I'd say there are only two serious candidates, and one clear winner
beetnemesis Send a noteboard - 23/01/2010 09:12:01 AM
For me, it came down to Moiraine and Verin, but Moiraine ended up winning. Mostly because of the whole "everything you thought you knew and trusted has suddenly been murdered, but if you give in then the world is toast" plot of New Spring.
Moiraine just... kept... going for 20 years. Constantly afraid the Black Ajah was on to her, never giving up, unable to even rely much on the support of the Tower, in case said Black Ajah realized what she was doing.
I put Verin in second because, while she did have an even more lonely task than Moiraine and Siuan did, there wasn't anyone hunting her... much. Yes, a few people suspected Black Ajah existence, but as long as she was careful, she'd be ok. Still an awesome and brave thing, but I give Moiraine the lead.
Not that the others aren't brave, but they lack Verin and Moiraine's scope. Lan and Moridin have too big a streak of nihilism to really be "brave." Thom is badass, and does what he can, but he's basically just been a follower since book 4.
Faile just attacks the world with the blunt object that is her personality. This is different than bravery.
Nynaeve would get third, I think, except she had a bit too much of the Female Protagonist "Oh I am such a coward even though I totally just saved the world I am so USELESS." That said, I like Nyn a lot, and would say that she has the best mixture of common sense and determination in the series. Usually.
Moiraine just... kept... going for 20 years. Constantly afraid the Black Ajah was on to her, never giving up, unable to even rely much on the support of the Tower, in case said Black Ajah realized what she was doing.
I put Verin in second because, while she did have an even more lonely task than Moiraine and Siuan did, there wasn't anyone hunting her... much. Yes, a few people suspected Black Ajah existence, but as long as she was careful, she'd be ok. Still an awesome and brave thing, but I give Moiraine the lead.
Not that the others aren't brave, but they lack Verin and Moiraine's scope. Lan and Moridin have too big a streak of nihilism to really be "brave." Thom is badass, and does what he can, but he's basically just been a follower since book 4.
Faile just attacks the world with the blunt object that is her personality. This is different than bravery.
Nynaeve would get third, I think, except she had a bit too much of the Female Protagonist "Oh I am such a coward even though I totally just saved the world I am so USELESS." That said, I like Nyn a lot, and would say that she has the best mixture of common sense and determination in the series. Usually.
I amuse myself.
Who is the bravest WOT character -- a soldier willing to sacrifice the most for their own cause?
23/01/2010 08:47:47 AM
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I'd say there are only two serious candidates, and one clear winner
23/01/2010 09:12:01 AM
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Re: I'd say there are only two serious candidates, and one clear winner
23/01/2010 09:23:18 AM
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Bornhold, leading the suicide charge against the Seanchan in TGH.
23/01/2010 11:15:14 AM
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I also approve of both your suggestions. *NM*
23/01/2010 05:11:26 PM
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Yes, but you're incompetent
25/01/2010 04:39:49 PM
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Occasionally. At least I didn't dedicate my life to achieving mediocrity, Hidious.
25/01/2010 05:42:21 PM
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Re: Bornhold, leading the suicide charge against the Seanchan in TGH.
23/01/2010 10:15:27 PM
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Can totally get behind Tuon for that scene. Bornhold's a boring fanatic, though. *NM*
24/01/2010 09:28:11 AM
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Not even really a contest.
23/01/2010 06:25:26 PM
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Incidentally...
23/01/2010 10:00:02 PM
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Short answer: her life (and lifetime)
24/01/2010 09:32:32 AM
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Meh.
24/01/2010 09:43:50 AM
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Psh, who joins the Aes Sedai with a cause?
24/01/2010 09:55:29 AM
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The thing is, most of the people I try to think of didn't really have a 'cause' ...
23/01/2010 11:34:42 PM
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That's just it. That's really the Dragon Reborn myth in a nutshell, really.
24/01/2010 09:38:12 AM
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Egwene
25/01/2010 03:24:39 PM
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I'll have to disagree with this
25/01/2010 04:37:43 PM
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And she is just plain lucky too. And people tend to save her a$$.
26/01/2010 10:10:33 PM
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I changed my mind - Tigraine Mantear is the bravest character I can think of.
27/01/2010 06:01:32 PM
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Lews Therin and the hundred Companions
25/01/2010 04:31:03 PM
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I can't really credit Lews Therin with anything.
27/01/2010 06:01:09 PM
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Why's he too powerful?
28/01/2010 04:31:56 PM
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Dragon Reborn, plus mightiest channeler, plus t'a'veren of great magnitude, plus leader of the World
28/01/2010 05:56:13 PM
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Tamra. Her speech after Gitara Moroso's death in NS was heartbreaking.
26/01/2010 08:28:37 AM
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