Granted, lack of motive was always a puzzle for me
Skeeve the Great Send a noteboard - 19/10/2010 05:17:27 AM
If one goes on the basis of what Jordan said, there is nothing outlandish about it. He said it was an "attack of opportunity" (effectively ruling out Slayer, to my mind) and that we had enough information to figure it out by the end of Book 5. The obvious answer is Lanfear, given how often she threatened to kill Asmodean if he betrayed her, the fact she knew where he was and the fact that she had wishes with the Finns (as I have pointed out on countless occasions).
But Asmodean didn't betray her - he taught Rand as was expected. Even when Rand used Lews Therin's knowledge against her, she reasoned that Asmodean was gossiping about her but dismissed it quickly. Cyndane has also made it clear that she would like to directly go after Rand, but Moridin has repeatedly stayed her hand. It doesn't make sense to say that Cyndane would instead choose the lesser prize and go for Asmodean.
Sammael is too direct to sneak around and take out Asmodean, with more than one hint that he likes to be the center of attention and do things openly. Graendal is surreptitious and complex. She's said she wouldn't go after Rand directly and has been made aware of the fact that Rand is being taught by a Forsaken. With the death of Rahvin and Lanfear, it took every little for her to act. We know that she can act if she wants to...
The only things that were pointed for me to Lanfear are a lot of Lanfear scenes in FoH, her constant threats to Asmodean and her out-of-control rage at the docks. But yes, the motive is the weak point here.
This message last edited by Skeeve the Great on 19/10/2010 at 05:17:49 AM
Did Larry give away Asmo's killer? (possible spoilers)
19/10/2010 01:49:57 AM
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Re: Did Larry give away Asmo's killer? (possible spoilers)
19/10/2010 02:23:03 AM
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Lanfear could not have done it. Period.
19/10/2010 04:46:07 AM
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Terrible logic (or lack thereof).
19/10/2010 04:53:03 AM
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Wait about 1 more week until the spoilers leak out and you will know for sure
19/10/2010 04:09:53 AM
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Since when have Moiraine and Lanfear theories been "outlandish"?
19/10/2010 04:47:56 AM
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I think Lanfear is a poor choice
19/10/2010 05:09:31 AM
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Granted, lack of motive was always a puzzle for me
19/10/2010 05:17:27 AM
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She THINKS Asmodean betrayed her, though
20/10/2010 05:32:35 AM
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Ummm... no.
20/10/2010 06:19:16 AM
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Attack of opportunity...
20/10/2010 06:16:27 AM
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Re: Did Larry give away Asmo's killer? (possible spoilers)
19/10/2010 05:04:44 AM
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C'mon Sid!
19/10/2010 05:07:55 AM
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Re: C'mon Sid!
19/10/2010 05:10:53 AM
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correct and correct
19/10/2010 03:31:41 PM
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And you're a moron who can't control his own board.
20/10/2010 01:36:01 PM
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Re: And you're a moron who can't control his own board.
20/10/2010 01:48:47 PM
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If you think that it's anything but in line with what Sidious started, then you're also a moron,
20/10/2010 02:38:50 PM
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Re: If you think that it's anything but in line with what Sidious started, then you're also a moron,
20/10/2010 04:01:30 PM
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Learn to read.
20/10/2010 05:41:48 PM
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Re: Learn to read.
21/10/2010 06:28:26 PM
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Ah, still a moron, I see.
21/10/2010 07:21:10 PM
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....
19/10/2010 08:09:55 AM
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Re: ....
19/10/2010 01:01:57 PM
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word to all of this....especially the not expecting this bit. *NM*
19/10/2010 04:24:47 PM
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The cheap character shots people are taking at Larry are pretty deplorable IMO.
19/10/2010 06:50:58 PM
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I agree. Larry, like Jason and a bunch of other people, got his copy because of the work he does.
20/10/2010 05:41:02 AM
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Re: The cheap character shots people are taking at Larry are pretty deplorable IMO.
20/10/2010 01:52:01 PM
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