|29}}) She also heals Siuan and Leane, although they are much weaker in the One Power that they formally had. ({{loc|30}}) |
Once finding out about the ''ter'angreal'' that Elayne and Nynaeve saw in the World of Dreams, Egwene (Amyrlin) spends them and Juilin, Thom, Birgitte, [[Aviendha]], [[Mat]] and the [[Band of the Red Hand]] to find it in Ebou Dar. | Once finding out about the ''ter'angreal'' that Elayne and Nynaeve saw in the World of Dreams, Egwene (Amyrlin) spends them and Juilin, Thom, Birgitte, [[Aviendha]], [[Mat]] and the [[Band of the Red Hand]] to find it in Ebou Dar. | ||
| − | [[Aran'gar]] (a mysterious forsaken) frees Moghedien after the [[Dumai's Wells]] incident. ( | + | [[Aran'gar]] (a mysterious forsaken) frees Moghedien after the [[Dumai's Wells]] incident. ({{loc|55}}) |
===A Crown of Swords=== | ===A Crown of Swords=== | ||
| − | Once Lan finds [[Myrelle]], his new Aes Sedai bond-holder, Egwene tells him that Nynaeve is in Ebou Dar as a guest of Queen [[Tylin]] at the Tarasin Palace, and that she may deny she's in danger. Egwene creates a gateway near the city for Lan to find her. ( | + | Once Lan finds [[Myrelle]], his new Aes Sedai bond-holder, Egwene tells him that Nynaeve is in Ebou Dar as a guest of Queen [[Tylin]] at the Tarasin Palace, and that she may deny she's in danger. Egwene creates a gateway near the city for Lan to find her. ({{acos|12}}) |
| − | Nynaeve and crew take a boat to Ebou Dar and encounters the Atha'an Miere, who are eagar to bargain with their prophesied "Coramoor" (Rand). Elayne tells them about the bowl that they are searching for, and the [[Atha'an Miere]] call it "[[the Bowl of the Winds]]." They insist on being apart of using the Bowl. ( | + | Nynaeve and crew take a boat to Ebou Dar and encounters the Atha'an Miere, who are eagar to bargain with their prophesied "Coramoor" (Rand). Elayne tells them about the bowl that they are searching for, and the [[Atha'an Miere]] call it "[[the Bowl of the Winds]]." They insist on being apart of using the Bowl. ({{acos|13}}) |
| − | Once in Ebou Dar, Nynaeve and Elayne stumble upon another secret- [[the Kin]] (or the Knitting Circle). They are a group of women who were either runaways from the Tower, novices or Accepted that were not strong enough to be Aes Sedai, or wilders, that formed a society to keep them safe. The Kin join Nynaeve and friends. ( | + | Once in Ebou Dar, Nynaeve and Elayne stumble upon another secret- [[the Kin]] (or the Knitting Circle). They are a group of women who were either runaways from the Tower, novices or Accepted that were not strong enough to be Aes Sedai, or wilders, that formed a society to keep them safe. The Kin join Nynaeve and friends. ({{acos|23}}) |
| − | Moghedien launches balefire at a boat Nynaeve is in, splits boat in two. As the boat is sinking, she completely surrenders herself and the block she had on the One Power is destroyed. Miraculously, Lan pulls her from the water and saves her life. ( | + | Moghedien launches balefire at a boat Nynaeve is in, splits boat in two. As the boat is sinking, she completely surrenders herself and the block she had on the One Power is destroyed. Miraculously, Lan pulls her from the water and saves her life. ({{acos|31}}) |
| − | The Mistress of Ships (Atha'an Miere) marries Lan and Nynaeve. ( | + | The Mistress of Ships (Atha'an Miere) marries Lan and Nynaeve. ({{acos|37}}) |
| − | They find the Bowl in the Rahad in Ebou Dar. Mat fights a dangerous [[Shadowspawn]] called a "[[gholam]]" that was hiding in the room and it escapes. Elayne finds the Bowl and also takes objects from the room that are believed to be ''ter'angreal'' and ''[[angreal]]''. Nynaeve captures a [[Black Ajah]] sister, [[Ispan]]. [[Adeleas]] and [[Vandene]] started to interrogate her. ( | + | They find the Bowl in the Rahad in Ebou Dar. Mat fights a dangerous [[Shadowspawn]] called a "[[gholam]]" that was hiding in the room and it escapes. Elayne finds the Bowl and also takes objects from the room that are believed to be ''ter'angreal'' and ''[[angreal]]''. Nynaeve captures a [[Black Ajah]] sister, [[Ispan]]. [[Adeleas]] and [[Vandene]] started to interrogate her. ({{acos|38}}) |
===The Path of Daggers=== | ===The Path of Daggers=== | ||
| − | Nynaeve leads the group that worked the Bowl. Linked with Elayne, Aviendha, and several Atha'an Miere women, they use the Bowl to correct the weather to what it should be- winter. The Seanchan attack after they use the Bowl. ( | + | Nynaeve leads the group that worked the Bowl. Linked with Elayne, Aviendha, and several Atha'an Miere women, they use the Bowl to correct the weather to what it should be- winter. The Seanchan attack after they use the Bowl. ({{tpod|5}}) |
| − | Nynaeve heals Birgitte's crossbow would she got while fighting the Seanchan. ( | + | Nynaeve heals Birgitte's crossbow would she got while fighting the Seanchan. ({{tpod|20}}) |
| − | The party journeys to Caemlyn so that Elayne can begin her claim to the Lion Throne. ( | + | The party journeys to Caemlyn so that Elayne can begin her claim to the Lion Throne. ({{tpod|20}}) |
| − | Ispan is found dead with a stake driven through her heart together with Adeleas who had her throat cut. They are poisoned with Crimsonthorn root in their tea. Vandene, Adeleas's twin sister, vows to find the killer. ( | + | Ispan is found dead with a stake driven through her heart together with Adeleas who had her throat cut. They are poisoned with Crimsonthorn root in their tea. Vandene, Adeleas's twin sister, vows to find the killer. ({{tpod|28}}) |
===Winter's Heart=== | ===Winter's Heart=== | ||
| − | [[Mazrim Taim]] shows up at Palace and presents Elayne with a "gift" from Rand -- twenty-nine Seanchan ''sul'dam'' and five ''damane''. Nynaeve orders them to remove the ''a'dam'' and for them to be guarded at all times. ( | + | [[Mazrim Taim]] shows up at Palace and presents Elayne with a "gift" from Rand -- twenty-nine Seanchan ''sul'dam'' and five ''damane''. Nynaeve orders them to remove the ''a'dam'' and for them to be guarded at all times. ({{Prol9}}) |
According to the Bargain that Nynaeve and Elayne made with the Sea Folk, Aes Sedai will teach them a few hours a day about using the One Power. (Incidentally, Nynaeve ends up teaching most of the classes.) | According to the Bargain that Nynaeve and Elayne made with the Sea Folk, Aes Sedai will teach them a few hours a day about using the One Power. (Incidentally, Nynaeve ends up teaching most of the classes.) | ||
