http://robertjordan.forumotion.net/feed/? Latest topics Mon, 28 Sep 2009 16:29:35 GMT 10 http://i81.servimg.com/u/f81/13/41/12/21/wheel310.jpg http://robertjordan.forumotion.net/feed/? http://robertjordan.forumotion.net/predictions-theories-spoilers-f5/sheathing-the-sword-rand-s-final-act-t33.htm Eric Gaidin In The Great Hunt, Lan teaches Rand about Sheathing the Sword. Now a bunch of you have told me that Rand already did this move up in the sky at Falme. However, I truly think Rand will have to use this move to end his life in order to sacrifice himself for others. Think of Lews Therin, the last Dragon. Lews opened his veins to the One Power, killing himself because of the destruction he caused his own family. Who knows who could have died if Lews hadn't commited suicide? Time is cyclical in this ... Predictions/Theories *SPOILERS* Thu, 26 Feb 2009 10:56:40 GMT http://robertjordan.forumotion.net/predictions-theories-spoilers-f5/sheathing-the-sword-rand-s-final-act-t33.htm#148 http://robertjordan.forumotion.net/predictions-theories-spoilers-f5/sheathing-the-sword-rand-s-final-act-t33.htm http://robertjordan.forumotion.net/the-shadow-rising-april-09-f15/chapter-27-within-the-ways-t73.htm The_Dark_1 This is a great Perrin chapter. I don't have the books on me so I can't pull out the exact passage. Perrin and Faile, Loil, and a few Aiel are traveling in the ways when Perrin smells Trollocs and Myrddraal. A battle ensues which Perrin ends by caving in the face of a Myrddraal. RJ's description of the ruined face was fantastic. If someone could pull that passage, it is one of many awesome Perrin moments in Shadow Rising. The Shadow Rising - April '09 Wed, 01 Jul 2009 16:14:32 GMT http://robertjordan.forumotion.net/the-shadow-rising-april-09-f15/chapter-27-within-the-ways-t73.htm#267 http://robertjordan.forumotion.net/the-shadow-rising-april-09-f15/chapter-27-within-the-ways-t73.htm http://robertjordan.forumotion.net/the-shadow-rising-april-09-f15/the-sea-folk-t82.htm kimwhite624 So how many of you like the Sea Folk? Please spread your thoughts as to why. I am wondering how many of you like them because the women are bare breatsted on the ship. The Shadow Rising - April '09 Mon, 10 Aug 2009 17:45:14 GMT http://robertjordan.forumotion.net/the-shadow-rising-april-09-f15/the-sea-folk-t82.htm#291 http://robertjordan.forumotion.net/the-shadow-rising-april-09-f15/the-sea-folk-t82.htm http://robertjordan.forumotion.net/predictions-theories-spoilers-f5/will-rand-live-or-die-t10.htm The_Dark_1 Does anyone else think Rand is going to live? I think Padin Fain is going to throw a monkey wrench into things. He hates both Rand and the Dark One. And for a guy who hasn't done all that much Jordan has kept him somewhat in the picture throughout 11 books. I always looked at him as the Gollum character in the grand scheme of things. Pretty much in the background but plays a major part in the climax of the series. I also think that since Jordan has basically been telling that Rand is going to ... Predictions/Theories *SPOILERS* Fri, 02 Jan 2009 20:24:14 GMT http://robertjordan.forumotion.net/predictions-theories-spoilers-f5/will-rand-live-or-die-t10.htm#12 http://robertjordan.forumotion.net/predictions-theories-spoilers-f5/will-rand-live-or-die-t10.htm http://robertjordan.forumotion.net/quotations-f13/quotations-from-the-novels-t7.htm Eric Gaidin The wisdom in some of Jordan's one-liners is timeless. Others are just fantastically funny, and still others give you shivers. Use this forum to showboat some of your favorites. If possible, please write down the book and page number. Quotations Fri, 02 Jan 2009 04:42:39 GMT http://robertjordan.forumotion.net/quotations-f13/quotations-from-the-novels-t7.htm#8 http://robertjordan.forumotion.net/quotations-f13/quotations-from-the-novels-t7.htm http://robertjordan.forumotion.net/the-dragon-reborn-march-09-f10/reflections-on-ch-34-39-t81.htm Eric Gaidin Many important characters are introduced here: