... I just don't think Rand will live on as a recluse, hiding his face from public so that he's not recognized. That would be a crummy way to live, especially if he'll live on for several hundred years due to being a channeler.
I agree, he could avoid ever being seen as Elayne's husband if they so desire it. I was just using that as an example of why he needs to look different. Even if he settles down on a remote farm somewhere, someone would eventually recognize him and the secret would get out. I don't think that will ever happen, so ... he needs to look different. I don't know if you addressed that in your theory or not, but I'll have a look - I am interested in reading it.
Of course, this is all based on my gut feeling that only a select few will know that Rand survived. Which could easily be wrong. But judging from the various viewings, prophecies, 4th age quotes, etc., it just doesn't seem as if the Dragon Reborn is going to survive the LB. Only Rand will, enabling him to live out a "normal" life (after being used by the Wheel so, he deserves that!) - something he'd be unable to do if the Dragon Reborn survives.
*shrugs*
I agree, he could avoid ever being seen as Elayne's husband if they so desire it. I was just using that as an example of why he needs to look different. Even if he settles down on a remote farm somewhere, someone would eventually recognize him and the secret would get out. I don't think that will ever happen, so ... he needs to look different. I don't know if you addressed that in your theory or not, but I'll have a look - I am interested in reading it.
Of course, this is all based on my gut feeling that only a select few will know that Rand survived. Which could easily be wrong. But judging from the various viewings, prophecies, 4th age quotes, etc., it just doesn't seem as if the Dragon Reborn is going to survive the LB. Only Rand will, enabling him to live out a "normal" life (after being used by the Wheel so, he deserves that!) - something he'd be unable to do if the Dragon Reborn survives.
*shrugs*
Rise and fall, turn the Wheel,
'cause all life is
is really just a circle.
-BHT&tM
'cause all life is
is really just a circle.
-BHT&tM
attn: Etzel re: theories on the fulfillment of Rand's death prophecies
12/10/2010 12:35:42 AM
- 1551 Views
Horn Double Death
12/10/2010 05:30:47 AM
- 1001 Views
If he dies when called by the Horn...
12/10/2010 05:34:56 AM
- 678 Views
Re: If he dies when called by the Horn...
12/10/2010 05:53:53 AM
- 668 Views
Re: If he dies when called by the Horn...
12/10/2010 05:55:28 AM
- 708 Views
There's also the "ripped from TAR after death" theory, ala Birgitte (re how Rand lives again).
12/10/2010 04:37:26 PM
- 812 Views
That be my theory
12/10/2010 04:45:55 PM
- 839 Views
and from all other people
12/10/2010 05:33:45 PM
- 937 Views

And your point is? *NM*
12/10/2010 05:35:35 PM
- 357 Views
It's not specifically your theory. or a theory that you thought of first..... *NM*
13/10/2010 04:32:48 PM
- 353 Views
Nobody said I thought of it first.
13/10/2010 04:36:45 PM
- 670 Views
Think of it this way, Emma...
13/10/2010 06:00:11 PM
- 798 Views
Re: Think of it this way, Emma... *NM*
13/10/2010 06:26:09 PM
- 415 Views
Some more thoughts ...
12/10/2010 05:03:58 PM
- 839 Views
I don't think it is necessary that Rand be a public figure as Elayne's husband.
12/10/2010 05:08:10 PM
- 714 Views
It's not that I think it's necessary, per se ...
12/10/2010 05:44:03 PM
- 828 Views
On that particular point...
12/10/2010 06:05:59 PM
- 812 Views
That's reasonable speculation, I think ...
12/10/2010 07:58:23 PM
- 737 Views
I don't know that Egwene's lack of recognition necessarily means anything...
12/10/2010 08:07:11 PM
- 646 Views
Yep, I agree ...
12/10/2010 09:18:57 PM
- 728 Views
I'm not so sure the 'blood on the rocks' isn't a red herring any more.
13/10/2010 06:23:18 PM
- 1074 Views
By the way ...
12/10/2010 10:07:49 PM
- 651 Views