Gareth Bryne

GAH-rehth BRIHN

General

Gareth Bryne was Captain-General of the Queen's Guard in Andor and he was Queen Morgase’s First Prince of the Sword. His personal sign consists of three golden stars, each with five rays. The sign of House Bryne is a bull wearing a collar of roses. He is now in service to the Amyrlin Seat, Egwene al'Vere, whom he respects deeply (CoT, Ch. 16).

Gareth Bryne is a minor nobleman, High Seat of House Bryne and is considered one of the finest generals in the Westlands.

Appearance

Physically, he is bluff faced and stocky. His hair is gray at the temples. He looks as strong and immovable as a rock. He looks like a man in his prime. He sleeps with his sword (TGS, Ch. 40)

Personality

His word was his honor. Once given, he would not take it back unless released, whatever the cost to himself (KoD, Ch. 1).

Condensed Timeline

• He personally commanded the Guardsmen Morgase sent to bring Thom back in chains (TEotW, Ch. 35).
• He was present when Rand met Morgase (TEotW, Ch. 40).
• Under the influence of Gaebril, Queen Morgase sends Bryne into retirement.

Strengths and Talents

He is known as one of the Five Great Captains (TFoH, Ch. 27)

Relationships

He was Morgase's lover (This passage needs a reference)

Siuan thinks Gareth will make an excellent warder(TGS, Ch. 43)

He tells Siuan his second demand will be marriage, but not until she has stopped trying to save the world

Timeline

• At his family’s manor in Kore Springs, he meets Siuan Sanche, Leane and Min. He sets them punishment for causing damage to his property. (TFoH, Ch. 1
• Caralin, his primary housekeeper, chooses Leane as the one to best suit Gareth Bryne as his bedchamber maid. But it was Siuan's blue eyes that he was chasing to know why she broke her oath(TFoH, Ch. 1).
• After they run away he pursues them all the way to Salidar and rebel Aes Sedai. He requests Siuan to serve as his "dog robber" to repay her debt.
• Myrelle suggests Leane instead of Siuan. Sheriam offers Siuan as his bodyservant, as well as Leane and Min.
• The Aes Sedai ask him to help build an army. His first condition is that the command is his. They tell him what to do, but he decides how. He gives the orders to his soldiers unless he agrees otherwise first. He assigns, promotes and disciplines his men. Secondly, if he says it can't be done, they will consider what he says. And third, if they begin this, they will stay the course, as he will be "putting the noose" around his and his soldiers' necks. They agree to his conditions although he'd been prepared to give up all but the last(TFoH, Ch. 28). Siuan stays on as his bodyservant even after Egwene offered to take her from his service. Siuan refuses(ACoS, Ch. 9).

The Gathering Storm Timeline

• Bryne has turned down a laundry service as he is satisfied with Siuan (TGS, Ch. 8)
• Bryne asks Siuan again why she fled and calls he an oathbreaker She says she intended to return but he calls it an excuse. She tells him of the fortelling announcing the rebirth of the Dragon Reborn and how the Amyrlin was killed by the Black Ajah She says she swore to do whatever necessary to prepare and that oath took precedence. He agrees she couldnt tell him (TGS, Ch. 8).
• He says he'd still have hunted her down if she'd known she was Aes Sedai (TGS, Ch. 8)
• As she leaves, he tells her to give her regards to Egwene (TGS, Ch. 8)
• Bryne insists on taking Shemerin to see the sisters in the camp (TGS, Ch. 23)
• Siuan says they should rescue Egwene. Gareth refuses. He follows her rather than returning to his guard post (TGS, Ch. 40)
• Gareth agrees to go with her on condition that she bond him and another condition that he doesn't reveal (TGS, Ch. 40)
• Siuan bonds Gareth. He fetches Bela (TGS, Ch. 40)
• Gareth supplies Tower Guard uniforms for his men(TGS, Ch. 41)
• Gareth sees Egwene through his spyglass, defending the Tower(TGS, Ch. 41)
• A bloodknife attacks Siuan but Gareth kills him. Siuan heals him because of Min's vision that they would need to stay close to each other (TGS, Ch. 41)
• The day after the raid, Gareth is suspicious that he can't see any Tower guard(TGS, Ch. 43)
• He tells Egwene that an attack that day makes sense (TGS, Ch. 43)

Towers of Midnight

• Bryne does not want to be High Captain, as he will be needed as a field general in the Last Battle. (ToM, Ch. 3)
• Bryne is with Siuan in the Hall when Egwene meets with Rand. Bryne is to follow Rand to make sure he leaves. (ToM, Ch. 3)
• Bryne is preparing for war when Gawyn visits to ask for advice about Egwene. (ToM, Ch. 22)

Quotes

“Elaida can't be allowed to pull this world down with her” (The Gathering Storm, Chapter 30)

"Once you've committed your reserves, there's no use holding back your scouts" (Towers of Midnight, Chapter 43)