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That idea has also been disproven ... Shishka Send a noteboard - 20/01/2010 08:19:22 PM
The only thought I have is that maybe she's weaker because a TP Shield was woven on her, one similar to the one she wove on Asmo, that limits the amount that can be channeled. Moridin decided she needed most of her strength to be useful to him and not be outmatched by the other female Forsaken, but her pride needs to be hurt enough so that she knows she can't channel the most right now. She's just as strong as her peers.


I tried to say this in my previous post ... the idea that Cyndane's strength is being tampered with in any way (via TP shield or anything else) has been disproven by BS himself.

Here's the Q&A (see the bolded part in particular):

Brandon: When it comes to this certain character that you are talking about [Cyndane], there is a whole thing where Maria and I exchanged a bunch of emails about this. She had managed to pull some things out of the notes that I had not seen, which is interesting, because I was going off of something else. I did not think that Cyndane should be nearly as powerful as she was put in the books as being, so I had been under the belief that the Dark One was pulling shenanigans…
Matt: ...like a little, in essence, let’s say what the Forsaken Lanfear did to Asmodean, you thought maybe the Dark One was doing some similar…shielding…
Brandon: …or the other way around…here is a little extra Power you can draw upon while I am pleased with you, I can take this away…
Matt: ...that is a question…let’s jump to that question, there have been some theories that talk about Lanfear…
Brandon: ...let’s back up and say I was wrong. I was interpreting the notes a certain way. Maria was able to pull something out that I had not seen that made it clear that I had misinterpreted, and that that is not the case, Cyndane is not under any shenanigans. What you see is what you get.
Matt: Cyndane and her alter ego have never been under any shenanigans?
Brandon: I’m not going to say never been under any shenanigans, but when you see her creating a gateway she is legitimately powerful enough to do it, which I did not believe that she was. Does that make sense? This is all digging into my read of the notes versus Maria’s read of the notes, and Maria was right. She was able to provide information to me that I had not seen which is nice because it was stuff that was very pertinent for what I am working on right now. It would have come out eventually when I would have sent her the scenes I’m working on, but it came out earlier, which is nice. Once I found out what was going on it all made perfect sense.
Matt: So, we will understand then in the next book why there is a decrease in Power but not a significant decrease?
Brandon: Yes.

That pretty much eliminates the idea that Cyndane's reduced power is due to some sort of shield, or any other temporary mechanism, IMO.
Rise and fall, turn the Wheel,
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is really just a circle.

