Can any extrapolations be made from this book?
From this book, I think perhaps that Nynaeve might be weaker in the Power than all the female Forsaken, except for Moghedien.
The strength tree may look like this...
1. Lanfear
2. Cyndane
3. Graendal
4. Semirhage/Mesaana/Alivia
5. Sharina
6. Nynaeve
7. Moghedien
We never got a direct reading of Semirhage's strength, which was extremely disappointing. I looked for it keenly because someone was bound to remark on her strength compared to Nynaeve's - but it never happened. However, the following can be said...
1. One Sister can hold Semirhage. Cadsuane assumes that one can hold anybody, but she adds two to make sure, in case Semirhage had a secret way of breaking shields.
2. Nynaeve says that the Forsaken are much too powerful to be left alive. This statement to me implies that Semirhage exceeds her power because Nynaeve would probably not say that if Semirhage equalled her (she's never cared much for her own strength anyway).
3. Sheriam says that the female Forsaken addressing her is incredibly strong in the Power, and she is shocked. The Forsaken is probably Mesaana because she goes back to the Tower, but could be Graendal or Cyndane. Either way, Sheriam is familiar with Nynaeve and Sharina and her statement implies that the Forsaken is the strongest she's ever felt.
Does anyone else have something to add to this topic?
The board needed one of your strength in the power posts. I am happy.
The only thing I might add is that it Nyneave's statement might not refer solely to Semirhage's strength in the power. That very well could be it, but remember she got burned with Moghedien situation even though Nyneave was the more powerful. Just a thought, it could very well be because of her strength.
This message last edited by Seriana Sedai on 30/10/2009 at 08:10:20 PM
Female Forsaken strength in the Power
- 30/10/2009 03:45:18 PM
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Cadsuane's comment (if true) attacks the credibility of your One Power Strength list
- 30/10/2009 05:26:16 PM
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Re: Cadsuane's comment (if true) attacks the credibility of your One Power Strength list
- 31/10/2009 05:42:53 AM
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I almost said "/comfort (but not the Min/Rand way)" *NM*
It is easier for channelers of the same gender to hold each other.
- 05/11/2009 05:25:30 PM
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