| − | There is an assassination attempt on Elayne's life, which Dyelin tries to defend her. Doilin Mellar "saves" her. Nynaeve Heals Dyelin and gives Elayne herbs. ( | + | There is an assassination attempt on Elayne's life, which Dyelin tries to defend her. Doilin Mellar "saves" her. Nynaeve Heals Dyelin and gives Elayne herbs. ({{wh|9}}; {{wh|10}}) |
| − | Rand disguises himself using the One Power and comes to ask Nynaeve's help. He tells her he has a plan to cleanse ''saidin'' by linking with her. They must wield HUGE amount of ''saidin'' and ''saidar'' while using ''ter'angreal'' to tap the ''sa'angreal'' buried in [[Tremalking]]. Nynaeve insists on being apart of this dangerous feat, even though Lan opposes. ( | + | Rand disguises himself using the One Power and comes to ask Nynaeve's help. He tells her he has a plan to cleanse ''saidin'' by linking with her. They must wield HUGE amount of ''saidin'' and ''saidar'' while using ''ter'angreal'' to tap the ''sa'angreal'' buried in [[Tremalking]]. Nynaeve insists on being apart of this dangerous feat, even though Lan opposes. ({{wh|11}}; {{wh|32}}) |
| − | They travel to [[Shadar Logoth]] and eventually cleanse ''saidin''. ( | + | They travel to [[Shadar Logoth]] and eventually cleanse ''saidin''. ({{wh|35}}) |
===Crossroads of Twilight=== | ===Crossroads of Twilight=== | ||
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===The Gathering Storm=== | ===The Gathering Storm=== | ||
==Strengths and Talents== | ==Strengths and Talents== | ||
| − | When learning unknowingly to channel, Nynaeve learned to tell the weather, confirming the popular assumption that all Wisdoms can predict the weather ( | + | When learning unknowingly to channel, Nynaeve learned to tell the weather, confirming the popular assumption that all Wisdoms can predict the weather ({{teotw|1}}). |
| − | Moiraine deduced that Nynaeve had great potential to possibly become one of the most powerful Aes Sedai they had seen in centuries ( | + | Moiraine deduced that Nynaeve had great potential to possibly become one of the most powerful Aes Sedai they had seen in centuries ({{teotw|21}}). |
| − | Moiraine tells Siuan that Nynaeve is stronger than Elayne ( | + | Moiraine tells Siuan that Nynaeve is stronger than Elayne ({{tgh|4}}). |
| − | Becoming very strong in the One Power, Nynaeve is as strong as [[Moghedien]] and not yet at full strength ( | + | Becoming very strong in the One Power, Nynaeve is as strong as [[Moghedien]] and not yet at full strength ({{tsr|54}}). |
| − | Nynaeve uses a much more complex form of Healing than current day Aes Sedai. It is more akin to the Healing used in the Age of Legends ( | + | Nynaeve uses a much more complex form of Healing than current day Aes Sedai. It is more akin to the Healing used in the Age of Legends ({{tdr|38}}). |
== Relationships With Other Characters == | == Relationships With Other Characters == | ||
| − | When they are thirteen, Rand and Mat steal a jug of apple brandy and Nynaeve switches them for it. ( | + | When they are thirteen, Rand and Mat steal a jug of apple brandy and Nynaeve switches them for it. ({{tsr|7}}) |
| − | Nynaeve had tracked Moiraine Damodred to [[Baerlon]] when the Aes Sedai left Emond's Field with Rand al'Thor and several other young villagers with the firm intention of bringing them back ( | + | Nynaeve had tracked Moiraine Damodred to [[Baerlon]] when the Aes Sedai left Emond's Field with Rand al'Thor and several other young villagers with the firm intention of bringing them back ({{teotw|16}}). |
| − | Despite her obvious animosity toward Moiraine and being very protective of her fellow villagers, Nynaeve may have had another predetermining factor in her decision to accompany the small group. Though she wouldn't admit to herself until many weeks later, Nynaeve fell head over heals for [[Lan]], Moiraine's [[Warder]], and even confronted him about her feelings ( | + | Despite her obvious animosity toward Moiraine and being very protective of her fellow villagers, Nynaeve may have had another predetermining factor in her decision to accompany the small group. Though she wouldn't admit to herself until many weeks later, Nynaeve fell head over heals for [[Lan]], Moiraine's [[Warder]], and even confronted him about her feelings ({{teotw|48}}). Perhaps it was because of this that spurred Nynaeve's hatred of Moiraine, the woman bonded to the man she loved. Whatever the cause, Nynaeve leaves for Tar Valon to learn enough of the One Power to use against Moiraine for the injustices she believes the Aes Sedai caused ({{tgh|8}}). |
| − | Egwene and Elayne both cry on Nynaeve's lap after their Accepted tests and Nynaeve promises to make the Aes Sedai pay. ( | + | Egwene and Elayne both cry on Nynaeve's lap after their Accepted tests and Nynaeve promises to make the Aes Sedai pay. ({{tdr|23}}) |
| − | Nynaeve caught [[Juilin]] and [[Thom]] off guard by thanking them for rescuing her and Elayne from [[Ronde Macura]], an agent of the [[Yellow Ajah]] who was given orders to capture Elayne and send her back to Tar Valon ( | + | Nynaeve caught [[Juilin]] and [[Thom]] off guard by thanking them for rescuing her and Elayne from [[Ronde Macura]], an agent of the [[Yellow Ajah]] who was given orders to capture Elayne and send her back to Tar Valon ({{tfoh|10}}) |
| − | Nynaeve soon found herself the target of Thom's knives and Luca's love, and yearned to hire the first boat they could find to get away from the menagerie ( | + | Nynaeve soon found herself the target of Thom's knives and Luca's love, and yearned to hire the first boat they could find to get away from the menagerie ({{tfoh|33}}). |
| − | In an unexpected encounter in ''[[Tel'aran'rhiod]]'', Nynaeve managed to capture Moghedien using an ''[[a'dam]]'', and while dragging her around Nynaeve helped Rand kill [[Rahvin]] by scorching him unexpectedly ( | + | In an unexpected encounter in ''[[Tel'aran'rhiod]]'', Nynaeve managed to capture Moghedien using an ''[[a'dam]]'', and while dragging her around Nynaeve helped Rand kill [[Rahvin]] by scorching him unexpectedly ({{tfoh|54}} and {{tfoh|55}}). |
== Miscellaneous Information == | == Miscellaneous Information == | ||
| − | *Nynaeve's mother was named Elnore ( | + | *Nynaeve's mother was named Elnore ({{tgh2|Chapter 23}}). |
| − | *[[Min]] has a viewing of a man's gold ring above Nynaeve ( | + | *[[Min]] has a viewing of a man's gold ring above Nynaeve ({{tgh2|Chapter 43}}). |
