Unfortunately, that level of payoff never really happened inRobert Jordan’sWheel of Timebooks.
As Thom explained, Owyn was captured and gentled by the Aes Sedai.
What happened to Owyn clearly haunted Thom, as evidenced by his telling of the event to Rand.
Thom typically advised Rand against taking the word of the Aes Sedai.
Apparently, it was Elaida who set it all in motion.
A formal gentling procedure is carried out after they arrive at the White Tower.
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But Elaida expedited the process, having Owyn gentled on the spot instead.
Elaida’s conniving behavior thus far further reinforces the idea that she could have orchestrated Owyn’s downfall.
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