Loial

Chapter 2 - Saidin

Loial

An Ogier, Loial interrupts Perrin and Min to explain the nature of ta'veren to Min, who feels caught between their pull and Aes Sedai interference. He admits he joined their group to see Ogier groves and plans to write a book about his companions.

Chapter 3 - News from the Plain

Loial — aliases: Ogier

Loial is seen helping the Shienarans rebuild a collapsed hut, using his strength to lift logs. He later joins the group at the fire, commenting on the Wheel weaving a way for Rand to move.

Chapter 5 - Nightmares Walking

Loial

Loial fights the Trollocs with his quarterstaff, creating a protected area for himself, and leans wearily on his staff after the battle.

Chapter 6 - The Hunt Begins

Loial — aliases: Ogier

Loial listens to the discussion about the Prophecies and Callandor, confirming his knowledge of the Stone of Tear. He eagerly agrees to accompany Moiraine on the journey to find his friend Rand, citing his desire to write a book about the events.

Chapter 7 - The Way Out of the Mountains

Loial — aliases: Ogier

Rides his large horse through the changing terrain, fishing alongside Perrin but also failing to match Moiraine's catch. He accepts Moiraine's dominance as inevitable and joins Perrin in cleaning the fish and performing other duties.

Chapter 8 - Jarra

Loial

Loial arrives in Jarra, draws the attention of the villagers with his size, and is shown to his room. He engages Simion in conversation about Ogier stedding, distracting the inn employee while Perrin speaks with Moiraine.

Chapter 33 - Within the Weave

Loial — aliases: friend Ogier

Rides his large horse and draws awed murmurs from the townspeople of Remen upon their arrival. He comments on the chaotic nature of human excitement to the innkeeper before following Moiraine upstairs.

Chapter 34 - A Different Dance

Loial — aliases: friend Ogier

Loial excitedly tells Perrin that his bed is made of sung wood. He later informs Perrin that supper is ready and waits for him to join them.

Chapter 35 - The Falcon

Loial

Loial packs his belongings in the Ogier bed, joking about the adventure to set the mood for his book. He boards the boat yawning and follows Lan below deck.

Chapter 41 - A Hunter’s Oath

Loial — aliases: Ogier

Loial remains in his cabin until the group disembarks, arriving on the dock breathless and clutching his saddlebags. He mounts his horse and rides into Illian, offering Perrin a silent, wordless reminder of the dangers of angering Aes Sedai.

Chapter 42 - Easing the Badger

Loial

Loial rides with the group, visibly distressed by the atmosphere of Illian and fearing he will be forced back to his stedding. He participates in the dinner but is distracted by his book until the fight breaks out, at which point he raises a chair to strike but puts it down after the enemies are dead.

Chapter 43 - Shadowbrothers

Loial — aliases: Ogier, stone-face

Loial joins the search for the Darkhound and reacts with distress to the presence of the creature. He later comments on Lan's attire and prepares to sleep, finding comfort in the prospect of dreams over the tension of the night.

Chapter 44 - Hunted

Loial

Loial rushes down the stairs with his belongings and helps Perrin with his cloak. At the mound, he identifies the stone carving as resembling an Ogier woman, though he notes it is not from a stedding, and then holds the horses alongside Zarine during the attack.

Chapter 50 - The Hammer

Loial — aliases: Ogier, friend Ogier

Loial rides into Tear and comments on the defeat felt by the citizens. He is questioned by Moiraine about the Forsaken Be'lal, providing information from Ogier history about Be'lal's envy and titles. He initially considers leaving but decides to stay with the group, and is noted to have seen Aiel on the rooftops.

Chapter 53 - A Flow of the Spirit

Loial

Loial finds Perrin in the hallway, angry that he has been ordered to flee. He learns of Faile's condition, vehemently objects to trapping her, and agrees to guard Perrin's physical body while Perrin enters the dream to rescue her.