Full name Class Nationality First appearanceArrow's Flight (novel) 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. In fact, all the Heralds were hypnotized to remember Gwena as a shy Companion from the herd who had not yet chosen.