Aviendha, Bair, Chiad, Rhuarc, and Faile. The intro of Aviendha and Nynaeve's required Healing of the Aiel maiden starts Nynaeve's passion and skill for Healing. The intro of Faile, on the other hand, was not as I remembered. Perrin is not taken by her one bit, and even has trouble deciding whether or not she's pretty. As a Hunter for the Horn, Faile is tenacious and almost obnoxious. The fact that she has a good head on her shoulders is obvious ... The Dragon Reborn - March '09 Wed, 05 Aug 2009 04:14:53 GMT http://robertjordan.forumotion.net/the-dragon-reborn-march-09-f10/reflections-on-ch-34-39-t81.htm#285 http://robertjordan.forumotion.net/the-dragon-reborn-march-09-f10/reflections-on-ch-34-39-t81.htm http://robertjordan.forumotion.net/the-fires-of-heaven-may-09-f16/channeling-saidar-t85.htm kimwhite624 I don't know how relevant this is, but I noticed in this book a few references to Elayne being able to channel and Nynaeve not being able to see it. It is pointed out several times in the books that women who can channel are able to see others around them glow with Saidar when channeling. They cannot see men do it, only other women. Here is the most recent time Jordan states that Nynaeve cannot see Elayne channel. Toward the end of ch. 17 Elayne and Nynaeve's party are trying to get passage ... The Fires of Heaven - May '09 Mon, 28 Sep 2009 16:29:35 GMT http://robertjordan.forumotion.net/the-fires-of-heaven-may-09-f16/channeling-saidar-t85.htm#326 http://robertjordan.forumotion.net/the-fires-of-heaven-may-09-f16/channeling-saidar-t85.htm http://robertjordan.forumotion.net/the-fires-of-heaven-may-09-f16/hello-computer-t83.htm kimwhite624 I was just wondering if anyone is here with me? The Fires of Heaven - May '09 Fri, 11 Sep 2009 19:17:42 GMT http://robertjordan.forumotion.net/the-fires-of-heaven-may-09-f16/hello-computer-t83.htm#323 http://robertjordan.forumotion.net/the-fires-of-heaven-may-09-f16/hello-computer-t83.htm http://robertjordan.forumotion.net/a-memory-of-light-f19/read-ch-1-of-gathering-storm-online-t84.htm Eric Gaidin http://www.tor.com/gatheringstorm/register

You have to register, but the whole first chapter is there!

http://www.tor.com/gatheringstorm/register]]> A Memory of Light Fri, 11 Sep 2009 22:02:10 GMT http://robertjordan.forumotion.net/a-memory-of-light-f19/read-ch-1-of-gathering-storm-online-t84.htm#324 http://robertjordan.forumotion.net/a-memory-of-light-f19/read-ch-1-of-gathering-storm-online-t84.htm http://robertjordan.forumotion.net/the-great-hunt-feb-09-f4/the-wild-hunt-t52.htm Eric Gaidin Here's another origin for a Jordan element. The Hunt for the Horn of Valere that takes place in Illian is adopted from Norse mythology called the Wild Hunt. The dead would ride great clouds in the sky as they charged forth, creating thunderstorms. What does the Horn of Valere do? It brings back the Hundred Companions, those who have been dead for three thousand years. Here's a Wikipedia article on it: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wild_Hunt It does my heart good to know Jordan was so well ... The Great Hunt - Feb '09 Wed, 25 Mar 2009 03:32:29 GMT http://robertjordan.forumotion.net/the-great-hunt-feb-09-f4/the-wild-hunt-t52.htm#220 http://robertjordan.forumotion.net/the-great-hunt-feb-09-f4/the-wild-hunt-t52.htm http://robertjordan.forumotion.net/the-great-hunt-feb-09-f4/ch-10-the-hunt-begins-t66.htm Eric Gaidin This chapter contained one of the most memorable moments for me--it must have, it's been about 15 years since I read this book and I still remember it. The crucifiction of the Myrddraal. Jordan's description is supreme here; he even describes the scuff marks on the door left there by the Fade's dying kicks. If anyone needs a reminder as to why you don't mess with Padan Fain, this is it. Imagine the physicality of the whole scene. Fain disarms and seizes the Myrddraal with one hand, and with the ... The Great Hunt - Feb '09 Mon, 29 Jun 2009 02:07:28 GMT