| − | *Nynaeve's mother was a farmwife. Her father herded sheep and grew tabac ( | + | *Nynaeve's mother was a farmwife. Her father herded sheep and grew tabac ({{tsr2|Chapter 46}}). |
| − | *Nynaeve is a terrible cook and a terrible sewer. At least she admits about the sewing ( | + | *Nynaeve is a terrible cook and a terrible sewer. At least she admits about the sewing ({{tfoh2|Chapter 33}}). |
| − | *Nynaeve believes anything short of death must be Healable ( | + | *Nynaeve believes anything short of death must be Healable ({{tfoh2|Chapter 50}}). |
| − | *Nynaeve refuses to believe herself to be brave, instead believing herself a coward ( | + | *Nynaeve refuses to believe herself to be brave, instead believing herself a coward ({{tfoh2|Chapter 49}}). |
*Nynaeve wears Lan's signet ring on a leather cord around her neck. | *Nynaeve wears Lan's signet ring on a leather cord around her neck. | ||
| − | *She snores. "Nynaeve's snoring sounded like cloth ripping, but in the distance" ( | + | *She snores. "Nynaeve's snoring sounded like cloth ripping, but in the distance" ({{loc2|Chapter 7}}) |
*When she grips her braid, it's an indication of her temper working. | *When she grips her braid, it's an indication of her temper working. | ||
| − | *Rand trusts Nynaeve. ( | + | *Rand trusts Nynaeve. ({{wh|35}})- includes her in the powerful mission to clean ''saidin''.) |
*Nynaeve is twenty-six years old. She has a habit of flourishing every naming day since most of the women's circle in Emond's Field felt that she was too young to be Wisdom. (Throughout the series.) | *Nynaeve is twenty-six years old. She has a habit of flourishing every naming day since most of the women's circle in Emond's Field felt that she was too young to be Wisdom. (Throughout the series.) | ||
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*Nynaeve likes out-spoken men. | *Nynaeve likes out-spoken men. | ||
| − | *She wears three rings on her right hand, one with a pale green stone, which according to [[Cadsuane]], can detect someone channeling ''saidin'' or ''saidar'' up to three miles away. ( | + | *She wears three rings on her right hand, one with a pale green stone, which according to [[Cadsuane]], can detect someone channeling ''saidin'' or ''saidar'' up to three miles away. ({{wh|35}}) She also wears a slim jeweled belt around her waist called a "well" that holds an immense amount of ''saidar''. |
*Nynaeve does not like or trust [[Alivia]] ({{kod|20}}). | *Nynaeve does not like or trust [[Alivia]] ({{kod|20}}). | ||
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-sniff- (Throughout the series) | -sniff- (Throughout the series) | ||
| − | "I'll thump him so he never forgets" ( | + | "I'll thump him so he never forgets" ({{tdr2|Chapter 3}}). |
| − | "The best of men are not much better than housebroken. But then, the best of them are worth the trouble of housebreaking" ( | + | "The best of men are not much better than housebroken. But then, the best of them are worth the trouble of housebreaking" ({{tgh2|Chapter 8}}). |
| − | "If you are finished chatting about men," Nynaeve said acidly, "perhaps we can go back to what is important?" ( | + | "If you are finished chatting about men," Nynaeve said acidly, "perhaps we can go back to what is important?" ({{tsr2|Chapter 6}}) |
| − | "I'm fairly certain three big, hairy men can protect Elayne and me if she pulls a [[Seanchan]] army out of her pouch."( | + | "I'm fairly certain three big, hairy men can protect Elayne and me if she pulls a [[Seanchan]] army out of her pouch."({{tsr2|Chapter 51}}) |
| − | "If you have finished blathering about men, perhaps you won't mind skipping over the new seamstress you've no doubt found." ( | + | "If you have finished blathering about men, perhaps you won't mind skipping over the new seamstress you've no doubt found." ({{tsr2|Chapter 52}}) |
| − | "What right did that green-eyed cat have to look at Lan's shoulders?" ( | + | "What right did that green-eyed cat have to look at Lan's shoulders?" ({{tfoh2|Chapter 14}}) |
| − | [[Anaiya]] Sedai to Nynaeve after yet another little rant: "Child, you have been doing very good work, but that doesn't excuse a peevish mouth" ( | + | [[Anaiya]] Sedai to Nynaeve after yet another little rant: "Child, you have been doing very good work, but that doesn't excuse a peevish mouth" ({{loc2|Chapter 7}}). |
| − | Nynaeve's view of what Rand needs: "What he needs is what he always needed. Somebody to box his ears once a week on general principles and keep him on the straight and narrow" ( | + | Nynaeve's view of what Rand needs: "What he needs is what he always needed. Somebody to box his ears once a week on general principles and keep him on the straight and narrow" ({{loc2|Chapter 8}}). |
| − | Lan about Nynaeve's stubborness: "Might deny she's in danger. Stubborn, as if I didn't know already" ( | + | Lan about Nynaeve's stubborness: "Might deny she's in danger. Stubborn, as if I didn't know already" ({{acos2|Chapter 12}}). |
"The light burn you!" (various places throughout the series) | "The light burn you!" (various places throughout the series) | ||
| − | Egwene to Nynaeve: "You have to remember you're Aes Sedai now. You can't go around kicking people, or boxing their ears, or thumping them with sticks" ( | + | Egwene to Nynaeve: "You have to remember you're Aes Sedai now. You can't go around kicking people, or boxing their ears, or thumping them with sticks" ({{loc2|Chapter 39}}). |
| − | Nynaeve's feelings on giving the Sea Folk women lessons: "And those cursed Sea Folk! Wretched women! Wretched; wretched; wretched! If it wasn't for that bloody bargain...! The last thing I need on my hands is a couple of whining, bleating novices!" ( | + | Nynaeve's feelings on giving the Sea Folk women lessons: "And those cursed Sea Folk! Wretched women! Wretched; wretched; wretched! If it wasn't for that bloody bargain...! The last thing I need on my hands is a couple of whining, bleating novices!" ({{wh2|Chapter 8}}) |
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[[Category:Yellow Ajah]] | [[Category:Yellow Ajah]] | ||
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Revision as of 13:14, 14 October 2010
Authors: Faylinn Luin and MacKiya al'Mora
NIGH-neev ahl-MEER-ah
Contents
General
Nynaeve was born in the year 974 NE, is eight years older than Egwene (TDR, Ch. 51; LoC, Ch. 48), and four years older than Rand, Mat and Perrin. As an only child, her father raised her as if she was the son he never had. Before he died, her father taught her to track as well as anyone but Tam al'Thor (TEotW, Ch. 16).
