Matrim Cauthon
Chapter 5 - A Different Dance
Mat / Lord Matrim / Matrim Cauthon — aliases: Commander
Mat gambles with his commanders and dances with the servant Betse Silvin, reflecting on his stolen memories and his role as a ta'veren. He breaks up a fight between two Hunters and a boy, takes the orphan Olver into his care, and observes a Sea Folk ship from the dock. Finally, he leads the Band of the Red Hand out of Maerone, executing a rapid march to deceive Sammael.
Chapter 15 - A Pile of Sand
Mat
In Egwene's dream, Mat speaks the Old Tongue while ravens sink claws into his shoulders.
Chapter 22 - Heading South
Mat / Mat Cauthon / Lord Matrim — aliases: Lord Mat, the Band’s luck
Mat juggles colored stones while riding with his commanders, learns of a massacred Tinker caravan from scout Chel Vanin, and orders the site buried to suppress rumors. He commands the construction of a ditch and palisade around the camp after realizing the attackers were guided by a gateway. Mat fights off the infiltrating Aiel, survives with multiple wounds, and hires the boy Olver to carry messages for him in exchange for a horse and pay.
Chapter 33 - Courage to Strengthen
Mat — aliases: Lord Dragon, Battle Leader
Mat plays a board game with Olver when Rand al'Thor arrives to give him a mission. Mat accepts the order to retrieve Elayne from Salidar with the full Band and Aviendha, briefs his commanders on the plan, and prepares for immediate departure.
Chapter 38 - A Sudden Chill
Mat / Mat Cauthon / Matrim Cauthon — aliases: General Cauthon, Lord General Cauthon
Mat leads the Band of the Red Hand through intense heat, relying on Vanin's scouting to assess the Aes Sedai threat in Salidar. He confronts Anaiya and questions Aviendha, then rides into the village where he is led by Nynaeve to the Little Tower. Inside, he discovers Egwene as Amyrlin, forcibly removes her from the chair to protect her from the Aes Sedai, and orders Egwene to prepare a gateway to Caemlyn, threatening the women with his temper and warnings.
Chapter 39 - Possibilities
Mat — aliases: Lord Cauthon
Mat storms into the Little Tower, orders Egwene to make a gateway to Caemlyn, and is kicked by Nynaeve when he threatens her. He argues that serving Rand makes him a Dragonsworn and warns of the political danger, then leaves in a huff after Elayne mocks his departure.
Chapter 40 - Unexpected Laughter
Mat / Mat Cauthon
Mat sits with Thom Merrilin, listening to a story about a rescued woman and taking advice to let Elayne and Nynaeve go to Ebou Dar. He kicks a keg in frustration, sends Vanin to relay orders to Talmanes, and attempts to approach Nynaeve, only to be ignored by her. He reflects on his role and the danger of the Aes Sedai factions, then Elayne leads Aviendha back to her room.
Chapter 44 - The Color of Trust
Mat / Mat Cauthon / Master Cauthon
Mat secures a stable in Salidar and displays his banners to assert his presence, only to be ignored by the Amyrlin’s office. He dances to feign indifference, narrowly avoiding an influence attempt by Halima, and is later surprised by the appearance of the healed Siuan and Leane. Upon being commanded by Egwene to escort Elayne and Nynaeve to Ebou Dar, he organizes his commanders and scouts to follow the party covertly while he leads them through a gateway.
Chapter 47 - The Wandering Woman
Mat / Master Cauthon / Mat Cauthon
Mat endures Elayne's inspections and the women's magical probing, eventually reaching Ebou Dar where he ignores Elayne's warnings about drinking and settles his men at the inn The Wandering Woman, finding relief from his headache and the ominous feeling of dice rolling in his head.
Chapter 52 - Weaves of the Power
Mat / Lord Cauthon / Mat Cauthon
Mat gambles at a dice table in The Wandering Woman, losing a streak of tosses before leaving to search for the missing women. He interacts with his servants Olver, Nerim, and Nalesean, and observes the local populace and atmosphere of Ebou Dar with a mix of annoyance and resignation.