http://robertjordan.forumotion.net/the-great-hunt-feb-09-f4/ch-10-the-hunt-begins-t66.htm#241 http://robertjordan.forumotion.net/the-great-hunt-feb-09-f4/ch-10-the-hunt-begins-t66.htm http://robertjordan.forumotion.net/the-great-hunt-feb-09-f4/prologue-in-the-shadow-t59.htm Eric Gaidin This is exactly why Robert Jordan sucks you in. The novel begins with a meeting between darkfriends and Ishamael. Right off the bat we're shown that darkfriends can come from any land or be any social rank. Nobility and perhaps royalty are represented. We're also shown that Ishamael is alive, though horribly wounded. "The man named Bors" is a Questioner for the Children of the Light but I cannot remember if he's important to the story. Does he ever show up again? The one darkfriend ... The Great Hunt - Feb '09 Fri, 26 Jun 2009 11:06:53 GMT http://robertjordan.forumotion.net/the-great-hunt-feb-09-f4/prologue-in-the-shadow-t59.htm#229 http://robertjordan.forumotion.net/the-great-hunt-feb-09-f4/prologue-in-the-shadow-t59.htm http://robertjordan.forumotion.net/the-great-hunt-feb-09-f4/ch-3-friends-and-enemies-t62.htm Eric Gaidin HERE. I think this really does solidify Ryan's claim that Mordeth has possessed Fain. See, this is why a re-read is important!]]> The Great Hunt - Feb '09 Fri, 26 Jun 2009 15:33:00 GMT http://robertjordan.forumotion.net/the-great-hunt-feb-09-f4/ch-3-friends-and-enemies-t62.htm#233 http://robertjordan.forumotion.net/the-great-hunt-feb-09-f4/ch-3-friends-and-enemies-t62.htm http://robertjordan.forumotion.net/the-great-hunt-feb-09-f4/ch-8-the-dragon-reborn-spoilers-t64.htm Eric Gaidin Tam al'Thor's backstory is given in brief. Moiraine speaks to the Amyrlin, Siuan Sanche, concerning Rand's father. Rand is also in attendance in a very formal first meeting with the Amyrlin. Tam earned the title of Blademaster after leaving the Two Rivers as a boy. He joined the army of Illian and fought in a couple of wars, eventually earning the rank of Second Captain of the Companions (whatever they were). So, it's interesting to note that Tam earned the balde, rather than came across it. ... The Great Hunt - Feb '09 Sun, 28 Jun 2009 02:43:09 GMT http://robertjordan.forumotion.net/the-great-hunt-feb-09-f4/ch-8-the-dragon-reborn-spoilers-t64.htm#237 http://robertjordan.forumotion.net/the-great-hunt-feb-09-f4/ch-8-the-dragon-reborn-spoilers-t64.htm http://robertjordan.forumotion.net/eye-of-the-world-jan-09-f1/not-too-bad-t58.htm Eric Gaidin really hate grad school. Ok, on to The Great Hunt!]]> Eye of the World - Jan '09 Fri, 26 Jun 2009 02:24:55 GMT http://robertjordan.forumotion.net/eye-of-the-world-jan-09-f1/not-too-bad-t58.htm#228 http://robertjordan.forumotion.net/eye-of-the-world-jan-09-f1/not-too-bad-t58.htm http://robertjordan.forumotion.net/eye-of-the-world-jan-09-f1/ch-51-against-the-shadow-t56.htm Eric Gaidin So, Balthamel is destroyed by the Green Man--fantastic scene. I was hoping for a little more from one of the Forsaken, but they were just let out (or escaped) from their prison so I can understand how he was killed so quickly. Aginor makes reference to their being an entire race of the Green Men, which is another great nod to a fabled past by RJ. It's also interesting to learn that the Eye of the World is a pool of the pure essence of saidin (ch. 50). The Aes Sedai who created it--both ... Eye of the World - Jan '09 Thu, 25 Jun 2009 20:37:43 GMT http://robertjordan.forumotion.net/eye-of-the-world-jan-09-f1/ch-51-against-the-shadow-t56.htm#226 http://robertjordan.forumotion.net/eye-of-the-world-jan-09-f1/ch-51-against-the-shadow-t56.htm http://robertjordan.forumotion.net/quotations-f13/aiel-quote-t80.htm Eric Gaidin This quote is by Rhuarc, after facing three Myrddraal. Egwene and Nynaeve killed the Myrddraal, and then wondered if they should have interferred with the Aiel dance. "For the young, death is an enemy they wish to try their strength against. for those of us a little older, she is an old friend, an old lover, but one we are not eager to meet again soon" (DR, ch. 