Galad Damodred
PROLOGUE
Galad / Damodred
Leads seven thousand Children of the Light through a foul swamp toward Andor, delivering a rousing speech to steady his exhausted troops before being ambushed by Asunawa; he surrenders himself to secure his men's safety and is taken captive.
Chapter 2 - Questions of Leadership
Galad / Damodred — aliases: Lord Captain Commander
Wakes chained in a dark tent, severely injured from previous combat and torture, methodically cleans blood from his face to maintain dignity for upcoming questioning. Stands unflinching as captives enter, learns that Trom, Bornhald, Byar, Golever, Harnesh, and Vordarian have killed Asunawa and turned against the Seanchan, accepts their allegiance, and orders the Children to strike camp and march for Andor.
Chapter 4 - The Pattern Groans
Galad — aliases: Lord Captain Commander
Rides through his orderly camp reflecting on leadership and strategy, debates allying with Tar Valon's Aes Sedai with his Lords Captain to secure survival for the Last Battle, inspects captured travelers, deduces they are army camp followers, and learns of Perrin Goldeneyes from Byar.
Chapter 7 - Lighter than a Feather
Galad / Galad Damodred — aliases: Lord Captain Commander
Eats simple porridge to avoid envy among his troops and listens to Byar's report about Perrin Goldeneyes approaching with a mixed army. He resolves that they cannot ignore the threat but decides to gather more information before engaging.
Chapter 10 - After the Taint
Galad / Damodred — aliases: Lord Captain Commander
Meets Perrin at the road, rejects negotiation in favor of combat, and privately resolves to strike immediately rather than wait for the Last Battle after observing Perrin's unsettling eyes.
Chapter 26 - Parley
Galad / Galad Damodred — aliases: Lord Captain Commander
Debates with Bornhald and Byar before deciding to delay battle for parley, rides to the pavilion, and is stunned to discover a servant is actually his living stepmother Morgase. Ultimately agrees to a trial judged by her after securing the release of Perrin's captives.
Chapter 26 - Parley
Galad / Galad Damodred — aliases: Lord Captain Commander
Debates with Bornhald and Byar before deciding to delay battle for parley, rides to the pavilion, and is stunned to discover a servant is actually his living stepmother Morgase. Ultimately agrees to a trial judged by her after securing the release of Perrin's captives.
Chapter 29 - A Terrible Feeling
Galad / Damodred — aliases: Lord Captain Commander
Listens to Morgase’s counsel, questions his own black-and-white worldview regarding justice and the One Power, and agrees to consider postponing the trial.