In reading many of the posts regarding Graendal's fate I have noticed that many have been arguing, and rightly so, that Graendal is not omniscient and could not have possibly predicted Rand's actions.
She wouldn't need to be able to predict Rand's actions in order to not be killed. All she has to do is realize that her location has been discovered (which she knew from the guy showing up without guards or even a horse). That alone could trigger her getting out of Dodge, as we *know* that she would never confront him directly.
~Jeordam
I guess I could have been clearer in writing that. By Rand's actions I meant his use of balefire to burn Graendal's palace out of existence. I do agree that Graendal could very well have run for it as soon as she realized she was compromised as that is what she does. I also agree that it was silly of Rand to send Ramshalan down there all by himself the way he did as it wouldn't take much to put together what's going on and if anyone could do that it would be Graendal. That still doesn't solve the problem of the disappearing compulsion unfortunately.
I would personally be quite pleased if Graendal outwitted Rand and survived given how arrogant he was being at the time and the fact that Graendal deserves a much better send off IMHO. I am also waiting for Rodel Ituralde to betray Rand in some way as I have a feeling Graendal placed compulsion on him when he met her masquerading as Lady Basene.
~water_weaver
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