39). Quotations Wed, 05 Aug 2009 03:56:23 GMT http://robertjordan.forumotion.net/quotations-f13/aiel-quote-t80.htm#284 http://robertjordan.forumotion.net/quotations-f13/aiel-quote-t80.htm http://robertjordan.forumotion.net/a-memory-of-light-f19/jason-dragonmountcom-s-webmaster-has-read-a-gathering-storm-t79.htm Eric Gaidin Folks, I almost feel I need to write this as a formal letter. My heart has just been uplifted by what I've just read. Jason, the webmaster for Dragonmount.com, has read AND REVIEWED the next novel in the series, A Gathering Storm. He posted on July 30th. Take a look. Now, I have to say this. I have NOT read the full post because Jason states that he gives small spoilers. I don't want to know ANYTHING about the novel before I get my hands on it. Nada. I want the entire thing to be a new ... A Memory of Light Tue, 04 Aug 2009 04:05:29 GMT http://robertjordan.forumotion.net/a-memory-of-light-f19/jason-dragonmountcom-s-webmaster-has-read-a-gathering-storm-t79.htm#283 http://robertjordan.forumotion.net/a-memory-of-light-f19/jason-dragonmountcom-s-webmaster-has-read-a-gathering-storm-t79.htm http://robertjordan.forumotion.net/the-dragon-reborn-march-09-f10/dreadlords-t78.htm Eric Gaidin Dreadlords are defined in chapter 22 as "darkfriends who [can] channel" (202). Also, one of Egwene's fears she had to face in the silver arch ter'angreal was to refuse Rand a quick death, instead of allowing the Dreadlords and Myrddraal to turn him to the Shadow. It takes thirteen Dreadlords weaving flows through thirteen Myrddraal to turn a channeler to the Shadow. Sheriam Sedai explains that because Aes Sedai "learn to open [themselves] to the True Sources means that [they] can ... The Dragon Reborn - March '09 Thu, 30 Jul 2009 12:27:36 GMT http://robertjordan.forumotion.net/the-dragon-reborn-march-09-f10/dreadlords-t78.htm#280 http://robertjordan.forumotion.net/the-dragon-reborn-march-09-f10/dreadlords-t78.htm http://robertjordan.forumotion.net/the-winespring-inn-f12/new-web-site-the-academic-wheel-of-time-t77.htm Eric Gaidin The Academic Wheel of Time]]> The Winespring Inn Fri, 17 Jul 2009 04:25:28 GMT http://robertjordan.forumotion.net/the-winespring-inn-f12/new-web-site-the-academic-wheel-of-time-t77.htm#277 http://robertjordan.forumotion.net/the-winespring-inn-f12/new-web-site-the-academic-wheel-of-time-t77.htm http://robertjordan.forumotion.net/eye-of-the-world-jan-09-f1/chapter-45-what-follows-in-shadow-t45.htm The_Dark_1 In looking over this chapter again I notices a striking resemblance to a scene in LoTR: Fellowship. When they are camping on the ways Lan senses a presence following them. This is obviously Mr. Fain. This reminded me of the scene in fellowship where they make camp in the mines and Gollum is following them. This fits perfectly since I have always thought Fain represents the gollum character in the book. Much in the same way Moraine is like Gandolf, and Lan is Aragorn. Eye of the World - Jan '09 Sun, 01 Mar 2009 22:43:35 GMT http://robertjordan.forumotion.net/eye-of-the-world-jan-09-f1/chapter-45-what-follows-in-shadow-t45.htm#179 http://robertjordan.forumotion.net/eye-of-the-world-jan-09-f1/chapter-45-what-follows-in-shadow-t45.htm http://robertjordan.forumotion.net/the-great-hunt-feb-09-f4/ch-20-saidin-t76.htm Eric Gaidin I've started a new web site devoted to the academic study of The Wheel of Time. I've written a couple of essays to start off. The first is a treatise on the pronunciation of certain words, such as "saidin," "saidar," and "Gaidin." Take a look: The Academic Wheel of Time. Other than the philological interests this chapter title brings to mind, Rand encounters the mightiest sa’angreal here for the first time. (While we’re at pronunciations, “angreal” ... The Great Hunt - Feb '09 Thu, 16 Jul 2009 02:13:44 GMT http://robertjordan.forumotion.net/the-great-hunt-feb-09-f4/ch-20-saidin-t76.htm#275 http://robertjordan.forumotion.net/the-great-hunt-feb-09-f4/ch-20-saidin-t76.htm