By the age of fourteen, Nynaeve was orphaned and taken under the wing of Mistress Doral Barran, the Emond's Field Wisdom at the time (TEotW, Ch. 20). She taught her all her skills, and when she died Nynaeve became the Wisdom (TEotW, Ch. 1), possibly the youngest known. Nynaeve had served as the Wisdom of Emond's Field five years prior to her departure (TDR, Ch. 28), and despite being so young for such a position (TEotW, Ch. 3), no villager was foolish enough to mention her age when arguing with her.
After discovering she was what an Aes Sedai would describe as a wilder (TEotW, Ch. 21), she decided to go to Tar Valon with Egwene to train in the White Tower to learn enough of the One Power to use against Moiraine for the injustices she believed the Aes Sedai caused (TGH, Ch. 8). Once she arrived at Tar Valon, Nynaeve was tested and immediately made Accepted despite her block that prevented her from channeling unless she was angry (TGH, Ch. 28).
Personality
Nynaeve has shown herself to be nearly fearless in the face of any opponent despite how often she likes to think of herself as a coward. She will soon prove just how powerful an Aes Sedai Moiraine predicted her to be in the time to come (TEotW, Ch. 21). Nynaeve is also very stubborn just like the rest of the Two Rivers folk.
Appearance
Nynaeve is slender with deep brown eyes, wears her long dark hair in a braid, and is barely taller than Mat's shoulder (TEotW, Ch. 3). With a short temper and sharp tongue, Nynaeve regularly gives over to fits of rage and verbal abuse and never hesitates to thwap anyone she believes has over-stepped themselves. Despite how temperamental she may be, however, Nynaeve's spirit and strong sense of duty aid her to do what she believes must be done and never allows herself room for failure.
Timeline
- 974 NE-Nynaeve is born as the only child in a farm at or near Emond's Field (LoC, Ch. 48). It is not known who her parents were, just that they were farmers (TSR, Ch. 46). Her mother's name was Elnore (TGH, Ch. 23) who died early in Nynaeve's life and was raised by her father who's name is unknown.
- 988 NE-Nynaeve is apprenticed under Doral Barran, Emond's Field's Wisdom, shortly after the death of her father (TEotW, Ch. 21).
- 990 NE-Nynaeve channels for the first time when attempting to heal Egwene of breakbone fever. She suffers a reaction from touching the True Source a week or ten days later (TEotW, Ch. 21).
- 993 NE-Nynaeve succeeds Mistress Barran after her death and becomes Wisdom of Emond's Field (TDR, Ch. 28).
- 998 NE- Nynaeve is raised Accepted, having taken and passed the test upon her arrival at the White Tower. (TGH, Ch. 23)
Nynaeve's Journey
The Eye Of The World
Nynaeve comes upon Rand and Mat who are discussing the news the Fain brought about the false Dragon in Ghealdan and mentions how the Women's Circle should be questioning Fain not the Village Council.(TEotW, Ch. 3)
After the Two Rivers is attacked by Trollocs Rand brings his dad Tam to town and asks Nynaeve to heal him. After inspection Nynaeve says he is too far gone to save.(TEotW, Ch. 7)
Nynaeve tracked Moiraine and Rand's group to Baerlon despite the fact that Lan was trying to cover their trail. After being questioned by Moiraine, Nynaeve has a discussion with Rand and she confirms to him that he was born outside of the Two Rivers.(TEotW, Ch. 16) After Rand sees a Fade the group decides to leave. they are confronted by Whitecloaks but Moiraine appears as a giant and they escape. Afterwards they see fire from the city. This bugs Nynaeve who is worried about the people in the inn but Moiraine says keeping the boys away from the Dark one is more important.(TEotW, Ch. 17) As the group continues towards Tar Valon they are set upon by hundreds of Trollocs so they take refuge in Shadar Logoth.(TEotW, Ch. 18) Nynaeve mixes some herbs to help Moiraine sleep for an hour. Trollocs enter the city so they prepare to leave.(TEotW, Ch. 19)
As they are exiting they encounter Mashadar which cause Lan and Moiraine to get separated from Nynaeve and the rest. Shortly after they are attacked by Trollocs and everyone is separated.(TEotW, Ch. 20) Nynaeve finds Lan and Moiraine. Moiraine explains to Nynaeve that she can channel and explains what would have happened the first time she channeled. Nynaeve remembers exactly what happened and realizes Moiraine is telling the truth.(TEotW, Ch. 21)
The group arrives in Whitebridge to some burnt buildings and suspicious stares. After determining that the boys were there they decide to leave and head for the one who still has their token as Moiraine has no idea what direction the other two went.(TEotW, Ch. 28) They come upon a Whitecloak camp of about two hundred and Lan tell Nynaeve that the boy is in a tent in the middle. They give Nynaeve the job of releasing the horses and running them off. Nynaeve does this as well as taking two of the horses Bela and one other.(TEotW, Ch. 37) Afterwards she meets up with Lan who now has Egwene and Perrin. Nynaeve notices that Perrin's eyes are yellow and inspects them. Moiraine tells her it is not a disease.(TEotW, Ch. 38)
Nynaeve and the group meet up with Rand at The Queen's Blessing in Caemlyn. They find out Mat took a dagger from Shadar Logoth and is now really sick.(TEotW, Ch. 41) Rand introduces Nynaeve to Loial. Moiraine heals Mat the best she can then joins them. She tells them that Rand, Mat, and Perrin are all ta'veren. She learned about the Eye of the World from them and decided to go there. Moiraine asks Loial to lead them there through the Ways.(TEotW, Ch. 42)
The group begins their journey to Fal Dara. Loial leads them to the Waygate and Moiraine opens it. They enter and Loial uses the Ogier script to lead them.(TEotW, Ch. 44) They find Trolloc runes and conclude that the Trollocs have used to learn the Ways and that is how they got to Two Rivers. They run into Machin Shin and barely escape out of the Ways.(TEotW, Ch. 45) They make there way to Fal Dara and are led to lord Agelmar.Agelmar tells them about Fain and brings him in.(TEotW, Ch. 46) Lord Agelmar tells them the story of Lan and afterwards Lan shows up to tell them the story of Fain.(TEotW, Ch. 47)
They head into the Blight. Moiraine warns them about the dangers of the Blight. Nynaeve and Lan have a chat about their feelings for each other.(TEotW, Ch. 48) They arrive at the Green Man. Shortly after they arive they are joined by two of the Forsaken, Aginor and Balthamel. Nynaeve tries to attack Aginor but is stopped by Balthamel until the Green Man attacks Balthamel. Aginor then moves forward but Moiraine tries to stop him with fire but he throws her aside. Rand runs and Aginor follows.(TEotW, Ch. 52) They are joined shortly by Rand who tells them what happened after he left.(TEotW, Ch. 53)
