What do you think?
It is an apparently well known prophecy among the Seanchan that the Dragon Reborn will bow before the crystal throne before Tarmon Gaidon:
"The Dragon Reborn must kneel before the Crystal Throne before Tarmon Gai'don, or all is lost."
- Tuon, Winter's Heart "What a Veil Hides"
Do you think that this will happen? Will it be physical or figurative? Or is this prophecy simply twisted by Seanchan scholars to glorify their empire?
I was tempted to include this discussion under the post below, but I thought that this was large enough to warrant its own discussion thread. Besides, I think we could all take a break from discussing Egwene's controversial qualities.
My personal theory, however unlikely, is that Rand will physically and figuratively bow before the Crystal Throne, but not in submission, as the Seanchan assume. My opinion (and hope) is that he will bow out of respect and friendship for Mat's marriage. Maybe by traveling to Seandar, during some sort of wedding ceremony? I think that would be a nice little bit to include in the story somehow, but I wonder about how likely this is.
Anyways, what do you think will happen?
It is an apparently well known prophecy among the Seanchan that the Dragon Reborn will bow before the crystal throne before Tarmon Gaidon:
"The Dragon Reborn must kneel before the Crystal Throne before Tarmon Gai'don, or all is lost."
- Tuon, Winter's Heart "What a Veil Hides"
Do you think that this will happen? Will it be physical or figurative? Or is this prophecy simply twisted by Seanchan scholars to glorify their empire?
I was tempted to include this discussion under the post below, but I thought that this was large enough to warrant its own discussion thread. Besides, I think we could all take a break from discussing Egwene's controversial qualities.
My personal theory, however unlikely, is that Rand will physically and figuratively bow before the Crystal Throne, but not in submission, as the Seanchan assume. My opinion (and hope) is that he will bow out of respect and friendship for Mat's marriage. Maybe by traveling to Seandar, during some sort of wedding ceremony? I think that would be a nice little bit to include in the story somehow, but I wonder about how likely this is.
Anyways, what do you think will happen?
"Take the Gleeman!" Rand and Mat cried, throwing Thom to the Myrddraal. Then they ran away as fast as they could, and Thom's screams quickly faded into the distance along with any inconvenient feelings of guilt.
Will Rand bow to the Crystal Throne?
- 16/02/2010 07:03:12 PM
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I lean towards somethng like this as a result of the end of tGS.
- 16/02/2010 08:24:20 PM
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So you think him submitting to the Seanchan is a good thing?
- 17/02/2010 07:25:13 PM
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It's WoT. You win by surrendering. Metaphysical judo, if you will.
- 17/02/2010 11:03:22 PM
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Re: It's WoT. You win by surrendering. Metaphysical judo, if you will.
- 17/02/2010 11:41:11 PM
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Re: It's WoT. You win by surrendering. Metaphysical judo, if you will.
- 18/02/2010 03:23:39 AM
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Re: It's WoT. You win by surrendering. Metaphysical judo, if you will.
- 18/02/2010 03:38:04 AM
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Re: It's WoT. You win by surrendering. Metaphysical judo, if you will.
- 19/02/2010 03:18:35 PM
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Re: I lean towards somethng like this as a result of the end of tGS.
- 18/02/2010 07:18:44 AM
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Re: I lean towards somethng like this as a result of the end of tGS.
- 18/02/2010 01:22:49 PM
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Why everyone's loving Seanchan? 
- 18/02/2010 02:41:07 PM
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- 18/02/2010 02:41:07 PM
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As I said - all of Randland's political systems have strengths and weaknesses.
- 18/02/2010 05:46:40 PM
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I've been saying since wotmania that they are no worse than anyone else.
- 19/02/2010 03:23:22 PM
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Re: I've been saying since wotmania that they are no worse than anyone else.
- 19/02/2010 06:13:08 PM
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Re: I've been saying since wotmania that they are no worse than anyone else.
- 19/02/2010 07:37:25 PM
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the entire system of Seekers isn't an abuse of power? Bethamin winds up fleeing due to her fear of
- 20/02/2010 12:13:52 AM
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No, they're the only group that seems to pay more than lip service to the concept of responsibility
- 20/02/2010 03:37:58 PM
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You asked for an example of abuse of power. The Seekers are a clear abuse no better than any
- 20/02/2010 04:42:06 PM
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Thanks for the perspective of outsiders and the behavior of a Darkfriend. THAT's good info!
- 24/02/2010 01:26:39 PM
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