Origin
Born and raised in Tear, where channeling is forbidden, Rafela travelled to
Tar Valon to be trained at the White Tower as a young woman. She was raised
Aes Sedai sometime before the
Aiel War, and chose the Blue Ajah.
Creation
Rafela was created by
Robert Jordan for his book series
The Wheel of Time, making her first appearance in the sixth book in the series,
Lord of Chaos. She made her first appearance in comics in
Wheel of Time: New Spring #4, written by Jordan and
Chuck Dixon and illustrated by
Mike Miller Major Story Arcs
New Spring
Rafela is among the sisters to welcome the newly-raised
Moiraine Damodred and
Siuan Sanche into the Blue Ajah, presenting them both with the shawl alongside
Leane Sharif.
Powers and Abilities
Rafela is a channeler of fair strength. As a channeler, her lifespan is greatly expanded compared to regular humans. However, as an Aes Sedai and thus bound by the Three Oaths, her potential lifespan is shortened.
Other Media
Literature
The Wheel of Time Rafela was originally created for the
Wheel of Time series of books. She has thus far appeared in five books in the series.
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