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Rand's purpose as ta'veren was fulfilled and the Pattern doesn't need him anymore. I guess it's natural that the three were no longer ta'veren. And it's the Pattern that chooses what to weave and what to leave out, so, without need for uniting threads, Rand, Mat and Perrin just became normal threads. That's what I think

But even so. There's got to be some sort of reward. And Rand can no longer channel, there's got to be some compensation. He still has a channeler's lifespan, though

In The Gathering Storm Rand said: “Cadsuane,” he said softly, “do you believe that I could kill you? Right here, right now, without using a sword or the Power? Do you believe that if I simply willed it, the Pattern would bend around me and stop your heart? By . . . coincidence?”. This might be a clue to the pipe thing. And when he met Tuon there was that bad vibe coming from him and then when he appeared in Towers of Midnight there was a new vibe. I think these might indicate that there was something special, really special, about Rand.

Sheriam was near the top of the Black Ajah hierarchy. Galina was second and look what happened. Remember Jarna Malari. She was at the very top and it ended badly. Being Black is not a good option. Alviarin may have dodged a bullet, but being the center of attention for the Forsaken + Shaidar Haran is not the best experience. Even being one of the Forsaken is not that good, unless you're the Dark One's favorite. And even then you might fall from grace in the blink of an eye. Being from a lighter Ajah is safer

I don't think Sheriam was having much fun after losing a few fingers. I'd be Brown. It's closer to my everyday life

How could you?? And using Nynaeve's anger? Outrageous. Although, on second thought, he deserved it.

Well, the conversation about the weak girls may have taken place later in the series, as it's an issue often debated, but I'm almost sure it was Jorin din something in The Shadow Rising who said it. At least she started it. And I completely agree that a movie would not be proper. If they had a series with around 20 episodes each season, one season per book would probably be enough.

The Shadow Rising, when Nynaeve and Elayne are on their way to Tanchico. At the time of the Aiel War there were four Sea Folk Aes Sedai (excluding Zemaille, who was an Accepted at the time). Two of them were well over 200 years old. And they were all Brown. But when Alviarin encounters them it is suggested that there are only three (including Zemaille). It may be that the oldest ones died since.

Prince of Thorns was probably one of the worst books I've ever read. But because I'm a little crazy I'm still going to read the rest of the trilogy. But I guess it's one of those books that you either love it or you hate it

In New Spring it's mentioned that Cadsuane assaulted an Amyrlin. And it's all explained in The Wheel of Time Companion

I was not referring to Siuan. Cadsuane kidapped an Amyrlin (Myriam Copan) and "taught" her a few things. When Myriam returned to the Tower she became a strong Amyrlin. Siuan was never meant to be a puppet because she was elected for her skills. Note: Cadsuane was only 53 years old when she did this. It kind of shows how badass she is. To stay on topic: Jordan's Cheyenne Raiders is a great insight on what will be the Aiel. I strongly recommend it.

Rand's burden was much heavier than Elend's, and Elend was much more predisposed to Tindwyl's teachings because he wanted to be a better king. Rand was more problematic because he was the only one that could save the world, he was becoming mad, and he distrusted Aes Sedai. Cadsuane had it more difficult, but I don't think she did a really bad job. After all, she transformed a puppet of the Hall into a strong Amyrlin. She problem was Rand all along.

Me too. I was just thinking of that scene today and it really shows how influential Nynaeve can be.

Yes, Tindwyl reminded me a lot of Cadsuane. As for loving and understanding, sure. Cadsuane is a little too harsh

Read China Miéville's The City & the City and it blew me away, one of his best. Just started Robert Jordan's Cheyenne Raiders and it seems equally thrilling

Well, I actually prefer Elayne to Perrin, though she gets a little annoying sometimes (maybe because of the pregnancy). I do enjoy Perrin's scenes in all books, but in WH and CoT his plot doesn't advance much

Wheel of Time: Nynaeve, Siuan, Moiraine, Rand, Lan Lord of the Rings: Theoden, Eomer, Eowyn, Galadriel Earthsea: Tenar, Ged A Song of Ice and Fire: Ned, Catelyn, Daenerys, Arya

@Idealistic @Dunkum They translated 4 WoT books in Portugal and they were not split. But they stopped translating claiming the story loses interest after. But I've seen plenty of Wot editions in Europe that were split. Here, it is one publisher in particular that does this. They've also split The Hero of Ages. As for ASOIAF, they first split each book in two, and then in four. That's one of the reasons I no longer buy books in Portuguese, and they're expensive too.

I've never heard of it either. I just got mine on kindle because I can't bear to read my editions in portuguese. Here in Portugal they divided the 5 books in 20 tiny ones. It's awful

That's good to know, I look forward to it now. The only character I've really disliked so far is Stannis.

Never been a great Jaime fan, but since I've never seen things from his POV, I'm going to withhold judgement

I've only read the first two, but I'm kind of desperate to start book 3

I tried not to, I tried to focus on other things, but I couldn't handle the pressure. I started reading New Spring. But I decided I'm going to take my time and read a chapter a day

Moiraine and Lan time was supposed to be another book, which, unfortunately, was never written. Androl and Pevara did great, but we had very little time with them. But I still prefer Siuan and Gareth and Nynaeve and Lan

I like Mat in book 3. Then he starts annoying me with all those ideas of trying to get away from everything. I only really start liking him again in book 9. He is far from my favorite, but he does have a great plotline. Perrin is awesome except once or twice when he is obsessed with getting Faile back.