Perrin Aybara
PROLOGUE
Perrin
Forges iron in a dream blending with his wolf consciousness, struggling with his identity and the influence of Hopper while creating distorted figurines of past acquaintances and reliving violent memories before waking beside Faile.
Chapter 2 - Questions of Leadership
Perrin / Perrin Aybara
Leads a massive column of troops and refugees across muddy highlands near the Jehannah Road, accepts starving mercenaries for food instead of wages, and learns that Master Gill diverted his supply train to Lugard due to impassable northern roads. Camps with Faile, Berelain, Arganda, and Gaul, debates ta'veren influence and leadership qualities with his wife, and prepares to halt while scouts report an unknown presence nearby.
Chapter 3 - The Amyrlin's Anger
Perrin / Perrin Aybara
Mentioned by Egwene in passing to contrast Rand's demeanor with his solemn nature.
Chapter 4 - The Pattern Groans
Perrin — aliases: Young Bull
Investigates a darkening patch of land resembling the Blight before ordering it burned and the camp relocated; enters a wolf dream where Hopper teaches him to hunt a white stag without killing it, forcing a confrontation with his dual nature and an agreement to master the dream or banish the wolf entirely.
Chapter 5 - Writings
Perrin / Perrin Aybara / Aybara
Referenced in prophecies and plans as the target of Graendal's new mission, with Moridin revealing a Foretelling that he will die by their hand.
Chapter 6 - Questioning Intentions
Perrin / Perrin Aybara
Hosts a council to plan refugee relocation and scout deployment, ordering all wolfhead banners burned and declaring himself merely a blacksmith. He approves Edarra’s proposal for a linked gateway circle after accepting her blunt criticism regarding his leadership focus.
Chapter 7 - Lighter than a Feather
Perrin / Perrin Aybara — aliases: Goldeneyes
Consumes a meat-heavy breakfast while reflecting on shifting tastes and wolf nature, then receives Gaul's report of an approaching Whitecloak army led by its Lord Captain Commander. He orders more scouts deployed and prepares to offer parley to rescue captured allies.
Chapter 16 - Shanna'har
Perrin / Perrin Aybara
Stands on a hilltop brooding over the Whitecloak capture of Gill and his own perceived failures as a leader. He confesses his brutal actions during his search for Faile, including killing Whitecloaks and his deep connection to Hopper, while she shares details of her captivity and planned escape. They share a meal under candlelight, finally reconciling their recent misunderstandings and reaffirming their bond.
Chapter 18 - The Strength of This Place
Perrin — aliases: Young Bull
Trains in the wolf dream to master his dual nature, learning to anchor his consciousness through memories of home and loved ones. He resists Hopper's mental attacks while encountering a mysterious violet wall that vanishes without a trace, resolving to maintain his identity as he prepares for the coming Last Hunt.
Chapter 20 - A Choice
Perrin / Perrin Aybara
Appears within Nynaeve's test vision fighting Shadowspawn alongside other Two Rivers figures before being dragged into darkness by a tentacled monster, highlighting her fear of abandoning loved ones.
Chapter 21 - An Open Gate
Perrin / Perrin Aybara
Convenes a council to review intelligence on Cairhien and the Seanchan, decides to march against the Whitecloaks before heading to Andor, and dismisses Balwer's warnings about bounty posters while resolving to send refugees home.