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LOL ... I love that you of all people are going to fall back on this argument! darius_sedai Send a noteboard - 22/01/2010 07:41:00 PM
It is an explanation but it's based on very tenuous facts. Lanfear was 'known' to hide her strength based on one quote early on by Moiraine, and even Moiraine suggested that it was nothing more than rumour..


Says the guy who falls back on "Bonfire and Candles" ... now that one of her quotes refutes what you think it's "one quote early on by Moiraine"

To be honest I don't put a lot of stock in the theory either... just brought it up as a side note. In fact I don't put a lot of stock in Moiraine quotes from anything prior to TSR ... she was wrong far too often

Can you imagine how long Lanfear would have had to go through life with this weave on herself, hiding her ability? It strains credibility just from a practical perspective. It seems like Mesaana is quite sure of Lanfear's measured strength. I doubt many women have seen Lanfear channel her full potential and based their estimation on that. Even some of the Black Ajah say that they've measured Lanfear's strength, and it was very high.


well actually all they really have to do is tie off an inverted weave and never think about it again. And Mesaana is ever so credible

She thinks she can match Semirhage, and will be delivering an army of AS to the DO too...

Cyndane also directly says that Alivia is stronger than her before the Finns held her, which implies that she has truly lost strength since then.


That doesn't tell us a whole lot, only that Cyndane lost some power (which we know), could have been through the loss of an angreal, which she immediately assumes Alivia is holding.
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My Lanfear/Cyndane theory has been disproven. Shishka - 20/01/2010 05:12:58 PM 2767 Views
It was discussed Etzel - 20/01/2010 05:27:43 PM 1113 Views
Re: It was discussed Shishka - 20/01/2010 07:09:01 PM 898 Views
Maybe... Etzel - 20/01/2010 07:15:57 PM 832 Views
Re: Maybe... Shishka - 20/01/2010 08:53:47 PM 882 Views
Yeah, that would be a possibility! *NM* Etzel - 20/01/2010 09:01:26 PM 806 Views
That doesn't really jive with Aran'gar though darius_sedai - 20/01/2010 09:03:35 PM 826 Views
But... Etzel - 20/01/2010 09:11:47 PM 803 Views
I think it's pretty obvious that pretty much any man is going to be darius_sedai - 20/01/2010 09:41:40 PM 760 Views
The idea behind this theory is... Etzel - 21/01/2010 07:15:19 AM 938 Views
Maybe there is a difference between male souls and female souls ... Shishka - 20/01/2010 09:35:57 PM 828 Views
Plausible darius_sedai - 20/01/2010 09:45:21 PM 920 Views
Actually, I didn't mean to imply that my idea of female strength is related to body size ... Shishka - 20/01/2010 10:10:48 PM 808 Views
LOL ... I hear ya on that darius_sedai - 20/01/2010 10:17:02 PM 880 Views
I'm so pleased this theory is false! darius_sedai - 12/12/2010 05:00:06 PM 738 Views
people didn't like it when I proposed it kcf - 20/01/2010 05:31:18 PM 1064 Views
Thanks. Shishka - 20/01/2010 08:36:58 PM 941 Views
I don't like the idea that she was healed by a woman Skeeve the Great - 20/01/2010 05:48:19 PM 886 Views
I agree, and it seems unlikely that a new "better" method darius_sedai - 20/01/2010 06:07:04 PM 811 Views
It's NOT due to Stilling or Healing and it's NOT due to Cyndane's weaker body... Shannow - 20/01/2010 06:46:08 PM 926 Views
I think Moiraine's gaining strength seems a little too LotR. darius_sedai - 20/01/2010 06:55:34 PM 835 Views
