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Wasn't that rather meaningless? fionwe1987 Send a noteboard - 12/11/2009 03:26:22 PM

Nynaeve did say something about Semirhage being very powerful and that she could create havoc if she got free.

While true, what is the significance of this statement? Anyone from Cadsuane to Aviendha to Alivia to Nynaeve herself is strong enough to create havoc. Add to that Semirhage's superior knowledge, and Nynave is spot on.
Says nothing about Semrihage's strength. In fact, I'd argue that a lack of comment from Nynave implies that she is equal to or stronger than Semirhage, since Nynaeve has always been uncomfortable around women stronger than her.
But I just found it strange that she didn't once comment on Semirhage's comparative strength to her own. Nynaeve is usually quite touchy with regard to channelers approaching her in strength. Alivia being a case in point. As is Sharina.

Maybe she is stronger? Or maybe Semirhage is her equal (makes thematic sense, at least).

Now, even the lowest estimate of Semirhage's strength puts her at a higher level than Nynaeve's current strength - after all, Moghedien is currently equal to Nynaeve.

Currently? This was way back in book 4 dude. Eight books later, and with being forced after using the Choedan Kal, I think Nynaeve is much closer, or actually at, her potential.
I saw your post below, but no. Nowhere in aCoS does Nynaeve imply that she is only as strong as Moggy.
But we didn't get any thoughts about it from Nynaeve's many viewpoints involving Semirhage.

Which, to me, indicates equality, at the very least. May also explain why none of the Aes Sedai don't comment. They're used to this level of strength, one of their own is as strong or stronger.
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Semirhage's strength in the Power... Shannow - 12/11/2009 06:57:37 AM 1214 Views
No you did not... fionwe1987 - 12/11/2009 07:27:06 AM 832 Views
I'll look again tonight, but I'm sure Nynaeve made a comment... Shannow - 12/11/2009 07:33:29 AM 837 Views
Actually, Nynaeave is far stronger than Moghedian now LordScimitar - 12/11/2009 12:30:29 PM 801 Views
We DON'T know that Graendal is stronger than Semirhage and Mesaana... Shannow - 12/11/2009 12:48:32 PM 890 Views
Wasn't that rather meaningless? fionwe1987 - 12/11/2009 03:26:22 PM 852 Views
Inconsistency? Lord o' Salv - 12/11/2009 08:53:39 AM 765 Views
Holding a shield vs. making one... fionwe1987 - 12/11/2009 03:19:09 PM 738 Views
Don't they clearly say one single would suffice but they used 2 for Lord o' Salv - 13/11/2009 04:57:15 AM 672 Views
To HOLD her. Didn't I make the distinction clear? fionwe1987 - 13/11/2009 05:04:58 AM 653 Views
Reducing the number of people holding the shield, reduces the strength of the shield correspondingly Shannow - 13/11/2009 07:15:24 AM 633 Views
Not necessarily true (Plus, another possibility)... fionwe1987 - 13/11/2009 07:43:37 AM 624 Views
I agree about the angreal, but not the 1 woman shield part... Shannow - 13/11/2009 07:50:26 AM 674 Views
Agree to disagree? fionwe1987 - 13/11/2009 08:07:59 AM 643 Views
Sure, just a couple of points... Shannow - 13/11/2009 08:18:15 AM 721 Views
Re: Sure, just a couple of points... fionwe1987 - 13/11/2009 08:51:28 AM 718 Views
Interesting concept... Shannow - 13/11/2009 08:59:53 AM 737 Views
The answer lies in a fundamental difference between spinning and maintaining a weave... fionwe1987 - 13/11/2009 09:33:00 AM 786 Views
Yeah, I posted on this Sidious - 12/11/2009 08:53:26 PM 726 Views
Hmmm.... fionwe1987 - 13/11/2009 12:42:37 AM 740 Views
Mesaana thought she matched Semirhage catkin - 13/11/2009 01:45:09 AM 869 Views
Agree with many points Lord o' Salv - 13/11/2009 05:07:53 AM 720 Views
Re: Agree with many points fionwe1987 - 13/11/2009 05:16:12 AM 625 Views
And that means nothing... fionwe1987 - 13/11/2009 05:08:44 AM 734 Views
Re: Hmmm.... Sidious - 13/11/2009 06:56:56 AM 666 Views
I think Sanderson just doesn't have the interest and knowledge of relative strength that RJ did.. Shannow - 13/11/2009 07:07:45 AM 657 Views
Re: Hmmm.... fionwe1987 - 13/11/2009 07:59:57 AM 728 Views
The reason behind our (certainly MY) hesitance to place Nynaeve too high, is Alivia... Shannow - 13/11/2009 08:04:51 AM 749 Views
There is a simple answer... skill... fionwe1987 - 13/11/2009 08:21:25 AM 739 Views
Except that... Shannow - 13/11/2009 08:49:15 AM 735 Views
We only assume that... fionwe1987 - 13/11/2009 09:08:56 AM 759 Views
Well... Shannow - 13/11/2009 09:25:08 AM 726 Views
fionwe1987 - 13/11/2009 09:53:39 AM 631 Views
What about Sharina? Sidious - 13/11/2009 09:17:20 AM 638 Views
No evidence either way, but you leave a massive gap between Lanfear and the average Forsaken... Shannow - 13/11/2009 09:31:27 AM 743 Views
I don't think it's massive Sidious - 13/11/2009 09:46:27 AM 716 Views
I disagree with your last comment Shannow - 13/11/2009 09:58:03 AM 764 Views
Hmm... Sidious - 13/11/2009 03:57:48 PM 755 Views
Re: Hmm... Watcher - 13/11/2009 07:54:23 PM 726 Views
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