The worst thing about chapter one is all of Rand's fanboys coming out of the woodwork. At least this board isn't as bad as some in that regard.
Seriously, I wonder if this new found serenity and aura is more or less permanent. Further I wonder if the consequences for the story are far different than what the fanboys expect.
My gut feeling, or it may just be a hope, is that Rand's new serenity will mean that he is less involved with the story not more. He is in a better position now to lead and to delegate.
Others must do the heavy lifting from now until Rand confronts the DO and beyond. Rand will still be present as will his aura. But his days of reckless attacks are over. His job now is to keep his serenity and prepare himself for the final battle.
Further, I wonder if we will even see many PoVs from Rand. In chapter 1, Rand seemed to have knowledge that BS (and RJ) will probably want to keep us in the dark about. It wouldn't surprise me if we only had a few short PoVs from Rand during all of ToM.
On a related note, what must it be like to realize that the world depends on your mood? If you get angry the world burns. If you are happy the world is saved. The pressure must be enormous. Suddenly, Min, becomes quite a bit more important in keeping Rand happy .
Seriously, I wonder if this new found serenity and aura is more or less permanent. Further I wonder if the consequences for the story are far different than what the fanboys expect.
My gut feeling, or it may just be a hope, is that Rand's new serenity will mean that he is less involved with the story not more. He is in a better position now to lead and to delegate.
Others must do the heavy lifting from now until Rand confronts the DO and beyond. Rand will still be present as will his aura. But his days of reckless attacks are over. His job now is to keep his serenity and prepare himself for the final battle.
Further, I wonder if we will even see many PoVs from Rand. In chapter 1, Rand seemed to have knowledge that BS (and RJ) will probably want to keep us in the dark about. It wouldn't surprise me if we only had a few short PoVs from Rand during all of ToM.
On a related note, what must it be like to realize that the world depends on your mood? If you get angry the world burns. If you are happy the world is saved. The pressure must be enormous. Suddenly, Min, becomes quite a bit more important in keeping Rand happy .
The worst thing about chapter 1
05/10/2010 04:14:31 AM
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About the "fanboy" part...
05/10/2010 08:38:23 PM
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Wait there was ever a doubt who the Dragon would turn out to be? I never had any question. *NM*
05/10/2010 08:45:15 PM
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tEotW's story moves quickly and surprises you often. Perrin's has a wolfening, and could be the DR. *NM*
06/10/2010 04:53:04 AM
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Funny I always thought that Perrins becoming a WB excluded ohm for being the DR
11/10/2010 04:02:43 PM
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Didn't BS say something about ...
05/10/2010 10:46:52 PM
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Yes he did, but I am hoping that he is wrong
06/10/2010 06:09:08 AM
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I don't think chapter 1-7 will be about Rand (or Egwene)
06/10/2010 06:21:57 AM
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Agreed, or perhaps we'll hear from Elayne or other less interesting arcs to the casual reader. *NM*
06/10/2010 09:09:17 PM
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