The Great Hunt
Nynaeve and Egwene visit Fain in the dungeons on occasion.(TGH, Ch. 3) After Egwene hides Rand in the Women's quarters he sleeps and wakes up with Nynaeve there. They speak about Egwene and Fain and keeping Rand safe. While talking the alarm goes off. Nynaeve assures Rand it wouldn't be for him.(TGH, Ch. 6) Nynaeve runs into Lan who wants to talk to her. Lan gives her the ring of the Kings of Malkier. Afterwards Moiraine talks to her about coming with them to Tar Valon.(TGH, Ch. 8) Nynaeve leaves with Egwene, Moiraine, and the Amyrlin. On their trip Nynaeve and Egwene are given some lessons by Verin then later on by a bunch of different Aes Sedai. During her lesson with Verin Nynaeve gets angry and starts a fire with Saidar. They arrive at Medo.(TGH, Ch. 12) they continue by ship on there way. The Amyrlin Siuan gives them a lesson. After holding Nynaeve in the air with Saidar, Nynaeve slams the Amyrlin against the wall with Saidar but is shortly cut off from the One Power by the Amyrlin. Shortly after they arrive at Tar Valon where they meet Sheriam the Mistress of Novices.(TGH, Ch. 18)
At the White Tower Nynaeve takes her test to be an Accepted. She walks into the first arch of the test ter'angreal and she is fighting Aginor. She has him on the run when she sees the arch to return and steps back through. Sheriam warns her about the dangers of channeling while in the ter'angreal. Nynaeve goes in the second arch. This time she is in Emmond's Field and the new Wisdom has been keeping the children sick. Marin tells her about the evil woman Malena but as they go to meet another member of the Woman's Circle they see Malena coming at them. Nynaeve then sees the arch of the ter'angreal and steps back through. Nynaeve steps through the third arch. She is married to Lan who talks to her of their children. She sees the arch but Lan tries to convince her to stay. She finally steps through the arch. The Amyrlin is waiting for her and gives her the title of Accepted of the White Tower.(TGH, Ch. 23)
While Nynaeve, Egwene, Elayne, and Min are hanging out Liandrin Sedai walks in. She tells Nynaeve and Egwene that Rand is in trouble and they need to come with her to Toman Head to help him. They agree to come and then Min and Elayne join in and say they are coming too.(TGH, Ch. 38) They travel through the ways to Toman Head.(TGH, Ch. 39) After arriving at Toman head they are greeted by 50 armed men and Suroth. They are approached and someone puts a collar on Egwene. Nynaeve and Elayne escape. After escaping they plan on following Suroth to Falme to save Egwene and Min.(TGH, Ch. 40)
They are at Falme hiding out. They have located the damane quarters. Nynaeve lectures Elayne after Elayne used Saidar because they are trying to avoid notice.(TGH, Ch. 42) They find Min and chat with her. Afterwards they find Bayle Domon and talk to him about using his ship to escape. Nynaeve shows him her Accepted ring leading him to believe she is an Aes Sedai. He tells them of an Aes Sedai he saw captured and agrees to help them escape.(TGH, Ch. 43) They capture Seta, a Seanchan Sul'dam and Nynaeve says she will have Seta be their fake damane for the rescue attempt.(TGH, Ch. 45) They succeed in freeing Egwene who tells them that the Sul'dam can learn to channel. As they are leaving they see Seanchan soldiers and Egwene who doesn't want to be leashed again attacks.(TGH, Ch. 46) Nynaeve, Egwene, and Elayne head back to Tar Valon.(TGH, Ch. 49)
The Dragon Reborn
Nynaeve, Egwene, Elayne, Verin, Mat, and Hurin are on there way to Tar Valon. It is in their site when they are approached by Whitecloaks. After some questioning Egwene uses Saidar to scare off the Whitecloaks.(TDR, Ch. 10) They arrive at the White Tower and are greeted by Sheriam. Sheriam has someone carry Mat off and instructs three Accepted to lead the girls to their rooms where they are to remain silent until the Amyrlin calls upon them.(TDR, Ch. 11) The girls are brought in front of the Amyrlin, Siuan. She informs them that Egwene and Elayne are to be raised to accepted but that they will be punished severely for running away. After sending Elayne away Siuan gives Egwene and Nynaeve the task of hunting down the Black Ajah.(TDR, Ch. 14)
On there way back to their rooms a Gray Man shoots a crossbow bolt at Nynaeve. Nynaeve catches the Gray Man with a weave of Air but when she goes to inspect him there is a knife in him. Sheriam then arrives. They explain to her that they found the body. She tells them to go to Nynaeve's room and uses a weave to cover the body. Nynaeve goes to try to get the bolt but it is already gone.(TDR, Ch. 15) Upon arriving at her room Nynaeve finds it already ccupied by Elayne, Galad, and Gawyn. Gawyn and Galad question the girls about where they have been but the girls won't say anything. Nyneave finally threatens them and they leave. nynaeve then tells Elayne about what Siuan had to say about the Black Ajah as well as what happened with the Gray Man.(TDR, Ch. 16)
Elaida catches the girls walking and questions them about what tey have been up to. After not getting any answers she questions them about Rand but is interrupted by Sheriam who summons the girls to watch the healing of Mat.(TDR, Ch. 17) Nynaeve, Egwene, and Elayne witness the healing of Mat and then head off to kitchen duty.(TDR, Ch. 18)
Nynaeve, Elayne, and Egwene go over all the information Verin provided them with about the Black Ajah. Else Grinwell shows up with a message for the girls from Siuan telling them where the stuff that Liandrin's group left behind is.(TDR, Ch. 25) After going through the stuff they realize that there is a reference to a trip to Tear in every one of the groups belongings. Egwene decides she will try to find more using her dream ter'angreal.(TDR, Ch. 26) Nynaeve keeps gaurd while Egwene is sleeping. After Egwene wakes up she shares her dreams with them. They decide they must go to Tear.(TDR, Ch. 27) Elayne asks Mat to take a letter to her mom. In order for Mat to leave the city Nynaeve gives him one of the letter the Amyrlin gave them.(TDR, Ch. 28) Siuan meets up with the girls while they are on kitchen duty. After they share info they find out Else Grinwell was actually sent home 10 days past. Siuan tells the girls that there will be gold in their rooms for the trip and she will spread around the tale that they are going to hoe cabbage.(TDR, Ch. 29)
