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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 1217 Views
No you did not... fionwe1987 - 12/11/2009 07:27:06 AM 833 Views
I'll look again tonight, but I'm sure Nynaeve made a comment... Shannow - 12/11/2009 07:33:29 AM 841 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 893 Views
Wasn't that rather meaningless? fionwe1987 - 12/11/2009 03:26:22 PM 855 Views
Inconsistency? Lord o' Salv - 12/11/2009 08:53:39 AM 767 Views
Holding a shield vs. making one... fionwe1987 - 12/11/2009 03:19:09 PM 740 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 674 Views
To HOLD her. Didn't I make the distinction clear? fionwe1987 - 13/11/2009 05:04:58 AM 655 Views
Reducing the number of people holding the shield, reduces the strength of the shield correspondingly Shannow - 13/11/2009 07:15:24 AM 635 Views
Not necessarily true (Plus, another possibility)... fionwe1987 - 13/11/2009 07:43:37 AM 626 Views
I agree about the angreal, but not the 1 woman shield part... Shannow - 13/11/2009 07:50:26 AM 677 Views
Agree to disagree? fionwe1987 - 13/11/2009 08:07:59 AM 646 Views
Sure, just a couple of points... Shannow - 13/11/2009 08:18:15 AM 723 Views
Re: Sure, just a couple of points... fionwe1987 - 13/11/2009 08:51:28 AM 720 Views
Interesting concept... Shannow - 13/11/2009 08:59:53 AM 738 Views
The answer lies in a fundamental difference between spinning and maintaining a weave... fionwe1987 - 13/11/2009 09:33:00 AM 788 Views
Yeah, I posted on this Sidious - 12/11/2009 08:53:26 PM 730 Views
Hmmm.... fionwe1987 - 13/11/2009 12:42:37 AM 743 Views
Mesaana thought she matched Semirhage catkin - 13/11/2009 01:45:09 AM 871 Views
Agree with many points Lord o' Salv - 13/11/2009 05:07:53 AM 722 Views
Re: Agree with many points fionwe1987 - 13/11/2009 05:16:12 AM 628 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 669 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 661 Views
Re: Hmmm.... fionwe1987 - 13/11/2009 07:59:57 AM 730 Views
The reason behind our (certainly MY) hesitance to place Nynaeve too high, is Alivia... Shannow - 13/11/2009 08:04:51 AM 751 Views
There is a simple answer... skill... fionwe1987 - 13/11/2009 08:21:25 AM 741 Views
Except that... Shannow - 13/11/2009 08:49:15 AM 738 Views
We only assume that... fionwe1987 - 13/11/2009 09:08:56 AM 761 Views
Well... Shannow - 13/11/2009 09:25:08 AM 728 Views
fionwe1987 - 13/11/2009 09:53:39 AM 633 Views
What about Sharina? Sidious - 13/11/2009 09:17:20 AM 641 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 745 Views
I don't think it's massive Sidious - 13/11/2009 09:46:27 AM 718 Views
I disagree with your last comment Shannow - 13/11/2009 09:58:03 AM 766 Views
Hmm... Sidious - 13/11/2009 03:57:48 PM 757 Views
Re: Hmm... Watcher - 13/11/2009 07:54:23 PM 729 Views
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