Bayle Domon is a character introduced in season 2 of The Wheel of Time television series portrayed by Julian Lewis Jones.
Domon is an Illianer trader and the captain of the riverboat Spray.
History[]
Season 2[]
Bayle Domon is the twentieth person to visit Moiraine Damodred in Tifan's Well. Lan Mandragoran allows him to enter the room, and Domon somewhat irritatedly states that usually his customers come to him, rather than the other way around. He notes this especially as the rustic Arafellin town is so far away from a good harbor, but claims that Moiraine left him with no choice. The Aes Sedai claims that everyone has a choice, and instructs Lan to close the door and leave the two of them alone.
Moiraine inspects a pre-Breaking artifact that Domon has on hand. However, Domon states that he has spent enough time haggling with Sea Folk to know that Moiraine is only interested in a broken piece of cuendillar. He explains that he found it a few months ago outside Cairhien when the old moon dial there shattered. Moiraine inspects the piece of cuendillar and discovers there is writing attached to it. Domon tells her that there was a poem written in blood in the Old Tongue, and offers to sell her a copy of it. He offers the cuendillar for fifty marks, and the poem for five more. Moiraine gets him to reduce the price of the poem, but Domon refuses to budge on the heartstone. However, Moiraine outwits him by choosing to only buy the poem without the hearstone, stating that it is all she needs. She thanks Domon for his time and his travel, telling him that the Sea Folk may be good at haggling, but that the Aes Sedai invented the game, asking that he not insult one again.
Before Domon departs, Moiraine also learns more about a group of men that had been following him. He tells her that he saw two men in black cloaks at horseback at Whitebridge, and that their faces were covered by their hoods. Deducing that these were Fades, Moiraine tells him to take his boat to Illian at once, and then to sail east or west as far and fast as he can. Domon protests, explaining that Spray is a riverboat. Moiraine tells him to stay to the shadows instead, but tells him to go as soon as he can, giving him ten marks for provisions. Domon asks her what she has gotten him wrapped up in, but she simply states that "the Wheel weaves as the Wheel wills", and sees him depart.[1]
Appearances[]
Bayle Domon appears in the following episodes:
| The Wheel of Time appearances | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Season 2 episodes | ✔ | ✔ |
Trivia[]
- The character Bayle Domon was confirmed by showrunner Rafe Judkins on July 21, 2022.[2] On April 13, 2022, WoT Series reported that Julian Lewis Jones would portray the character Bayle Domon, which was listed on the actor's agency CV.[3]
Changes from the book series[]
Bayle Domon is an adaptation of the character of the same name 
(book spoilers!) from the book series.
- Introduction - Bayle Domon is being introduced later in the television series than he was in the book series. He was originally introduced in the first book The Eye of the World, which was adapted in season 1. Mat Cauthon, Rand al'Thor, and Thom Merrilin met him while traveling.
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        Padan Fain • Liandrin Guirale • Alanna Mosvani • Logain Ablar • Maksim • Ihvon • Min Farshaw • Loial • Siuan Sanche • Leane Sharif • Ishamael • Verin Mathwin • Selene • Anvaere Damodred • Dain Bornhald • Aviendha • Gitara Moroso • Moghedien • Season 1 characters • Season 2 characters • see all |
References[]
- ↑ The Wheel of Time, season 2 episode 1: A Taste of Solitude.
- ↑ The character (but not cast member) was confirmed in a Twitter Q&A on July 21, 2022. A fan asked, "What new character/actor are you most excited to introduce us to?" and Judkins responded, "There are so many — Aviendha, Elayne, others that have been both announced but not announced, and of course Bayle Domon"
- ↑ Eri, WoTSeries SCOOP: Julian Lewis Jones Cast in Season Two of The Wheel of Time. April 13, 2022.