Now like most readers I was shocked that the shadow has forces attacking so far to the south. We all knew that the Blight going quite about a year or so before this was the calm before the storm of the shadow preparing for TG. Rand being attacked by 100K trollocs in KOD was a bit more like an assassination attempt rather than the outbreak of all out warfare.
My question is why attack the Seanchan? and why now? and who issued the marching orders?
It seems to me that what with the Seanchan trying to battle the westland armies and a large number of Boarderlanders and their leaders missing from the north that the shadow would just rush out of the Blight to start TG rather than strike at the south fisrt and lose troops in the Ways.
It also seems to go against the shadows strategy of "let the lord of chaos rule" which is basically divide and conquer the forces of the light. What better way to push the Seanchan into wanting to form an alliance with Rand and his forces than prove that shadow spawn are real and a threat to everyone?
It will be interesting to see how this develops in any case. I personally thought the last battle would be an actual battle, that may take place in several parts of the world, but it would all be over in a matter of days or maybe even hours while Rand seals the DO and does all other types of kick a** stuff. but if this is not just a small poke from the shadow maybe TG is starting now and will last several weeks until the end of the series.
My question is why attack the Seanchan? and why now? and who issued the marching orders?
It seems to me that what with the Seanchan trying to battle the westland armies and a large number of Boarderlanders and their leaders missing from the north that the shadow would just rush out of the Blight to start TG rather than strike at the south fisrt and lose troops in the Ways.
It also seems to go against the shadows strategy of "let the lord of chaos rule" which is basically divide and conquer the forces of the light. What better way to push the Seanchan into wanting to form an alliance with Rand and his forces than prove that shadow spawn are real and a threat to everyone?
It will be interesting to see how this develops in any case. I personally thought the last battle would be an actual battle, that may take place in several parts of the world, but it would all be over in a matter of days or maybe even hours while Rand seals the DO and does all other types of kick a** stuff. but if this is not just a small poke from the shadow maybe TG is starting now and will last several weeks until the end of the series.
While the wicked stand confounded call me, with thy saint surrounded
TGS Prologue - your thoughts (part 1) *spoilers*
16/09/2009 04:56:20 AM
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My comments so far
17/09/2009 05:42:58 AM
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So has no one really read it yet or
17/09/2009 06:55:52 AM
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Re: So has no one really read it yet or
17/09/2009 07:00:16 AM
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Slow down the Seanchan invasion maybe?
17/09/2009 07:07:08 AM
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Re: Slow down the Seanchan invasion maybe?
17/09/2009 07:15:35 AM
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Re: Slow down the Seanchan invasion maybe?
17/09/2009 07:18:12 AM
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First move in a full blown assualt.
17/09/2009 09:37:00 PM
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If they leave no survivors, Rand will probably be blamed, thus slowing his plans to make peace.. *NM*
17/09/2009 11:28:02 PM
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Well, spoilers obviously...
17/09/2009 06:59:01 AM
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Maybe it was Demandred.
17/09/2009 07:01:53 AM
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Demandred
17/09/2009 08:57:11 PM
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Re: Demandred
17/09/2009 09:00:31 PM
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I don't think Shara is an option
17/09/2009 09:10:49 PM
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Goes in with the whole Mat betraying Rand idea
18/09/2009 12:33:09 AM
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Not to metion is might help explain Masema, since he's been around that area for ages. *NM*
18/09/2009 12:19:18 PM
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Faile and Moridin biggest points of interest
17/09/2009 07:16:10 AM
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Re: Faile and Moridin biggest points of interest
17/09/2009 07:23:15 AM
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Cruel and shady?
17/09/2009 07:24:34 AM
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Any idea who in Rand's group leaked the Semi capture, old Dark Friend or new? *NM*
17/09/2009 07:32:22 AM
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How the intelligence war has changed and tables turned. No more ignorant forsaken, but...
17/10/2009 02:22:31 PM
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A few thoughts
17/09/2009 07:31:05 AM
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Re: A few thoughts
17/09/2009 07:53:41 AM
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It was Brilliant. A review. (Horrible spoilers and some quotes!)
17/09/2009 08:02:15 AM
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Re: It was Brilliant. A review. (Horrible spoilers and some quotes!)
17/09/2009 08:13:07 AM
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Ummm... why?
17/09/2009 08:17:59 AM
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I think Min gets toasted
17/09/2009 09:34:35 AM
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Doubt it
18/09/2009 02:15:57 PM
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What about Tam? *NM*
18/09/2009 05:59:38 PM
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Ash'aman?!
17/09/2009 03:51:09 PM
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Moridin's servants are usually Zomoran.
17/09/2009 04:22:16 PM
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But maybe not here... maybe
17/09/2009 04:30:40 PM
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The logistics make it impossible...
17/09/2009 04:36:27 PM
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Some major questions (The prologue has really got me psyched)
17/09/2009 08:27:29 AM
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Re: Some major questions (The prologue has really got me psyched)
18/09/2009 03:04:40 AM
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Forsaken chapter analysis
17/09/2009 04:19:07 PM
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Was it Brandon?
17/09/2009 04:31:07 PM
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Thoughts on Graendal's POV
17/09/2009 07:31:04 PM
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Completely enjoyed it. (Obviously spoilers)
18/09/2009 01:01:54 AM
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Tylee
18/09/2009 05:51:18 AM
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That was my hope.
18/09/2009 06:35:41 AM
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Thought on Mesaana
18/09/2009 01:13:48 AM
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Trollocs attack on the Seanchan
18/09/2009 03:18:57 AM
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Question. (Or random thought that could become a theory from someone smarter)
18/09/2009 04:40:42 AM
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Re: Question. (Or random thought that could become a theory from someone smarter)
18/09/2009 05:04:50 AM
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Re: Question. (Or random thought that could become a theory from someone smarter)
18/09/2009 06:19:32 AM
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