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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.
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Did Larry give away Asmo's killer? (possible spoilers) Narg - 19/10/2010 01:49:57 AM 3176 Views
Re: Did Larry give away Asmo's killer? (possible spoilers) Skeeve the Great - 19/10/2010 02:23:03 AM 2013 Views
Lanfear could not have done it. Period. The Angry Druid - 19/10/2010 04:46:07 AM 1979 Views
Terrible logic (or lack thereof). Tom - 19/10/2010 04:53:03 AM 1755 Views
No, you pay, and then you get the wishes. The Angry Druid - 19/10/2010 11:01:08 PM 1635 Views
No, the wishes are granted first. Tom - 20/10/2010 05:27:28 AM 1554 Views
Re: Lanfear could not have done it. Period. Skeeve the Great - 19/10/2010 05:00:39 AM 1619 Views
Wait about 1 more week until the spoilers leak out and you will know for sure Matrimony Cauthon - 19/10/2010 04:09:53 AM 1720 Views
Since when have Moiraine and Lanfear theories been "outlandish"? Tom - 19/10/2010 04:47:56 AM 1666 Views
I think Lanfear is a poor choice Sidious - 19/10/2010 05:09:31 AM 1711 Views
Granted, lack of motive was always a puzzle for me Skeeve the Great - 19/10/2010 05:17:27 AM 1510 Views
Some additional thoughts on motive Skeeve the Great - 19/10/2010 05:34:22 AM 1650 Views
Re: Some additional thoughts on motive Sidious - 19/10/2010 01:05:28 PM 1585 Views
She THINKS Asmodean betrayed her, though Tom - 20/10/2010 05:32:35 AM 1601 Views
Ummm... no. fionwe1987 - 20/10/2010 06:19:16 AM 1702 Views
Without any "ummm" - YES. Tom - 20/10/2010 01:56:00 PM 1474 Views
Duh she threatened him! fionwe1987 - 20/10/2010 04:13:10 PM 1508 Views
Re: Without any "ummm" - YES. Sidious - 20/10/2010 04:13:51 PM 1603 Views
Agreed. On all points. *NM* Camilla - 19/10/2010 09:39:42 AM 1016 Views
Attack of opportunity... fionwe1987 - 20/10/2010 06:16:27 AM 1440 Views
She had wishes she didn't expect to have. Tom - 20/10/2010 01:57:38 PM 1525 Views
fionwe1987 - 20/10/2010 04:15:14 PM 1618 Views
Re: Did Larry give away Asmo's killer? (possible spoilers) Sidious - 19/10/2010 05:04:44 AM 3232 Views
C'mon Sid! Skeeve the Great - 19/10/2010 05:07:55 AM 1743 Views
Re: C'mon Sid! Sidious - 19/10/2010 05:10:53 AM 1616 Views
Re: C'mon Sid! Skeeve the Great - 19/10/2010 05:13:52 AM 1618 Views
Re: C'mon Sid! BlackAdder - 19/10/2010 05:41:34 AM 1648 Views
That page number was a joke, you know Larry - 19/10/2010 08:08:38 AM 1728 Views
Re: That page number was a joke, you know HyogaRott - 19/10/2010 04:18:03 PM 1752 Views
correct and correct nigelgoboom - 19/10/2010 03:31:41 PM 1644 Views
Aw, did he criticize you? Dan - 20/10/2010 05:50:22 PM 1620 Views
LOL nope nigelgoboom - 21/10/2010 07:17:23 AM 1516 Views
Aw. Poor baby. Dan - 21/10/2010 07:24:40 PM 1575 Views
And you're a moron who can't control his own board. Dan - 20/10/2010 01:36:01 PM 1748 Views
Re: And you're a moron who can't control his own board. HyogaRott - 20/10/2010 01:48:47 PM 1562 Views
If you think that it's anything but in line with what Sidious started, then you're also a moron, Dan - 20/10/2010 02:38:50 PM 1491 Views
Re: If you think that it's anything but in line with what Sidious started, then you're also a moron, HyogaRott - 20/10/2010 04:01:30 PM 1466 Views
Learn to read. Dan - 20/10/2010 05:41:48 PM 1553 Views
Re: Learn to read. HyogaRott - 21/10/2010 06:28:26 PM 1492 Views
Ah, still a moron, I see. Dan - 21/10/2010 07:21:10 PM 1632 Views
Much as I agree with your sentiment(s) Myrdhyn - 21/10/2010 07:42:23 PM 1688 Views
No, I know. I just hate stupid people. *NM* Dan - 21/10/2010 07:53:37 PM 872 Views
Re: Ah, still a moron, I see. HyogaRott - 22/10/2010 02:11:19 PM 1413 Views
Like begets like. Dan - 22/10/2010 08:46:06 PM 1715 Views
I always thought it was Slayer or Lanfear ßelals Girl - 19/10/2010 05:31:12 AM 1611 Views
.... Larry - 19/10/2010 08:09:55 AM 1836 Views
don't worry about it - this is all very harmless, you know Terez - 19/10/2010 08:15:49 AM 1565 Views
Depends on the attention received Larry - 19/10/2010 08:20:44 AM 1763 Views
Re: .... Sidious - 19/10/2010 01:01:57 PM 1559 Views
word to all of this....especially the not expecting this bit. *NM* mazza3 - 19/10/2010 04:24:47 PM 744 Views
The cheap character shots people are taking at Larry are pretty deplorable IMO. Myrdhyn - 19/10/2010 06:50:58 PM 1517 Views
I agree 100 per cent *NM* Lordling - 19/10/2010 07:20:35 PM 821 Views
I agree. Larry, like Jason and a bunch of other people, got his copy because of the work he does. Tom - 20/10/2010 05:41:02 AM 1600 Views
I didn't sign a confidentiality agreement Larry - 20/10/2010 10:21:12 PM 1708 Views
I still can't figure out what the hell he did that was so bad ßelals Girl - 20/10/2010 06:05:50 AM 1465 Views
I agree with you. Seriana Sedai - 20/10/2010 05:33:12 PM 1547 Views
Hi. Joel - 22/10/2010 05:37:32 AM 1495 Views
Agreed. And coming from admins, no less. *NM* Dan - 20/10/2010 01:37:12 PM 907 Views
Re: The cheap character shots people are taking at Larry are pretty deplorable IMO. HyogaRott - 20/10/2010 01:52:01 PM 1538 Views
I don't think Larry did anything wrong. RugbyPlayingAshaman - 20/10/2010 04:01:16 PM 1519 Views
Re: .... BlackAdder - 20/10/2010 08:07:52 AM 1665 Views
Give away? moratcorlm - 19/10/2010 02:03:53 PM 1545 Views
No, it was a joke. *NM* RugbyPlayingAshaman - 19/10/2010 03:23:22 PM 753 Views
You're dead! Rand killed you in EotW! *NM* callandor1000 - 19/10/2010 03:41:23 PM 865 Views
There was no proof of it. I refuse to believe it. *NM* BlackAdder - 21/10/2010 05:05:42 AM 774 Views
It's Lanfear - definitely. Look at Graendal if you want proof.. malekithe - 20/10/2010 10:47:01 PM 1609 Views
Dude, just admit you did it already. *NM* BlackAdder - 21/10/2010 05:07:10 AM 807 Views
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