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My Lanfear/Cyndane theory has been disproven. Shishka - 20/01/2010 05:12:58 PM 2986 Views
It was discussed Etzel - 20/01/2010 05:27:43 PM 1302 Views
Re: It was discussed Shishka - 20/01/2010 07:09:01 PM 1106 Views
Maybe... Etzel - 20/01/2010 07:15:57 PM 1024 Views
Re: Maybe... Shishka - 20/01/2010 08:53:47 PM 1078 Views
Yeah, that would be a possibility! *NM* Etzel - 20/01/2010 09:01:26 PM 1003 Views
That doesn't really jive with Aran'gar though darius_sedai - 20/01/2010 09:03:35 PM 1022 Views
But... Etzel - 20/01/2010 09:11:47 PM 990 Views
I think it's pretty obvious that pretty much any man is going to be darius_sedai - 20/01/2010 09:41:40 PM 943 Views
The idea behind this theory is... Etzel - 21/01/2010 07:15:19 AM 1167 Views
Maybe there is a difference between male souls and female souls ... Shishka - 20/01/2010 09:35:57 PM 1032 Views
Plausible darius_sedai - 20/01/2010 09:45:21 PM 1133 Views
Actually, I didn't mean to imply that my idea of female strength is related to body size ... Shishka - 20/01/2010 10:10:48 PM 989 Views
LOL ... I hear ya on that darius_sedai - 20/01/2010 10:17:02 PM 1063 Views
I'm so pleased this theory is false! darius_sedai - 12/12/2010 05:00:06 PM 918 Views
people didn't like it when I proposed it kcf - 20/01/2010 05:31:18 PM 1337 Views
Thanks. Shishka - 20/01/2010 08:36:58 PM 1149 Views
I don't like the idea that she was healed by a woman Skeeve the Great - 20/01/2010 05:48:19 PM 1093 Views
I agree, and it seems unlikely that a new "better" method darius_sedai - 20/01/2010 06:07:04 PM 1009 Views
It's NOT due to Stilling or Healing and it's NOT due to Cyndane's weaker body... Shannow - 20/01/2010 06:46:08 PM 1134 Views
I think Moiraine's gaining strength seems a little too LotR. darius_sedai - 20/01/2010 06:55:34 PM 1077 Views
I think Moraine gaining strength is VERY LotR. That's why I think RJ went with it... *NM* Shannow - 20/01/2010 06:57:39 PM 612 Views
yet he moved away from LotR very early in the series *NM* darius_sedai - 20/01/2010 06:59:05 PM 572 Views
I also like that theory Sidious - 20/01/2010 07:14:20 PM 1051 Views
I think BS's error regarding Cyndane's strength can also be explained by this theory... Shannow - 20/01/2010 07:17:59 PM 1045 Views
Yes perhaps Sidious - 20/01/2010 07:25:06 PM 1055 Views
Cadsuane is considerably stronger than Moiraine darius_sedai - 20/01/2010 07:31:42 PM 1058 Views
Nope... Shannow - 20/01/2010 07:38:55 PM 1046 Views
I disagree as usual darius_sedai - 20/01/2010 07:45:29 PM 966 Views
We don't know the magnitude of what Aes Sedai consider a significant strength difference... Shannow - 20/01/2010 07:54:38 PM 1031 Views
You are comparing Male and female strength here darius_sedai - 20/01/2010 08:18:45 PM 1080 Views
Why do you misquote Moiraine? Shannow - 20/01/2010 08:39:55 PM 1042 Views
Agreeing to disagree here ... we interpret the evidence differently and it's futile to argue. darius_sedai - 20/01/2010 08:41:08 PM 1225 Views
Cadsuane isn't too strong Sidious - 21/01/2010 04:19:41 AM 1037 Views
Actually... fionwe1987 - 21/01/2010 05:57:43 AM 1037 Views
Re: Actually... Sidious - 21/01/2010 12:31:53 PM 1054 Views
Sorry, that was the Glossary... fionwe1987 - 21/01/2010 08:07:56 PM 922 Views
Sidious - 22/01/2010 11:05:23 AM 1102 Views
So Glossary or character? fionwe1987 - 22/01/2010 10:22:15 PM 812 Views
Re: Actually... The_Archer - 12/12/2010 04:42:22 PM 1060 Views
Re: I think BS's error regarding Cyndane's strength can also be explained by this theory... Shishka - 20/01/2010 07:43:28 PM 1050 Views
Agree with both your comments... Shannow - 20/01/2010 07:46:07 PM 1056 Views
Re: Agree with both your comments... Shishka - 20/01/2010 08:24:16 PM 1073 Views
Hmm ... I think maybe BS DID know about Cyndane being stronger than Graendal ... Shishka - 20/01/2010 09:20:31 PM 1021 Views
But seriously... Etzel - 21/01/2010 12:14:16 PM 933 Views
Re: But seriously... Sidious - 21/01/2010 12:34:18 PM 1121 Views
I don't think it has to be so unique... Etzel - 21/01/2010 01:13:00 PM 1069 Views
Re: I don't think it has to be so unique... Sidious - 21/01/2010 04:49:42 PM 1074 Views
Also would explain the question of why Moiraine left the angreal on the wagon instead of using it... Shannow - 21/01/2010 02:30:46 PM 1088 Views
I think it makes more sense... Etzel - 21/01/2010 02:34:30 PM 1046 Views
Lanfear would have been toast if Moiraine had the angreal, plus foreknowledge of the confrontation.. Shannow - 21/01/2010 02:38:57 PM 1047 Views