Nynaeve, Egwene, and Elayne are going down the Erinin river on the boat the Blue Crane when they hit a mud flat. After some debate they decide to walk to the next town and hopefully avoid brigands.(TDR, Ch. 37) While walking they are approached by Aviendha, an Aiel who recognized their serpent rings. She asks them to heal her friend Dailin. Aviendha heals Dailin.(TDR, Ch. 38) After leaving the Aiel they are hit upside the head and kidnapped. upon waking up they find themselves in a room. Nynaeve heals Elayne. They peek outside and see three Fades. As they are peeking all of a sudden Aiel come out of nowhere and take down all the Trollocs and everyone but the Fades. At this point the girls step out. Egwene lights the three fades on fire and Nynaeve balefires them. The Aiel escort the girls to the next city and then leave.(TDR, Ch. 39)
Nynaeve and the girls arrive in Tear. They don't want to stay at an inn because Liandrin's group might be looking for them. They see a wisdom's house so they stop there. She tells them about a thief catcher she knows who can help them.(TDR, Ch. 48) They meet Juilin Sandar the thief catcher and hire him.(TDR, Ch. 49) Juilin finds Nynaeve and tells her he has found who she seeks. He leads her back to the Wisdom's house where Liandrin is waiting for her. They block her form Saidar and take her to the Stone. on the way they tell her that the Forsaken Be'lal is there.(TDR, Ch. 51) Egwene enters The World of Dreams to try to shield Amico.She wakes up and they are still blocked. She falls asleep again to try again but Mat shows up with Juilin to rescue them. Nynaeve punches Amico and their shields are finally released.(TDR, Ch. 55) Afterwards they discuss the seal that Moiraine found in the Stone as well as what is yet to come.(TDR, Ch. 56)
The Shadow Rising
Nynaeve and Egwene are questioning the Black Ajah members Joiya and Amico. They are getting two different stories of threats and they are trying to convince Nynaeve to go to Tanchico. Then Moiraine walks in pissed off.(TSR, Ch. 5) Moirine tells the group that she has arranged for the darkfriends to be sent to Tar Valon in four days. After sending the darkfriends off she talks to Nynaeve and the girls about Rand, telling them she believes that he should attack Sammael in Illian. She also tells them about a ter'angreal there in Tear that answers three questions and that they should focus on Tanchico.(TSR, Ch. 6) Nynaeve watches over Egwene as her body sleeps while she is in The World of Dreams.(TSR, Ch. 11) After Egwene wakes up they discuss what happened. They decide that Egwene will go to the Waste and meet Amys and Elayne and Nynaeve will go to Tanchico.(TSR, Ch. 12) As everyone gets ready to depart Egwene gives Nynaeve the twisted ring ter'angreal. Lan comes in mad that Nynaeve didn't tell him she was going to Tanchico. He wants to come and protect her but she tells him he must stay with Moiraine. He kisses her and storms out.(TSR, Ch. 16)
Nynaeve seeks quick passage to Tanchico so she heads to an Atha'an Miere ship, the Wavedancer to ask for the Gift of Passage. After talking to Coine and Jorin and telling them about their hunt for the Black Ajah as well as giving them a note for 3000 gold the Atha'an miere agree to give them passage to help the Coramoor.(TSR, Ch. 20) Thom and Juilin show up to accompany them.(TSR, Ch. 21) They rrive in Tanchico and are greeted by Domon who recognizes them from Falme. He says he can get them a place to stay. At the inn Elayne drinks and gets drunk. Nynaeve sticks her head ina bucket of water to wake sober her up. Afterwards Nynaeve goes to sleep with the ter'angreal. In The World of Dreams she goes to the Waster where she sees a man but Birgitte appears and tells her to leave saying the man will kill her if he sees her. She then goes to the Two Rivers. In the Two Rivers she follows who she thinks is Birgette around a corner and runs into someone who looks like Lan and tries to shoot her with a bow. She barely avoids it and wakes up.(TSR, Ch. 39)
Nynaeve and Elayne are walking down the street when they come accross someone who is trying to kidnap them. Egeanin shows up and helps them out but Elayne is sill forced to channel air to stop someone with a knife. Afterwards they invite Egeanin back for tea. They drink tea and Egeanin questions them about Aes Sedai. Thom shows up and starts talking and after he mentions Domon, Egeanin decides to leave. After Egeanin leaves Moghedian shows up and uses compulsion on Elayne and Nynaeve to find out what they are up to. Moghedian decides to let them be.(TSR, Ch. 46) A week later Egeanin is eating with Nynaeve and Elayne when Domon walks in. He recognizes Egeanin and Egeanin swings at Domon. Elayne grabs them both with air then Domon explains that Egeanin is a Seanchan and was the captain of the ship that caught him. After they talk Domon tells them he found Liandrin's group and that they are staying at the Panarch's palace. Juilin arrives to give them the same info.(TSR, Ch. 51)
Nynaeve enters The World of Dreams and meets the Wise ones. The Wise Ones tell her about need. She uses need and ends up in the Panarch's palace where the Black Sister Temaile has Amathera captive. She uses need again to escape. She sees Moghedian as well as a seal for the Dark Ones prison and a Domination Band. She also talks to Birgitte about Moghedian.(TSR, Ch. 52) Domon sneaks them in to the Panarch's palace by hiding them in a cart he tells the guards is Ice Peppers for the Panarch. They encounter Temaile and shield her. Nynaeve runs into Mogedian they get into a power battle trying to block each other. Nynaeve throws the Domination Band at Moghedian, hits her in the head and uses the moment to slip a shield over Moghedian. Moghedian runs and Nynaeve starts to chase her encounters Jeaine the Black Sister with the ter'angreal that shoots balefire. She shoots balefire a couple times and disappears in the chaos.(TSR, Ch. 54) Nynaeve decides to take the Seal back to Tar Valon and asks Domon to throw the Domination Band in a deep part of the sea.(TSR, Ch. 55)
The Fires Of Heaven
Lord of Chaos
While in Tel'aran'rhiod, Nynaeve manages to capture the Forsaken, Moghedien using an a'dam. She hides her prisoner's true identity from most of the Aes Sedai, calling her Marigan. The only ones that know Marigan's true identity are Elayne, Siuan, Leane, Birgitte, and Nynaeve. Elayne and Nynaeve question Marigan about the Age of Legends and have to pry information from her. However, they do puzzle out from the information that she does give various feats, such as how to make ter'angreal, how to disguise yourself (inverted weaves) and how to hide your ability to channel.
