WOT Help

[Shaggy]

No problem.

[melbatoast]

No biggie, JoeC. You'll get to know more of the Forsaken in the next few books. You'll notice that each has their own style---Lanfear hangs out in the World of Dreams and is psycho about Lews Therin, and Moghedien likes to hide and uses Compulsion, Ishmael thinks he's the next thing to the Dark One, etc. RJ does a great job of making a lot of unique villains. Glad you are enjoying the books so far. I'm excited to hear what you think of the ending of this book.

[douglas]

Yeah, you have to keep in mind that there are a full 13 Forsaken and several of them are female.  This is, I think, the first appearance of a female Forsaken other than Lanfear, so it's not too surprising you just assumed it was her, but keep that in mind for the future.

As for Nynaeve + Elayne vs the Black Ajah... when have those two ever been prepared for anything?

Oh, did our comments help at all with your understanding of the Rhuidean history sequence?

[deathgate]

Whoops! I don't even know who that is yet. LOL  I re-read it and they actually don't mention the character by name, I just figured it was Lanfear because it was female and had superb control of the power and talked of the other Forsaken. My mistake guys!

No, I'm sorry that I spoiled something for you. I thought you mixed them up but I will be more careful in the future not to get ahead of where you are. Even those of us who have read it multiple times can't recall everything. In fact every time I re-reread the books and read message boards I learn more. It's like an onion with layer upon layer.

[Shard]

Just remember Moggy has numerous honey colored braids and Lanfear has free flowing straight black hair. That ought to help *heh*

Can't wait for you to finish this book as it was one of my personal favorites.

[darxbane]

I am trying to remember exactly where you are in the book.  Have Rand and Co. been to Cold Rocks Hold yet?
On a separate note, as someone who enjoys target shooting, this book begins to show how unbelievably awesome the Two Rivers people are with bows, especially Tam Al'Thor and Abell Cauthon. 

[JoeC]

Oh, did our comments help at all with your understanding of the Rhuidean history sequence?

Yeah, kind of. I think I may have to go back and re-read that more carefully.

I am trying to remember exactly where you are in the book.  Have Rand and Co. been to Cold Rocks Hold yet?
On a separate note, as someone who enjoys target shooting, this book begins to show how unbelievably awesome the Two Rivers people are with bows, especially Tam Al'Thor and Abell Cauthon. 

I JUST got to Cold Rock's Hold last night. Yes Tam and Abell have certainly proven themselves against the Trollocs defending the Two Rivers. I have the feeling that there's a lot more to learn about Tam.

[douglas]

I have the feeling that there's a lot more to learn about Tam.

Yeah, like where he got that genuine Power-wrought heron mark sword he gave Rand way back in TEotW.  Not exactly a typical possession of a rural farmer.

I don't remember when Tam's history gets revealed, but I don't think it's much of a spoiler to say that he earned it.

[melbatoast]

Tam's history is still pretty vague. I heard that it might be the subject of a prequel novel, if those ever happen.

[Shaggy]

Quote from: JoeC on Today at 06:10:47 PM
I have the feeling that there's a lot more to learn about Tam.
Yeah, like where he got that genuine Power-wrought heron mark sword he gave Rand way back in TEotW.  Not exactly a typical possession of a rural farmer.

I'm pretty sure that's just happenstance…or fate…or the Creator/Pattern doing whatever. I think the man he bought it from didn't even know what it was.

[jjb]

Wasn't Tam mentioned in A NEW SPRING?

[Loud_G]

Just remember Moggy has numerous honey colored braids and Lanfear has free flowing straight black hair. That ought to help *heh*

I'm still trying to figure out if you are A) joking, B) trying to throw them off the scent, or C) mis-remembering.

[Comfortable Madness]

Quote from: JoeC on Today at 06:10:47 PM
I have the feeling that there's a lot more to learn about Tam.
Yeah, like where he got that genuine Power-wrought heron mark sword he gave Rand way back in TEotW.  Not exactly a typical possession of a rural farmer.

I'm pretty sure that's just happenstance…or fate…or the Creator/Pattern doing whatever. I think the man he bought it from didn't even know what it was.

I'm pretty sure Tam is a legit blademaster. Don't want to give too much away but he was the one who taught Rand the Flame and Void technique.

[IngtarWhoStoleChristmas]

Comfortable Madness,

You are correct. The big question I have regarding the blade (forgive me if it's a spoiler) is why Tam got such a special blade, (See Lan description at beginning of TGH), and what path that blade traveled to arrive at Rand Al'Thor.

[Reaves]

We do know a little bit about him. He served with the Golden Bees in Illian and rose to a high rank there, if I recall correctly. That would explain the swordmaster abilities, if not power-wrought blade.