Not as easy as strong channelers are always tall, because we saw shorter strong channelers.
But maybe a specific soul needs at least a certain mass of body to unfold its complete potential. This would only play a role during transmigration or regarding special reborn persons like the Dragon, if the body differs too much (i.e. if Rand were a dwarf, he wouldn't be the strongest channeler).
But maybe a specific soul needs at least a certain mass of body to unfold its complete potential. This would only play a role during transmigration or regarding special reborn persons like the Dragon, if the body differs too much (i.e. if Rand were a dwarf, he wouldn't be the strongest channeler).
For example, Logain is just as big as Rand, but is weaker than him in the Power.
Rahvin too, is just as big as Rand, but is weaker than him. In contrast, Sammael seems to be stronger than Rahvin.
I agree that your soul has a certain potential, and that your body can possibly limit that potential.
One thing that fits into this theory is RJ's quote where he states that weaves appear to originate from the channeler's body, and that this is one reason why there are physical limits on how much of the Power one person can channel.
It is also corroborated by RJ's quote that a shield surrounds the body of a person, which also means that a bigger person would require a larger shield if he is to be cut off from the Power.
We also know that Semirhage is as as tall as most men, and that Lanfear is also very tall. Graendal in turn is "fleshy", so her reduced height may be compensated for by her extra "width" if you will.
The link is vague, but I too believe there is a link. I just can't quantify it sufficiently to establish a clear rule.
Some interesting new RAFOs and information from BS
23/11/2009 12:13:37 PM
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Thanks! I hadn't made the connection between Rand's paranoya and the dagger wound. *NM*
23/11/2009 12:50:42 PM
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Yes, and apparently...
23/11/2009 02:35:12 PM
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I tried to suggest that Elaida had been corrupted by Fain and I was practically ridiculed
23/11/2009 06:29:48 PM
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me too
23/11/2009 06:33:23 PM
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Re: me too
23/11/2009 06:43:40 PM
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Thank you.... I have a feeling that we haven't see the last of Elaida after Brandon's recent comment
23/11/2009 07:33:24 PM
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Yeah, good work... I tried to find that thread but I couldn't... it must have been on wotmania *NM*
23/11/2009 07:39:21 PM
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Very interesting, but they wasted a lot of time on questions they knew would be RAFO.
23/11/2009 02:17:47 PM
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I think, though...
23/11/2009 02:33:29 PM
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He seems to indicate that RAFO doesn't necessarily mean we'll ever get an answer, though.
23/11/2009 03:43:26 PM
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Nice answers on Cyndane
23/11/2009 04:06:20 PM
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Maybe...
23/11/2009 04:27:44 PM
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Less capable body...interesting.
23/11/2009 05:11:16 PM
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This idea originated...
23/11/2009 05:43:21 PM
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Yes, I've often pondered on the body size and One Power strength link...
23/11/2009 05:51:07 PM
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The rule is certainly...
23/11/2009 06:01:41 PM
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I like that idea...and I've explored it before...
23/11/2009 06:07:29 PM
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Re: Yes, I've often pondered on the body size and One Power strength link...
23/11/2009 06:08:04 PM
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I like the Padan Fain questions. Also, Lanfear / Cyndane discussion was exciting.
23/11/2009 05:12:14 PM
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Lanfear/Cyndane angreal
23/11/2009 05:17:35 PM
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The Lanfear/Cyndane stuff is at least good - a few theories killed here
23/11/2009 05:20:47 PM
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I'm convinced Moiraine's going to enjoy a Gandalf effect with her strength...
23/11/2009 05:49:07 PM
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I'm also entertaining that idea
23/11/2009 06:23:30 PM
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Hmm, but how?
23/11/2009 06:26:00 PM
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I'm not going to argue the theory, but, Moiraine won't give a crap about deference after her ordeal. *NM*
23/11/2009 09:13:30 PM
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Says who?
24/11/2009 07:02:30 AM
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Moiraine has always been somewhat of a rebel, and what you say is sort of in agreement
24/11/2009 07:55:16 AM
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This would be... funny. And Mat already said he'd probably save Lanfear
*NM*
23/11/2009 09:12:46 PM
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That makes one wonder...
23/11/2009 11:57:55 PM
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Indeed...
23/11/2009 06:06:23 PM
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The Likelihood, if she had been stilled
23/11/2009 06:12:55 PM
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Re: The Likelihood, if she had been stilled
23/11/2009 06:15:43 PM
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If stilling is Healed, you come back at about 1/3rd of your former strength...
23/11/2009 06:18:20 PM
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Not ot mention, that's only if you're healed by someone of the same gender. *NM*
23/11/2009 08:44:14 PM
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But...
23/11/2009 06:22:43 PM
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Re: But...
23/11/2009 06:33:41 PM
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Ok, the difference between stilling and burning out could be his loophole
23/11/2009 06:42:39 PM
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Re: Ok, the difference between stilling and burning out could be his loophole
23/11/2009 06:50:05 PM
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But if we assume...
23/11/2009 07:06:32 PM
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It seems that Lanfear may have been excluded as a candidate for killing Asmodean
23/11/2009 08:02:48 PM
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The Finns Killed Asmodean?
23/11/2009 08:39:08 PM
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I don't think is beyond the realm of possibility, but did Lanfear actually have any wishes left?
23/11/2009 08:53:38 PM
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Maybe that's what they meant by all of those "Interventions" they wanted me to attend...
23/11/2009 09:14:22 PM
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And some other counter-arguments
23/11/2009 09:12:18 PM
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This may also explain how the Finns hung Mat from the Tree of Life
23/11/2009 08:04:32 PM
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