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Re: Egwene's embassy Lordling Send a noteboard - 05/12/2009 03:48:27 PM

"If I were me and the Dragon were Rand, I'd know him to be a rational person, for a man — if somewhat bullheaded at times. Well, most of the time. More importantly, I'd know him to be a good man at heart. And so, my next step would be to send sisters to him to offer guidance. [...] Rand al'Thor sees himself as an emperor, [...] And I suppose he is one, now. He will react poorly if he thinks he is being pushed or shoved in any particular direction. If I were to deal with him, I would send a delegation to honor him. [...] A group of three Aes Sedai, led by a Gray, accompanied by a Green and a Blue. He views the Blue favorably because of past associations, and Greens are often perceived as the opposites to Reds, a subtle indication that we are willing to work with him rather than gentle him. A Gray because it would be expected, but also because if a Gray is sent, then it means negotiations, not armies, will follow."

"A subtle indication that we are willing to work with him rather than gentle him." How nice.
IMO, only Aes Sedai think that Greens are opposite to Reds. And knowing how stuck up princesses some of the Greens are..If they send someone like Kiruna to negotiate with Rand, it's going to be Elaida's embassy all over again.

It's clear that Egwene has to send very capable and experienced AS, whom she can definitely trust. Therefore I suggest that the embassy will consist of Siuan (the Blue), Leane (the Green) and Meidani (the Gray as leader). To send the former Amyrlin and her Keeper would honor Rand (besides, Leane is a charming woman.. ;)). Egwene also noted how successful Meidani must have been in the past, when she visited her rooms in TGS, ch.12, and saw the many gifts Meidani got during her work as a mediator. Plus, via TAR Egwene could stay in contact with Siuan.

Siuan, Leaine and Meidani were all rebels, though. And they are all weak. The Hall would not accept these choices, I think.

I think this combination of the embassy would makes plot-wise some sense, too. One can expect that the Warders of the AS I mentioned and maybe some additonal soldiers accompany the embassy as an honor guard. This would allow the opportunity to bind yet another Great Captain to Rand, namely Bryne. Plus, some people speculated that Tam might fall in love with Leane. This could soon happen, if Leane is part of the embassy. Finally, once Moiraine is rescued, and if there is a great reunion of the most important characters in Caemlyn, there could be a very touching scene of Siuan seeing her oldest friend Moiraine again, whom she considered to be dead.

Siaun and Moiraine meet each other:
"Oh hi, Siuan."
"Hello. Haven't seen you in a long time"
"Oh? Well, I have some business to do..Seekers after Causes, you know. See you in a year or so."
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Egwene's embassy Etzel - 05/12/2009 01:17:30 PM 1442 Views
Re: Egwene's embassy Lordling - 05/12/2009 03:48:27 PM 904 Views
Egwene will have the Hall under control Etzel - 05/12/2009 04:03:39 PM 715 Views
Re: Egwene will have the Hall under control Lordling - 05/12/2009 04:16:23 PM 657 Views
If Egwene is clever... Etzel - 05/12/2009 04:32:16 PM 745 Views
How the DL must be looking forward to this embassy ... Abunderment - 05/12/2009 05:13:14 PM 677 Views
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Re: Egwene's embassy darius_sedai - 05/12/2009 05:58:12 PM 691 Views
Re: Egwene's embassy Reptile - 06/12/2009 01:07:13 AM 670 Views
Even nicer... Nameless Ashaman - 06/12/2009 01:15:06 AM 602 Views
The whole Strength thing needs to be scrapped anyway. Wotmaniac Reborn - 06/12/2009 01:13:10 AM 638 Views
Makes you wonder how viable the Oaths will be in the upcoming months darius_sedai - 06/12/2009 02:07:38 AM 639 Views
Just don't be too surprised.... Light in the Night - 06/12/2009 10:01:14 AM 673 Views
Re: Just don't be too surprised.... Simon - 06/12/2009 12:10:51 PM 643 Views
that's ridiculous darius_sedai - 06/12/2009 05:38:08 PM 580 Views
What's more, Rand created them to be weapons. *NM* Lohikaarme - 29/06/2010 07:05:47 PM 234 Views
Wotmaniac Reborn - 06/12/2009 10:08:07 AM 563 Views
Siuan and Leane Nameless Ashaman - 06/12/2009 01:17:34 AM 646 Views
While I would love for Super Siuan and Leanne to come back Wotmaniac Reborn - 06/12/2009 01:35:59 AM 748 Views
Re: Siuan and Leane/Full Strength The Angry Druid - 09/12/2009 11:41:14 PM 610 Views
Doubt that... randfandom - 06/12/2009 06:20:42 AM 604 Views
Siuan yes, Leane no, amirebram - 06/12/2009 09:50:05 AM 585 Views
That was a not a policy statement, it was a parable. Cannoli - 07/12/2009 11:32:56 AM 721 Views
Re: That was a not a policy statement, it was a parable. Watcher - 07/12/2009 11:51:38 AM 579 Views
Yep. That's why she probably WOULD tell him, but she'd be reluctant at best. *NM* Cannoli - 07/12/2009 05:02:34 PM 241 Views
Reread the scene Etzel - 07/12/2009 12:00:36 PM 555 Views
Read between the lines. Cannoli - 07/12/2009 05:01:23 PM 594 Views
Yes and no darius_sedai - 07/12/2009 05:58:33 PM 545 Views
I took it as Egwene offering a canned answer redhand - 07/12/2009 12:47:30 PM 586 Views
Wow, great point in the advice vs guidance amirebram - 07/12/2009 10:53:33 PM 587 Views
Her only other real option is to send him a note darius_sedai - 07/12/2009 11:37:04 PM 525 Views
Yah, well ... I for got this was a "epic Fantasy" after all amirebram - 08/12/2009 08:30:56 PM 513 Views
Some presidents had spiritual advisors who offered guidance on moral & policy issues. RugbyPlayingAshaman - 08/12/2009 03:19:35 PM 526 Views
Reagan wasn't overly religious Light in the Night - 08/12/2009 10:32:42 PM 514 Views
I agree with your reasoning on this. Only one problem, really. RugbyPlayingAshaman - 07/12/2009 03:19:14 PM 574 Views
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