http://robertjordan.forumotion.net/the-great-hunt-feb-09-f4/ch-19-beneath-the-dagger-t75.htm Eric Gaidin Rand, Loial, Hurin, and Selene camp out in Kinslayer’s Dagger. Hurin sees Fain’s fire and Rand and Loial sneak in to retrieve the Horn and the dagger from Shadar Logoth. Rand slays four Trollocs. RJ’s use of descriptive language in order to name the sword forms takes the place of an actual description of the fight. This is a fantastic method for a writer to employ—the poetry of the names for each sword form creates the imagery, not the action itself. I wonder if RJ had any formal martial ... The Great Hunt - Feb '09 Thu, 16 Jul 2009 02:10:24 GMT http://robertjordan.forumotion.net/the-great-hunt-feb-09-f4/ch-19-beneath-the-dagger-t75.htm#274 http://robertjordan.forumotion.net/the-great-hunt-feb-09-f4/ch-19-beneath-the-dagger-t75.htm http://robertjordan.forumotion.net/the-great-hunt-feb-09-f4/ch-16-in-the-mirror-of-darkness-t74.htm Eric Gaidin Selene is so much more interesting to read now, knowing who she is. BTW, the portal stone world is messed up. Loial iterates the fact that the portal stones place you in worlds that might have been. He then states that the world their in is a world in which the Trollocs have won. This is in fact EXACTLY what the Dark One is trying to do with the Last Battle--transform the world into his own image. One in which man no longer lives. As Sanderson put it in a blog post recently, this is "exactly ... The Great Hunt - Feb '09 Thu, 02 Jul 2009 03:36:18 GMT http://robertjordan.forumotion.net/the-great-hunt-feb-09-f4/ch-16-in-the-mirror-of-darkness-t74.htm#273 http://robertjordan.forumotion.net/the-great-hunt-feb-09-f4/ch-16-in-the-mirror-of-darkness-t74.htm http://robertjordan.forumotion.net/the-winespring-inn-f12/the-light-illumine-the-dark-one-t69.htm Eric Gaidin I want to thank The_Dark_1--the forum member, mind you-- for creating the site logo, it's fantastic. Kudos! The Winespring Inn Wed, 01 Jul 2009 02:18:14 GMT http://robertjordan.forumotion.net/the-winespring-inn-f12/the-light-illumine-the-dark-one-t69.htm#254 http://robertjordan.forumotion.net/the-winespring-inn-f12/the-light-illumine-the-dark-one-t69.htm http://robertjordan.forumotion.net/eye-of-the-world-jan-09-f1/jain-farstrider-t21.htm The_Dark_1 http://www.encyclopaedia-wot.org/ that had a link to someone else and so on and so forth. Next thing I know my mind is blown to find out that JF was still around and in the mix.]]> Eye of the World - Jan '09 Wed, 07 Jan 2009 02:14:36 GMT http://robertjordan.forumotion.net/eye-of-the-world-jan-09-f1/jain-farstrider-t21.htm#60 http://robertjordan.forumotion.net/eye-of-the-world-jan-09-f1/jain-farstrider-t21.htm http://robertjordan.forumotion.net/quotations-f13/wot-mania-s-extensive-list-t35.htm Eric Gaidin
http://www.wotmania.com/quotelist.asp]]> Quotations Fri, 27 Feb 2009 00:12:28 GMT http://robertjordan.forumotion.net/quotations-f13/wot-mania-s-extensive-list-t35.htm#155 http://robertjordan.forumotion.net/quotations-f13/wot-mania-s-extensive-list-t35.htm http://robertjordan.forumotion.net/the-winespring-inn-f12/wheel-of-time-faq-answers-to-everything-wot-t72.htm GreatGamsby Don't know if anyone has seen this before. 5 to 6 years ago, I use to read it daily. http://www.darkfriends.net/wheel/0_admin/0.01_intro.html I saw a post about the Mat and Odin connection and remembered this site. Check out section 3, soures of knowledge. It has very detailed information linking the characters and story to all kinds of legends and mythologies. Very interesting stuff and will give you some clues as to what to expect. I have copied a few references you may ... The Winespring Inn Wed, 01 Jul 2009 02:52:24 GMT http://robertjordan.forumotion.net/the-winespring-inn-f12/wheel-of-time-faq-answers-to-everything-wot-t72.htm#259 http://robertjordan.forumotion.net/the-winespring-inn-f12/wheel-of-time-faq-answers-to-everything-wot-t72.htm http://robertjordan.forumotion.net/the-winespring-inn-f12/favorite-chapter-scene-spoilers-t71.htm