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.
Chapter 44 - The Dark Along the Ways
Loial
Loial complains about the darkness in the stable and leads the group to the Waygate, identifying it by instinct. He enters the cellar, expresses anger at the destruction of the trees, and retrieves the leaf of Avendesora to open the gate. He guides the group through the dark labyrinth, following Ogier script on Guiding stones.
Chapter 45 - What Follows in Shadow
Loial — aliases: the Ogier
Loial examines the broken bridge and Guiding stones, noting the decay of the Ways and regretfully passing a path to Stedding Shangtai to stay on course for Fal Dara. He guides the group through the dark, reacts with horror to the petrified Trollocs, and reads the stone script to find the next path while fleeing the Machin Shin.
Chapter 46 - Fal Dara
Loial — aliases: Ogier, Builder
Loial mourns the lack of an Ogier grove in Shienar and explains the concept of the Green Man to Perrin. He is greeted formally by the guards and Lord Agelmar, receiving the title 'Builder.' He discusses his longing for the stedding with Agelmar and is noted by Moiraine as the key to finding the Eye of the World.
Chapter 47 - More Tales of the Wheel
Loial
Loial studies the joinery of the walls, muttering in Ogier. He listens to the history of Malkier and Manetheren, commenting that Manetheren was the most beautiful stedding except for Tar Valon.
Chapter 48 - The Blight
Loial — aliases: Builder
Loial is disgusted by the diseased vegetation and the heat, wrapping his face in a scarf. He explains to Egwene that the Eye of the World is found where it is needed and helps set up the camp stove. He is the first to sleep and is noted for his snoring.
Chapter 49 - The Dark One Stirs
Loial
Loial travels with the group, providing information about the Worms and the high passes. He bows formally to the Green Man, who calls him 'little brother,' and the two exchange greetings. The others dismount as the Green Man addresses them. He notes that the place is where it is needed.
Chapter 50 - Meetings at the Eye
Loial
Loial asks about the history of the Eye of the World and is silenced by Aginor's glare. He is seen dashing into the trees as the group flees.
Chapter 52 - There Is Neither Beginning Nor End
Loial — aliases: Ogier
Loial arrives carrying a heavy gold chest, marveling at the treasures he and the others found. He identifies the inscription on the Horn of Valere in the Old Tongue and expresses his astonishment at the events surrounding Rand.
Chapter 53 - The Wheel Turns
Loial — aliases: Treebrother, Builder
Loial stands by the Green Man's grave and sings a powerful Tree Song to preserve the ground from the Blight. He later carries the gold chest containing the Horn of Valere into Agelmar's study and rides south with the group.