An Andoran noblewoman. Head of House Taravin, she is next in line for the Lion Throne after Elayne. The sign of House Taravin is the Owl and Oak.
Physical Description
She is beautiful despite a few lines in her face and a bit of gray in her golden hair. (TPoD,Ch28) She has a strong face. (CoT,Ch13)
Chronology
After her father's death, Dyelin becomes High Seat of House Taravin at the age of fifteen. She successfully defends her lands against raiders from Altara and Murandy. (CoT,Ch13)
Kairen Stang meets with Lady Dyelin and implies that only she can help ensure the return of Elayne. (LoC,Ch43)
When news of Colavaere's coronation reached Andor, other nobles tried to take the throne. She has them arrested and is made regent in Elayne's name by other nobles loyal to Elayne. (ACoS,Ch7)
When Elayne arrives at the Royal Palace Dyelin meets her in the Grand Hall. Dyelin tells Elayne that she supports House Trakand but many of the other nobles support Dyelin. (TPoD,Ch28)
Dyelin brings news to Elayne that there is an army of Borderlanders in Braem Wood. When three men attack, Dyelin tries to defend Elayne and is seriously wounded. (WH,Ch9)