I've been expecting Gaul's clan chief to die since about book 7, there by simultaneously having a clan chief (his survival at Rhuidean largely assured since he already knows the 'sin' ) close to Perrin and the Wise One's dragging Bain and Chiad to make a bridal wreath so we finally get them together, as every clan chief needs a clan roof mistress, without them having to give up the spear by the usual means (yet they won't object too strongly).