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==General== | ==General== | ||
| − | Jaret Byar is a fervent [[Whitecloak]] who, whilst being an unimaginative leader, makes an excellent soldier. At the start of the series he is [[Geofram Bornhald]]'s second in command. After Geofram Bornhald dies, he has the same position with the son, [[Dain Bornhald]]. Physically he is "Tall with a long, gaunt, expressionless face holding very deeply set eyes that have the light of cruelty and zeal in them. His skin was pulled tightly over muscle and bone. He was strong and moves like a snake with a hard, grating, flat and expressionless voice." Despite his unwavering adherence to the ideals of the Light, he does | + | Jaret Byar is a fervent [[Whitecloak]] who, whilst being an unimaginative leader, makes an excellent soldier. At the start of the series he is [[Geofram Bornhald]]'s second in command. After Geofram Bornhald dies, he has the same position with the son, [[Dain Bornhald]]. Physically he is "Tall with a long, gaunt, expressionless face holding very deeply set eyes that have the light of cruelty and zeal in them. His skin was pulled tightly over muscle and bone. He was strong and moves like a snake with a hard, grating, flat and expressionless voice." Despite his unwavering adherence to the ideals of the Light, he does believe some things should not be done ({{prol11}}). |
==Timeline== | ==Timeline== | ||
| − | * Appears in the tent where [[Perrin]] is held in the Whitecloaks' camp to report on the results of the skirmish to Geofram Bornhald. He lies about the number of wolves and [[Darkfriends]] involved. Byar complains; insisting that [[Egwene]] and Perrin are executed. ( | + | * Appears in the tent where [[Perrin]] is held in the Whitecloaks' camp to report on the results of the skirmish to Geofram Bornhald. He lies about the number of wolves and [[Darkfriends]] involved. Byar complains; insisting that [[Egwene]] and Perrin are executed. ({{teotw|30}}) |
| − | * Byar enters Perrin's tent and tells him what he can expect in [[Amador]]. He then offers Perrin the chance to escape on the pretext that he does not want to be slowed down. As Perrin replies, the camp is attacked by wolves; [[Lan]] enters and knocks out Byar. ( | + | * Byar enters Perrin's tent and tells him what he can expect in [[Amador]]. He then offers Perrin the chance to escape on the pretext that he does not want to be slowed down. As Perrin replies, the camp is attacked by wolves; [[Lan]] enters and knocks out Byar. ({{teotw|38}}) |
| − | * Ordered by Geofram Bornhald to lead a Whitecloak Legion into Alcruna. ( | + | * Ordered by Geofram Bornhald to lead a Whitecloak Legion into [[Alcruna]]. ({{tgh|5}}) |
| − | * Goes with Bornhald and a hundred Whitecloaks through Almoth Plain. ( | + | * Goes with Bornhald and a hundred Whitecloaks through [[Almoth Plain]]. ({{tgh|29}}) |
| − | * Geofram Bornhald tells Byar that he spotted Perrin in a Toman Head village. ( | + | * Geofram Bornhald tells Byar that he spotted Perrin in a [[Toman Head]] village. ({{tgh|44}}) |
| − | * Geofram Bornhald orders Byar to stay back and report on the Whitecloaks' attack into [[Falme]]. He is told to report to Dain Bornhald and Pedron Niall. ( | + | * Geofram Bornhald orders Byar to stay back and report on the Whitecloaks' attack into [[Falme]]. He is told to report to Dain Bornhald and [[Pedron Niall]]. ({{tgh|46}}) |
| − | * Jaret Byar watches the defeat of the Whitecloaks and leaves for Amador. ( | + | * Jaret Byar watches the defeat of the Whitecloaks and leaves for Amador. ({{tgh|48}}) |
| − | * Byar informs Pedron Niall that Aes Sedai aided the Seanchan (whom he accuses of being Darkfriends) and that Perrin betrayed the Whitecloaks. He leaves for Tar Valon. ( | + | * Byar informs Pedron Niall that [[Aes Sedai]] aided the [[Seanchan]] (whom he accuses of being Darkfriends) and that Perrin betrayed the Whitecloaks. He leaves for [[Tar Valon]]. ({{Prol3}}) |
| − | * Byar travels to just outside | + | * Byar travels to just outside Tar Valon and reports to Dain Bornhald that his father has been killed. ({{tdr|10}}) |
| − | * Byar appears as Dain Bornhald's second in command for the expedition to the Two Rivers. ( | + | * Byar appears as Dain Bornhald's second in command for the expedition to the [[Two Rivers]]. ({{tsr|1}}) |
| − | * Byar wants to put | + | * Byar wants to put to torture the prisoners, but Dain will not let him. ({{tsr|31}}) |
| − | * Dain Bornhald and Jaret Byar and a number of Whitecloaks go to [[Emond's Field]]. Perrin agrees to let them stay in the town if they swear not to bother anyone. ( | + | * Dain Bornhald and Jaret Byar and a number of Whitecloaks go to [[Emond's Field]]. Perrin agrees to let them stay in the town if they swear not to bother anyone. ({{tsr|45}}) |
| − | * Dain Bornhald, Jaret Byar and other Whitecloaks bring a dying man into Emond's Field. ( | + | * Dain Bornhald, Jaret Byar and other Whitecloaks bring a dying man into Emond's Field. ({{tsr|53}}) |
| − | * Dain Bornhald and Jaret Byar don't let the Whitecloaks fight for Emond's Field against the [[Trollocs]] so Perrin orders them to leave the Two Rivers. ( | + | * Dain Bornhald and Jaret Byar don't let the Whitecloaks fight for Emond's Field against the [[Trollocs]] so Perrin orders them to leave the Two Rivers. ({{tsr|56}}). |
| − | * He confirms to Galad the rumours of [[Valda]] and [[Morgase]] ({{prol11}}). | + | * He confirms to [[Galad]] the rumours of [[Valda]] and [[Morgase]] ({{prol11}}). |
