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I find it hard to believe that the Shadow would send their ONLY seal CatherineSedai Send a noteboard - 17/07/2010 12:15:29 AM
We know that the Shadow searched for male channelers for many years before the series, and it makes sense that Ishy would eventually find a willing pupil, whom he could teach, like he also offered to Rand (it's also a bit like Isam's raising). This would explain Taim's knowledge, etc.

Especially that Taim had the Seal strongly indicates to me that he already followed the Shadow, when he joined Rand. Probably he got the Seal from SH, who also ordered him to join Rand.

I agree however that Demandred clearly wasn't involved with Taim or the BT (except for having a few spies there apparently). He has other power bases, especially Murandy now.


If Taim really was given the seal by SH or any other Dark chars, then they gave him the ONLY seal in their possession and told him to go give it to the Dragon. This strikes me as VERY unintelligent strategically. Especially if we believe (at least I do) that the DO knows Rand has to destroy the seals.

Since all 7 seals are accounted for, the DFs can not have any other seals. If they had even one, they could foil Rand's plan to "clear the rubble."

I'm certain they could have come up with some other way to bring Taim into Rand's confidences. This is a big reason I think he switched sides after his first meeting with Rand.

Many of the seals were found in unlikely places. I think Taim just happened to find one.
I always say, if you must mount the gallows, give a jest to the crowd, a coin to the hangman, and make the drop with a smile on your lips. ~Birgitte
This message last edited by CatherineSedai on 17/07/2010 at 12:16:20 AM
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Mazrim Taim CatherineSedai - 15/07/2010 03:23:15 AM 1061 Views
Honestly newyorkersedai - 15/07/2010 04:48:56 AM 699 Views
Re: Honestly Kieran - 15/07/2010 05:49:12 AM 546 Views
And then Disney will buy the rights to AMoL *NM* CatherineSedai - 15/07/2010 06:18:03 AM 242 Views
Taim is one of the most powerful channelers in the world. krassos - 15/07/2010 07:23:31 PM 855 Views
Kieran and krassos, you have great points newyorkersedai - 16/07/2010 01:02:26 AM 475 Views
LOL no problem *NM* CatherineSedai - 17/07/2010 12:08:00 AM 227 Views
There's no proof either way. krassos - 17/07/2010 01:43:27 AM 459 Views
I think Logain is stronger darius_sedai - 16/07/2010 01:52:44 PM 615 Views
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IMO they are all very close darius_sedai - 18/07/2010 06:38:09 AM 452 Views
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same *NM* Velveti - 15/07/2010 05:40:49 PM 237 Views
Your ideas on this front are making more sense to me as time passes *NM* newyorkersedai - 16/07/2010 01:03:45 AM 250 Views
I really hope not. RugbyPlayingAshaman - 16/07/2010 01:44:24 PM 462 Views
I find it hard to believe that the Shadow would send their ONLY seal CatherineSedai - 17/07/2010 12:15:29 AM 610 Views
Lost a seal, gained a hundred male channelers(maybe more). krassos - 18/07/2010 01:56:45 AM 482 Views
Yes... Etzel - 20/07/2010 05:35:08 PM 420 Views
Really, the only desire the shadow might have for the seals... krassos - 20/07/2010 06:44:12 PM 472 Views
I actually see Demandred having Logain as his arch-nemesis RugbyPlayingAshaman - 15/07/2010 03:22:56 PM 541 Views
Re: I actually see Demandred having Logain as his arch-nemesis Lord Haart - 20/07/2010 03:11:57 PM 471 Views
Re: Mazrim Taim saidarisnowtainted - 16/07/2010 09:55:19 PM 501 Views
I wonder if Taim might NOT be a Darkfriend Lord Haart - 20/07/2010 03:09:01 PM 559 Views
Actually... Etzel - 20/07/2010 05:30:40 PM 469 Views
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