Eric Gaidin I'd like to start a thread that makes everyone all tingly--not because of the use of the One Power, I assure you, but because thinking of the answer to this question is a major reason why you love the series: What has been your all-time favorite scene or chapter? **SPOILERS** My two cents: Ch. 19 Knife of Dreams -- Rand blows out a window of a manor house to face hundreds of thousands of trollocs led by hundreds of Fades. It could very well be the biggest collection of Shadowspawn in the ... The Winespring Inn Wed, 01 Jul 2009 02:38:09 GMT http://robertjordan.forumotion.net/the-winespring-inn-f12/favorite-chapter-scene-spoilers-t71.htm#258 http://robertjordan.forumotion.net/the-winespring-inn-f12/favorite-chapter-scene-spoilers-t71.htm http://robertjordan.forumotion.net/the-winespring-inn-f12/wheel-of-time-video-games-t65.htm Eric Gaidin Now this is amazing. Apparently Red Eagle Games and EA have partnered up to create a whole host of solo games set in The Wheel of Time. What's even more interesting is that they're creating a massive multiplayer online game (MMO). Just like World of Warcraft. Wait a minute, you mean I can choose to be a Warder or Asha'man, wander around the Tear, Illian, Cairhien, Caemlyn...and fight the Shadow. Holy crap, where do I sign up! http://www.massively.com/2009/01/15/ea-signs-on-to-distribute-the-wheel-of-time-mmo/ Red ... The Winespring Inn Sun, 28 Jun 2009 13:51:07 GMT http://robertjordan.forumotion.net/the-winespring-inn-f12/wheel-of-time-video-games-t65.htm#238 http://robertjordan.forumotion.net/the-winespring-inn-f12/wheel-of-time-video-games-t65.htm http://robertjordan.forumotion.net/the-great-hunt-feb-09-f4/ch-13-from-stone-to-stone-t70.htm Eric Gaidin When doing a re-read, it's easy to point out all the times the characters first do something they make a habit of doing later on in the series-- actions that were once difficult or novel that have become nearly mundane. This chapter marks a pretty momentous occassion as such. For the first time, Rand realizes that the filthy light inside of the void is actually saidin. It's like a baby who first realizes the function of their legs. It was present before but Rand just didn't know what it was. ... The Great Hunt - Feb '09 Wed, 01 Jul 2009 02:26:39 GMT http://robertjordan.forumotion.net/the-great-hunt-feb-09-f4/ch-13-from-stone-to-stone-t70.htm#256 http://robertjordan.forumotion.net/the-great-hunt-feb-09-f4/ch-13-from-stone-to-stone-t70.htm http://robertjordan.forumotion.net/the-great-hunt-feb-09-f4/revenge-vs-justice-t53.htm kimwhite624 In the end of The Great Hunt, Where Egwene is freed from the Damane by Nynaeve, Min and Elayne. Renna Egwene's sul'dam walks in. Egwene collars her and takes a hold of the leash. She begins toturing Renna, as punishment for all the hurtful things she did to Egwene. Nynaeve stogs Egwene and she breaks down in tears. Elayne says "Rand would kill someone who did a thing like that." Nynaeve's response is "Men often mistake revenge and killing for justice." I ... The Great Hunt - Feb '09 Fri, 27 Mar 2009 18:19:48 GMT http://robertjordan.forumotion.net/the-great-hunt-feb-09-f4/revenge-vs-justice-t53.htm#221 http://robertjordan.forumotion.net/the-great-hunt-feb-09-f4/revenge-vs-justice-t53.htm http://robertjordan.forumotion.net/a-memory-of-light-f19/why-split-amol-into-three-t68.htm Eric Gaidin I'm not going to comment too much here, because Brandon Sanderson already answered the question extremely thoroughly: Sanderson's Blog I completely agree with Sanderson after reading his blog post. I recommend anyone to read it if they're feeling really irked by the decision to split the book. It's all about quality. Sanderson cares about it, and all real fans care about it too. You can also sum it up this way: I've been reading the series since 1994, four years after EotW was published. ... A Memory of Light Tue, 30 Jun 2009 14:19:45 GMT http://robertjordan.forumotion.net/a-memory-of-light-f19/why-split-amol-into-three-t68.htm#252 