She has remained loyal to the White Tower during the split. She was part of the White Tower secret expedition who were to kidnap Rand al'Thor in Cairhien. She was taken prisoner during the Battle of Dumai's Wells by the Asha'man. Elaiva was one of the captured Aes Sedai to be interrogated by Verin Mathwin in order to discover the White Tower's intentions towards Rand al'Thor. In reality Verin used her mild Compulsion to implant in their minds some instructions about Rand. Later it is reported by Sorilea that all the Aes Sedai prisoners have sworn fealty to Rand.