Origin
Born and raised in Arafel, Yuan travelled to Tar Valon to be trained at the White Tower as a young woman. Some time later she was raised full Aes Sedai and chose the Yellow Ajah.
Creation
Yuan was created by Robert Jordan for his book series The Wheel of Time, making her first appearance in the prequel, New Spring. 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
Acting as the representative for the Yellow Ajah, Yuan is present at Moiraine Damodred’s test for the shawl. She later expresses her displeasure at Elaida a’Roihan’s efforts to force Moiraine to fail.
Powers and Abilities
Yuan is a channeler of fair strength. She has a particular talent for Healing. 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
Yuan was originally created for the Wheel of Time series of books. She has thus far appeared in one book in the series.