http://robertjordan.forumotion.net/a-memory-of-light-f19/why-split-amol-into-three-t68.htm http://robertjordan.forumotion.net/the-winespring-inn-f12/wot-emoticons-t67.htm Eric Gaidin Lets have some fun here: = The Dark One = Trolloc = Thom Merrillin = Loial (always reading) = Nynaeve (anger is her block) = Elayne = Uno (the Shienaran) = Seanchan (bug-like helmets) = Mat Cauthon (looks like a goofy trickster doesn't he?) = darkfriend The Winespring Inn Mon, 29 Jun 2009 13:36:13 GMT http://robertjordan.forumotion.net/the-winespring-inn-f12/wot-emoticons-t67.htm#248 http://robertjordan.forumotion.net/the-winespring-inn-f12/wot-emoticons-t67.htm http://robertjordan.forumotion.net/eye-of-the-world-jan-09-f1/end-of-the-novel-t57.htm Eric Gaidin The end of this book is filled with such promise, both from a story standpoint and from a writing standpoint. Jordan has left himself open to a zillion possibilities. As a writer, I wonder how he decided to take the specific path that he took for book two. This is one of the most difficult aspects of writing that I've come to recognize--once you write something, and you believe it to be really good, where do you take it from there? There's a certain fear involved, a fear of potentially ruining ... Eye of the World - Jan '09 Fri, 26 Jun 2009 02:22:43 GMT http://robertjordan.forumotion.net/eye-of-the-world-jan-09-f1/end-of-the-novel-t57.htm#227 http://robertjordan.forumotion.net/eye-of-the-world-jan-09-f1/end-of-the-novel-t57.htm http://robertjordan.forumotion.net/the-winespring-inn-f12/dragonmount-4th-age-podcast-t63.htm Eric Gaidin DRAGONMOUNT PODCAST]]> The Winespring Inn Sat, 27 Jun 2009 12:12:55 GMT http://robertjordan.forumotion.net/the-winespring-inn-f12/dragonmount-4th-age-podcast-t63.htm#236 http://robertjordan.forumotion.net/the-winespring-inn-f12/dragonmount-4th-age-podcast-t63.htm http://robertjordan.forumotion.net/the-winespring-inn-f12/teotw-movie-t61.htm Eric Gaidin Eye of the World. Unfortunately it only has a tentative date as 2011. What are your opinions on turning this into a series of movies? I, for one, am very resistant. Unless, of course, Peter Jackson directs them.]]> The Winespring Inn Fri, 26 Jun 2009 12:28:48 GMT http://robertjordan.forumotion.net/the-winespring-inn-f12/teotw-movie-t61.htm#231 http://robertjordan.forumotion.net/the-winespring-inn-f12/teotw-movie-t61.htm http://robertjordan.forumotion.net/the-winespring-inn-f12/tor-sponsors-chapter-re-readings-t60.htm Eric Gaidin TOR has apparently assigned one of their employees to re-read the WoT series. Leigh Butler's blog posts can be read HERE. I've read a couple of them and I am not impressed at all with the writing. However, it's helpful for review and to spawn discussion. Lets use this thread to respond to some of her words. ***Correction: Leigh Butler is a co-developer of the phenomenal WoT FAQ. You can see her listed under the "credits" section of the site HERE The Winespring Inn Fri, 26 Jun 2009 11:12:23 GMT http://robertjordan.forumotion.net/the-winespring-inn-f12/tor-sponsors-chapter-re-readings-t60.htm#230 http://robertjordan.forumotion.net/the-winespring-inn-f12/tor-sponsors-chapter-re-readings-t60.htm http://robertjordan.forumotion.net/the-winespring-inn-f12/a-memory-of-light-will-be-split-into-three-books-t55.htm Eric Gaidin AMOL will be split into thirds because of the sheer size of the thing. Unfortunately, it will be published over a two year period. TAKE A LOOK This is most unfortunate, but I hope they spend a lot of quality time on it just to get it right. The week of Nov. 3rd I think I'll be calling out sick - The Gathering Storm is being released. Also, Brandon Sanderson has stated that the tentative title for the last volume of AMOL will be called Tarmon Gai'don. That's fantastic! I've said for years ... The Winespring Inn Thu, 25 Jun 2009 16:55:04 GMT http://robertjordan.forumotion.net/the-winespring-inn-f12/a-memory-of-light-will-be-split-into-three-books-t55.htm#225 