Once learning that Nynaeve and Elayne know how to travel into Tel'aran'rhiod, several Aes Sedai of Salidar insist on entering too, requiring lessons from Nynaeve and Elayne. (This leads to some chaotic events while in the World of Dreams.)
Theodrin, a young Accepted-turned-Aes Sedai by Egwene, tried to remove the "block" from Nynaeve, but without success.
Elayne and Nynaeve go into Tel'aran'rhiod to find something to help Rand and the perhaps rid the world of the scorching weather that the Dark One has caused. They both concentrate on "need" and the World of Dreams reveals a small, storage room in Ebou Dar where lies a special ter'angreal. (A shallow bowl of thick crystal with swirling clouds inside.) Elayne believes that angreal and sa'angreal were also inside that room.
Nynaeve accidentally heals Logain using air, water, fire, spirit, and earth. (LoC, Ch. 29) She also heals Siuan and Leane, although they are much weaker in the One Power that they formally had. (LoC, Ch. 30)
Once finding out about the ter'angreal that Elayne and Nynaeve saw in the World of Dreams, Egwene (Amyrlin) spends them and Juilin, Thom, Birgitte, Aviendha, Mat and the Band of the Red Hand to find it in Ebou Dar.
Aran'gar (a mysterious forsaken) frees Moghedien after the Dumai's Wells incident. (LoC, Ch. 55)
A Crown of Swords
Once Lan finds Myrelle, his new Aes Sedai bond-holder, Egwene tells him that Nynaeve is in Ebou Dar as a guest of Queen Tylin at the Tarasin Palace, and that she may deny she's in danger. Egwene creates a gateway near the city for Lan to find her. (ACoS, Ch. 12)
Nynaeve and crew take a boat to Ebou Dar and encounters the Atha'an Miere, who are eagar to bargain with their prophesied "Coramoor" (Rand). Elayne tells them about the bowl that they are searching for, and the Atha'an Miere call it "the Bowl of the Winds." They insist on being apart of using the Bowl. (ACoS, Ch. 13)
Once in Ebou Dar, Nynaeve and Elayne stumble upon another secret- the Kin (or the Knitting Circle). They are a group of women who were either runaways from the Tower, novices or Accepted that were not strong enough to be Aes Sedai, or wilders, that formed a society to keep them safe. The Kin join Nynaeve and friends. (ACoS, Ch. 23)
Moghedien launches balefire at a boat Nynaeve is in, splits boat in two. As the boat is sinking, she completely surrenders herself and the block she had on the One Power is destroyed. Miraculously, Lan pulls her from the water and saves her life. (ACoS, Ch. 31)
The Mistress of Ships (Atha'an Miere) marries Lan and Nynaeve. (ACoS, Ch. 37)
They find the Bowl in the Rahad in Ebou Dar. Mat fights a dangerous Shadowspawn called a "gholam" that was hiding in the room and it escapes. Elayne finds the Bowl and also takes objects from the room that are believed to be ter'angreal and angreal. Nynaeve captures a Black Ajah sister, Ispan. Adeleas and Vandene started to interrogate her. (ACoS, Ch. 38)
The Path of Daggers
Nynaeve leads the group that worked the Bowl. Linked with Elayne, Aviendha, and several Atha'an Miere women, they use the Bowl to correct the weather to what it should be- winter. The Seanchan attack after they use the Bowl. (TPoD, Ch. 5)
Nynaeve heals Birgitte's crossbow would she got while fighting the Seanchan. (TPoD, Ch. 20)
The party journeys to Caemlyn so that Elayne can begin her claim to the Lion Throne. (TPoD, Ch. 20)
Ispan is found dead with a stake driven through her heart together with Adeleas who had her throat cut. They are poisoned with Crimsonthorn root in their tea. Vandene, Adeleas's twin sister, vows to find the killer. (TPoD, Ch. 28)
Winter's Heart
Mazrim Taim shows up at Palace and presents Elayne with a "gift" from Rand -- twenty-nine Seanchan sul'dam and five damane. Nynaeve orders them to remove the a'dam and for them to be guarded at all times. (WH, Prologue)
According to the Bargain that Nynaeve and Elayne made with the Sea Folk, Aes Sedai will teach them a few hours a day about using the One Power. (Incidentally, Nynaeve ends up teaching most of the classes.)
There is an assassination attempt on Elayne's life, which Dyelin tries to defend her. Doilin Mellar "saves" her. Nynaeve Heals Dyelin and gives Elayne herbs. (WH, Ch. 9; WH, Ch. 10)
Rand disguises himself using the One Power and comes to ask Nynaeve's help. He tells her he has a plan to cleanse saidin by linking with her. They must wield HUGE amount of saidin and saidar while using ter'angreal to tap the sa'angreal buried in Tremalking. Nynaeve insists on being apart of this dangerous feat, even though Lan opposes. (WH, Ch. 11; WH, Ch. 32)
They travel to Shadar Logoth and eventually cleanse saidin. (WH, Ch. 35)
Crossroads of Twilight
There is no relevant reference to Nynaeve in Crossroads to Twilight
Knife of Dreams
- Nynaeve makes Lan promise to ride to Fal Moran before the Blight and to let any who wish ride with him, before dropping him off at World's End (KoD, Ch. 19).
