Tarna Feir

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Tarna Feir is a character in the Wheel of Time series by author Robert Jordan. She is an Aes Sedai of the Red Ajah and has worn the 'shawl' for twenty years. A former wilder, Tarna is from Altara and has pale, yellow hair, blue eyes and a prominent chin. She is said to be humorless, arrogant and haughty.

When she was taken to the Tower, Tarna was unable to touch saidar unless she had her eyes closed, and therefore was effectively unable to channel. Galina Casban helped her overcome that by beating her until she overcame her block. She was also the one to tell Moiraine Damodred and Siuan Sanche about Gitara Moroso's death, and helps in taking the census demanded by then-Amyrlin Tamra Ospenya. Upon being made Aes Sedai, she chose the Red Ajah.

Years later, after the Tower splits, Tarna is made emissary by Elaida do Avriny a'Roihan and sent to Salidar to meet with the Aes Sedai there. Once there she relays Elaida's message and is told by the Little Tower that they need time to consider the 'offer'. Before leaving she meets with Elayne and Nynaeve, trying to get them to return to the White Tower with her. They refuse.

Scared by what she sees in Salidar, Tarna sends a report back to Elaida and makes haste for the Tower. When she arrives she is ordered to keep quiet about the Battle of Dumai's Wells and is elected by the Hall to be made the new Keeper of the Chronicles when Alviarin Freidhen cannot be found. Tarna meets Pevara in secret and they discuss the White Tower, Black Tower situations and that they must approach the Asha'man.