Thom Merrilin
Chapter 26 - Discord
Thom / Thom Merrilin — aliases: gleeman, old fool
Thom returns to his room with his instruments, greeting Rand and Loial. He dismisses Dena to speak privately with Rand, refusing the Horn of Valere and expressing disdain for the Great Game. He recounts the death of his nephew Owyn and gives Rand a spare flute before deciding to remain in Cairhien with Dena rather than join the quest.
Chapter 32 - Dangerous Words
Thom / Thom Merrilin — aliases: gleeman
Thom plays a harp and recites tales in one of the manor's rooms, ignoring Rand's initial presence. Rand approaches him to escape the noblewomen, and Thom warns Rand about Cairhien's political dangers and his entanglement with Aes Sedai before observing the noblewomen watching them.