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For example, the Great Captain Bryne doesn't agree with you... Etzel Send a noteboard - 16/12/2009 08:25:19 PM
They're not going to be fighting alongside real Shadow troops, and by themselves they're even less effective than the Trolloc army that attacked Rand in Knife of Dreams.

As for the Dragonsworn, I've been convinced by DomA that they're the work of Lanfear.


Plot-wise it also doesn't make any sense that RJ would let Roedran gather an army since WH, which is insignificant.

Consider e.g. that, while Moridin launches his Shadowspawn invasion from the Blight, Demandred would attack Andor with Roedran's army (possibly supported by Taim's cronies & BA). We know that Roedran had spies in the Caemlyn Palace.

At the same time Demandred could order his Dragonsworn bands to make guerilla attacks on cities, towns and villages in half of all the Westlands' nations to throw them yet into more chaos. Besides that, the DF gathered by Moghedien and Cyndane will raise in all the Westlands.

If Demandred managed to get most of the Dragonsworn leaders in the west under his thumb plus Murandy, it would explain why he was quite busy and how he greatly served chaos. Besides, Demandred is probably a general as good as the Great Captains, and look what Ituralde achieved (Ituralde even says with 100 AM added to his troops, he could probably smash the entire Seanchan army).

To me such a sceanrio seems much more satisfying than a complete deux ex machina Sharan army or - even worse - one from the Land of the Madmen (which is only mentioned in the Guide).
This message last edited by Etzel on 16/12/2009 at 08:35:17 PM
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The legend of Murandy's unimportance Etzel - 15/12/2009 03:02:16 PM 1102 Views
But it's still a small country Sidious - 15/12/2009 03:06:24 PM 506 Views
Again, Murandy might be a bit smaller Etzel - 15/12/2009 03:10:11 PM 508 Views
Re: Again, Murandy might be a bit smaller Sidious - 15/12/2009 04:44:22 PM 476 Views
The Dragonsworn made chaos in half of the Westlands. Etzel - 15/12/2009 04:55:00 PM 724 Views
Agreed, only Sammael, Rhavin and Be'lal really laid claim to nations darius_sedai - 15/12/2009 07:12:17 PM 475 Views
to confirm you amirebram - 15/12/2009 10:47:22 PM 477 Views
I'm just not convinced that this would be a coup major enough to earn Demandred DO Kudos. RugbyPlayingAshaman - 15/12/2009 03:06:54 PM 480 Views
As said, controlling Murandy plus chaos by the Dragonsworn in 6 Westland nations. *NM* Etzel - 15/12/2009 03:11:25 PM 210 Views
well no, arad doman and tarabon were not his.... *NM* mazza3 - 15/12/2009 03:57:27 PM 217 Views
Umm.., care to elaborate? *NM* Etzel - 15/12/2009 04:10:15 PM 208 Views
I was pretty sure that the Dragonsworn as a fighting force were destroyed. RugbyPlayingAshaman - 15/12/2009 04:07:38 PM 433 Views
But the Dragonsworn caused much chaos everywhere they were through the series... Etzel - 15/12/2009 04:28:42 PM 413 Views
But that's not the Shadow's aim. RugbyPlayingAshaman - 15/12/2009 06:32:38 PM 434 Views
What if the only way to free the DO involves the world lacking the order necessary to contain him? darius_sedai - 15/12/2009 11:59:47 PM 409 Views
I have always said that Demandred is loosely based on Hannibal Barca... Shannow - 15/12/2009 04:29:22 PM 502 Views
Those a pretty flimsy conformities, IMO... Etzel - 15/12/2009 04:53:04 PM 452 Views
Of course.. Shannow - 15/12/2009 05:06:04 PM 436 Views
The Seanchan have elephants too ... S'redit I think they call them darius_sedai - 16/12/2009 12:04:40 AM 492 Views
