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Granted, lack of motive was always a puzzle for me Skeeve the Great Send a noteboard - 19/10/2010 05:17:27 AM
If one goes on the basis of what Jordan said, there is nothing outlandish about it. He said it was an "attack of opportunity" (effectively ruling out Slayer, to my mind) and that we had enough information to figure it out by the end of Book 5. The obvious answer is Lanfear, given how often she threatened to kill Asmodean if he betrayed her, the fact she knew where he was and the fact that she had wishes with the Finns (as I have pointed out on countless occasions).


But Asmodean didn't betray her - he taught Rand as was expected. Even when Rand used Lews Therin's knowledge against her, she reasoned that Asmodean was gossiping about her but dismissed it quickly. Cyndane has also made it clear that she would like to directly go after Rand, but Moridin has repeatedly stayed her hand. It doesn't make sense to say that Cyndane would instead choose the lesser prize and go for Asmodean.

Sammael is too direct to sneak around and take out Asmodean, with more than one hint that he likes to be the center of attention and do things openly. Graendal is surreptitious and complex. She's said she wouldn't go after Rand directly and has been made aware of the fact that Rand is being taught by a Forsaken. With the death of Rahvin and Lanfear, it took every little for her to act. We know that she can act if she wants to...


The only things that were pointed for me to Lanfear are a lot of Lanfear scenes in FoH, her constant threats to Asmodean and her out-of-control rage at the docks. But yes, the motive is the weak point here.
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Did Larry give away Asmo's killer? (possible spoilers) Narg - 19/10/2010 01:49:57 AM 2984 Views
Re: Did Larry give away Asmo's killer? (possible spoilers) Skeeve the Great - 19/10/2010 02:23:03 AM 1778 Views
Lanfear could not have done it. Period. The Angry Druid - 19/10/2010 04:46:07 AM 1742 Views
Terrible logic (or lack thereof). Tom - 19/10/2010 04:53:03 AM 1505 Views
No, you pay, and then you get the wishes. The Angry Druid - 19/10/2010 11:01:08 PM 1372 Views
No, the wishes are granted first. Tom - 20/10/2010 05:27:28 AM 1320 Views
Re: Lanfear could not have done it. Period. Skeeve the Great - 19/10/2010 05:00:39 AM 1400 Views
Wait about 1 more week until the spoilers leak out and you will know for sure Matrimony Cauthon - 19/10/2010 04:09:53 AM 1502 Views
Since when have Moiraine and Lanfear theories been "outlandish"? Tom - 19/10/2010 04:47:56 AM 1464 Views
I think Lanfear is a poor choice Sidious - 19/10/2010 05:09:31 AM 1486 Views
Granted, lack of motive was always a puzzle for me Skeeve the Great - 19/10/2010 05:17:27 AM 1282 Views
Some additional thoughts on motive Skeeve the Great - 19/10/2010 05:34:22 AM 1430 Views
Re: Some additional thoughts on motive Sidious - 19/10/2010 01:05:28 PM 1392 Views
She THINKS Asmodean betrayed her, though Tom - 20/10/2010 05:32:35 AM 1388 Views
Ummm... no. fionwe1987 - 20/10/2010 06:19:16 AM 1486 Views
Without any "ummm" - YES. Tom - 20/10/2010 01:56:00 PM 1256 Views
Duh she threatened him! fionwe1987 - 20/10/2010 04:13:10 PM 1303 Views
Re: Without any "ummm" - YES. Sidious - 20/10/2010 04:13:51 PM 1380 Views
Agreed. On all points. *NM* Camilla - 19/10/2010 09:39:42 AM 848 Views
Attack of opportunity... fionwe1987 - 20/10/2010 06:16:27 AM 1215 Views
She had wishes she didn't expect to have. Tom - 20/10/2010 01:57:38 PM 1317 Views
fionwe1987 - 20/10/2010 04:15:14 PM 1401 Views
Re: Did Larry give away Asmo's killer? (possible spoilers) Sidious - 19/10/2010 05:04:44 AM 2998 Views
