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Except Rand wouldn't go to the WT with Elaida in charge, without having to fight ajfurst Send a noteboard - 17/12/2010 02:50:18 AM
If the Shadow had picked a side and ensured (pre-BA purge) Egwene lost it and the Rebels crawled back, Rand would have been forced to take over the Aes Sedai.

Which with Elaida in charge would have been without much of an army (she dislikes Bryne and only increased the Tower guard under threat - they'd be 'restored' to the old token status).

There'd have been Aes Sedai casualties, but imagine a progression of - Elaida undisputed Amyrlin.
- Dark Rand forced to deal with her and the Aes Sedai once and for all. Dozens probably killed, but the rest bonded to Asha'man or Wise Ones apprentices.
- Rand has epiphany. Appoints the likes of Nynaeve or Cadsuane as Amyrlin.

Result - happy Rand with united Tower fighting for him, not against him.

The Shadow made a MAJOR mistake keeping the split going. An Egwene Tower earlier would have much better for the SHADOW then any of the alternatives (short of them stealing a sa'angreal and balefiring them all anyway).
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Egwene, a poor leader? redhand - 16/12/2010 05:59:15 PM 2169 Views
Egwene isn't supposed to be a leader. She's a dictator and a politician. lilltempest - 16/12/2010 08:21:13 PM 1321 Views
Well! No love lost there echooff - 17/12/2010 01:52:59 PM 818 Views
Re: Egwene, a poor leader? RabidWombat - 16/12/2010 09:35:44 PM 1099 Views
Re: Egwene, a poor leader? Hot Pie - 16/12/2010 10:53:20 PM 1019 Views
If the Shadow had removed Elaida so Egwene was Amyrlin whilst Rand was still Dark ... ajfurst - 16/12/2010 11:56:08 PM 963 Views
Same thing if Elaida was in charge when meeting w/ Dark Rand. *NM* Lord Haart - 17/12/2010 02:10:20 AM 513 Views
Except Rand wouldn't go to the WT with Elaida in charge, without having to fight ajfurst - 17/12/2010 02:50:18 AM 1086 Views
Re: Egwene, a poor leader? fairfax - 17/12/2010 03:07:40 AM 1126 Views
Exactly how loyal do you think Nynaeve and Elayne are? moratcorlm - 17/12/2010 04:52:34 AM 892 Views
Re: Exactly how loyal do you think Nynaeve and Elayne are? fairfax - 17/12/2010 05:44:30 AM 999 Views
That was the case a few books back Lord Haart - 17/12/2010 07:44:32 AM 987 Views
Re: That was the case a few books back fairfax - 17/12/2010 10:14:36 AM 997 Views
Re: Egwene, a poor leader? Macharius - 17/12/2010 02:30:48 PM 1052 Views
Re: Egwene, a poor leader? fairfax - 17/12/2010 08:25:39 PM 831 Views
Re: Egwene, a poor leader? Lord Haart - 18/12/2010 05:06:21 AM 990 Views
Re: Egwene, a poor leader? fairfax - 19/12/2010 08:41:31 PM 899 Views
Torturing Nynaeve for exclusively her own political ends. *NM* moratcorlm - 20/12/2010 12:14:55 AM 545 Views
Re: Torturing Nynaeve for exclusively her own political ends. fairfax - 20/12/2010 01:24:12 AM 947 Views
And the most painful torments were caused by Egwene moratcorlm - 20/12/2010 09:31:44 AM 1061 Views
That's not quite true. RugbyPlayingAshaman - 20/12/2010 06:47:33 PM 877 Views
That's not quite accurate. moratcorlm - 21/12/2010 01:22:26 AM 1137 Views
Re: Egwene, a poor leader? Lord Haart - 20/12/2010 12:57:42 AM 852 Views
Re: Egwene, a poor leader? fairfax - 20/12/2010 02:02:05 AM 971 Views
Re: Egwene, a poor leader? Lord Haart - 22/12/2010 07:08:37 AM 895 Views
