Active Users:1461 Time:19/10/2025 06:28:22 AM
Re: Well, actually RugbyPlayingAshaman Send a noteboard - 21/01/2010 05:11:10 PM
I'm not convinced that means anything. The wording itself is suspect. Mainly because he says "she's not under any shenanigans" yet what "we see" is a slight power deficiency.

He may simply be confused as to what Maria showed him. Is Cyndane truly weaker or has she not reached her full potential, yet? Strangely, noone comments on this. Does she ever reflect on her lost strength? Strangely, once again, she herself doesn't comment on this, and we only have observations from other, easily misdirected sources. Compared to Leane or Siuan, who readily gauge themselves to their lost ability in their POVs, Cyndane is a cipher.

This would satisfy me: Q: Is Cyndane weaker than she used to be as Lanfear? A: Yes, there is a difference in the channeling ability of the body she currently occupies - Lanfear's soul/body had the ability inborn, while Cyndane was a latent channeler...in this case the soul isn't fully reflected in the body, somewhat like Aviendha should be able to weave a larger Gateway with her strength than her block enables her to.

What we get instead is "What you see is what you get." which is annoying mainly because we, as readers, aren't quite sure what we are supposed to be seeing. This reminds me of the 'intuitively obvious' RAFO answers RJ used to use. My feeling is that they want Cyndane to remain a cipher, so don't really answer the question.
"Those who think they have no time for bodily exercise will sooner or later have to find time for illness."
Reply to message
My Lanfear/Cyndane theory has been disproven. - 20/01/2010 05:12:58 PM 2941 Views
It was discussed - 20/01/2010 05:27:43 PM 1264 Views
Re: It was discussed - 20/01/2010 07:09:01 PM 1058 Views
Maybe... - 20/01/2010 07:15:57 PM 982 Views
Re: Maybe... - 20/01/2010 08:53:47 PM 1041 Views
Yeah, that would be a possibility! *NM* - 20/01/2010 09:01:26 PM 968 Views
That doesn't really jive with Aran'gar though - 20/01/2010 09:03:35 PM 985 Views
But... - 20/01/2010 09:11:47 PM 953 Views
I think it's pretty obvious that pretty much any man is going to be - 20/01/2010 09:41:40 PM 903 Views
The idea behind this theory is... - 21/01/2010 07:15:19 AM 1111 Views
Maybe there is a difference between male souls and female souls ... - 20/01/2010 09:35:57 PM 990 Views
Plausible - 20/01/2010 09:45:21 PM 1088 Views
Actually, I didn't mean to imply that my idea of female strength is related to body size ... - 20/01/2010 10:10:48 PM 953 Views
LOL ... I hear ya on that - 20/01/2010 10:17:02 PM 1015 Views
I'm so pleased this theory is false! - 12/12/2010 05:00:06 PM 873 Views
people didn't like it when I proposed it - 20/01/2010 05:31:18 PM 1267 Views
Thanks. - 20/01/2010 08:36:58 PM 1105 Views
I don't like the idea that she was healed by a woman - 20/01/2010 05:48:19 PM 1041 Views
I agree, and it seems unlikely that a new "better" method - 20/01/2010 06:07:04 PM 954 Views
It's NOT due to Stilling or Healing and it's NOT due to Cyndane's weaker body... - 20/01/2010 06:46:08 PM 1089 Views
I think Moiraine's gaining strength seems a little too LotR. - 20/01/2010 06:55:34 PM 1021 Views
I also like that theory - 20/01/2010 07:14:20 PM 1011 Views
I think BS's error regarding Cyndane's strength can also be explained by this theory... - 20/01/2010 07:17:59 PM 997 Views
Yes perhaps - 20/01/2010 07:25:06 PM 1012 Views
Cadsuane is considerably stronger than Moiraine - 20/01/2010 07:31:42 PM 1008 Views
Nope... - 20/01/2010 07:38:55 PM 984 Views
I disagree as usual - 20/01/2010 07:45:29 PM 903 Views
We don't know the magnitude of what Aes Sedai consider a significant strength difference... - 20/01/2010 07:54:38 PM 978 Views
You are comparing Male and female strength here - 20/01/2010 08:18:45 PM 1027 Views
Why do you misquote Moiraine? - 20/01/2010 08:39:55 PM 999 Views
Cadsuane isn't too strong - 21/01/2010 04:19:41 AM 995 Views
Actually... - 21/01/2010 05:57:43 AM 989 Views
Re: Actually... - 21/01/2010 12:31:53 PM 1008 Views
Sorry, that was the Glossary... - 21/01/2010 08:07:56 PM 887 Views
- 22/01/2010 11:05:23 AM 1058 Views
So Glossary or character? - 22/01/2010 10:22:15 PM 765 Views
