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.