I think Moraine gaining strength is VERY LotR. That's why I think RJ went with it... *NM* Shannow - 20/01/2010 06:57:39 PM 525 Views
yet he moved away from LotR very early in the series *NM* darius_sedai - 20/01/2010 06:59:05 PM 491 Views
I also like that theory Sidious - 20/01/2010 07:14:20 PM 872 Views
I think BS's error regarding Cyndane's strength can also be explained by this theory... Shannow - 20/01/2010 07:17:59 PM 827 Views
Yes perhaps Sidious - 20/01/2010 07:25:06 PM 864 Views
Cadsuane is considerably stronger than Moiraine darius_sedai - 20/01/2010 07:31:42 PM 842 Views
Nope... Shannow - 20/01/2010 07:38:55 PM 818 Views
I disagree as usual darius_sedai - 20/01/2010 07:45:29 PM 728 Views
We don't know the magnitude of what Aes Sedai consider a significant strength difference... Shannow - 20/01/2010 07:54:38 PM 819 Views
You are comparing Male and female strength here darius_sedai - 20/01/2010 08:18:45 PM 899 Views
Why do you misquote Moiraine? Shannow - 20/01/2010 08:39:55 PM 832 Views
Agreeing to disagree here ... we interpret the evidence differently and it's futile to argue. darius_sedai - 20/01/2010 08:41:08 PM 1000 Views
Cadsuane isn't too strong Sidious - 21/01/2010 04:19:41 AM 838 Views
Actually... fionwe1987 - 21/01/2010 05:57:43 AM 817 Views
Re: Actually... Sidious - 21/01/2010 12:31:53 PM 855 Views
Sorry, that was the Glossary... fionwe1987 - 21/01/2010 08:07:56 PM 739 Views
Sidious - 22/01/2010 11:05:23 AM 925 Views
So Glossary or character? fionwe1987 - 22/01/2010 10:22:15 PM 611 Views
Re: Actually... The_Archer - 12/12/2010 04:42:22 PM 856 Views
Re: I think BS's error regarding Cyndane's strength can also be explained by this theory... Shishka - 20/01/2010 07:43:28 PM 826 Views
Agree with both your comments... Shannow - 20/01/2010 07:46:07 PM 839 Views
Re: Agree with both your comments... Shishka - 20/01/2010 08:24:16 PM 875 Views
Hmm ... I think maybe BS DID know about Cyndane being stronger than Graendal ... Shishka - 20/01/2010 09:20:31 PM 835 Views
But seriously... Etzel - 21/01/2010 12:14:16 PM 728 Views
Re: But seriously... Sidious - 21/01/2010 12:34:18 PM 902 Views
I don't think it has to be so unique... Etzel - 21/01/2010 01:13:00 PM 861 Views
Re: I don't think it has to be so unique... Sidious - 21/01/2010 04:49:42 PM 846 Views
Also would explain the question of why Moiraine left the angreal on the wagon instead of using it... Shannow - 21/01/2010 02:30:46 PM 839 Views
I think it makes more sense... Etzel - 21/01/2010 02:34:30 PM 866 Views
Lanfear would have been toast if Moiraine had the angreal, plus foreknowledge of the confrontation.. Shannow - 21/01/2010 02:38:57 PM 817 Views
In her letter to Thom Etzel - 21/01/2010 02:55:32 PM 844 Views
One other tiny thing Sareitha Sedai - 21/01/2010 03:18:03 PM 798 Views
Yes, and that is often overlooked Sidious - 21/01/2010 04:48:08 PM 745 Views
That's my interpretation, also ... Shishka - 21/01/2010 04:00:35 PM 723 Views
Nods in agreement darius_sedai - 21/01/2010 06:24:59 PM 884 Views
I think the "bubble of hope" was simply ... Shishka - 21/01/2010 07:08:44 PM 673 Views
Agreed *NM* darius_sedai - 21/01/2010 11:38:43 PM 505 Views
No, I don't think so Sidious - 21/01/2010 04:43:53 PM 907 Views
I always figured Lanfear bargained away some power to escape the Finns beetnemesis - 20/01/2010 07:37:31 PM 819 Views
But... Etzel - 20/01/2010 07:50:14 PM 871 Views
Re: My Lanfear/Cyndane theory has been disproven. callandor1000 - 20/01/2010 07:51:38 PM 1075 Views
