That's just it. That's really the Dragon Reborn myth in a nutshell, really.
beetnemesis Send a noteboard - 24/01/2010 09:38:12 AM
I always felt like her 'cause' was more to the mission itself than the results. I always had the impression that it was more important to her that she complete her goal than it was for people to be benefited from the results of that goal.
The whole Dragon Reborn thing means a TON of death, destruction, and chaos. It's a GIVEN. That's the BEST case scenario. Moiraine knows that the most important thing, the ONLY thing, is making sure Rand wins no matter what. It will be bad either way, but if Rand loses it will be an eternity of agony.
The Aiel prophecy is a good analogy. Without Rand, the Aiel will all be wiped out in the Last Battle. Hands down, no question, an entire race of millions of people will be slaughtered.
WITH Rand... a "remnant of a remnant" will be saved. Whether that means a few hundred thousand, a few dozen, or just a few, it's better than the certainty of zero.
Moiraine realized this a long time ago, which is why she is so single-minded. She's almost like a Verin hypnosis-victim. The Dragon must fight the Last Battle, and win. No matter what.
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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