Berenicia Morsad is an Aes Sedai of the Yellow Ajah. She is part of the Salidar Aes Sedai.
Appearance[]
She is plump and always looks grave. She has a sharp tongue.
Strength and Abilities[]
Berenicia is of high average strength in the One Power, with a strength level of of 19(7). She matches the stated minimum strength needed to be able to make a gateway of useful size. Barring some below average ability a the Talent, she should be able to Travel.
She is the second weakest in strength among the sisters making up the Salidar Embassy to the Dragon Reborn, with only Valinde Nathenos being weaker.
She adhered to the Aes Sedai hierarchy by deferring to more powerful sisters, but could grumble quietly even while doing so.
History[]
Berenicia was born in 838 NE in the Border Marches in Shienar. She went to the White Tower in 854 NE. After spending eight years as a novice and six years as Accepted, she was raised to the shawl in 868 NE.
She has a Warder.
Activities[]
She is part of the Salidar delegation sent to greet Rand al'Thor in Caemlyn. According to Min, she was impressed that Agelmar Jagad had once received Rand in Fal Dara. She Heals Demira Eriff when she is stabbed by false Aiel.
After the delegation is dissolved she escorts all the Two Rivers girls wanting to become novices back to Salidar. She leaned towards Romanda's faction.
Name Origin[]
Berenicia is derived from the first name, Berenice, of Greek origin. There are several historical figures of this name, but no specific parallels. The Latinised version of the name is Veronica which has several alternative spellings.