Rafela Cindal

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.