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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 1407 Views
No you did not... fionwe1987 - 12/11/2009 07:27:06 AM 990 Views
I'll look again tonight, but I'm sure Nynaeve made a comment... Shannow - 12/11/2009 07:33:29 AM 999 Views
Actually, Nynaeave is far stronger than Moghedian now LordScimitar - 12/11/2009 12:30:29 PM 955 Views
We DON'T know that Graendal is stronger than Semirhage and Mesaana... Shannow - 12/11/2009 12:48:32 PM 1051 Views
Wasn't that rather meaningless? fionwe1987 - 12/11/2009 03:26:22 PM 1047 Views
Inconsistency? Lord o' Salv - 12/11/2009 08:53:39 AM 922 Views
Holding a shield vs. making one... fionwe1987 - 12/11/2009 03:19:09 PM 891 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 826 Views
To HOLD her. Didn't I make the distinction clear? fionwe1987 - 13/11/2009 05:04:58 AM 794 Views
Reducing the number of people holding the shield, reduces the strength of the shield correspondingly Shannow - 13/11/2009 07:15:24 AM 759 Views
Not necessarily true (Plus, another possibility)... fionwe1987 - 13/11/2009 07:43:37 AM 766 Views
I agree about the angreal, but not the 1 woman shield part... Shannow - 13/11/2009 07:50:26 AM 850 Views
Agree to disagree? fionwe1987 - 13/11/2009 08:07:59 AM 783 Views
Sure, just a couple of points... Shannow - 13/11/2009 08:18:15 AM 902 Views
Re: Sure, just a couple of points... fionwe1987 - 13/11/2009 08:51:28 AM 909 Views
Interesting concept... Shannow - 13/11/2009 08:59:53 AM 908 Views
The answer lies in a fundamental difference between spinning and maintaining a weave... fionwe1987 - 13/11/2009 09:33:00 AM 1014 Views
Yeah, I posted on this Sidious - 12/11/2009 08:53:26 PM 896 Views
Hmmm.... fionwe1987 - 13/11/2009 12:42:37 AM 918 Views
Mesaana thought she matched Semirhage catkin - 13/11/2009 01:45:09 AM 1029 Views
Agree with many points Lord o' Salv - 13/11/2009 05:07:53 AM 908 Views
Re: Agree with many points fionwe1987 - 13/11/2009 05:16:12 AM 773 Views
And that means nothing... fionwe1987 - 13/11/2009 05:08:44 AM 899 Views
Re: Hmmm.... Sidious - 13/11/2009 06:56:56 AM 848 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 825 Views
Re: Hmmm.... fionwe1987 - 13/11/2009 07:59:57 AM 918 Views
The reason behind our (certainly MY) hesitance to place Nynaeve too high, is Alivia... Shannow - 13/11/2009 08:04:51 AM 935 Views
There is a simple answer... skill... fionwe1987 - 13/11/2009 08:21:25 AM 919 Views
Except that... Shannow - 13/11/2009 08:49:15 AM 910 Views
We only assume that... fionwe1987 - 13/11/2009 09:08:56 AM 936 Views
Well... Shannow - 13/11/2009 09:25:08 AM 912 Views
fionwe1987 - 13/11/2009 09:53:39 AM 785 Views
What about Sharina? Sidious - 13/11/2009 09:17:20 AM 785 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 917 Views
I don't think it's massive Sidious - 13/11/2009 09:46:27 AM 905 Views
I disagree with your last comment Shannow - 13/11/2009 09:58:03 AM 935 Views
Hmm... Sidious - 13/11/2009 03:57:48 PM 907 Views
Re: Hmm... Watcher - 13/11/2009 07:54:23 PM 908 Views
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