...by different descriptions (ie: heron-mark) which I would have to go back and check on, but I think the simplest explanation is that it's the former sword of High Lord Turak.
See link for my previous theory on this, and adding in new information from tGS that wasn't available at that time, it still makes sense.
However I can't recall if Turak's sword was ever noted to have a heron...I think it was, actually
So maybe this is all moot.
See link for my previous theory on this, and adding in new information from tGS that wasn't available at that time, it still makes sense.
However I can't recall if Turak's sword was ever noted to have a heron...I think it was, actually

I would slave, to pave the way, to sink your ship of fools.
The identity and significance of Rand's new sword
12/11/2009 07:22:30 AM
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I don't think Lew's Therin's palace is buried under dragonmount. *NM*
12/11/2009 07:27:26 AM
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I'll have to reread the prologue to EOTW again, I haven't read it in years *NM*
12/11/2009 07:55:03 AM
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If it's Justice
12/11/2009 06:26:12 PM
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I totally agree with your idea of a Seanchan prophecy... It may have something to do with
12/11/2009 08:20:46 PM
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Perhaps it can be easily refuted...
12/11/2009 06:41:18 PM
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It is a good thought, but I don't think Turak's sword applies here
12/11/2009 10:56:15 PM
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There is probably not a way for Tuon or other Seanchan to recognize it. I think Mat will reveal it. *NM*
12/11/2009 07:58:09 PM
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That is a really good thought! Maybe that whole Mat recognizing Hawkwing's face
12/11/2009 08:23:20 PM
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