If by 'defeat' you mean 'kill before the Last Battle'. It looks pretty certain that Rand's going to reach that, whatever happens.
The problem is that unlike before, Rand can now tell a darkfriend at a glance. Previously I'd have suggested a channeler behind a weave of invisibility who struck with balefire. Squish, dead. But now Demandred can't come after him himself, nor can he send a lackey. That leaves attacking those he loves - Min is pretty well protected, but Tam al'Thor is not. Kidnap him to lure Rand into a trap?
Actually Rand's greatest vulnerability at the moment is his warder bond (which is just one more reason why Elayne's recklessness is so selfish, doesn't she think?). Demandred doesn't know about the three of them, obviously, and since they didn't have the bond in the AoL he might dismiss it if he did. But it's the surest way I know of to kill Rand.
How would you defeat Rand?
09/01/2011 09:27:42 AM
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I don't think he *can*
09/01/2011 11:17:17 AM
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Kill Moridin...
09/01/2011 11:36:12 AM
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Good point, Moridin should just commit suicide and maybe it would all be over
09/01/2011 12:12:25 PM
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I think BF would *probably* kill him.
09/01/2011 01:32:23 PM
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Compel the kitchen staff to poison the food and water supply *NM*
09/01/2011 03:52:51 PM
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Defeat and capture Elayne, Egwene and Nynaeve and/or Kill Min.
10/01/2011 04:34:28 PM
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That sounds like an excellent way to die in excruciating pain.
12/01/2011 05:55:40 AM
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Yeah, Rahvin might have had an easier time of things if Rand wasn't in beserker mode. *NM*
12/01/2011 08:13:14 AM
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Well, Aviendha left herself very vulnerable - if a smart Forsaken knew what to look out for..
12/01/2011 09:52:02 PM
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Largely unavoidable unless Rand wants to stuff her in a sack and sit on her.
13/01/2011 11:48:42 PM
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But that's what I'd do if I were a Forsaken
14/01/2011 08:49:11 PM
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Kill Fortuona and Faile, Frame Rand, then let Mat and Perrin take care of it.
12/01/2011 09:26:28 PM
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BOOM! headshot! *NM*
12/01/2011 03:54:29 AM
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There was already an assassination attempt (or two?) with crossbows - Taveren makes them miss. *NM*
12/01/2011 08:14:12 AM
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Nuke him from orbit. It's the only way to be sure. *NM*
12/01/2011 08:10:54 PM
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I say we nuke the entire palace he's in. They can bill me for the cost. *NM*
12/01/2011 09:53:31 PM
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