Liandrin took her to Falme with Egwene, Nynaeve and Min intending her for a damane. She with Nynaeve managed to free Egwene and Min from the Seanchan. When she returned to the White Tower she was raised to Accepted. She, Egwene and Nynaeve then hunted the Black Ajah. This took them to Tear where they were captured and then rescued by Mat and Juilin Sandar.

Whilst in Tear, she informed Rand of her affection and had it returned in kind. She and Nynaeve then, with Thom and Juilin, followed the Black Ajah to Tanchico, where she helped Amathera to regain the Panarchy. They then left for Tar Valon, going through Amadicia where they joined a travelling menagerie, Elayne becoming a highwalker.

During their time in the menagerie, Birgitte was ripped out of Tel'aran'rhoid by a rather angry Moghedien. Seeing no other way to help her, Elayne bonded Birgitte. The first female warder in a long time, maybe ever.

She went to Ebou Dar and found the Bowl of Winds with Nynaeve. They made a terribly one sided bargin with the Sea Folk, captured a Black Sister and apologised to Mat for their behaviour, offering themselves for his protection. Elayne also picked up some more swear words.