There has been some speculation here that Rand and company will have to use the TP to actually touch the DO during the LB in order to prevent the same backlash that caused the taint on Saidin.
The problem with that idea is that regardless of whether it is even possible or not, it feels very unlike the themes Robert Jordan has developed for the series. I needn't remind you that 'using evil to fight evil' is essentially the principle which turned Aridhol into Shadar Logoth. I do believe that it is quite apparent that Robert Jordan does not intend this to be the path to victory.
Also, our best evidence to date suggests that the True Power can only be obtained at Shai'tan's whim, and while I know of the argument according to which Rand is capable of obtaining it through Moridin, it is certainly not enough of a certainty to be basing arguments on it. The entire issue is moot if Rand used the True Power at Shai'tan's volition, because it would certainly not favour the use of it against itself.
Whether Rand uses it at the Last Battle or not, his acquisition of TP abilities seems like an important story element. It should be used for something before the series ends.
Can a channeler embrace and use the True Power and the One Power at the same time? *NM*
- 21/12/2009 01:03:26 AM
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I wouldn't think so...
- 21/12/2009 02:37:39 AM
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I don't think anyone would have a reason to try and channel both powers at once *NM*
- 21/12/2009 04:22:40 AM
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Rand did it
- 21/12/2009 04:41:54 AM
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Honey, you're confused. 
- 21/12/2009 04:56:02 AM
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- 21/12/2009 04:56:02 AM
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Re: Honey, you're confused.
- 21/12/2009 05:04:15 AM
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- 21/12/2009 05:04:15 AM
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The context of the conversation should've been the clue. 
- 21/12/2009 05:07:40 AM
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- 21/12/2009 05:07:40 AM
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Beg to differ 
- 21/12/2009 05:21:01 AM
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- 21/12/2009 05:21:01 AM
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*NM*
Saidin and saidar are the same Power.
- 21/12/2009 05:27:50 AM
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You're allowed to be wrong.
- 21/12/2009 05:30:15 AM
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- 21/12/2009 05:30:15 AM
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I'm kind of with BlackAdder on this...
- 21/12/2009 10:45:09 AM
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Can TP users link with OP users, or even link at all? *NM*
- 21/12/2009 02:40:36 PM
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Good questions! I was just wondering if there are a male and female halves of the TP.
- 21/12/2009 02:50:41 PM
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There definitely are not two half of the TP (btw, anyone else irritated at the name similarity?)
- 21/12/2009 04:02:31 PM
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The name "True Power" is simply Shadow propaganda. *NM*
- 21/12/2009 04:18:25 PM
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What about the "bloody Power"? Band of the Red Hand propaganda? *NM*
- 21/12/2009 06:14:16 PM
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*NM*
- 21/12/2009 06:14:16 PM
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Yeah, I think it would probably destroy the body of the person attempting it.
- 21/12/2009 06:27:50 PM
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This may be important at the LB
- 22/12/2009 11:36:53 AM
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I find that unlikely.
- 22/12/2009 08:57:24 PM
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It has to be important sometime
- 22/12/2009 09:10:46 PM
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Such as showing how close Rand came to being the Shadow's Champion? *NM*
- 22/12/2009 09:35:25 PM
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If that's the only purpose, awesome story potential has been wasted *NM*
- 22/12/2009 09:51:51 PM
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I disagree. Rand almost destroyed the Pattern. That's pretty big IMO.
- 22/12/2009 10:39:00 PM
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Good point. Fighting the DO with the TP is an Aridhol mindset. *NM*
- 22/12/2009 10:40:02 PM
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He used the evil TP to balefire evil Semi. Be on the alert for Mordeth. *NM*
- 23/12/2009 12:05:33 AM
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