Yes, but with so many Trollocs who needs vast armies of men? darius_sedai - 15/12/2009 07:15:08 PM 434 Views
Re: I'm just not convinced that this would be a coup major enough to earn Demandred DO Kudos. dadof5 - 15/12/2009 08:15:05 PM 505 Views
Re: I'm just not convinced that this would be a coup major enough to earn Demandred DO Kudos. RugbyPlayingAshaman - 15/12/2009 08:28:02 PM 416 Views
But this has been going on since at least aCoS darius_sedai - 16/12/2009 12:07:08 AM 414 Views
Re: But this has been going on since at least aCoS RugbyPlayingAshaman - 16/12/2009 03:01:00 PM 457 Views
well, it's not like the Forsaken have been particularly impressive thus far darius_sedai - 16/12/2009 06:51:38 PM 407 Views
It's about the impact of action. Timing. amirebram - 15/12/2009 10:53:03 PM 417 Views
Why does Demandred say: "We" will be ready? Why not "I" will be ready? Shannow - 15/12/2009 04:06:42 PM 576 Views
Well... Etzel - 15/12/2009 04:22:57 PM 458 Views
Re: Why does Demandred say: "We" will be ready? Why not "I" will be ready? RugbyPlayingAshaman - 15/12/2009 07:59:16 PM 446 Views
It is insignificant. Fanatic-Templar - 15/12/2009 10:49:20 PM 419 Views
It's importance lies in it's strategic location. Rurouni_Kenshin - 16/12/2009 04:46:20 AM 422 Views
I think some Murandians might mention Trollocs gathering there. Fanatic-Templar - 16/12/2009 07:05:29 AM 446 Views
what if they're wearing dresses and lady masks? *NM* Deadsy - 16/12/2009 09:10:57 AM 209 Views
Do the ladies in Murandy wear masks? I don't recall. Fanatic-Templar - 16/12/2009 09:24:46 AM 430 Views
masks to look like ladies *NM* Deadsy - 16/12/2009 04:11:07 PM 206 Views
Note to self: Avoid the Murandian ladies... *NM* BlackAdder - 16/12/2009 05:06:04 PM 217 Views
Moridin is gathering the Trollocs in the Blight, as we learn in TGS! Etzel - 16/12/2009 12:13:38 PM 407 Views
A Murandian army is insignificant. Fanatic-Templar - 16/12/2009 07:59:54 PM 417 Views
For example, the Great Captain Bryne doesn't agree with you... Etzel - 16/12/2009 08:25:19 PM 411 Views
Maybe he's based in an alternate universe? BlackAdder - 16/12/2009 09:26:53 PM 400 Views
He doesn't? Fanatic-Templar - 16/12/2009 11:37:34 PM 395 Views
Like the supposed unimportance of Murandy, it's a typical misunderstanding... Etzel - 17/12/2009 11:56:16 AM 486 Views
Re: A Murandian army is insignificant. Sidious - 16/12/2009 08:27:28 PM 442 Views
Surely you jest. Fanatic-Templar - 16/12/2009 11:39:23 PM 381 Views
Re: Surely you jest. Sidious - 17/12/2009 06:35:57 AM 404 Views
Well that depends. Fanatic-Templar - 17/12/2009 08:33:12 PM 407 Views
As said, it's additional chaos and strife. Etzel - 16/12/2009 12:01:05 PM 832 Views
Its illogical to assume that Westlanders... Heiko - 16/12/2009 12:25:08 AM 424 Views
But that is exactly... Etzel - 16/12/2009 11:53:11 AM 426 Views
I agree mostly. It's a common RJ theme Deadsy - 16/12/2009 07:42:39 AM 466 Views
Honestly, at this point BlackAdder - 16/12/2009 09:07:35 AM 420 Views
In my view... Etzel - 16/12/2009 12:10:20 PM 406 Views
Re: In my view... BlackAdder - 16/12/2009 04:08:41 PM 407 Views
Kisman's pov shows Demandred has been involved in the BT Light in the Night - 17/12/2009 06:01:49 AM 506 Views
I think... Etzel - 17/12/2009 12:07:05 PM 398 Views
You're right Light in the Night - 17/12/2009 12:33:35 PM 414 Views
Interesting. BlackAdder - 17/12/2009 05:41:20 PM 375 Views
Aran'gar playing Demandred... Etzel - 17/12/2009 06:23:23 PM 409 Views
Ah, right that order is certainly out of character with Demandred. *NM* BlackAdder - 17/12/2009 06:40:32 PM 179 Views
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