It's different (I think?) but I'm certainly no expert and I'm sure someone else will reply - Edit 3
Before modification by Deadsy at 21/09/2010 06:59:48 PM
Verin and her group were holding the source, which makes it way more difficult, doesn't it? When you have the element of surprise it doesn't actually take a lot of the One Power to shield someone. That's how I understand it.
Aran'gar had no indication of what was going on and Graendal just shielded her suddenly. She wasn't prepared.
I always understood that the act of shielding someone not holding the power wasn't a big deal, but holding the shield while they were trying to break through was the difficult part. Aran'gar really didn't have time to break it. This all happened in a matter of less than 10 seconds. Maybe less than 5.
Aran'gar had no indication of what was going on and Graendal just shielded her suddenly. She wasn't prepared.
I always understood that the act of shielding someone not holding the power wasn't a big deal, but holding the shield while they were trying to break through was the difficult part. Aran'gar really didn't have time to break it. This all happened in a matter of less than 10 seconds. Maybe less than 5.