Marrim Cau-thon
Chapter 3 - The Amyrlin's Anger
Mat / Mat Cauthon
Mentioned by Egwene in passing to contrast Rand's demeanor with his wild nature.
Chapter 4 - The Pattern Groans
Mat
Appears in a vision within the dream fighting against himself while a shadowy figure with a bloody knife creeps behind him.
Chapter 8 - The Seven-Striped Lass
Matrim Cauthon / Marrim Cau-thon / Mat — aliases: Master Crimson, Lord Mat
Wrestles with an oath-bound letter that threatens to force his compliance if opened while navigating a tense Caemlyn. He recognizes the gholam's presence through rumors of a drained corpse and his rattling dice, secures Thom Merrilin's help, and returns to camp where Teslyn Baradon thanks him for freeing her from Seanchan captivity before he detects fresh blood in his tent.
Chapter 9 - Blood in the Air
Matrim Cauthon / Mat
Escapes a gholam attack using his fox-head medallion and ashandarei, discovers the deaths of Lopin and several Redarms, and resolves to hunt the creature while relocating sleeping arrangements to Caemlyn inns.
Chapter 11 - An Unexpected Letter
Matrim Cauthon / Mat — aliases: ta'veren
Sends an informally written letter using his ring as a signet, reveals he and Thom Merrilin escaped Ebou Dar alive, requests bellfounders for his camp, and expresses intent to meet Elayne in Andor.
Chapter 17 - Partings, and a Meeting
Mat / Matrim Cauthon
Wakes beneath Aludra's wagon after the gholam attack, reflecting on Lopin's death and his own physical discomfort. He facilitates the departure of the Aes Sedai and former sul'dam, encourages Bethamin and Seta to learn channeling, and arranges for Setalle to watch over Olver. He gives Joline sprinklewort-laced sweetbuns as a parting gift and demands she tell the Amyrlin he is coming to Tar Valon to reclaim something of his.
Chapter 19 - Talk of Dragons
Mat / Matrim Cauthon
Shaving his beard and donning a sturdy coat before riding to Caemlyn, negotiates with Elayne for funding Aludra's cannon designs. Leverages a fox-head medallion to secure independent mercenary status for the Band in exchange for three-quarters of the weapons, ultimately agreeing to a long-term contract while refusing noble titles.