Distance as a factor has not been "proven" in the books, not by a long shot. It's only speculation that it was a factor in Asmo's death. All we know for sure is that "not at SG" is a factor in the DO's ability to catch a soul, and that WHERE was a factor in Asmo's death.

Shannow thinks distance is a factor, but as I noted in the very first sentence I wrote, I think the "not at SG" issue is more complicated than that.



I indicated that "not at SG" is supported by RJ's comments, not that "distance from SG" is supported.

What's left to be revealed is what specifically about Asmo dying "not at SG" contributed to the DO's inability to catch his soul. Maybe it was strictly distance (I doubt it), or maybe it was because the death was in TAR (I also doubt that), or maybe something else (like what I suggested re the Shadow suffering a defeat in Caemlyn). But whatever it is, it is yet to be revealed. There is no difference, in that respect, between "distance", "TAR", or something else.



I agree - I didn't mean to imply otherwise.



Yes, but just because RJ didn't mention "WHEN" doesn't disprove my idea. RJ may have just been thinking that because Asmo died in Caemlyn at the time he did, it was a WHERE issue. Meaning, if he had rather died at the same moment in, say, Mayene, it wouldn't have mattered. So, WHERE is the primary issue, and that's why he mentioned it.