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Re: Alas, Semirhage was actually an idiot darius_sedai Send a noteboard - 04/12/2009 06:42:41 PM
It's even spelled out by Moridin in TGS.

I already predicted after their first meeting in KoD, though, that Semirhage won't have a chance against Cadsuane. Now Cadsuane gained even more reputation as "the Aes Sedai, who spanked Semirhage". ;)

Regarding Egwene, one certainly has to say that her capability is the most unrealistic from all the Two River folk. Rand, Mat & Perrin are at least ta'veren and have special abilities to explain their raising (especially LTT's memories; Mat's luck; Wolfbrother senses). Nynaeve is super strong and was already a Wisdom for some years.

Egwene, on the other hand, is just a young, not that strong channeler, who served in a tavern before, as the daughter of a little village's mayor. Ok, she made experiences, like being damane or under the Aiel, which hardened her, and she is a Dreamer, but that doesn't really explain, how she can easily outsmart almost all AS, IMO.


I agree that Egwene is rather too perfect, but no more so than the other TR folks. Also "not that strong channeler" and tavern work? Not really fair... She is beyond a doubt a powerful channeler, weaker than only the very strongest people in history. She lived and worked in her family's Inn, which probably made them a LOT more worldly than most of the other TR people since they were exposed regularly (relatively speaking) to outsiders.

