Thom Merrilin

Chapter 25 - Cairhien

Thom / Thom Merrilin — aliases: gleeman (Spielleute)

Thom appears on stage in a Foregate hall, performing a tale about Rogosh Eagle-eye. He recognizes Rand, signals him to meet privately, and confirms he survived the Fade while asking Rand to bring his harp and flute to The Bunch of Grapes.

Chapter 26 - Discord

Thom / Thom Merrilin — aliases: gleeman (Spielleute), old fool (alter Narr), uncle (Onkel)

Thom kehrt mit Dena in sein Zimmer zurück und erhält Rands Instrumente. Auf die Nachricht vom Horn reagiert er mit Lachen, lehnt jedoch Rands Angebot, an der Quest teilzunehmen, letztlich ab, da er Dena liebt und Angst vor dem Großen Spiel hat. Er teilt Rand Prophezeiungen mit, enthüllt, dass sein Neffe Owyn von der Roten Ajah entschärft wurde, und wird später von Zera ermahnt, Dena zu heiraten.

Chapter 32 - Dangerous Words

Thom / Thom Merrilin — aliases: gleeman (Spielleute)

Thom Merrilin appears on stage, seemingly ignoring Rand initially. He later speaks privately with Rand in a crowded room, drinking wine and warning Rand about the dangers of Cairhien politics and the White Tower's involvement. He advises Rand to watch himself and then returns to his performance.

Chapter 34 - The Wheel Weaves

Thom / Merrilin — aliases: gleeman (Spielleute)

Thom returns to his inn room to find Dena dead and kills two assassins hiding in the wardrobes. After Zera reveals Barthanes is dead and the killers served Galldrian, Thom prepares to leave Cairhien, acknowledging the danger he faces.