Barthanes Damodred
Chapter 32 - Dangerous Words
Barthanes / Barthanes Damodred — aliases: Lord Barthanes
Barthanes Damodred, a tall, wealthy Cairhienin lord, greets Rand and his party with deep bows and calculated politeness. He scrutinizes Rand's background and hints at his political power, engaging in a tense exchange about King Galldrian and the Age of Legends before leaving Rand to his own devices.
Chapter 33 - A Message from the Dark
Barthanes — aliases: Lord Barthanes
Barthanes attempts to detain Verin and Rand before their departure, delivering a cryptic message from a Lugarder (Fain) threatening to harm Rand's loved ones. He questions Rand about the artifact he seeks, then allows the group to leave.