Don't be so quick to judge these two societies yet.
redhand Send a noteboard - 10/12/2009 05:06:33 AM
The Seafolks are unique in putting themselves almost always above water, and in constant danger. If a boat leaks, the windfinder will drown as surely as non-channelers. Non-channeling skills are maybe more vital to survival than channeling. The ocean limits the power of the windfinder below that of the sailmistress. Recall a windfinder is bound to her sailmistress. She can not gain rank unless her sailmistress gains rank. That reflects where true power lies. But where is the equivalent ability to trump the OP for the shore-bound?
What the Seafolks have don't translate well elsewhere, unless you think the fourth age will have the ocean covering the earth due to another breaking, like the movie Waterworld.
The WO also have many limits. They were unable to link for thousands of years, have limited healing ability, and mostly just rely on the extended life span to gain experience and wisdom. In the harsh desert, their existing ability are not sufficient to be the top power.
So while people can learn from them, their models are not applicable everywhere. Switzerland is a neutral country. Can you export that model everywhere else to make the whole world peaceful?
What the Seafolks have don't translate well elsewhere, unless you think the fourth age will have the ocean covering the earth due to another breaking, like the movie Waterworld.
The WO also have many limits. They were unable to link for thousands of years, have limited healing ability, and mostly just rely on the extended life span to gain experience and wisdom. In the harsh desert, their existing ability are not sufficient to be the top power.
So while people can learn from them, their models are not applicable everywhere. Switzerland is a neutral country. Can you export that model everywhere else to make the whole world peaceful?
The Empress and the oath rod
09/12/2009 07:25:36 PM
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wishful thinking if you ask me. The point is "freedom" from leashes. Having the take oaths is worse. *NM*
09/12/2009 07:46:35 PM
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I think we already know Egwene's position on a "Fourth Oath"
09/12/2009 08:17:11 PM
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I'd rather see them keep the a'dam, and just leash all the current sul'dam
18/12/2009 03:04:22 AM
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Fortuona didn't save Egwene and a Fourth Oath to an Empress is worse than what Elaida wanted.
09/12/2009 08:18:17 PM
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True, but...
09/12/2009 10:02:13 PM
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So you advocate slavery?
09/12/2009 11:12:29 PM
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C'mon!
09/12/2009 11:43:44 PM
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The "Binder" is another form of Slavery.
09/12/2009 11:54:51 PM
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Re: The "Binder" is another form of Slavery.
10/12/2009 12:09:31 AM
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We have 2 major WoT societies where the channelers
10/12/2009 12:15:58 AM
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Don't be so quick to judge these two societies yet.
10/12/2009 05:06:33 AM
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yet both groups hold highly influential positions within their societies without being shunned *NM*
10/12/2009 06:31:15 AM
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I don't know about being 'quick' - we've had at least 8 books to become familiar with the cultures
11/12/2009 03:18:32 PM
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I am thinking about straight oath without WT training.
09/12/2009 09:04:15 PM
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Or you could look to the organizations which have no "Binding" and no DFs
09/12/2009 11:17:18 PM
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Re: Or you could look to the organizations which have no "Binding" and no DFs
10/12/2009 12:00:03 AM
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I agree that there is no way the Seanchan are going to be able to change overnight
10/12/2009 12:12:00 AM
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I am sure that there are Blue Blood damane
10/12/2009 12:24:41 AM
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I agree.
10/12/2009 12:48:23 AM
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Of course not!
10/12/2009 01:13:10 AM
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When did Tuon save Egwene ? *NM*
10/12/2009 11:49:29 AM
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It refers to part of Egwene's dream that is yet unfulfilled. It COULD mean Tuon save her. *NM*
10/12/2009 03:46:15 PM
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