Their exclusive organization doesn’t include everyone who can channelthe One Power, yet it is the most prevalent.
When he left the Two Rivers with his friends, Perrin was a normal man.
Though Moiraine (Rosamund Pike) identified him as ta’veren, there were no signs he could channel.
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This connection has only deepened with time and given Perrin more unique abilities, like communicating with wolves.
Wolfbrothers are more mysterious than any channeler, as only so much is known about these individuals.
How Does Perrin Become a Wolfbrother in ‘The Wheel of Time’?
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Wolfbrothers are born, not made.
Even inSeason 1, his connection to the wolves is made obvious.
Instead, they lick his wounds and later attack a camp full of Whitecloaks to free Perrin and Egwene.
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Occasionally, Perrin’s eyes turn gold, taking on a wild and wolf-like appearance.
Perrin hides all of this, fearing it wouldlabel him a channeler, which is dangerous for a man.
After Perrin is captured by the Seanchan, Elyas and the wolves free him.
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What Are Wolfbrothers in ‘The Wheel of Time’?
These individuals are accepted by the wolves as part of the pack despite being human.
These powers are not connected to the One Power but are something older.
While it has existed throughout the ages, some eras have had more wolfkin than others.
Despite how little is known about wolfbrothers, Elyas explains what he can to Perrin.
However, they have several useful skills.
Wolfbrothers also have the ability to communicate with each other and wolves psychically through projected images rather than words.
The wolves scouting ahead send messages back of what they see or what they caught for a meal.
This is how Perrin learns Hopper’s name.
It allows them to communicate silently and over large distances.
Elyas has also mentioned that his own eyesight is significantly better than what normal human eyes can perceive.
What Danger Does ‘The Wheel of Time’ Season 2 Have In Store for the Wolfbrothers?
InThe Wheel of Time,power comes with danger.
Men who channel go mad, and women who are not properly trained in time die.
Even Aes Sedai arehunted by the Whitecloaks.
Wolfbrothers are not channelers, so Perrin doesn’t risk madness like Rand.
Yet he is far from safe.
Luckily, Elyas assures him that is not the case.
Perrin is in no way becoming a wolf, just gaining a few qualities.
But Elyas proves that wolfbrothers initiate the risk of being ostracized from human society to an extreme degree.
Even so, being a wolfbrother isn’t without risks.
Though they’re not considered channelers, people still fear what they don’t understand.
Whitcloaks orAes Sedai from the Red Ajahmay still see Perrin as a threat because of his abilities.
Though this connection hasn’t been fully explored yet, it could certainly prove dangerous for Perrin.
New episodes ofThe Wheel of TimeSeason 2 premiere Fridays on Prime Video.
