Rand al'Thor
Chapter 3 - The Amyrlin's Anger
Rand / Rand al'Thor / al'Thor — aliases: Dragon Reborn
Infiltrates Tar Valon unnoticed, enters the Hall shielded by thirteen sisters, explains his psychological breaking point and past manipulation, declares his plan to break the seals at Shayol Ghul in one month, proposes a meeting at Field of Merrilor, departs missing his left hand while exerting immense ta'veren pressure on the Sitters.
Chapter 5 - Writings
al'Thor / Rand / Lews Therin — aliases: Dragon Reborn
Referenced by Gawyn with lingering hatred and by Graendal as the target of psychological warfare after destroying Natrin's Barrow with balefire.
Chapter 6 - Questioning Intentions
Tarn / Tam / al'Thor
Addresses Perrin as son and warns that the men place too much stock in the banner, promising to lead the Two Rivers recruits home once gateways function properly.
Chapter 10 - After the Taint
Rand / al'Thor
Briefly appears in Perrin's vision as he reflects on Grady's revelation, riding through a city with Nynaeve before vanishing.
Chapter 13 - For What Has Been Wrought
Tarn / Tarn al'Thor — aliases: Lord Dragon, Dragon Reborn
Appears on the steps of the Stone, listens as Rand weeps and apologizes for terrible deeds, comforts him by noting he didn't break when he fell, and is introduced to Min Farshaw.
Chapter 15 - Use a Pebble
Rand — aliases: Lord Dragon
Apologizes for the destruction caused by the Dark One's stirring and explains his urgent plan to break the seals at Shayol Ghul. Advises Nynaeve to embrace her genuine nature rather than conforming to Aes Sedai expectations, asks her to sway Egwene to his side, and requests her presence in his circle for the final confrontation.
Chapter 17 - Partings, and a Meeting
Rand / Rand al'Thor
Appears only as a swirling color vision of him shaving in a gilded mirror while Mat thinks of him, prompting Mat to reflect on how Rand must feel about channeling.
Chapter 21 - An Open Gate
Tarn / Tam
Questions whether refugees will want to return home, noting many prefer to face the coming war alongside Perrin rather than hide in their villages.
Chapter 25 - Return to Bandar Eban
Rand / Rand al'Thor — aliases: Lord Dragon, Coramoor
Returns to Bandar Eban and feels crushing guilt over abandoning the starving city, but regains resolve through Min's reassurance. Discovers that Sea Folk ships still carry good grain despite widespread rumors of spoilage, appoints Durnham as military commander and Iralin as city steward, and prepares to distribute food and heal the sick.
Chapter 26 - Parley
Tam
Receives orders to prepare the Two Rivers longbowmen for a volley and relays the command to his men.
Chapter 26 - Parley
Tam
Receives orders to prepare the Two Rivers longbowmen for a volley and relays the command to his men.
Chapter 27 - A Call to Stand
Rand / Rand al'Thor / Randal'Thor — aliases: Lord Dragon, Dragon Reborn
His proclamation serves as a political beacon that Egwene exploits to gather monarchs, while the secret meeting's vote inadvertently grants her sole authority over dealing with him.
Chapter 30 - Men Dream Here
Rand al'Thor / Rand — aliases: Dragon Reborn
Appears in Perrin's fear-dream as a shadow monster chasing a woman, then manifests at the peak of Dragonmount surrounded by a black storm before his darkness is shattered by a brilliant column of light that brings sunlight and triumphant wolf howls.