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LOL ... I love that you of all people are going to fall back on this argument! darius_sedai Send a noteboard - 22/01/2010 07:41:00 PM
It is an explanation but it's based on very tenuous facts. Lanfear was 'known' to hide her strength based on one quote early on by Moiraine, and even Moiraine suggested that it was nothing more than rumour..


Says the guy who falls back on "Bonfire and Candles" ... now that one of her quotes refutes what you think it's "one quote early on by Moiraine"

To be honest I don't put a lot of stock in the theory either... just brought it up as a side note. In fact I don't put a lot of stock in Moiraine quotes from anything prior to TSR ... she was wrong far too often

Can you imagine how long Lanfear would have had to go through life with this weave on herself, hiding her ability? It strains credibility just from a practical perspective. It seems like Mesaana is quite sure of Lanfear's measured strength. I doubt many women have seen Lanfear channel her full potential and based their estimation on that. Even some of the Black Ajah say that they've measured Lanfear's strength, and it was very high.


well actually all they really have to do is tie off an inverted weave and never think about it again. And Mesaana is ever so credible

She thinks she can match Semirhage, and will be delivering an army of AS to the DO too...

Cyndane also directly says that Alivia is stronger than her before the Finns held her, which implies that she has truly lost strength since then.


That doesn't tell us a whole lot, only that Cyndane lost some power (which we know), could have been through the loss of an angreal, which she immediately assumes Alivia is holding.
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My Lanfear/Cyndane theory has been disproven. Shishka - 20/01/2010 05:12:58 PM 3058 Views
It was discussed Etzel - 20/01/2010 05:27:43 PM 1384 Views
Re: It was discussed Shishka - 20/01/2010 07:09:01 PM 1182 Views
Maybe... Etzel - 20/01/2010 07:15:57 PM 1100 Views
Re: Maybe... Shishka - 20/01/2010 08:53:47 PM 1157 Views
Yeah, that would be a possibility! *NM* Etzel - 20/01/2010 09:01:26 PM 1084 Views
That doesn't really jive with Aran'gar though darius_sedai - 20/01/2010 09:03:35 PM 1089 Views
But... Etzel - 20/01/2010 09:11:47 PM 1063 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 1018 Views
The idea behind this theory is... Etzel - 21/01/2010 07:15:19 AM 1239 Views
Maybe there is a difference between male souls and female souls ... Shishka - 20/01/2010 09:35:57 PM 1115 Views
Plausible darius_sedai - 20/01/2010 09:45:21 PM 1205 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 1057 Views
LOL ... I hear ya on that darius_sedai - 20/01/2010 10:17:02 PM 1153 Views
I'm so pleased this theory is false! darius_sedai - 12/12/2010 05:00:06 PM 1000 Views
people didn't like it when I proposed it kcf - 20/01/2010 05:31:18 PM 1425 Views
Thanks. Shishka - 20/01/2010 08:36:58 PM 1219 Views
I don't like the idea that she was healed by a woman Skeeve the Great - 20/01/2010 05:48:19 PM 1175 Views
I agree, and it seems unlikely that a new "better" method darius_sedai - 20/01/2010 06:07:04 PM 1100 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 1212 Views
I think Moiraine's gaining strength seems a little too LotR. darius_sedai - 20/01/2010 06:55:34 PM 1156 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 652 Views
yet he moved away from LotR very early in the series *NM* darius_sedai - 20/01/2010 06:59:05 PM 608 Views
I also like that theory Sidious - 20/01/2010 07:14:20 PM 1132 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 1135 Views
Yes perhaps Sidious - 20/01/2010 07:25:06 PM 1128 Views
Cadsuane is considerably stronger than Moiraine darius_sedai - 20/01/2010 07:31:42 PM 1124 Views
Nope... Shannow - 20/01/2010 07:38:55 PM 1127 Views
I disagree as usual darius_sedai - 20/01/2010 07:45:29 PM 1046 Views
We don't know the magnitude of what Aes Sedai consider a significant strength difference... Shannow - 20/01/2010 07:54:38 PM 1116 Views
You are comparing Male and female strength here darius_sedai - 20/01/2010 08:18:45 PM 1170 Views
Why do you misquote Moiraine? Shannow - 20/01/2010 08:39:55 PM 1118 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 1312 Views
Cadsuane isn't too strong Sidious - 21/01/2010 04:19:41 AM 1109 Views
Actually... fionwe1987 - 21/01/2010 05:57:43 AM 1109 Views
Re: Actually... Sidious - 21/01/2010 12:31:53 PM 1130 Views
Sorry, that was the Glossary... fionwe1987 - 21/01/2010 08:07:56 PM 995 Views
Sidious - 22/01/2010 11:05:23 AM 1176 Views
So Glossary or character? fionwe1987 - 22/01/2010 10:22:15 PM 891 Views
Re: Actually... The_Archer - 12/12/2010 04:42:22 PM 1137 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 1119 Views
Agree with both your comments... Shannow - 20/01/2010 07:46:07 PM 1136 Views
