Jasin Natael
Chapter 3 - Pale Shadows
Asmodean / Jasin Natael — aliases: court-bard
The Forsaken, disguised as the gleeman Jasin Natael, reveals his true identity to Rand and accepts the role of teacher after confirming Rand has no memory of Lews Therin. He explains the imbalance between male and female channelers, his impending doom at the hands of the Dark One, and his inability to link with Rand without a female channeler.
Chapter 20 - Jangai Pass
Asmodean / Jasin Natael — aliases: bannerman
Disguised as the gleeman, Natael rides behind Rand carrying the gleeman's banner. He wears a sullen glower and is dressed in patch-covered clothing with lace cuffs, serving as the Dragon's standard-bearer.
Chapter 21 - The Gift of a Blade
Asmodean / Jasin Natael — aliases: bannerman, Master Jasin Natael
Asmodean sits on a granite outcrop with his harp and the crimson banner, questioning Rand about the ruins and teasing him about Moiraine's loyalty. Rand warns him of betrayal and Asmodean attempts to respond before Rand forestalls him with further speech.
Chapter 22 - Birdcalls by Night
Asmodean
Asmodean sits in his dark tent, having sensed the Draghkar but not intervened to maintain his cover. He explains his hesitation to Rand, discussing the strategic motives of Sammael and the other Forsaken regarding the night's attack before Rand departs.
Chapter 23 - “The Fifth, I Give You”
Jasin / Natael
Jasin Natael rides with a leather-cased harp on his back and a crimson banner rippling in the breeze, hurrying along with Mat to keep pace with the Aiel.
Chapter 32 - A Short Spear
Asmodean / Natael
Asmodean sits in Rand's bedchamber, having used a light-bending trick to mask the gateway. He explains that Niella alerted the Far Dareis Mai and submits to Rand's demand to teach him how to sense and counter unseen weaves.
Chapter 42 - Before the Arrow
Natael
Asmodean, disguised as the gleeman Natael, lounges in Rand's tent with a harp. He engages in idle conversation with Mat, plays a mournful tune, and later stares intensely at Mat after hearing his strategic insights before playing 'March of Death' for Rand.
Chapter 44 - The Lesser Sadness
Asmodean — aliases: bard
Disguised as Natael, Asmodean helps carry water to the wounded. He approaches Rand, learns of Sammael's attack, and provides Rand with a trickle of saidin to keep him from dying after he collapses.
Chapter 45 - After the Storm
Asmodean / Jasin Natael — aliases: bard
Asmodean lies sprawled on cushions, strumming his harp, and reports on the arrival of High Lord Meilan and the desperate pleas of various Cairhienin nobles to see Rand.
Chapter 46 - Other Battles, Other Weapons
Asmodean
Asmodean rides alongside Rand, having abandoned his previous guise for a green silk outfit and the crimson banner carried by Pevin. He watches Rand's psychological warfare against the High Lords with a sardonic grin.
Chapter 51 - News Comes to Cairhien
Asmodean / Natael
Asmodean, disguised as the gleeman Natael, plucks a harp in the corner of the room, providing music during Rand's audience with the nobles and the subsequent discussion of the letters. He observes Rand's growing fury regarding Rahvin with an expressionless face, bowing obsequiously before being dismissed with a threat from Rand.
Chapter 52 - Choices
Asmodean / Jasin Natael — aliases: Natael
Asmodean enters Rand's chamber, expressing concern over the political fallout from Lady Colavaere's beating. He pleads to join Rand's mission to prove his loyalty, sensing Rand's inner conflict with Lews Therin. He remains outside the protective dome during the battle with Lanfear.
Chapter 53 - Fading Words
Asmodean — aliases: Natael
Asmodean looks around, seemingly expecting Lanfear to leap out from behind a wagon or a toppled grain cart.
Chapter 54 - To Caemlyn
Asmodean
Asmodean travels to Caemlyn with Rand, clutching his harp case nervously. He is charred by a lightning bolt upon arrival but remains alive.
Chapter 55 - The Threads Burn
Asmodean
Asmodean appears in the plaza after the battle, sword in hand, having participated in the fighting against the Shadowspawn. Rand senses his weak link to the Power but focuses on the survival of his friends.
Chapter 56 - Glowing Embers
Asmodean
Asmodean plays his harp in the shade of a myrtle tree in the throne room before drifting away to find wine in the pantry, where he stops in horror upon seeing someone and is then taken by death.