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Re: Egwene, a poor leader? Macharius Send a noteboard - 17/12/2010 02:30:48 PM
Egwene actually has a huge power base, and it is growing. She is the Amyrlin, and has the powers of the office. She has the power of the purse, she can spend Tower money where she wants. She has the power of appointment. She can appoint Sisters who are loyal to her to positions of power, she can appoint Sisters who are troublemakers to far meaningless offices. Elaida sent Teslyn to Ebou Dar. She has the power to deal with rulers of other countries.


I'm not so sure about the appointment part. From what I understand, the Hall has a great deal of influence over this process. Besides, what offices are there to which Egwene can make appointments? The only one I can think of it as ambassadors to other nations; the Hall and Ajahs run the rest.

Egwene power is also growing. Egwene already has Sitters who are loyal to her including Doesine, Yukiri, and Saerin. After the Sitters, and Ajah heads the next 4 most influencai Aes Sedai are loyal to Egwene. Nyneave the most powerful Aes Sedai, Elayne the next most powerful Aes Sedai, Silviana the Keeper, and the Mistress of Novices. Egwene also brought 1500 new novices into the Tower. The existing novices are loyal to Egwene, the 1500 new novices will be loyal to her. In the next 20 years most if not all of these will become Aes Sedai and will tend to be loyal to Egwene.


Egwene can rely on what, ten Aes Sedai? Out of approximately 1000? Elayne and Nynaeve aren't planning on living their lives in the Tower to be able to support her, so while trustworthy I really can't count on them as being reliable when it really comes down to it. As you say, she'll need 20 years for all the novices to become AS before she's able to rely on them. In the interrim, she'll have to fight tooth and nail to get anything done.
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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 1018 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 1085 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 891 Views
Re: Exactly how loyal do you think Nynaeve and Elayne are? fairfax - 17/12/2010 05:44:30 AM 998 Views
That was the case a few books back Lord Haart - 17/12/2010 07:44:32 AM 986 Views
Re: That was the case a few books back fairfax - 17/12/2010 10:14:36 AM 996 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 544 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 876 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 956 Views
Nah. Just a hyopcrite. *NM* Chas - 17/12/2010 09:28:28 PM 502 Views
Yes, but for completely different reasons... fionwe1987 - 18/12/2010 12:35:23 AM 1029 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 797 Views
Definitely... fionwe1987 - 18/12/2010 03:24:12 PM 891 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 859 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 923 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 963 Views
Re: She has a pretty powerful weapon... fionwe1987 - 20/12/2010 09:55:03 AM 832 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 951 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 901 Views
That's not quite true. Chas - 20/12/2010 10:35:45 PM 900 Views
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