Egwene, being reduced to novice, begins her campaign of opposition and undermining Elaida's rule from within the White Tower. She is sent to regular sessions of punishment with the Mistress of Novices, Silviana Brehon, but refuses to yield landing herself punishments several times each day. After her first strapping she refuses to curtsey to Silviana since she is the Amyrlin Seat, earning her another punishment later that day. Silviana is gradually impressed by Egwene's ability to withstand the repeated strappings she is given. After breakfast she receives a small does of Forkroot so that she can only channel a small amount for her lessons. Her lessons with the other novices earn her more punishments since she continually outdoes her instructors.