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Re: I lean towards somethng like this as a result of the end of tGS. orius Send a noteboard - 18/02/2010 07:18:44 AM
He initially tried to cow them, which didn't work, then to destroy them, but he had a crisis of conscience. I think that representative of his presumably improved outlook, he will bow to the throne or Tuon in some manner. This is made more likely by the events on the Seanchan side of things. Tuon held off on becoming Empress and taking a new name because their customs and laws could not allow anyone to be the equal of the Empress, and she wanted to give herself some breathing room in dealing with Rand, rather than trying to force his submission or antagonizing him by adhering to their protocol which he had not been raised to accept. Now, however, she has taken the final step and CANNOT deal with him as an equal. If Rand is to deal further with the Empire, he MUST bow to Tuon, barring, as always, some radical change in the paradigm.


I think this is the case. Previously, I had thought that the whole part of the DR bowing to the Crystal Throne was a warped prophesy, probably due to the influence of Ishamael.

But then there were the events of tGS. Rand tried, and failed spectacularly to force a truce out of Tuon, and in the process lowered his eyes in the Seanchan view. Then at the end of the book, he goes off to Ebou Dar to wipe her out, but sees the evidence that she's governing more or less fairly and justly (except for the damane). Everything is peaceful and orderly in Ebou Dar unlike Bandar Eban which is roiled in chaos.

I hadn't thought of the protocol angle, but it makes sense. Rand's learning that he can't just bully everyone, that he has to show respect for rules and their customs. There was a bit of that in the Stone of Tear in KoD.

So I think he will kneel as a show of respect and apology, but not submission. Some of the Prophesies have been fulfilled in ways that people didn't expect already.
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Will Rand bow to the Crystal Throne? Yondaime - 16/02/2010 07:03:12 PM 2317 Views
Re: Will Rand bow to the Crystal Throne? Gnosis18 - 16/02/2010 07:07:51 PM 1404 Views
Like I said below.... GateKeeper - 16/02/2010 07:33:59 PM 1167 Views
I lean towards somethng like this as a result of the end of tGS. Cannoli - 16/02/2010 08:24:20 PM 1326 Views
Yeah, Rand doesn't have many options left Yondaime - 16/02/2010 09:13:26 PM 1067 Views
Ignore this ... double post.... Yondaime - 16/02/2010 09:13:35 PM 1017 Views
So you think him submitting to the Seanchan is a good thing? lilltempest - 17/02/2010 07:25:13 PM 1334 Views
It's WoT. You win by surrendering. Metaphysical judo, if you will. Cannoli - 17/02/2010 11:03:22 PM 1173 Views
Re: It's WoT. You win by surrendering. Metaphysical judo, if you will. Datakim - 17/02/2010 11:41:11 PM 1078 Views
Re: It's WoT. You win by surrendering. Metaphysical judo, if you will. Lord Haart - 18/02/2010 03:23:39 AM 1039 Views
Re: It's WoT. You win by surrendering. Metaphysical judo, if you will. Datakim - 18/02/2010 03:38:04 AM 1137 Views
Perhaps if they reform, other rulers will accept them. Lord Haart - 18/02/2010 05:59:16 AM 1102 Views
Re: It's WoT. You win by surrendering. Metaphysical judo, if you will. Cannoli - 19/02/2010 03:18:35 PM 1196 Views
Re: I lean towards somethng like this as a result of the end of tGS. orius - 18/02/2010 07:18:44 AM 1069 Views
Re: I lean towards somethng like this as a result of the end of tGS. Datakim - 18/02/2010 01:22:49 PM 1073 Views
Why everyone's loving Seanchan? Skeeve the Great - 18/02/2010 02:41:07 PM 1066 Views
As I said - all of Randland's political systems have strengths and weaknesses. Lord Haart - 18/02/2010 05:46:40 PM 951 Views
Re: Why everyone's loving Seanchan? orius - 19/02/2010 07:48:07 AM 1105 Views
I've been saying since wotmania that they are no worse than anyone else. Cannoli - 19/02/2010 03:23:22 PM 1073 Views
Re: I've been saying since wotmania that they are no worse than anyone else. Skeeve the Great - 19/02/2010 06:13:08 PM 1006 Views
Re: I've been saying since wotmania that they are no worse than anyone else. Cannoli - 19/02/2010 07:37:25 PM 1125 Views
the entire system of Seekers isn't an abuse of power? Bethamin winds up fleeing due to her fear of darius_sedai - 20/02/2010 12:13:52 AM 1123 Views
Agree Skeeve the Great - 20/02/2010 01:04:26 AM 1147 Views
Re: Agree Cannoli - 20/02/2010 03:46:03 PM 1022 Views
No, they're the only group that seems to pay more than lip service to the concept of responsibility Cannoli - 20/02/2010 03:37:58 PM 1032 Views
You asked for an example of abuse of power. The Seekers are a clear abuse no better than any darius_sedai - 20/02/2010 04:42:06 PM 1390 Views
Thanks for the perspective of outsiders and the behavior of a Darkfriend. THAT's good info! Cannoli - 24/02/2010 01:26:39 PM 1312 Views
Re: Why everyone's loving Seanchan? Sidious - 19/02/2010 04:27:13 PM 977 Views
Re: Why everyone's loving Seanchan? Skeeve the Great - 19/02/2010 05:41:08 PM 984 Views
Re: Why everyone's loving Seanchan? Datakim - 19/02/2010 05:41:53 PM 1206 Views
Re: Will Rand bow to the Crystal Throne? RugbyPlayingAshaman - 16/02/2010 09:51:36 PM 1185 Views
I think it's a false prophecy randfandom - 17/02/2010 12:39:23 AM 1212 Views
"Bow, or be bowed." *NM* RugbyPlayingAshaman - 18/02/2010 03:39:04 PM 629 Views
Submit to Fortuona Lohikaarme - 02/03/2010 10:02:31 AM 1003 Views
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