* He accompanies Galad when Galad challenges Valda ({{prol11}}). | * He accompanies Galad when Galad challenges Valda ({{prol11}}). | ||
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==Quotes== | ==Quotes== | ||
| − | "He was tall and skeletally gaunt with very deep-set eyes." ( | + | "He was tall and skeletally gaunt with very deep-set eyes." ({{teotw2|Chapter 30}}) |
| − | "Perrin," he muttered. "That was his name. Perrin, from the Two Rivers." "The Darkfriend, my Lord Captain?" "Perhaps, Byar." ( | + | "Perrin," he muttered. "That was his name. Perrin, from the Two Rivers." "The Darkfriend, my Lord Captain?" "Perhaps, Byar." ({{tgh2|Chapter 44}}). |
| − | "The precepts say to fight the raven, you may make alliance with the serpent until the battle is done" To Galad, about aligning with | + | "The precepts say to fight the raven, you may make alliance with the serpent until the battle is done" To Galad, about aligning with Aes Sedai to fight the Seanchan and [[the Shadow]] ({{kod2|Prologue}}). |
"I’ve done things in service to the light, dark as moonless midnight and likely I will again, but some things are too dark to be allowed" To Galad, ({{kod2|Prologue}}). | "I’ve done things in service to the light, dark as moonless midnight and likely I will again, but some things are too dark to be allowed" To Galad, ({{kod2|Prologue}}). | ||
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[[Category:Minor Characters]] | [[Category:Minor Characters]] | ||
[[Category:Whitecloaks]] | [[Category:Whitecloaks]] | ||
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Revision as of 04:08, 14 September 2010
Author: Kheldin Korlan
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Contents
General
Jaret Byar is a fervent Whitecloak who, whilst being an unimaginative leader, makes an excellent soldier. At the start of the series he is Geofram Bornhald's second in command. After Geofram Bornhald dies, he has the same position with the son, Dain Bornhald. Physically he is "Tall with a long, gaunt, expressionless face holding very deeply set eyes that have the light of cruelty and zeal in them. His skin was pulled tightly over muscle and bone. He was strong and moves like a snake with a hard, grating, flat and expressionless voice." Despite his unwavering adherence to the ideals of the Light, he does believe some things should not be done (KoD, Prologue).
Timeline
- Appears in the tent where Perrin is held in the Whitecloaks' camp to report on the results of the skirmish to Geofram Bornhald. He lies about the number of wolves and Darkfriends involved. Byar complains; insisting that Egwene and Perrin are executed. (TEotW, Ch. 30)
- Byar enters Perrin's tent and tells him what he can expect in Amador. He then offers Perrin the chance to escape on the pretext that he does not want to be slowed down. As Perrin replies, the camp is attacked by wolves; Lan enters and knocks out Byar. (TEotW, Ch. 38)
- Ordered by Geofram Bornhald to lead a Whitecloak Legion into Alcruna. (TGH, Ch. 5)
- Goes with Bornhald and a hundred Whitecloaks through Almoth Plain. (TGH, Ch. 29)
- Geofram Bornhald tells Byar that he spotted Perrin in a Toman Head village. (TGH, Ch. 44)
- Geofram Bornhald orders Byar to stay back and report on the Whitecloaks' attack into Falme. He is told to report to Dain Bornhald and Pedron Niall. (TGH, Ch. 46)
- Jaret Byar watches the defeat of the Whitecloaks and leaves for Amador. (TGH, Ch. 48)
- Byar informs Pedron Niall that Aes Sedai aided the Seanchan (whom he accuses of being Darkfriends) and that Perrin betrayed the Whitecloaks. He leaves for Tar Valon. (TDR, Prologue)
- Byar travels to just outside Tar Valon and reports to Dain Bornhald that his father has been killed. (TDR, Ch. 10)
- Byar appears as Dain Bornhald's second in command for the expedition to the Two Rivers. (TSR, Ch. 1)
- Byar wants to put to torture the prisoners, but Dain will not let him. (TSR, Ch. 31)
- Dain Bornhald and Jaret Byar and a number of Whitecloaks go to Emond's Field. Perrin agrees to let them stay in the town if they swear not to bother anyone. (TSR, Ch. 45)
- Dain Bornhald, Jaret Byar and other Whitecloaks bring a dying man into Emond's Field. (TSR, Ch. 53)
- Dain Bornhald and Jaret Byar don't let the Whitecloaks fight for Emond's Field against the Trollocs so Perrin orders them to leave the Two Rivers. (TSR, Ch. 56).
- He confirms to Galad the rumours of Valda and Morgase (KoD, Prologue).
- He accompanies Galad when Galad challenges Valda (KoD, Prologue).
Relationships
- Very loyal to Geofram Bornhald until his death; after which he switches allegiance to Dain Bornhald.
- Fanatical hatred of Perrin whom he believes to be a Darkfriend.
- Hates Darkfriends and all who do not approve of the Children of the Light or their methods.
Quotes
"He was tall and skeletally gaunt with very deep-set eyes." (The Eye of the World, Chapter 30)
"Perrin," he muttered. "That was his name. Perrin, from the Two Rivers." "The Darkfriend, my Lord Captain?" "Perhaps, Byar." (The Great Hunt, Chapter 44).
"The precepts say to fight the raven, you may make alliance with the serpent until the battle is done" To Galad, about aligning with Aes Sedai to fight the Seanchan and the Shadow (Knife of Dreams, Prologue).
"I’ve done things in service to the light, dark as moonless midnight and likely I will again, but some things are too dark to be allowed" To Galad, (Knife of Dreams, Prologue).