That idea has also been disproven ... Shishka - 20/01/2010 08:19:22 PM 960 Views
Agreed... Etzel - 20/01/2010 08:36:47 PM 723 Views
Yeah ... Shishka - 20/01/2010 08:43:24 PM 865 Views
The closest I ever saw was the "Lightfriend/Purple Ajah" theory darius_sedai - 20/01/2010 08:46:20 PM 1095 Views
Yeah, the Verin revelation was cool... Etzel - 20/01/2010 08:48:53 PM 809 Views
Re: That idea has also been disproven ... callandor1000 - 21/01/2010 05:12:45 PM 800 Views
I think it may be more simple than it seems. RugbyPlayingAshaman - 21/01/2010 04:15:05 PM 920 Views
Doesn't fit with BS's words Etzel - 21/01/2010 04:27:43 PM 758 Views
Also ... Shishka - 21/01/2010 04:32:58 PM 723 Views
I don't think BS words or Cyndane's comments really prove anything. RugbyPlayingAshaman - 21/01/2010 04:42:59 PM 856 Views
BS says that Cyndane is truly weaker. So, this theory is out. *NM* Etzel - 21/01/2010 04:46:48 PM 549 Views
Re: BS says that Cyndane is truly weaker. So, this theory is out. RugbyPlayingAshaman - 21/01/2010 04:49:09 PM 846 Views
Well, actually Etzel - 21/01/2010 04:54:17 PM 760 Views
Re: Well, actually RugbyPlayingAshaman - 21/01/2010 05:11:10 PM 770 Views
The wording is absolutely unambiguous, but I suppose one can argue everything. *NM* Etzel - 21/01/2010 05:24:03 PM 571 Views
Re: The wording is absolutely unambiguous, but I suppose one can argue everything. RugbyPlayingAshaman - 21/01/2010 06:07:09 PM 1075 Views
I agree darius_sedai - 21/01/2010 06:23:34 PM 839 Views
Re: I agree Sidious - 21/01/2010 07:59:36 PM 840 Views
Re: I agree darius_sedai - 22/01/2010 07:23:37 AM 748 Views
Re: I agree Sidious - 22/01/2010 11:11:55 AM 917 Views
LOL ... I love that you of all people are going to fall back on this argument! darius_sedai - 22/01/2010 07:41:00 PM 790 Views
Re: LOL ... I love that you of all people are going to fall back on this argument! Sidious - 22/01/2010 08:05:08 PM 908 Views
and you have zero evidence that Lanfear is considerably stronger than the others darius_sedai - 22/01/2010 11:23:11 PM 671 Views
It's also a totally abstruse explanation, though, and therefore certainy wrong. *NM* Etzel - 22/01/2010 11:55:17 AM 651 Views
I think... Etzel - 21/01/2010 06:46:57 PM 800 Views
Re: I think... RugbyPlayingAshaman - 21/01/2010 06:58:49 PM 689 Views
You are right... Etzel - 21/01/2010 07:12:47 PM 788 Views
Re: You are right... RugbyPlayingAshaman - 21/01/2010 07:21:00 PM 892 Views
Anyone who thinks she's hiding her strength is wrong Sidious - 21/01/2010 08:09:42 PM 1094 Views
Indeed, it's pretty idiotic. *NM* Etzel - 21/01/2010 08:19:53 PM 451 Views
Dude... fionwe1987 - 21/01/2010 08:51:08 PM 834 Views
Re: Dude... Sidious - 22/01/2010 11:14:08 AM 864 Views
Re: Dude... fionwe1987 - 22/01/2010 10:21:15 PM 1006 Views
Meh RugbyPlayingAshaman - 21/01/2010 11:19:16 PM 689 Views
Re: Meh Sidious - 22/01/2010 11:15:20 AM 844 Views
Re: Meh RugbyPlayingAshaman - 22/01/2010 03:09:10 PM 787 Views
Re: Meh Sidious - 22/01/2010 04:15:51 PM 811 Views
actually if one really wants to figure out what happened to Cyndane darius_sedai - 21/01/2010 07:00:33 PM 980 Views
Dumb question, but do transmigrated souls need to re-reach their full potential? Gher - 21/01/2010 06:19:57 PM 819 Views
It seems like they start out as powerful as they were, but I don't think it's ever been stated *NM* darius_sedai - 21/01/2010 06:44:45 PM 539 Views
Agreed. *NM* Shishka - 21/01/2010 07:03:13 PM 465 Views
That's what I thought. *NM* Gher - 21/01/2010 10:05:38 PM 482 Views
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