Jasin Natael

Chapter 3 - Pale Shadows

Asmodean / Jasin Natael — aliases: court-bard

The Forsaken, disguised as the gleeman Jasin Natael, reveals his true identity to Rand and accepts the role of teacher after confirming Rand has no memory of Lews Therin. He explains the imbalance between male and female channelers, his impending doom at the hands of the Dark One, and his inability to link with Rand without a female channeler.

Chapter 20 - Jangai Pass

Asmodean / Jasin Natael — aliases: bannerman

Disguised as the gleeman, Natael rides behind Rand carrying the gleeman's banner. He wears a sullen glower and is dressed in patch-covered clothing with lace cuffs, serving as the Dragon's standard-bearer.

Chapter 21 - The Gift of a Blade

Asmodean / Jasin Natael — aliases: bannerman, Master Jasin Natael

Asmodean sits on a granite outcrop with his harp and the crimson banner, questioning Rand about the ruins and teasing him about Moiraine's loyalty. Rand warns him of betrayal and Asmodean attempts to respond before Rand forestalls him with further speech.

Chapter 22 - Birdcalls by Night

Asmodean

Asmodean sits in his dark tent, having sensed the Draghkar but not intervened to maintain his cover. He explains his hesitation to Rand, discussing the strategic motives of Sammael and the other Forsaken regarding the night's attack before Rand departs.

Chapter 23 - “The Fifth, I Give You”

Jasin / Natael

Jasin Natael rides with a leather-cased harp on his back and a crimson banner rippling in the breeze, hurrying along with Mat to keep pace with the Aiel.

Chapter 32 - A Short Spear

Asmodean / Natael

Asmodean sits in Rand's bedchamber, having used a light-bending trick to mask the gateway. He explains that Niella alerted the Far Dareis Mai and submits to Rand's demand to teach him how to sense and counter unseen weaves.

Chapter 42 - Before the Arrow

Natael

Asmodean, disguised as the gleeman Natael, lounges in Rand's tent with a harp. He engages in idle conversation with Mat, plays a mournful tune, and later stares intensely at Mat after hearing his strategic insights before playing 'March of Death' for Rand.

Chapter 44 - The Lesser Sadness

Asmodean — aliases: bard

Disguised as Natael, Asmodean helps carry water to the wounded. He approaches Rand, learns of Sammael's attack, and provides Rand with a trickle of saidin to keep him from dying after he collapses.

Chapter 45 - After the Storm

Asmodean / Jasin Natael — aliases: bard

Asmodean lies sprawled on cushions, strumming his harp, and reports on the arrival of High Lord Meilan and the desperate pleas of various Cairhienin nobles to see Rand.

Chapter 46 - Other Battles, Other Weapons

Asmodean

Asmodean rides alongside Rand, having abandoned his previous guise for a green silk outfit and the crimson banner carried by Pevin. He watches Rand's psychological warfare against the High Lords with a sardonic grin.

Chapter 51 - News Comes to Cairhien

Asmodean / Natael

Asmodean, disguised as the gleeman Natael, plucks a harp in the corner of the room, providing music during Rand's audience with the nobles and the subsequent discussion of the letters. He observes Rand's growing fury regarding Rahvin with an expressionless face, bowing obsequiously before being dismissed with a threat from Rand.

Chapter 52 - Choices

Asmodean / Jasin Natael — aliases: Natael

Asmodean enters Rand's chamber, expressing concern over the political fallout from Lady Colavaere's beating. He pleads to join Rand's mission to prove his loyalty, sensing Rand's inner conflict with Lews Therin. He remains outside the protective dome during the battle with Lanfear.