Perrin Aybara
Chapter 1 - High Chasaline
Perrin / Perrin Aybara — aliases: Lord Perrin, Perrin Goldeneyes
Perrin sits against a wagon wheel, sweating in the heat and reflecting on the recent battle and his separation from Faile. He observes the naked Shaido gai'shain, the tense atmosphere among the different factions in the camp, and the captive Aes Sedai, while dismissing Aram's dark suggestions about the sisters. He later rises, mounts his horse Stepper, and listens to Loial's urgent warnings before preparing to seek out Rand.
Chapter 2 - The Butcher's Yard
Perrin / Perrin Aybara — aliases: farmboy, Lord Perrin
Perrin surveys the graves and the vulture-filled battlefield, feeling the heavy burden of responsibility for the deaths. He confronts Kiruna Nachiman about the Aes Sedai's disobedience, then watches as Rand asserts control over the situation, selecting Alanna for Healing and Dashiva for escort duty before the group prepares to depart.
Chapter 3 - Hill of the Golden Dawn
Perrin
Perrin disembarks at the hilltop and watches the Two Rivers men form a defensive line with their longbows. He worries over Faile's safety upon hearing Colavaere is in Cairhien and argues with Gaul about Aiel marriage customs before agreeing to follow Rand into the city, accepting his role as a warder despite his internal conflict with the Pattern.
Chapter 4 - Into Cairhien
Perrin
Perrin rides with intense anxiety, constantly thinking of Faile and checking on her mare, Swallow, to ensure it arrives safely in the city. He follows Rand into the Sun Palace, observing the society members and their display of ji'e'toh, and demands to know Faile's location upon learning she is Colavaere's attendant.
Chapter 5 - A Broken Crown
Perrin
Perrin accompanies Rand into the Sun Palace, anxiously seeking his wife Faile. He confronts Colavaere with charges of murder and demands news of Berelain, growing impatient with Rand's delay until Faile intervenes and he steps in to protect her from Colavaere's rage.
Chapter 6 - Old Fear, and New Fear
Perrin — aliases: my husband, Perrin t' Bashere Aybara
Perrin struggles with his anxiety over Faile's safety and her jealousy regarding Berelain, eventually reassuring her of his love. He later refuses Rand's demand to command the army against Illian, citing his inadequacy and protecting the Aes Sedai prisoners, which prompts a cold departure from Rand.
Chapter 27 - To Be Alone
Perrin / Perrin Aybara — aliases: Lord Perrin, the First of Mayene
Perrin departs the Sun Palace in anger and hurt after being banished by Rand. He meets Loial, then reunites with Faile and assembles his forces in Ghealdan, where he announces their mission to find the Prophet Masema and lead his followers back to Rand.