Hurin
Chapter 9 - Leavetakings
Hurin — aliases: sniffer
Hurin, a townsman hired as a 'sniffer,' joins the group and demonstrates his ability to smell violence and follow trails. He identifies a strong, foul scent of Trollocs and something worse leading south, away from the Blight.
Chapter 10 - The Hunt Begins
Hurin — aliases: the sniffer
Hurin leads the group along the scent trail, noting the frequent changes in direction and the presence of violence. He detects the specific smell of the murder on the south bank, and confirms the direction of the enemies as they flee the village with the dead Myrddraal.
Chapter 11 - Glimmers of the Pattern
Hurin
Hurin joins Loial near the stone, greets Rand with deference, and sits with him and the Ogier at the edge of the camp, respecting Rand's need for solitude.
Chapter 13 - From Stone to Stone
Hurin — aliases: sniffer
Hurin calms his fear by placing his trust in Rand as a lord who must protect and resolve the situation. He confirms he can still smell the faint trail of the Darkfriends leading away from the hollow and leads the group south.
Chapter 14 - Wolfbrother
Hurin
Hurin is mentioned by Ingtar and Uno as one of the missing men who vanished with Rand and Loial, but he does not appear on-screen.
Chapter 15 - Kinslayer
Hurin — aliases: the sniffer
Hurin tracks the fading scent of the Darkfriends, describing the strange sensation of smelling trails that have no physical mark. He attempts to maintain morale with humor and religious verses before falling silent as the trail grows fainter and the environment more disturbing.
Chapter 16 - In the Mirror of Darkness
Hurin — aliases: my Lord, the sniffer
Hurin follows the faint scent trail of the Darkfriends through the stone, notes the strange appearance of the spire, and becomes uneasily silent. He grins awkwardly at Selene's attention and later reports that the trail is angling west as they ride.
Chapter 17 - Choices
Hurin — aliases: sniffer, my Lord
Hurin rides out of the stone world. He offers to scout the area around the Portal Stone the next day to find where he lost the trail of the Darkfriends, noting that the vilest evil and violence still cling to him and the others.
Chapter 19 - Beneath the Dagger
Hurin — aliases: The sniffer
Hurin leads Rand to the site of the enemy fire and later stands guard at the campsite. He returns from a scouting run to report that the fire has grown and that the enemy is searching but has not yet reached the mountain, confirming the group's temporary safety.
Chapter 20 - Saidin
Hurin
Hurin tracks the group's path and warns Rand about the guards at the excavation site. He accompanies them to Tremonsien, remaining wary of the Trollocs pursuing them.
Chapter 21 - The Nine Rings
Hurin — aliases: my man
Hurin carries all the saddlebags into the inn and sits at the table with the group. He identifies the innkeeper's origin and explains the political maneuvering of the Great Game to Rand. He stands by with the horses in the morning and mounts up for the ride to Cairhien.
Chapter 25 - Cairhien
Hurin — aliases: Sniffer
Hurin explains the history of Cairhien to Rand and advises him on local customs regarding the Foregate. He waits while Tavolin and clerks register their arrival at the gate, declines to go to the Foregate due to safety concerns, and accepts a drink in the inn's common room.
Chapter 27 - The Shadow in the Night
Hurin
Hurin waits in Rand's room at the inn, cleaning his weapons. He asks about Rand's delay and the status of the gleeman Thom before Rand reads a note from Selene and expresses his frustration about Ingtar's absence.
Chapter 30 - Daes Dae’mar
Hurin — aliases: the sniffer
Hurin grows increasingly formal and subservient toward Rand, prompting Rand to demand he stop bowing. He is found unconscious in the inn room with a head injury after the building is set on fire.
Chapter 31 - On the Scent
Hurin — aliases: Lord, the sniffer
Hurin recovers from his head injury with Verin's help and rides to track the Darkfriends to Lord Barthanes's new manor. He reports the presence of Trolloc scent and guards, advising that two men could infiltrate the estate, and reveals to the group that Rand possesses a sealed invitation from Barthanes that arrived despite Rand burning all previous ones.
Chapter 32 - Dangerous Words
Hurin — aliases: bodyservant, sniffer
Hurin enters the manor pretending to be Ingtar’s bodyservant to sniff out Darkfriends. He later appears in the room where Thom is playing, acting as the messenger who informs Rand that Mat has twisted his knee, providing the excuse Rand needs to leave the nobles.
Chapter 33 - A Message from the Dark
Hurin — aliases: the sniffer
Hurin guides Rand to the walled garden by scent and follows them inside. He remains fearful of the Black Wind and questions how they can follow Fain now that the trail is lost in the Ways, eventually urging the group to leave the immediate area.
Chapter 36 - Among the Elders
Hurin — aliases: sniffer
Hurin observes the Elders and the Mad Ogier with awe. He is sent by Ingtar to fetch Uno and the soldiers. He suggests using a Portal Stone to reach the Aryth Ocean quickly, noting its speed compared to riding. He stands by as Verin addresses his suggestion.
Chapter 37 - What Might Be
Hurin
Hurin looks around anxiously after the surge, seemingly searching for a place to run, before mounting up to ride west.
Chapter 44 - Five Will Ride Forth
Hurin — aliases: sniffer
Hurin tracks the scent of Padan Fain in a deserted village and later confirms the trail leads to Falme. He is selected by Ingtar to lead the infiltration party into the city.
Chapter 45 - Blademaster
Hurin — aliases: the sniffer
Hurin tracks the scent of Padan Fain, helps the group climb the garden wall, checks the window for guards, and alerts the group to approaching Seanchan.
Chapter 46 - To Come Out of the Shadow
Hurin
Hurin reports that a Seanchan patrol has turned aside, urges Rand and Ingtar to move, and escapes with Rand after Ingtar stays behind to fight.
Chapter 47 - The Grave Is No Bar to My Call
Hurin
Hurin refuses to stay behind, follows the Heroes into battle with his short sword and sword-breaker, and receives a commendation from Artur Hawkwing for his courage.