Perrin Aybara
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 listens to Thom Merrilin's stories and is noted for his large size. He discusses the war and the black rider with Rand and Mat, agreeing to seek other witnesses to the rider's appearance before approaching the Mayor.
Chapter 10 - Leavetaking
Perrin — aliases: blacksmith
Perrin arrives with his axe hidden under a cloak and listens to Lan's warning about using weapons effectively. He confirms the reality of the Trolloc threat and rides with the group, shifting uncomfortably when Lan questions him about the gleeman.
Chapter 11 - The Road to Taren Ferry
Perrin
Perrin joins the ride, eager for a hot mutton pie and tea in Watch Hill, and later rides in the pack as the group flees north. He endures the icy chill of the fog and the Draghkar’s pursuit, maintaining his place among the fugitives without notable incident.
Chapter 12 - Across the Taren
Perrin
Perrin exposes his axe to Hightower and helps load the ferry. He asks to rest later in the chapter and enters the hidden hollow, where he hears Moiraine discuss the dangers of men channeling.
Chapter 13 - Choices
Perrin
Perrin arrives in Baerlon shaking his head in disbelief at the population density. He carries Mat’s bow while maintaining a thoughtful silence. He mutters under his breath at the mention of Darkfriends.
Chapter 14 - The Stag and Lion
Perrin
Perrin soaks in the bath and mentions Trollocs, contributing to the tension that leads to Lan's reprimand. He eats dinner with the group and later retires to the inn for the night.
Chapter 15 - Strangers and Friends
Perrin
Perrin remains in bed suffering from insomnia caused by a nightmare similar to Rand's and Mat's, and later runs out of the inn to meet the others, revealing that Nynaeve has tracked them to Baerlon.
Chapter 16 - The Wisdom
Perrin
Perrin hesitantly opens the door to the room, sits with his friends during the standoff, and later asks Nynaeve about Master Luhhan's reaction to his departure.