The following Q&A deals with her mark:
I considered before TGS that this might indicate the Shadowspawn will raid the WT. But with the BA now gone away, it might just protect Alviarin and the other BA (if they get a similar mark) to fight alongside the Shadowspawn at TG.
Besides that we also have this information:
"Shaidar Haran has special power over those that swear to the Dark One, and the Forsaken in particular. I asked about Alviarin’s special mark, and he said Shaidar Haran has similar power over her. The implication is that there are lots of ramifications for swearing to the Dark One."
And finally on the Forsaken marks in general:
"Becoming one of the Forsaken involves receiving a mark from the Dark One in return for your oaths; this mark is invisible and cannot be sensed by another human being, even another of the Forsaken, but it can be [seen] by certain non-human creatures, including Myrddraal and draghkar among others. This may play a part in the Myrddraal's obedience but doesn't explain it completely."
Week 2 Question: "Is the mark that Alviarin received from Shaidar Haran the same as that the Forsaken received from the Dark One? If so, is she now a Forsaken, or some sort of lesser Chosen?"
Robert Jordan Answers: "The mark that Alviarin received from Shaidar Haran was not the same as that given to the Forsaken, though it shares one function: Shadowspawn will recognize her as belonging to the Dark One. They will not obey her as they will the Forsaken, however, but she doesn't have to worry about one trying to kill her, either. She is not any sort of lesser Chosen. You might think of it more like the tattoo some people get put inside the ear of their dog, an identification so others will know who the dog belongs to as soon as they see it."
Robert Jordan Answers: "The mark that Alviarin received from Shaidar Haran was not the same as that given to the Forsaken, though it shares one function: Shadowspawn will recognize her as belonging to the Dark One. They will not obey her as they will the Forsaken, however, but she doesn't have to worry about one trying to kill her, either. She is not any sort of lesser Chosen. You might think of it more like the tattoo some people get put inside the ear of their dog, an identification so others will know who the dog belongs to as soon as they see it."
I considered before TGS that this might indicate the Shadowspawn will raid the WT. But with the BA now gone away, it might just protect Alviarin and the other BA (if they get a similar mark) to fight alongside the Shadowspawn at TG.
Besides that we also have this information:
"Shaidar Haran has special power over those that swear to the Dark One, and the Forsaken in particular. I asked about Alviarin’s special mark, and he said Shaidar Haran has similar power over her. The implication is that there are lots of ramifications for swearing to the Dark One."
And finally on the Forsaken marks in general:
"Becoming one of the Forsaken involves receiving a mark from the Dark One in return for your oaths; this mark is invisible and cannot be sensed by another human being, even another of the Forsaken, but it can be [seen] by certain non-human creatures, including Myrddraal and draghkar among others. This may play a part in the Myrddraal's obedience but doesn't explain it completely."
Character discussion 4 : Mesaana and Alviarin
- 31/05/2010 03:41:30 PM
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Only that Alviarin is way cooler, given how much she achieves despite all her limitations. *NM*
- 31/05/2010 05:53:18 PM
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What exactly does Alviarin's mark do? *NM*
- 31/05/2010 05:58:26 PM
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Re: What exactly does Alviarin's mark do?
- 31/05/2010 08:23:28 PM
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Yes...
- 01/06/2010 02:19:54 PM
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Why did Alviarin go to Tremalking? *NM*
- 31/05/2010 05:58:45 PM
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Apparently to deal with DF among the Sea Folk
- 01/06/2010 02:28:52 PM
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Mesaana - 2nd weakest in the OP of the females?
- 31/05/2010 06:00:48 PM
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I think she's weaker than all but Moggy, but that the gap is not all that great. *NM*
- 31/05/2010 06:25:50 PM
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Yes, and I actually think she's gotten quite far by accurately estimating capability.
- 01/06/2010 07:51:26 PM
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Where are Alviarin & Co.?
- 01/06/2010 04:18:26 PM
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I'm thinking they were "saved" by Cyndane or Moghedien at Moridin's orders
- 01/06/2010 04:39:03 PM
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What is Mesaana's identity in the WT?
- 01/06/2010 04:26:41 PM
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I think she's someone prominent
- 05/06/2010 10:17:22 AM
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I predict Mesanna is going to anally punished by Shaidar Haran for her latest failure...
- 01/06/2010 09:36:56 PM
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