Gwena is a Grove-Born Companion who is bonded to Elspeth. Before being chosen, Elspeth was at first very concerned that it hadn't happened yet, as she was well past the age where she expected to have been Chosen.
Elspeth felt called to the Sacred Grove one night during a big storm and actually watched as Gwena materialized, then she was Chosen. She does not, however, remember the experience.[1] In fact, all the Heralds were hypnotized to remember Gwena as a shy Companion from the herd who had not yet chosen.
Gwena was sent to Valdemar to be the Companion to the first Herald-Mage since Vanyel. It was crucial to keep this fact, as well as her mage abilities, a secret until Elspeth was prepared to know the truth.
Gwena attempted to guide Elspeth to her "great destiny," in accordance with a Plan designed by the Companions. Elspeth finally got fed up[2] and forged her own path.
Elspeth later found out that Gwena was able to use Mindspeech over long distances, like Rolan, and was reporting to him daily.[3]
Gwena killed King Ancar by trampling him to a pulp while cursing him for all the pain he had caused.[4]
In the series:[]
- Arrow's Flight, Heralds of Valdemar, volume 2
- Arrow's Fall, Heralds of Valdemar, volume 3
- Winds of Fate, Mage Winds, volume 1
- Winds of Change, Mage Winds, volume 2
- Winds of Fury, Mage Winds, volume 3
- Storm Warning, Mage Storms, volume 1
- Storm Rising, Mage Storms, volume 2
- Storm Breaking, Mage Storms, volume 3
References[]
- ↑ Arrow's Flight, Chapter 1
- ↑ Gwena's humming tipped her off - Winds of Fate, Chapter 11
- ↑ Winds of Change, Chapter 1
- ↑ Winds of Fury, Chapter 17