I'm not really finding anything that says Callandor is Rands'/was Lews Therins' "appointed" weapon
RugbyPlayingAshaman Send a noteboard - 21/12/2010 07:14:08 PM
Arafel was mentioned as having "strange customs" in "The Dragon Reborn" in regards to death and honor, and I think there are a few other nuggets indicating that this nations' history is more mysterious. I don't have any solid proof, though, and this is more based upon my impressions. I also find it interesting that Narishma in particular looks like an Aiel; he has sun-darkened skin even though its' a nation whose people are known for pale skin and large eyes, and he has quickly become a skilled swordsman, as if duplicating Rands' own quick rise to skill with that weapon.
I've never found any book support for this. Believe me, I've tried, and I'm sure I may have missed many things over the course of the series, but I'm not finding anything that connects Rand to Callandor as neatly as Arthur was connected to Excalibur. This sa'angreal doesn't even seem to have been used by Lews Therin at all. To complicate it even further, there are many ideas that the sword Rand now wears is Artur Hawkwings' Justice, and that seems more symbolic than Callandor was (aside from the obvious Drawing the Sword from the Stone parallel).
You may be right that Callandor won't be as important in the end as it's made to be but prophecy seems to suggest that it's role is important and the scene on Dragonmount where Rand destroys the Choedan Chal was about returning to his appointed weapon, Callandor instead of the super-cheater weapon.
I've never found any book support for this. Believe me, I've tried, and I'm sure I may have missed many things over the course of the series, but I'm not finding anything that connects Rand to Callandor as neatly as Arthur was connected to Excalibur. This sa'angreal doesn't even seem to have been used by Lews Therin at all. To complicate it even further, there are many ideas that the sword Rand now wears is Artur Hawkwings' Justice, and that seems more symbolic than Callandor was (aside from the obvious Drawing the Sword from the Stone parallel).
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This message last edited by RugbyPlayingAshaman on 21/12/2010 at 07:14:27 PM
Callandor's three
- 21/12/2010 03:58:54 PM
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I really haven't been convinced that Callandor is important to winning Tarmon Gaidon.
- 21/12/2010 04:32:18 PM
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Re: I really haven't been convinced that Callandor is important to winning Tarmon Gaidon.
- 21/12/2010 04:55:59 PM
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Yes, that's possible. Just not very clear now.
- 21/12/2010 05:12:08 PM
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What's the connection between Arafel and the tinkers?
- 21/12/2010 06:27:00 PM
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I'm not really finding anything that says Callandor is Rands'/was Lews Therins' "appointed" weapon
- 21/12/2010 07:14:08 PM
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Re: I'm not really finding anything that says Callandor is Rands'/was Lews Therins' "appointed" weap
- 22/12/2010 01:27:50 PM
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Re: I'm not really finding anything that says Callandor is Rands'/was Lews Therins' "appointed" weap
- 22/12/2010 04:10:09 PM
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Yeah, it's too bad none of the Forsaken have shown any signs of being conflicted
- 21/12/2010 05:13:26 PM
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Maybe the flaw in Callandor magnifying the taint will stop the DO from cutting off access to the TP *NM*
- 21/12/2010 05:18:04 PM
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