Loial, son of
Chapter 36 - Web of the Pattern
Loial / Loial, son of
Loial, um Ogier de noventa anos, aparece na biblioteca e explica sua jornada desde o stedding para ver as clareiras e cidades do mundo. Ele identifica Rand como 'ta'veren', explicando que o Padrão se curva ao redor dele, e solicita juntar-se à jornada do grupo até Tar Valon para observar suas clareiras.
Chapter 41 - Old Friends and New Threats
Loial
Plays stones with Master Gill and explains the concept of ta’veren to Rand. He insists on traveling with the group to Tar Valon to see its groves, then waits in the library as the innkeeper deals with the Whitecloaks.
Chapter 42 - Remembrance of Dreams
Loial — aliases: son of Arent son of Halan
Loial sits on a couch with a cat on his stomach, explaining the nature of stedding and his travels. He reveals that a dying man told him of a threat to the Eye of the World, which Perrin and Egwene confirm is the Aiel story. He identifies Rand, Mat, and Perrin collectively as ta'veren and states that the stedding offers sanctuary to the Servants of the Light, but vehemently opposes Moiraine's plan to enter the Ways, stating they would all die or be swallowed by the Shadow.
Chapter 43 - Decisions and Apparitions
Loial — aliases: Ogier (Ogier)
Loial explains the history of the Ways, the male Aes Sedai, and the corruption of Machin Shin to the group. Despite his terror of the Ways, he agrees to guide the ta'veren after Moiraine presents the necessity of the mission, and he provides logistical advice during their planning.
Chapter 44 - The Dark Along the Ways
Loial
Loial reclama da escuridão no estábulo e guia o grupo até o Portão, identificando-o por instinto. Ele entra na adega, expressa raiva pela destruição das árvores e recupera a folha de Avendesora para abrir o portão. Ele guia o grupo pelo labirinto escuro, seguindo a escrita Ogier nas pedras de orientação.
Chapter 45 - What Follows in Shadow
Loial — aliases: the Ogier
Loial examines the broken bridge and Guiding stones, noting the decay of the Ways and regretfully passing a path to Stedding Shangtai to stay on course for Fal Dara. He guides the group through the dark, reacts with horror to the petrified Trollocs, and reads the stone script to find the next path while fleeing the Machin Shin.
Chapter 46 - Fal Dara
Loial — aliases: Ogier (Ogier), Builder (Construtor)
Loial lamenta a ausência de um bosque de Ogier em Shienar e explica o conceito do Homem Verde a Perrin. Ele é recebido formalmente pelos guardas e pelo Lord Agelmar, recebendo o título de 'Construtor'. Ele discute seu desejo de retornar ao stedding com Agelmar e é notado por Moiraine como a chave para encontrar o Olho do Mundo.
Chapter 47 - More Tales of the Wheel
Loial
Loial studies the joinery of the walls, muttering in Ogier. He listens to the history of Malkier and Manetheren, commenting that Manetheren was the most beautiful stedding except for Tar Valon.
Chapter 48 - The Blight
Loial — aliases: Builder (Construtor)
Loial está desgostoso com a vegetação doente e o calor, envolvendo o rosto com um lenço. Ele explica a Egwene que o Olho do Mundo se encontra onde é necessário e ajuda a montar o fogareiro de acampamento. Ele é o primeiro a dormir e é notório por seu ronco.
Chapter 49 - The Dark One Stirs
Loial
Loial travels with the group, providing information about the Worms and the high passes. He bows formally to the Green Man, who calls him 'little brother,' and the two exchange greetings. The others dismount as the Green Man addresses them. He notes that the place is where it is needed.
Chapter 50 - Meetings at the Eye
Loial
Loial asks about the history of the Eye of the World and is silenced by Aginor's glare. He is seen dashing into the trees as the group flees.
Chapter 52 - There Is Neither Beginning Nor End
Loial — aliases: Ogier (Ogier)
Loial arrives carrying a heavy gold chest, marveling at the treasures he and the others found. He identifies the inscription on the Horn of Valere in the Old Tongue and expresses his astonishment at the events surrounding Rand.
Chapter 53 - The Wheel Turns
Loial — aliases: Treebrother (Irmão-Árvore), Builder (Construtor)
Loial permanece junto à sepultura do Homem Verde e canta uma poderosa Canção das Árvores para preservar o solo da Praga. Mais tarde, ele carrega o baú de ouro contendo o Chifre de Valere até o estudo de Agelmar e segue para o sul com o grupo.