very nice analysis! I think you summed it up almost perfectly
darius_sedai Send a noteboard - 05/09/2010 04:56:11 PM
I especially like that you talk about the forced migrations. I think that's something people tend to forget about.
The only thing I would say to this is that I don't think you gave enough credit to the AS diminished capacity. Before Hawkwing AS were a major part of every nation's politics. They were out in the nations and probably had a much more positive reputation than they have today. Cadsuane is a throw back representative as is Moiraine in many ways. AS who are actively a part of society. Both Mat's and Birgitte's memories hint that once AS (and the SF for that matter) were pretty common place in the world. Now there are only a handful of AS that do more than study in TV. Note that more than 50% of all AS were in the Tower when the rebellion broke out!
After 20 years of siege by Hawkwing and little support (even outright aggression) from many nations/nobles the AS organization has become something of a social pariah. This removal of the only source of stability since the Breaking is contributing to humanities downfall.
Andor is the most openly AS friendly nation and is also the most powerful nation on the main continent. The Borderlands are generally AS friendly as are Cairhien, AD, Tarabon and Illian. Tear seems to be the only truly powerful nation that is hostile to AS, but they have other advantages to keep them strong.
The only thing I would say to this is that I don't think you gave enough credit to the AS diminished capacity. Before Hawkwing AS were a major part of every nation's politics. They were out in the nations and probably had a much more positive reputation than they have today. Cadsuane is a throw back representative as is Moiraine in many ways. AS who are actively a part of society. Both Mat's and Birgitte's memories hint that once AS (and the SF for that matter) were pretty common place in the world. Now there are only a handful of AS that do more than study in TV. Note that more than 50% of all AS were in the Tower when the rebellion broke out!
After 20 years of siege by Hawkwing and little support (even outright aggression) from many nations/nobles the AS organization has become something of a social pariah. This removal of the only source of stability since the Breaking is contributing to humanities downfall.
Andor is the most openly AS friendly nation and is also the most powerful nation on the main continent. The Borderlands are generally AS friendly as are Cairhien, AD, Tarabon and Illian. Tear seems to be the only truly powerful nation that is hostile to AS, but they have other advantages to keep them strong.
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Why is humanity receding?
02/09/2010 07:10:11 PM
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Re: Why is humanity receding?
03/09/2010 12:10:30 AM
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I'm not sure.
03/09/2010 12:23:00 AM
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Life conditions have been deteriorating gradually
03/09/2010 02:06:03 AM
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As a peasant, I am offended, but as fan of WoT, I like your analysis =P
03/09/2010 05:34:55 PM
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very nice analysis! I think you summed it up almost perfectly
05/09/2010 04:56:11 PM
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Re: very nice analysis! I think you summed it up almost perfectly
08/09/2010 03:59:07 AM
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Re: Why is humanity receding?
03/09/2010 08:56:42 AM
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Damn. Yeah, I had a much longer theory which basically said the same thing.
04/09/2010 12:40:58 AM
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BWB says Talidar was the culimination of a campaign with 7 major battles
23/09/2010 06:16:19 AM
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Aside from reflexively blaming the Aes Sedai, I think it is the female supremacy situation.
04/09/2010 01:49:08 AM
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