Re: Actually... - 12/12/2010 04:42:22 PM 1007 Views
Re: I think BS's error regarding Cyndane's strength can also be explained by this theory... - 20/01/2010 07:43:28 PM 1001 Views
Agree with both your comments... - 20/01/2010 07:46:07 PM 1001 Views
Re: Agree with both your comments... - 20/01/2010 08:24:16 PM 1037 Views
But seriously... - 21/01/2010 12:14:16 PM 887 Views
Re: But seriously... - 21/01/2010 12:34:18 PM 1067 Views
I don't think it has to be so unique... - 21/01/2010 01:13:00 PM 1014 Views
Re: I don't think it has to be so unique... - 21/01/2010 04:49:42 PM 1011 Views
Also would explain the question of why Moiraine left the angreal on the wagon instead of using it... - 21/01/2010 02:30:46 PM 1008 Views
I think it makes more sense... - 21/01/2010 02:34:30 PM 1012 Views
Lanfear would have been toast if Moiraine had the angreal, plus foreknowledge of the confrontation.. - 21/01/2010 02:38:57 PM 997 Views
In her letter to Thom - 21/01/2010 02:55:32 PM 1011 Views
One other tiny thing - 21/01/2010 03:18:03 PM 945 Views
Yes, and that is often overlooked - 21/01/2010 04:48:08 PM 897 Views
That's my interpretation, also ... - 21/01/2010 04:00:35 PM 884 Views
Nods in agreement - 21/01/2010 06:24:59 PM 1034 Views
I think the "bubble of hope" was simply ... - 21/01/2010 07:08:44 PM 821 Views
Agreed *NM* - 21/01/2010 11:38:43 PM 565 Views
No, I don't think so - 21/01/2010 04:43:53 PM 1066 Views
I always figured Lanfear bargained away some power to escape the Finns - 20/01/2010 07:37:31 PM 998 Views
But... - 20/01/2010 07:50:14 PM 1031 Views
Re: My Lanfear/Cyndane theory has been disproven. - 20/01/2010 07:51:38 PM 1257 Views
That idea has also been disproven ... - 20/01/2010 08:19:22 PM 1113 Views
Agreed... - 20/01/2010 08:36:47 PM 879 Views
Yeah ... - 20/01/2010 08:43:24 PM 1021 Views
The closest I ever saw was the "Lightfriend/Purple Ajah" theory - 20/01/2010 08:46:20 PM 1254 Views
Yeah, the Verin revelation was cool... - 20/01/2010 08:48:53 PM 977 Views
Re: That idea has also been disproven ... - 21/01/2010 05:12:45 PM 950 Views
I think it may be more simple than it seems. - 21/01/2010 04:15:05 PM 1077 Views
Doesn't fit with BS's words - 21/01/2010 04:27:43 PM 910 Views
Also ... - 21/01/2010 04:32:58 PM 883 Views
I don't think BS words or Cyndane's comments really prove anything. - 21/01/2010 04:42:59 PM 1016 Views
BS says that Cyndane is truly weaker. So, this theory is out. *NM* - 21/01/2010 04:46:48 PM 613 Views
Re: BS says that Cyndane is truly weaker. So, this theory is out. - 21/01/2010 04:49:09 PM 990 Views
Well, actually - 21/01/2010 04:54:17 PM 908 Views
Re: Well, actually - 21/01/2010 05:11:10 PM 921 Views
The wording is absolutely unambiguous, but I suppose one can argue everything. *NM* - 21/01/2010 05:24:03 PM 639 Views
Re: The wording is absolutely unambiguous, but I suppose one can argue everything. - 21/01/2010 06:07:09 PM 1252 Views
I agree - 21/01/2010 06:23:34 PM 1004 Views
Re: I agree - 21/01/2010 07:59:36 PM 997 Views
Re: I agree - 22/01/2010 07:23:37 AM 907 Views
Re: I agree - 22/01/2010 11:11:55 AM 1073 Views
I think... - 21/01/2010 06:46:57 PM 948 Views
Re: I think... - 21/01/2010 06:58:49 PM 844 Views
You are right... - 21/01/2010 07:12:47 PM 945 Views
Re: You are right... - 21/01/2010 07:21:00 PM 1046 Views
Anyone who thinks she's hiding her strength is wrong - 21/01/2010 08:09:42 PM 1209 Views
Indeed, it's pretty idiotic. *NM* - 21/01/2010 08:19:53 PM 512 Views
Dude... - 21/01/2010 08:51:08 PM 983 Views
Re: Dude... - 22/01/2010 11:14:08 AM 1024 Views
Re: Dude... - 22/01/2010 10:21:15 PM 1146 Views
Meh - 21/01/2010 11:19:16 PM 846 Views
Re: Meh - 22/01/2010 11:15:20 AM 991 Views
Re: Meh - 22/01/2010 03:09:10 PM 932 Views
Re: Meh - 22/01/2010 04:15:51 PM 954 Views
actually if one really wants to figure out what happened to Cyndane - 21/01/2010 07:00:33 PM 1137 Views
Dumb question, but do transmigrated souls need to re-reach their full potential? - 21/01/2010 06:19:57 PM 988 Views
It seems like they start out as powerful as they were, but I don't think it's ever been stated *NM* - 21/01/2010 06:44:45 PM 620 Views
Agreed. *NM* - 21/01/2010 07:03:13 PM 529 Views
That's what I thought. *NM* - 21/01/2010 10:05:38 PM 548 Views

Reply to Message