Her Most Illuminated Majesty, Ethenielle Cosaru Noramaga, By the Blessing of the Light, Queen of Kandor, Protector of the Land, Shield of the North, High Seat of House Noramaga, and accompanied by a blademaster wielding a Heron Marked Sword, together lead Saldaea's fleet in defence of the Aile Dashar Sea against the invading Seanchan.
In full anticipation of finding The High Lord Turak of House Aladon commanding the Hailene across the Aryth Ocean, the Saldaean fleet is prepared to overpower and drive the invaders back to the North Aryth Ocean.
If instead, against all odds, The Victory of Kidron, captained by Tehan, is spotted leading the Seanchan expedition into the Aile Dashar Sea in their Return to the Westerlands, carrying Tuon Athaem Kore Paendrag, the Daughter of the Nine Moons and her personal entourage, several people of the Blood, six sul'dam and damane pairs, two dozen Ogier Gardeners, and over five hundred of the Deathwatch Guard, the Saldaean fleet will make a full retreat to the Port of Bandar Eban.