Tarna Feir

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Author: Atarah al'Norahn

General

Tarna Feir, Aes Sedai of the Red Ajah, was a novice for nine years and Accepted for at least four. During this time, she had few friends, though she seemed not to notice the lack. Moiraine thinks that, as far she knows, Tarna never played a joke on anyone. (New Spring, Chapter 3.)

Tarna is arrogant and, as far as Moiraine is concerned, has no sense of humor. She doesn't show much emotion and is very aloof. She is also very composed; in "New Spring", Moiraine finds herself thinking that Tarna will pass the test for Aes Sedai on her first try. (New Spring, Chapter 3.) Elaida considers her to be "a Red with no room in her head for nonsense." (A Crown of Swords, Prologue.)

Tarna is of medium height (taller than Siuan) and has pale yellow hair, cold blue eyes and a strong jaw. She is from northern Altara. (New Spring, Chapter 3; Crossroads of Twilight, Chapter 22.)

Upon going to the Tower to become a novice, Tarna was a Wilder. She had a block that kept her from reaching for saidar with her eyes open. It was Galina Casban who got rid of her block; she did this by beating Tarna until she howled and wept. (Lord of Chaos, Chapter 13.)

Timeline

  • Tarna arrives in Salidar as an embassy from Elaida. (Lord of Chaos, Chapter 8.)
  • Tarna meets with the Salidar leaders. (Lord of Chaos, Chapter 12.)
  • Tarna tries to talk Elayne and Nynaeve into going back to Tar Valon with her. (Lord of Chaos, Chapter 13.)
  • Tarna leaves Salidar. (Lord of Chaos, Chapter 15.)
  • Tarna rides into the village of Dorlan, outside of Tar Valon. (Crossroads of Twilight, Prologue.)
  • Tarna is raised to the position of Elaida's Keeper of the Chronicles. (Crossroads of Twilight, Chapter 22.)
  • Tarna and Pevara meet in Pevara's rooms. Tarna tells Pevara about her plan for Red Sisters to bond the Asha'man. (Crossroads of Twilight, Chapter 22.)

Quotes

"The novices have been given a freeday, so no classes today. The Accepted are summoned to the Oval Lecture Hall. The Amrylin is going to address us. One other thing you should know. Gitara Moroso died just a few hours ago." (New Spring, Chapter 3.)

"I am not certain congratulations are in order. Elaida insisted, and I could not refuse. Much has changed since I left the Tower, inside as well as out. Alviarin made everyone...watchful...of the Keeper. I suspect some will want her birched, when she finally returns." (Tarna to Pevara about being raised to Keeper; Crossroads of Twilight, Chapter 22.)

"I see no other way to handle these Asha'man. Red sisters must bond them as Warders. If there is any way, I will be among the first, but it must be done." (Tarna to Pevara; Crossroads of Twilight, Chapter 22.)

Miscellaneous

  • Tarna is raised to Accepted a year before Moiraine and Siuan. (New Spring, Chapter 3.)
  • Tarna has worn the shawl for about twenty years. (Crossroads of Twilight, Chapter 22.)
  • Pevara recalls Tarna as being a jumpy novice. (Crossroads of Twilight, Chapter 22.)
  • Despite the fact that Tarna is the Keeper and therefore technically no longer of the Red Ajah, she remains in her rooms in the Red Ajah quarters. (Crossroads of Twilight, Chapter 22.)
  • The Keeper's stole that Tarna wears is a brilliant scarlet that nearly shines. (Crossroads of Twilight, Chapter 22.)