- Nynaeve accompanies Rand to the meeting with the false Tuon (KoD, Ch. 27).
The Gathering Storm
Strengths and Talents
When learning unknowingly to channel, Nynaeve learned to tell the weather, confirming the popular assumption that all Wisdoms can predict the weather (TEotW, Ch. 1).
Moiraine deduced that Nynaeve had great potential to possibly become one of the most powerful Aes Sedai they had seen in centuries (TEotW, Ch. 21).
Moiraine tells Siuan that Nynaeve is stronger than Elayne (TGH, Ch. 4).
Becoming very strong in the One Power, Nynaeve is as strong as Moghedien and not yet at full strength (TSR, Ch. 54).
Nynaeve uses a much more complex form of Healing than current day Aes Sedai. It is more akin to the Healing used in the Age of Legends (TDR, Ch. 38).
Relationships With Other Characters
When they are thirteen, Rand and Mat steal a jug of apple brandy and Nynaeve switches them for it. (TSR, Ch. 7)
Nynaeve had tracked Moiraine Damodred to Baerlon when the Aes Sedai left Emond's Field with Rand al'Thor and several other young villagers with the firm intention of bringing them back (TEotW, Ch. 16).
Despite her obvious animosity toward Moiraine and being very protective of her fellow villagers, Nynaeve may have had another predetermining factor in her decision to accompany the small group. Though she wouldn't admit to herself until many weeks later, Nynaeve fell head over heals for Lan, Moiraine's Warder, and even confronted him about her feelings (TEotW, Ch. 48). Perhaps it was because of this that spurred Nynaeve's hatred of Moiraine, the woman bonded to the man she loved. Whatever the cause, Nynaeve leaves for Tar Valon to learn enough of the One Power to use against Moiraine for the injustices she believes the Aes Sedai caused (TGH, Ch. 8).
Egwene and Elayne both cry on Nynaeve's lap after their Accepted tests and Nynaeve promises to make the Aes Sedai pay. (TDR, Ch. 23)
Nynaeve caught Juilin and Thom off guard by thanking them for rescuing her and Elayne from Ronde Macura, an agent of the Yellow Ajah who was given orders to capture Elayne and send her back to Tar Valon (TFoH, Ch. 10)
Nynaeve soon found herself the target of Thom's knives and Luca's love, and yearned to hire the first boat they could find to get away from the menagerie (TFoH, Ch. 33).
In an unexpected encounter in Tel'aran'rhiod, Nynaeve managed to capture Moghedien using an a'dam, and while dragging her around Nynaeve helped Rand kill Rahvin by scorching him unexpectedly (TFoH, Ch. 54 and TFoH, Ch. 55).
Miscellaneous Information
- Nynaeve's mother was named Elnore (The Great Hunt, Chapter 23).
- Min has a viewing of a man's gold ring above Nynaeve (The Great Hunt, Chapter 43).
- Nynaeve's mother was a farmwife. Her father herded sheep and grew tabac (The Shadow Rising, Chapter 46).
- Nynaeve is a terrible cook and a terrible sewer. At least she admits about the sewing (The Fires of Heaven, Chapter 33).
- Nynaeve believes anything short of death must be Healable (The Fires of Heaven, Chapter 50).
- Nynaeve refuses to believe herself to be brave, instead believing herself a coward (The Fires of Heaven, Chapter 49).
- Nynaeve wears Lan's signet ring on a leather cord around her neck.
- She snores. "Nynaeve's snoring sounded like cloth ripping, but in the distance" (Lord of Chaos, Chapter 7)
- When she grips her braid, it's an indication of her temper working.
- Rand trusts Nynaeve. (WH, Ch. 35)- includes her in the powerful mission to clean saidin.)
- Nynaeve is twenty-six years old. She has a habit of flourishing every naming day since most of the women's circle in Emond's Field felt that she was too young to be Wisdom. (Throughout the series.)
- Nynaeve hates boats and often gets "motion" sickness on them.
- Nynaeve likes out-spoken men.
- She wears three rings on her right hand, one with a pale green stone, which according to Cadsuane, can detect someone channeling saidin or saidar up to three miles away. (WH, Ch. 35) She also wears a slim jeweled belt around her waist called a "well" that holds an immense amount of saidar.
- Nynaeve does not like or trust Alivia (KoD, Ch. 20).
Quotes
"Don't be a woolhead!" (Throughout the series)
-sniff- (Throughout the series)
"I'll thump him so he never forgets" (The Dragon Reborn, Chapter 3).
"The best of men are not much better than housebroken. But then, the best of them are worth the trouble of housebreaking" (The Great Hunt, Chapter 8).
"If you are finished chatting about men," Nynaeve said acidly, "perhaps we can go back to what is important?" (The Shadow Rising, Chapter 6)
"I'm fairly certain three big, hairy men can protect Elayne and me if she pulls a Seanchan army out of her pouch."(The Shadow Rising, Chapter 51)
"If you have finished blathering about men, perhaps you won't mind skipping over the new seamstress you've no doubt found." (The Shadow Rising, Chapter 52)
"What right did that green-eyed cat have to look at Lan's shoulders?" (The Fires of Heaven, Chapter 14)
Anaiya Sedai to Nynaeve after yet another little rant: "Child, you have been doing very good work, but that doesn't excuse a peevish mouth" (Lord of Chaos, Chapter 7).
Nynaeve's view of what Rand needs: "What he needs is what he always needed. Somebody to box his ears once a week on general principles and keep him on the straight and narrow" (Lord of Chaos, Chapter 8).
Lan about Nynaeve's stubborness: "Might deny she's in danger. Stubborn, as if I didn't know already" (A Crown of Swords, Chapter 12).
"The light burn you!" (various places throughout the series)
Egwene to Nynaeve: "You have to remember you're Aes Sedai now. You can't go around kicking people, or boxing their ears, or thumping them with sticks" (Lord of Chaos, Chapter 39).
Nynaeve's feelings on giving the Sea Folk women lessons: "And those cursed Sea Folk! Wretched women! Wretched; wretched; wretched! If it wasn't for that bloody bargain...! The last thing I need on my hands is a couple of whining, bleating novices!" (Winter's Heart, Chapter 8)
