Master Merrilin
Chapter 8 - Dragons' Eggs
Thom Merrilin / Thom
He is mentioned by Mat as having confirmed the skill of the Domani brothers who rent them a tent.
Chapter 10 - A Village in Shiota
Thom Merrilin
Observes Luca's crowd management tactics and wagers a gold crown with Mat that the showman will successfully redirect the troupe toward Lugard. Notes Luca's skill with words while dismissing his ability to match a true gleeman, remaining confident in his assessment of the situation.
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Thorn / Thom
Reveals a personal letter from Moiraine confirming she survived Lanfear, insists Mat must join any rescue attempt per her instructions, and quietly watches him until he agrees.
Chapter 11 - A Hell in Maderin
Thorn / Thom
He scouts Maderin, reports Seanchan troop movements and rumors of an impostor hunt, guides the group to The White Ring, and fights in the street ambush alongside Selucia while downplaying his own injuries.
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Thom / Thom Merrilin
He contemplates a cross-hatched stones board while stroking his mustaches and loses two games to Aludra, showing his willingness to take care with anyone who can defeat him.
Chapter 26 - As If the World Were Fog
Thom / Master Merrilin
Explains the concept of ta'veren to Tuon and observes Mat’s growing influence with a knowing smile.
Chapter 36 - Under an Oak
Thom Merrilin / Thorn Merrilin — aliases: gleeman
Sits cross-legged playing a board game with a woman, clarifies he is not a general but merely a gleeman, and watches Mat handle the Seanchan confrontation.