1)The Forsaken seemed to infiltrate any land they felt was a threat (including the Seanachan). I assume they felt Ebou Dar, Amidicia, and Tarabon were so weak and chaotic or wrongheaded that they posed no threat to the Dark Ones plans, were ABETTING the Dark Ones plans, or were to weak to use as a power base (note: Moghieden did not really infiltrate Amathera, the Black Ajah did). However, it seems that since the Seanchan invaded, order and good rule are more preevalant in these nations than anywhere else in Randland.
I don't agree. So far we have three/four nations to compare - Tear and Cairhien under Rand, Andor under Elyane and Seanchan.
I think Rand established pretty good ruling and Elayne's was definitely I like. Seanchan rule is based on slavery and force. Whatever she told Beslan you need to take with the grand of salt. We've seen how they treat the people - fear and obidience. That's not what I want to see in the country.
Besides, even after seeing what was in Ebou Dar, Rand still almost balefired the hell out of them, and only his sickness saved the Seanchan.
3)Even the attack on Tar Valon served the Light (albeit unintentionally). In one fell swoop the Seanchan removed the biggest fool Aes Sedai of all, possibly played a role in Verin's timing, and created a situation where the Aes Sedai are more open to change than ever. I suspect that Egwene will insist on a more merit base order, a rededication to service to all and cooperation between Ajahs, and it seems likely that a rapid response plan that involves swift forming of circles will be in the works. I believe that Egwene should write a thank you letter to Fortuona for clearing all opposition away for her.
We don't know how it serves the Light. Right now I see the bigger problem for the Light - Seanchan and Travelling. Considering their power-hungry ride so far and total ignorance on the Shadow and how it operates, they are the biggest threat yet.
Fortuona's wisdom and the strengths of her administration and followers have saved Rand twice, Egwene once (and soon to be twice), and Perrin. Now it takes Mat to save her...
Kinda missed how they saved Rand, twice beside. And they definitely not saved Egwene - she was doing pretty well herself.
The Empress...May She Live Forever
- 09/12/2009 07:11:10 PM
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Too many assumptions ....
- 09/12/2009 07:53:28 PM
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Ironic since she pretty much knows that she herself can channel
- 10/12/2009 01:15:12 AM
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A little different actually
- 10/12/2009 09:49:03 PM
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She knows she has the ability that in effect
- 10/12/2009 10:26:02 PM
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I think you didn't understand at all
- 13/12/2009 12:11:47 AM
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restrained by people who have the ability and choose not too? that makes no sense
- 01/01/2010 08:32:14 PM
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Compared to Elayne, I like Tuon better as a heir.
- 09/12/2009 09:22:37 PM
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Agreed (mostly)
- 09/12/2009 09:40:01 PM
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Re: The Empress...May She Live Forever
- 10/12/2009 11:09:40 PM
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