Her Dreaming ability is also one of the most potent abilities in the entire series, giving her constant access to the world at large not to mention prophetic dreams! Nynaeve's ability with Healing gives her compassion, Egwene's ability is bound to give her a certain wisdom beyond her years. Just like Elayne's abilities seem to add to her being courageous (brave enough to tread into the world of *angreals which few are willing to do)...
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Semirhage and Egwene redqueen - 04/12/2009 02:31:45 PM 1743 Views
I agree with all of that. nossy - 04/12/2009 02:58:48 PM 981 Views
Re: I agree with all of that. *NM* Sidious - 04/12/2009 03:22:49 PM 473 Views
Re: I agree with all of that. nossy - 04/12/2009 03:29:46 PM 930 Views
Re: I agree with all of that. Sidious - 04/12/2009 03:33:03 PM 954 Views
Re: I agree with all of that. RugbyPlayingAshaman - 04/12/2009 04:13:55 PM 844 Views
The entire cast is full of Perfect Sues and Stuarts (I may have just made latter up) RugbyPlayingAshaman - 04/12/2009 03:14:27 PM 983 Views
If you plan to write that review before the last two books are out, you better get re-reading now. *NM* Insomdeon - 04/12/2009 03:20:31 PM 412 Views
I'm actually pretty comfortable with it! RugbyPlayingAshaman - 04/12/2009 04:12:32 PM 886 Views
Re: I'm actually pretty comfortable with it! darius_sedai - 04/12/2009 06:50:10 PM 908 Views
about Semirhage Sidious - 04/12/2009 03:21:32 PM 1300 Views
but nossy - 04/12/2009 03:26:29 PM 877 Views
Re: but Sidious - 04/12/2009 03:35:52 PM 868 Views
Re: but nossy - 04/12/2009 03:46:00 PM 937 Views
Re: but Sidious - 04/12/2009 03:51:03 PM 885 Views
Cadsuane is rather close to perfect herself. Legolas - 04/12/2009 08:37:21 PM 965 Views
Re: but TaskmasterJack - 04/12/2009 05:04:12 PM 884 Views
Re: but WAV - 04/12/2009 05:41:51 PM 892 Views
She was never THAT person. Wotmaniac Reborn - 06/12/2009 01:22:39 AM 856 Views
Never WHAT person? nossy - 06/12/2009 10:21:43 PM 889 Views
I'm not sure I agree Sidious - 08/12/2009 12:54:43 PM 736 Views
I agree! RugbyPlayingAshaman - 04/12/2009 04:31:24 PM 842 Views
Re: about Semirhage redqueen - 04/12/2009 08:16:15 PM 880 Views
Alas, Semirhage was actually an idiot Etzel - 04/12/2009 05:03:48 PM 1016 Views
Re: Alas, Semirhage was actually an idiot darius_sedai - 04/12/2009 06:42:41 PM 866 Views
If one compares the characters... Etzel - 05/12/2009 11:24:16 AM 799 Views
Did I miss Rand's marriage ceremonies? I always thought the three girls only bonded him *NM* Voscaia Sedai - 05/12/2009 11:27:36 AM 405 Views
You are right... Etzel - 05/12/2009 12:21:59 PM 844 Views
I disagree darius_sedai - 05/12/2009 05:11:28 PM 820 Views
Egwene had the best mix of teachers and a desire to learn. Most believable, IMO. *NM* fionwe1987 - 04/12/2009 10:17:56 PM 431 Views
That's really nonsense Etzel - 05/12/2009 11:13:20 AM 785 Views
I think your perception is very skewed darius_sedai - 05/12/2009 05:16:46 PM 814 Views
Agreed Sidious - 05/12/2009 06:15:46 PM 846 Views
Bull! fionwe1987 - 06/12/2009 02:55:13 AM 836 Views
Rabbit! BlackAdder - 06/12/2009 04:14:10 AM 771 Views
Re: Alas, Semirhage was actually an idiot Sidious - 05/12/2009 06:11:40 PM 839 Views
Indeed darius_sedai - 05/12/2009 06:30:39 PM 882 Views
And yet Egwene is still a fool regarding Gawyn. Lord Haart - 04/12/2009 05:44:49 PM 943 Views
Gawyn is a fool all of his own redqueen - 04/12/2009 08:02:10 PM 868 Views
Re: Gawyn is a fool all of his own Lord Haart - 05/12/2009 05:54:11 AM 782 Views
Please stop - your use of logic here is sickening! BlackAdder - 06/12/2009 04:43:31 AM 854 Views
I disagree with most of that rAndy aL - 05/12/2009 10:58:12 AM 860 Views
Egwene has a long way to go ... Abunderment - 05/12/2009 06:16:31 PM 871 Views
Hardly a blunder Nameless Ashaman - 06/12/2009 01:43:54 AM 826 Views
Re: Hardly a blunder? Send Egwene back to Silviana. Abunderment - 07/12/2009 04:03:08 PM 851 Views
Or she her rescue forced her hand. She lost her advantage darius_sedai - 07/12/2009 04:47:56 PM 737 Views
She lost her advantage?!? Siuan probably saved her life Abunderment - 09/12/2009 11:57:26 AM 833 Views
darius_sedai - 09/12/2009 03:24:34 PM 848 Views
She should have attacked when they first arrived Nameless Ashaman - 07/12/2009 09:35:33 PM 776 Views
Don't damn me, damn Graendal Abunderment - 09/12/2009 12:51:18 PM 799 Views
Re: Don't damn me, damn Graendal Nameless Ashaman - 09/12/2009 06:11:53 PM 965 Views
A couple of points darius_sedai - 09/12/2009 07:11:18 PM 845 Views
Yes, the Aes Sedai need to rediscover the meaning of "servants of all" *NM* BlackAdder - 06/12/2009 05:03:19 AM 793 Views
I'm re-reading the series now for the first time in years. Egwene has always been a weak character. Master Radishes - 07/12/2009 01:12:15 AM 827 Views
LOL *NM* Sidious - 07/12/2009 04:29:56 AM 342 Views
I think you'll find few people who agree with you on both of those counts... Legolas - 07/12/2009 01:53:58 PM 787 Views
Not at all. Master Radishes - 07/12/2009 03:20:38 PM 773 Views
Irritating teen spirits ... Abunderment - 07/12/2009 04:32:51 PM 868 Views
As long as the bags were Louis Vuitton all would be fine *NM* darius_sedai - 07/12/2009 04:51:13 PM 471 Views
You must not have been reading the same series I have. Legolas - 07/12/2009 10:33:23 PM 899 Views
Re: You must not have been reading the same series I have. Abunderment - 09/12/2009 01:12:56 PM 803 Views
Re: You must not have been reading the same series I have. Legolas - 09/12/2009 02:59:04 PM 861 Views
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