Loial, son of
Chapter 36 - Web of the Pattern
Loial / Loial, son of
Loial, a ninety-year-old Ogier, appears in the library and explains his journey from the stedding to see the world's groves and cities. He identifies Rand as 'ta'veren,' explaining that the Pattern bends around him, and requests to join the group's journey to Tar Valon to observe its groves.
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
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.