C'mon Sid! Skeeve the Great - 19/10/2010 05:07:55 AM 1539 Views
Re: C'mon Sid! Sidious - 19/10/2010 05:10:53 AM 1417 Views
Re: C'mon Sid! Skeeve the Great - 19/10/2010 05:13:52 AM 1416 Views
Re: C'mon Sid! BlackAdder - 19/10/2010 05:41:34 AM 1426 Views
That page number was a joke, you know Larry - 19/10/2010 08:08:38 AM 1505 Views
Re: That page number was a joke, you know HyogaRott - 19/10/2010 04:18:03 PM 1536 Views
correct and correct nigelgoboom - 19/10/2010 03:31:41 PM 1437 Views
Aw, did he criticize you? Dan - 20/10/2010 05:50:22 PM 1393 Views
LOL nope nigelgoboom - 21/10/2010 07:17:23 AM 1305 Views
Aw. Poor baby. Dan - 21/10/2010 07:24:40 PM 1370 Views
And you're a moron who can't control his own board. Dan - 20/10/2010 01:36:01 PM 1503 Views
Re: And you're a moron who can't control his own board. HyogaRott - 20/10/2010 01:48:47 PM 1294 Views
If you think that it's anything but in line with what Sidious started, then you're also a moron, Dan - 20/10/2010 02:38:50 PM 1289 Views
Re: If you think that it's anything but in line with what Sidious started, then you're also a moron, HyogaRott - 20/10/2010 04:01:30 PM 1257 Views
Learn to read. Dan - 20/10/2010 05:41:48 PM 1315 Views
Re: Learn to read. HyogaRott - 21/10/2010 06:28:26 PM 1289 Views
Ah, still a moron, I see. Dan - 21/10/2010 07:21:10 PM 1381 Views
Much as I agree with your sentiment(s) Myrdhyn - 21/10/2010 07:42:23 PM 1493 Views
No, I know. I just hate stupid people. *NM* Dan - 21/10/2010 07:53:37 PM 757 Views
Re: Ah, still a moron, I see. HyogaRott - 22/10/2010 02:11:19 PM 1205 Views
Like begets like. Dan - 22/10/2010 08:46:06 PM 1504 Views
I always thought it was Slayer or Lanfear ßelals Girl - 19/10/2010 05:31:12 AM 1408 Views
.... Larry - 19/10/2010 08:09:55 AM 1622 Views
don't worry about it - this is all very harmless, you know Terez - 19/10/2010 08:15:49 AM 1368 Views
Depends on the attention received Larry - 19/10/2010 08:20:44 AM 1545 Views
Re: .... Sidious - 19/10/2010 01:01:57 PM 1343 Views
word to all of this....especially the not expecting this bit. *NM* mazza3 - 19/10/2010 04:24:47 PM 636 Views
The cheap character shots people are taking at Larry are pretty deplorable IMO. Myrdhyn - 19/10/2010 06:50:58 PM 1325 Views
I agree 100 per cent *NM* Lordling - 19/10/2010 07:20:35 PM 715 Views
I agree. Larry, like Jason and a bunch of other people, got his copy because of the work he does. Tom - 20/10/2010 05:41:02 AM 1364 Views
I didn't sign a confidentiality agreement Larry - 20/10/2010 10:21:12 PM 1484 Views
I still can't figure out what the hell he did that was so bad ßelals Girl - 20/10/2010 06:05:50 AM 1257 Views
I agree with you. Seriana Sedai - 20/10/2010 05:33:12 PM 1342 Views
Hi. Joel - 22/10/2010 05:37:32 AM 1262 Views
Agreed. And coming from admins, no less. *NM* Dan - 20/10/2010 01:37:12 PM 799 Views
Re: The cheap character shots people are taking at Larry are pretty deplorable IMO. HyogaRott - 20/10/2010 01:52:01 PM 1298 Views
I don't think Larry did anything wrong. RugbyPlayingAshaman - 20/10/2010 04:01:16 PM 1344 Views
Re: .... BlackAdder - 20/10/2010 08:07:52 AM 1441 Views
Give away? moratcorlm - 19/10/2010 02:03:53 PM 1305 Views
No, it was a joke. *NM* RugbyPlayingAshaman - 19/10/2010 03:23:22 PM 651 Views
You're dead! Rand killed you in EotW! *NM* callandor1000 - 19/10/2010 03:41:23 PM 751 Views
There was no proof of it. I refuse to believe it. *NM* BlackAdder - 21/10/2010 05:05:42 AM 662 Views
It's Lanfear - definitely. Look at Graendal if you want proof.. malekithe - 20/10/2010 10:47:01 PM 1411 Views
Dude, just admit you did it already. *NM* BlackAdder - 21/10/2010 05:07:10 AM 695 Views
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