For the most part it will come down to two choices :
1) Become a part of the Seanchan Empire
2) Create a prosperous and stable society
Building a road to the north would be their best bet to create a stable and prosperous society. Initially it would be a huge public works program that would put to work much of the displaced populace. Once the road was complete the trade along the route would feed many small towns and villages that would grow because of the road.
The Seanchan may be strong believers in trade but it would be a huge gamble for Ghealdan to rely on them not taking advantage of the only traditional means of trade.
This is of course all dependent on some sort of truce being signed.
1) Become a part of the Seanchan Empire
2) Create a prosperous and stable society
Building a road to the north would be their best bet to create a stable and prosperous society. Initially it would be a huge public works program that would put to work much of the displaced populace. Once the road was complete the trade along the route would feed many small towns and villages that would grow because of the road.
The Seanchan may be strong believers in trade but it would be a huge gamble for Ghealdan to rely on them not taking advantage of the only traditional means of trade.
This is of course all dependent on some sort of truce being signed.
As part of Perrins lands they are part of the Andor/Cairhein/Saldea alliance which has the White Tower, the remaining Borderlands and likely Rand's forces along with it ... How did the 'Finn prophecy go "the South and the West as one and the North and the East" ... At any rate Ghealdan has powerful allies with Traveling capabilities to alleviate physical trade barriers.
I do think the Seanchan are much more likely to go after Andor and the Towers first though... Best to take out the most powerful foes first. Murrandy and Ghealdan etc... Will crumble without that support.
Domani Drag Queen in the White Tower ... Aran'gar watch out!
Ghealdan needs a road
- 04/11/2011 07:05:21 AM
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Ghealdan does have a road to the east.
- 04/11/2011 02:37:38 PM
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I wonder if they'll realize they can use their explosives for road work... *NM*
- 04/11/2011 02:49:05 PM
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I think his point is that road goes through Seachan held northern Altara. *NM*
- 04/11/2011 06:10:17 PM
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Only if they stay on a southern course. Altara is actually farther south.
- 04/11/2011 07:43:01 PM
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Not according to the map you provided.
- 04/11/2011 09:01:50 PM
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Yes it does, actually.
- 09/11/2011 07:45:25 PM
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No, no it doesn't.
- 10/11/2011 03:16:19 AM
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I think you are incorrect, but not b/c of map - because of what the projection of force would need
- 10/11/2011 03:07:43 PM
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Re: I think you are incorrect, but not b/c of map ...
- 10/11/2011 06:05:07 PM
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Yes, Andor is in a bad position.
- 11/11/2011 10:05:09 PM
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Re: Yes, Andor is in a bad position.
- 12/11/2011 04:08:40 AM
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The really atypical atrocity in the Seanchan's conquests...
- 12/11/2011 06:55:33 AM
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Re: The really atypical atrocity in the Seanchan's conquests...
- 16/11/2011 09:30:09 PM
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Oh, is that what you think happened?
- 17/11/2011 06:04:12 AM
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Re: Oh, is that what you think happened?
- 18/11/2011 06:57:53 PM
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I said the road goes through northern Altara, and you disagreed, claiming Altara was further south.
- 10/11/2011 06:12:11 PM
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Yes - I said Altara is effectively south as they don't control or patrol most of their lands.
- 11/11/2011 09:58:41 PM
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Re: Yes - I said Altara is effectively south as they don't control or patrol most of their lands.
- 11/11/2011 11:28:40 PM
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Re: Yes - I said Altara is effectively south as they don't control or patrol most of their lands.
- 14/11/2011 05:44:42 PM
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*NM*
A road north would be useless at this point.
- 05/11/2011 04:23:11 PM
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Choices of Ghealdan
- 07/11/2011 05:55:38 AM
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Re: Choices of Ghealdan
- 07/11/2011 03:38:03 PM
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A couple points
- 08/11/2011 12:31:57 PM
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They have alternatives actually
- 15/11/2011 02:48:22 PM
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