Perrin al'Vere
Chapter 3 - The Peddler
Perrin / Perrin Aybara — aliases: the blacksmith's apprentice
Perrin pushes through the crowd to speak with Rand and Mat, expressing his fear that the False Dragon's war and the presence of Aes Sedai will bring destruction to the Two Rivers. He confirms his own sighting of the mysterious rider and shares in the group's anxiety as they face Nynaeve's wrath.
Chapter 4 - The Gleeman
Perrin / Perrin Aybara — aliases: lad
Perrin listens to Thom Merrilin and confirms his travels to the Mire and Mountains of Mist. He agrees to join the watch patrols if Master Luhhan permits, and helps Rand plan to find more witnesses to the black rider.
Chapter 10 - Leavetaking
Perrin — aliases: blacksmith
Perrin hides his axe under his cloak until Rand questions him, then explains Master Luhhan gave it to him. He argues with Egwene about the reality of the Trollocs and follows Lan out of the village.
Chapter 11 - The Road to Taren Ferry
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Perrin rides with the group, joining in the desire for rest and pie. He rides closely with the others during the flight through the fog.
Chapter 12 - Across the Taren
Perrin
Perrin is exposed by Lan at the landing and presents his axe to the ferryman. He comments on the width of the Taren and later asks to rest before the group finds their hiding spot, where he listens to the explanation of channeling with a look of dread regarding the Red Ajah.
Chapter 13 - Choices
Perrin
Perrin travels with the group, learning axe fighting from Lan. He expresses disbelief at the sight of Baerlon and carries Mat’s bow while discussing the Whitecloaks with the gatekeeper Avin.
Chapter 14 - The Stag and Lion
Perrin
Perrin accompanies the group to the baths, noting the facilities are almost as good as the Winespring Inn back home, and nearly contributes to the dangerous conversation about Trollocs before Thom intervenes. He joins the private meal and listens to the reports gathered by Lan, remaining quiet and observant.
Chapter 15 - Strangers and Friends
Perrin
Perrin stays in bed due to the nightmare, meets Rand and Mat to discuss the dream, and rushes out to tell them Nynaeve has arrived.
Chapter 16 - The Wisdom
Perrin
Perrin hesitantly leads the group to the meeting room and asks Nynaeve about Master Luhhan's reaction to his departure, before waiting outside while Moiraine speaks with the Wisdom.
Chapter 17 - Watchers and Hunters
Perrin
Perrin dances and rides with the group, inquiring of Mat whether he had danced with the Wisdom and Mistress Alys. He rides in the rear during the escape and worries about the safety of his friends.
Chapter 18 - The Caemlyn Road
Perrin
Perrin fights alongside the group, shouting the warcry and struggling against three Trollocs that have him pinned. He observes the ruined city and points out the collapsed nature of its walls, noting the lack of inhabitants.
Chapter 19 - Shadow’s Waiting
Perrin
Perrin accompanies the boys into the city, retrieves an axe from the treasure pile, helps restrain Mat from taking the gold, and confirms the group's flight as Mordeth vanishes and the shadowy watchers close in.
Chapter 20 - Dust on the Wind
Perrin
Perrin carefully navigates the ruins and meets Egwene at the gate before they are chased into the river. He swims to the far bank alone, shivering and terrified, unable to find Egwene among the Trollocs on the other side.
Chapter 22 - A Path Chosen
Perrin
Perrin wakes up under a pile of cedar branches, retrieves his axe, and cautiously surveys the Arinelle River before following horse tracks to find Egwene. He takes charge of their situation, proposing they travel inland to Caemlyn to wait for Moiraine, and initiates the departure by kicking out their fire despite Egwene's protests about his wet clothes.
Chapter 23 - Wolfbrother
Perrin / Perrin Aybara
Perrin shares the burden of leading Egwene and riding Bela, sets snares that fail, and successfully hunts a rabbit with his sling. He cautiously investigates Elyas's camp, accepts food, and eventually confesses their true story to Elyas after the wolves expose Egwene's lie, later choosing to continue his journey to Caemlyn despite Elyas's offer to join the pack.
Chapter 25 - The Traveling People
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Perrin travels with Egwene and Elyas, relying on his instinctive connection to the wolves to know their position. He challenges the Tinker Raen's philosophy of non-violence, arguing that violence is sometimes necessary to protect the weak, and later comforts a weeping Egwene by confirming that Rand and Mat are alive.
Chapter 27 - Shelter From the Storm
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Perrin frets over the slow pace of the Tuatha'an and argues with Egwene about staying versus fleeing. He experiences embarrassment during dances, has a terrifying dream of Ba'alzamon burning a wolf, and wakes to find Elyas urging immediate departure, finally accepting the need to leave while shunning the wolves' mental connection.