In her letter to Thom Etzel - 21/01/2010 02:55:32 PM 1056 Views
One other tiny thing Sareitha Sedai - 21/01/2010 03:18:03 PM 981 Views
Yes, and that is often overlooked Sidious - 21/01/2010 04:48:08 PM 950 Views
That's my interpretation, also ... Shishka - 21/01/2010 04:00:35 PM 932 Views
Nods in agreement darius_sedai - 21/01/2010 06:24:59 PM 1074 Views
I think the "bubble of hope" was simply ... Shishka - 21/01/2010 07:08:44 PM 874 Views
Agreed *NM* darius_sedai - 21/01/2010 11:38:43 PM 579 Views
No, I don't think so Sidious - 21/01/2010 04:43:53 PM 1117 Views
I always figured Lanfear bargained away some power to escape the Finns beetnemesis - 20/01/2010 07:37:31 PM 1057 Views
But... Etzel - 20/01/2010 07:50:14 PM 1073 Views
Re: My Lanfear/Cyndane theory has been disproven. callandor1000 - 20/01/2010 07:51:38 PM 1316 Views
That idea has also been disproven ... Shishka - 20/01/2010 08:19:22 PM 1168 Views
Agreed... Etzel - 20/01/2010 08:36:47 PM 921 Views
Yeah ... Shishka - 20/01/2010 08:43:24 PM 1060 Views
The closest I ever saw was the "Lightfriend/Purple Ajah" theory darius_sedai - 20/01/2010 08:46:20 PM 1294 Views
Yeah, the Verin revelation was cool... Etzel - 20/01/2010 08:48:53 PM 1014 Views
Re: That idea has also been disproven ... callandor1000 - 21/01/2010 05:12:45 PM 993 Views
I think it may be more simple than it seems. RugbyPlayingAshaman - 21/01/2010 04:15:05 PM 1120 Views
Doesn't fit with BS's words Etzel - 21/01/2010 04:27:43 PM 954 Views
Also ... Shishka - 21/01/2010 04:32:58 PM 925 Views
I don't think BS words or Cyndane's comments really prove anything. RugbyPlayingAshaman - 21/01/2010 04:42:59 PM 1068 Views
BS says that Cyndane is truly weaker. So, this theory is out. *NM* Etzel - 21/01/2010 04:46:48 PM 626 Views
Re: BS says that Cyndane is truly weaker. So, this theory is out. RugbyPlayingAshaman - 21/01/2010 04:49:09 PM 1026 Views
Well, actually Etzel - 21/01/2010 04:54:17 PM 948 Views
Re: Well, actually RugbyPlayingAshaman - 21/01/2010 05:11:10 PM 967 Views
The wording is absolutely unambiguous, but I suppose one can argue everything. *NM* Etzel - 21/01/2010 05:24:03 PM 655 Views
Re: The wording is absolutely unambiguous, but I suppose one can argue everything. RugbyPlayingAshaman - 21/01/2010 06:07:09 PM 1306 Views
I agree darius_sedai - 21/01/2010 06:23:34 PM 1044 Views
Re: I agree Sidious - 21/01/2010 07:59:36 PM 1036 Views
Re: I agree darius_sedai - 22/01/2010 07:23:37 AM 954 Views
Re: I agree Sidious - 22/01/2010 11:11:55 AM 1119 Views
LOL ... I love that you of all people are going to fall back on this argument! darius_sedai - 22/01/2010 07:41:00 PM 990 Views
Re: LOL ... I love that you of all people are going to fall back on this argument! Sidious - 22/01/2010 08:05:08 PM 1111 Views
and you have zero evidence that Lanfear is considerably stronger than the others darius_sedai - 22/01/2010 11:23:11 PM 861 Views
It's also a totally abstruse explanation, though, and therefore certainy wrong. *NM* Etzel - 22/01/2010 11:55:17 AM 832 Views
I think... Etzel - 21/01/2010 06:46:57 PM 988 Views
Re: I think... RugbyPlayingAshaman - 21/01/2010 06:58:49 PM 888 Views
You are right... Etzel - 21/01/2010 07:12:47 PM 999 Views
Re: You are right... RugbyPlayingAshaman - 21/01/2010 07:21:00 PM 1094 Views
Anyone who thinks she's hiding her strength is wrong Sidious - 21/01/2010 08:09:42 PM 1244 Views
Indeed, it's pretty idiotic. *NM* Etzel - 21/01/2010 08:19:53 PM 528 Views
Dude... fionwe1987 - 21/01/2010 08:51:08 PM 1022 Views
Re: Dude... Sidious - 22/01/2010 11:14:08 AM 1068 Views
Re: Dude... fionwe1987 - 22/01/2010 10:21:15 PM 1193 Views
Meh RugbyPlayingAshaman - 21/01/2010 11:19:16 PM 888 Views
Re: Meh Sidious - 22/01/2010 11:15:20 AM 1042 Views
Re: Meh RugbyPlayingAshaman - 22/01/2010 03:09:10 PM 971 Views
Re: Meh Sidious - 22/01/2010 04:15:51 PM 999 Views
actually if one really wants to figure out what happened to Cyndane darius_sedai - 21/01/2010 07:00:33 PM 1187 Views
Dumb question, but do transmigrated souls need to re-reach their full potential? Gher - 21/01/2010 06:19:57 PM 1025 Views
It seems like they start out as powerful as they were, but I don't think it's ever been stated *NM* darius_sedai - 21/01/2010 06:44:45 PM 638 Views
Agreed. *NM* Shishka - 21/01/2010 07:03:13 PM 550 Views
That's what I thought. *NM* Gher - 21/01/2010 10:05:38 PM 566 Views
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