Re: Agree with both your comments... Shishka - 20/01/2010 08:24:16 PM 1148 Views
Hmm ... I think maybe BS DID know about Cyndane being stronger than Graendal ... Shishka - 20/01/2010 09:20:31 PM 1106 Views
But seriously... Etzel - 21/01/2010 12:14:16 PM 1013 Views
Re: But seriously... Sidious - 21/01/2010 12:34:18 PM 1195 Views
I don't think it has to be so unique... Etzel - 21/01/2010 01:13:00 PM 1157 Views
Re: I don't think it has to be so unique... Sidious - 21/01/2010 04:49:42 PM 1164 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 1246 Views
I think it makes more sense... Etzel - 21/01/2010 02:34:30 PM 1123 Views
Lanfear would have been toast if Moiraine had the angreal, plus foreknowledge of the confrontation.. Shannow - 21/01/2010 02:38:57 PM 1120 Views
In her letter to Thom Etzel - 21/01/2010 02:55:32 PM 1141 Views
One other tiny thing Sareitha Sedai - 21/01/2010 03:18:03 PM 1050 Views
Yes, and that is often overlooked Sidious - 21/01/2010 04:48:08 PM 1040 Views
That's my interpretation, also ... Shishka - 21/01/2010 04:00:35 PM 1023 Views
Nods in agreement darius_sedai - 21/01/2010 06:24:59 PM 1162 Views
I think the "bubble of hope" was simply ... Shishka - 21/01/2010 07:08:44 PM 953 Views
Agreed *NM* darius_sedai - 21/01/2010 11:38:43 PM 616 Views
No, I don't think so Sidious - 21/01/2010 04:43:53 PM 1188 Views
I always figured Lanfear bargained away some power to escape the Finns beetnemesis - 20/01/2010 07:37:31 PM 1127 Views
But... Etzel - 20/01/2010 07:50:14 PM 1136 Views
Re: My Lanfear/Cyndane theory has been disproven. callandor1000 - 20/01/2010 07:51:38 PM 1392 Views
That idea has also been disproven ... Shishka - 20/01/2010 08:19:22 PM 1242 Views
Agreed... Etzel - 20/01/2010 08:36:47 PM 999 Views
Yeah ... Shishka - 20/01/2010 08:43:24 PM 1125 Views
The closest I ever saw was the "Lightfriend/Purple Ajah" theory darius_sedai - 20/01/2010 08:46:20 PM 1366 Views
Yeah, the Verin revelation was cool... Etzel - 20/01/2010 08:48:53 PM 1090 Views
Re: That idea has also been disproven ... callandor1000 - 21/01/2010 05:12:45 PM 1064 Views
I think it may be more simple than it seems. RugbyPlayingAshaman - 21/01/2010 04:15:05 PM 1183 Views
Doesn't fit with BS's words Etzel - 21/01/2010 04:27:43 PM 1022 Views
Also ... Shishka - 21/01/2010 04:32:58 PM 990 Views
I don't think BS words or Cyndane's comments really prove anything. RugbyPlayingAshaman - 21/01/2010 04:42:59 PM 1133 Views
BS says that Cyndane is truly weaker. So, this theory is out. *NM* Etzel - 21/01/2010 04:46:48 PM 665 Views
Re: BS says that Cyndane is truly weaker. So, this theory is out. RugbyPlayingAshaman - 21/01/2010 04:49:09 PM 1094 Views
Well, actually Etzel - 21/01/2010 04:54:17 PM 1020 Views
Re: Well, actually RugbyPlayingAshaman - 21/01/2010 05:11:10 PM 1049 Views
The wording is absolutely unambiguous, but I suppose one can argue everything. *NM* Etzel - 21/01/2010 05:24:03 PM 705 Views
Re: The wording is absolutely unambiguous, but I suppose one can argue everything. RugbyPlayingAshaman - 21/01/2010 06:07:09 PM 1375 Views
I agree darius_sedai - 21/01/2010 06:23:34 PM 1116 Views
Re: I agree Sidious - 21/01/2010 07:59:36 PM 1117 Views
Re: I agree darius_sedai - 22/01/2010 07:23:37 AM 1031 Views
Re: I agree Sidious - 22/01/2010 11:11:55 AM 1205 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 1052 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 1185 Views
and you have zero evidence that Lanfear is considerably stronger than the others darius_sedai - 22/01/2010 11:23:11 PM 936 Views
It's also a totally abstruse explanation, though, and therefore certainy wrong. *NM* Etzel - 22/01/2010 11:55:17 AM 918 Views
I think... Etzel - 21/01/2010 06:46:57 PM 1054 Views
Re: I think... RugbyPlayingAshaman - 21/01/2010 06:58:49 PM 962 Views
You are right... Etzel - 21/01/2010 07:12:47 PM 1075 Views
Re: You are right... RugbyPlayingAshaman - 21/01/2010 07:21:00 PM 1173 Views
Anyone who thinks she's hiding her strength is wrong Sidious - 21/01/2010 08:09:42 PM 1307 Views
Indeed, it's pretty idiotic. *NM* Etzel - 21/01/2010 08:19:53 PM 566 Views
Dude... fionwe1987 - 21/01/2010 08:51:08 PM 1092 Views
Re: Dude... Sidious - 22/01/2010 11:14:08 AM 1142 Views
Re: Dude... fionwe1987 - 22/01/2010 10:21:15 PM 1277 Views
Meh RugbyPlayingAshaman - 21/01/2010 11:19:16 PM 963 Views
Re: Meh Sidious - 22/01/2010 11:15:20 AM 1122 Views
Re: Meh RugbyPlayingAshaman - 22/01/2010 03:09:10 PM 1052 Views
Re: Meh Sidious - 22/01/2010 04:15:51 PM 1091 Views
actually if one really wants to figure out what happened to Cyndane darius_sedai - 21/01/2010 07:00:33 PM 1255 Views
Dumb question, but do transmigrated souls need to re-reach their full potential? Gher - 21/01/2010 06:19:57 PM 1098 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 677 Views
Agreed. *NM* Shishka - 21/01/2010 07:03:13 PM 589 Views
That's what I thought. *NM* Gher - 21/01/2010 10:05:38 PM 597 Views
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