Chapter 29 - Eyes Without Pity
Perrin
Perrin suffers from exhaustion and nightmares, tracking the ravens with Elyas. He senses the wolves' battle with the birds through a psychic link and feels a dark laughter within his own mind. He enters the stedding, drinks from the pool, and listens to Elyas's tale of Artur Hawkwing, struggling with his identity and fear.
Chapter 30 - Children of Shadow
Perrin / Perrin al'Vere
Perrin stands by the pool with Elyas, struggling with his hate for his axe and his connection to the wolves, before Elyas leads the group to hide in the stedding with Egwene and Bela. He hides under Artur Hawkwing's statue with Egwene, sensing the approaching Children of the Light. When Hopper attacks to save him, Perrin screams and attacks the riders with his axe, then wakes up bound in Bornhald's tent, listening to Bornhald's interrogation and Byar's threats, where Bornhald declares that a gibbet waits for Perrin in Amador.
Chapter 33 - The Dark Waits
Perrin
Perrin appears briefly in Rand's fever dream, accusing and pleading for help before vanishing.
Chapter 38 - Rescue
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Bound and marching behind a horse, Perrin endures the cruel treatment of Child Byar and fears for himself and Egwene. He is rescued by Lan, steals a Whitecloak cloak, and reunites with his friends. He later has his bruises healed by Nynaeve and learns from Lan that his connection to the wolves may be the work of the Dark One, though Lan clarifies the ability itself is ancient.
Chapter 41 - Old Friends and New Threats
Perrin
Perrin reunites with the group, appearing subdued with eyes that have turned slightly yellow. He sits by Mat's bed, stating that it would be better if they were all dead to stop bringing pain to others.
Chapter 42 - Remembrance of Dreams
Perrin
Perrin sits quietly with amber-colored eyes, displaying a resigned demeanor. He breaks the silence to ask Loial about the stedding havens and later connects the Tinkers' story of the Eye of the World with Ba'alzamon's threats. He confirms that the Dark One intended to use them and notes his own potential protection through his connection to the wolves.
Chapter 43 - Decisions and Apparitions
Perrin
Perrin displays a mask of weary resignation but secretly feels eagerness at the prospect of hunting in the Blight. He sits quietly while the others debate, confirming the Tinker story about the Eye of the World and accepting the decision to join the group.
Chapter 44 - The Dark Along the Ways
Perrin
Perrin follows the group in the dark, appearing strange and nervous to Mat, and rides through the Waygate in shocked silence. He crowds close to Rand in the darkness for comfort and leads the pack horse through the Ways while the group travels.
Chapter 45 - What Follows in Shadow
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Perrin rides with the group as they are chased by the Black Wind, and helps secure the group's safety by staying close to the others.
Chapter 46 - Fal Dara
Perrin
Perrin accompanies the group, noting the silence of the refugee-filled streets of Fal Dara. He rides through the town and sits in Lord Agelmar's study, listening to the grim report on the Trolloc wars and the arrival of Fain.
Chapter 47 - More Tales of the Wheel
Perrin
Perrin stares unblinkingly at crumbs on the table, his yellow eyes distant. He recalls Fain's strange lingering in the Two Rivers and listens to the confirmation that Fain was compelled to hunt them for years.
Chapter 48 - The Blight
Perrin
Perrin rides with the group, remaining comfortable in his coat while others struggle with the oppressive heat and dampness, and showing signs of a new, fierce demeanor with glowing yellow eyes. He helps set up the camp and stands with Rand and Mat, shocked by the sight of the creature in the lake.
Chapter 49 - The Dark One Stirs
Perrin — aliases: Wolfbrother
Perrin rides with the group, his golden eyes glowing fiercely. He takes the lead on horseback, using his axe to hew a path through the attacking forest and creatures. He avoids the Green Man's gaze initially, turning his horse away, before the Green Man acknowledges him as a Wolfbrother.
Chapter 50 - Meetings at the Eye
Perrin
Perrin enters the sanctuary feeling the Green Man's peace but remains wary of the Dark One's influence. He draws his axe in defense of Nynaeve against the Forsaken but is thrown back by Aginor's power. He manages to stand and runs with the group as they flee the cavern.
Chapter 52 - There Is Neither Beginning Nor End
Perrin
Perrin brings a large bundle of white cloth containing the Dragon banner. He expresses a strong desire to return home and questions the destination of Illian, displaying his yellow eyes and a stoic demeanor.
Chapter 53 - The Wheel Turns
Perrin
Perrin brings up the rear with his axe across the pommel of his saddle. Later, Mat asks Moiraine how they struck a blow to the Shadow, and she replies that they must sleep. Moiraine then shows the Horn of Valere to Lord Agelmar in his study, stating that it must be carried to Illian, leaving the Lord looking disappointed that the Horn's place is not in the Borderlands.