Gareth Bryne

Chapter 1 - Fanning the Sparks

Gareth — aliases: Lord Gareth, Lord Bryne

Gareth Bryne serves as the local lord in Kore Springs, judging the case of the three women and forcing them into servitude. He learns of Rand al'Thor's rise and Siuan's supposed death from Barim Halle, deciding to pursue the women personally to uncover the truth behind their actions.

Chapter 12 - An Old Pipe

Gareth Bryne — aliases: my Lord

Gareth Bryne leaves his ruined hat in Lugard, questions his men about the whereabouts of the women, and rallies his troops at their camp by recounting a story of his former clash with Siuan Sanche and Morgase before leading them west.

Chapter 28 - Trapped

Bryne / Lord Bryne / Gareth — aliases: the old soldier

Bryne rides into Salidar, confronts the Aes Sedai leadership, and negotiates harsh terms for their alliance. He demands command of the army and absolute authority over military decisions, securing an oath from the sisters to support him fully before being bound by their power and assigned his former charges as servants.

Chapter 50 - To Teach, and Learn

Gareth — aliases: Lord Gareth, Lord Bryne

Gareth Bryne arrives in the common room, dismissing Elayne's attempts at reconciliation. He recruits Uno and Thom Merrilin for his cause, engaging Thom in a game of stones and discussing the recruitment of Shienaran cavalry, effectively taking two of the group's key allies with him.