Title: First Captain Gerard Arganda
He is First Captain of Queen Alliandre's forces in Ghealdan.
Physical Description#
He is short and hard-bitten. He is graying and has dark eyes. (WH,Ch2) His voice is deep and harsh. (TGS,Ch9)
Chronology (Possible Spoilers)#
- Gerard Arganda begins his military career at age fifteen. (CoT,Ch7)
- During his career, Arganda commands soldiers against Whitecloaks, Altarans and Amadicians. He fights in the Aiel War and survives the Blood Snow at Tar Valon. (CoT,Ch7)
- When Arganda learns that his queen was captured, he wants to put the Aiel with Perrin to the question. Perrin stops him and tells him to have his men ready to ride. (WH,Ch2)
- Arganda is barely under control, waiting to hear news of Alliandre. (WH,Ch5)
- Perrin sends orders to Arganda to get the Ghealdanin troops moving. (WH,Ch6)
- Arganda comes with reinforcements when he hears of the Darkhound tracks. He races to the trackers who return with news of the Shaido. (CoT,Ch7)
- Arganda suggests ransom, but Perrin decides against it. Arganda accompanies the party that goes to scout the Shaido camp. (CoT,Ch8)
- Arganda brings Perrin money to purchase food in So Habor. (CoT,Ch25)
- When the Maidens bring in Shaido prisoners, Hari tortures one while Aram, Arganda and Masema watch. (CoT,Ch27)
- When Gaul and Neald kidnap Galina near Malden, she tells Perrin, Berelain and Arganda that she is in Malden on Aes Sedai business and that she is protecting Faile and Alliandre. Perrin mistakenly trusts her to send a message to Faile. (KoD,Prologue)
- Arganda and Gallenne accompany Perrin and Berelain as they meet with Banner-General Tylee Khirgan. (KoD,Ch4)
- Arganda and Gallenne lead the charge against the Shaido at Malden. (KoD,Ch29)
- The next day, Arganda badgers Perrin about getting Alliandre back to Jehannah. (TGS,Ch9)
- Gallenne leads the Winged Guard and Arganda leads the Ghealdanin as Perrin's army makes its way to the Jehannah Road. (ToM,Ch2)
- Gallenne and Arganda attend Perrin's staff meeting. They agree to send a scouting mission to Cairhien. (ToM,Ch6)
- Gallenne and Arganda want to attack the Whitecloaks but Perrin wants a peaceful solution. (ToM,Ch21)
- Arganda leads the Ghealdanin with Perrin to a parley with the Whitecloaks. (ToM,Ch26)
- There is tension between Gallenne, Arganda and the other forces as Perrin prepares for his trial. (ToM,Ch34)
- Perrin tells Gallenne and Arganda to gather their armies to fight. (ToM,Ch40)
- Perrin, Gallenne and Arganda lead the attack against the Shadowspawn army attacking the Whitecloaks. (ToM,Ch41)
- Gallenne leads the Winged Guard and Arganda leads the Ghealdanin through the gateway to the Field of Merrilor. (ToM,Ch53)
Other References (Possible Spoilers)#
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