She has the same power base as any Amyrlin - the Aes Sedai, the artisans, Guards & citizens of TV RugbyPlayingAshaman - 17/12/2010 05:51:20 PM 984 Views
Ta'veren vs. Mary Sue lilltempest - 17/12/2010 07:33:28 PM 1362 Views
I see them as being the same thing. RugbyPlayingAshaman - 17/12/2010 08:11:30 PM 991 Views
I don't think the case can be made for Rand having it easy A Deathwatch Guard - 17/12/2010 11:04:58 PM 908 Views
I would say that in the grand scheme of things, Rand's had good to balance out the bad. RugbyPlayingAshaman - 20/12/2010 06:27:35 PM 890 Views
Funniest statement I've ever seen on here. Lord Haart - 18/12/2010 05:22:28 AM 1001 Views
Agree with your comments. Rebekah - 20/12/2010 03:12:32 PM 1193 Views
But you are just undervaluing Egwene's struggles in comparison to the other characters. RugbyPlayingAshaman - 20/12/2010 06:17:17 PM 1300 Views
Re: But you are just undervaluing Egwene's struggles in comparison to the other characters. Lord Haart - 22/12/2010 05:28:01 PM 1075 Views
You need to post more about Egwene Zeratul - 17/12/2010 08:16:19 PM 957 Views
Nah. Just a hyopcrite. *NM* Chas - 17/12/2010 09:28:28 PM 503 Views
Yes, but for completely different reasons... fionwe1987 - 18/12/2010 12:35:23 AM 1030 Views
Yes, communication is key. Lord Haart - 18/12/2010 05:32:01 AM 893 Views
You think Egwene has more power than Tuon? Lohikaarme - 18/12/2010 12:27:01 PM 852 Views
Re: You think Egwene has more power than Tuon? Lord Haart - 18/12/2010 02:41:25 PM 798 Views
Definitely... fionwe1987 - 18/12/2010 03:24:12 PM 892 Views
Where does the 200000 number come from? *NM* moratcorlm - 18/12/2010 03:36:22 PM 453 Views
That's not right... Hot Pie - 19/12/2010 12:56:25 AM 860 Views
Re: That's not right... fairfax - 19/12/2010 11:38:54 PM 983 Views
What's said above. Plus Lohikaarme - 19/12/2010 11:00:42 AM 830 Views
More explanations... fionwe1987 - 20/12/2010 02:51:25 AM 857 Views
Re: More explanations... moratcorlm - 20/12/2010 09:40:46 AM 911 Views
Aiel, Cairhien and Andor are NOT under Egwenes power. Lohikaarme - 20/12/2010 02:46:44 PM 917 Views
Re: More explanations... Zeratul - 20/12/2010 03:58:58 PM 1039 Views
An Amyrlin doesn't really have a power base. BlackAdder - 18/12/2010 05:43:12 AM 963 Views
I think comparing Egwene to McCain is asking for trouble on several fronts. Joel - 20/12/2010 12:33:04 AM 857 Views
She has a pretty powerful weapon... fionwe1987 - 20/12/2010 02:41:32 AM 885 Views
RJ is more powerful. Joel - 20/12/2010 03:25:49 AM 990 Views
I'd advise a re-read. Of ToM, and maybe the whole series... fionwe1987 - 20/12/2010 03:58:03 AM 924 Views
Re: I'd advise a re-read. Of ToM, and maybe the whole series... Lohikaarme - 21/12/2010 09:08:20 PM 922 Views
Re: She has a pretty powerful weapon... moratcorlm - 20/12/2010 09:46:22 AM 964 Views
Re: She has a pretty powerful weapon... fionwe1987 - 20/12/2010 09:55:03 AM 833 Views
Re: She has a pretty powerful weapon... moratcorlm - 20/12/2010 10:27:59 AM 917 Views
One example of this... Zeratul - 20/12/2010 11:15:03 AM 952 Views
Re: One example of this... moratcorlm - 20/12/2010 11:22:10 AM 814 Views
Re: She has a pretty powerful weapon... Zeratul - 20/12/2010 11:08:35 AM 902 Views
That's not quite true. Chas - 20/12/2010 10:35:45 PM 900 Views
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