Merrilin

Chapter 29 - Fire and Spirit

Thom / Merrilin — aliases: Master Merrilin

Thom arrives in Salidar with Juilin, playfully interacting with Elayne by letting her tug at his mustache, and delivering vague reports about Whitecloak movements and rumors of Morgase's death to Elayne.

Chapter 33 - Courage to Strengthen

Thom

Thom is mentioned by Rand as being with Elayne in Salidar, and Rand instructs Mat to deliver a sealed letter to him. Thom is not physically present in the scene but is a key part of the mission details.

Chapter 40 - Unexpected Laughter

Thom — aliases: gleeman

Thom Merrilin tells Mat a detailed story about a woman he tried to rescue from a bootmaker, using it to advise Mat that he should not try to force Elayne and Nynaeve to do what he wants. He reveals that Egwene, Elayne, and Nynaeve are walking a dangerous edge in Salidar and asks Mat to help keep them alive. He eventually walks away without answering who sent the unbroken letter.

Chapter 47 - The Wandering Woman

Thom — aliases: gleeman

Thom rides with Mat, shares ale with him and Juilin, and reveals to Mat that Aviendha is actually the legendary Hunter Birgitte.