http://robertjordan.forumotion.net/the-winespring-inn-f12/a-memory-of-light-will-be-split-into-three-books-t55.htm http://robertjordan.forumotion.net/the-winespring-inn-f12/matt-odin-t54.htm The_Dark_1 Ok so I know that no one has come on here in like two months but I came across something I thought was really cool and wanted to get it on here before I forgot. I was looking up someone on encyclopediawot.com and there was a mention of a quote from Matt "I was hanged for my knowledge" the footnote said "This is one of Jordan's most direct connections between Mat and Odin from Norse mythology." I thought that's crazy but I wanted to look into the matter because the extent of ... The Winespring Inn Tue, 09 Jun 2009 04:35:01 GMT http://robertjordan.forumotion.net/the-winespring-inn-f12/matt-odin-t54.htm#223 http://robertjordan.forumotion.net/the-winespring-inn-f12/matt-odin-t54.htm http://robertjordan.forumotion.net/threads-of-the-pattern-f14/daughter-of-nine-moons-t51.htm Peter I can't wait to see what is going to happen to Mat, and what part the Seachan (sorry about the horrible spelling) will play in the last battle. Im hoping that Mat's going to stop being the bitch of the relationship and rally the Seachan in the last battle. Threads of the Pattern Thu, 19 Mar 2009 23:56:07 GMT http://robertjordan.forumotion.net/threads-of-the-pattern-f14/daughter-of-nine-moons-t51.htm#218 http://robertjordan.forumotion.net/threads-of-the-pattern-f14/daughter-of-nine-moons-t51.htm http://robertjordan.forumotion.net/the-winespring-inn-f12/amol-counter-t49.htm Eric Gaidin What do you think of the counter? I'm willing to bet my left nut that AMoL isn't published by November, btw. The Winespring Inn Wed, 04 Mar 2009 04:13:35 GMT http://robertjordan.forumotion.net/the-winespring-inn-f12/amol-counter-t49.htm#206 http://robertjordan.forumotion.net/the-winespring-inn-f12/amol-counter-t49.htm http://robertjordan.forumotion.net/the-challenge-f3/tor-does-reread-t50.htm kimwhite624 I am sure you all know this by now, but Tor is doing a reread. Eric brought this to my attention and I read a post. Now on my own I have looked more into it. We had a discussion over the writers verbage, and how she writesin the vernacular. Neither one particulary likes it. I think it is a bit childish. She isn't writting for her friends, but for Tor the publisher of WoT. I was wondering what anyone else thought. Are we just being too picky? Since WoT is such a well thought out work of art, it ... The Challenge Wed, 11 Mar 2009 19:49:06 GMT http://robertjordan.forumotion.net/the-challenge-f3/tor-does-reread-t50.htm#213 http://robertjordan.forumotion.net/the-challenge-f3/tor-does-reread-t50.htm http://robertjordan.forumotion.net/the-great-hunt-feb-09-f4/chapter-1-the-flame-of-tar-valon-t48.htm The_Dark_1 ]]> The Great Hunt - Feb '09 Mon, 02 Mar 2009 04:36:33 GMT http://robertjordan.forumotion.net/the-great-hunt-feb-09-f4/chapter-1-the-flame-of-tar-valon-t48.htm#193 http://robertjordan.forumotion.net/the-great-hunt-feb-09-f4/chapter-1-the-flame-of-tar-valon-t48.htm http://robertjordan.forumotion.net/threads-of-the-pattern-f14/padan-fain-t38.htm Eric Gaidin WHO THE HECK IS PADAN FAIN? Good lord, can this get answered already? He's an amazing badass--can tack a Myrrdraal to a door--yet we know nothing about the man. Really chaps my ass. Threads of the Pattern Fri, 27 Feb 2009 00:47:50 GMT http://robertjordan.forumotion.net/threads-of-the-pattern-f14/padan-fain-t38.htm#158 http://robertjordan.forumotion.net/threads-of-the-pattern-f14/padan-fain-t38.htm http://robertjordan.forumotion.net/the-great-hunt-feb-09-f4/i-can-forsee-trouble-t30.htm kimwhite624 Well I started this book over a week ago. Haven't had much time to read, let alone post with recent events, but now I am taking some time for me. I can tell this series is going to be confusing. So I will try to be better at posting. This way you all can tell me what is going on. Firstly, what is the deal with Padden Fain. Is he cured, will he be cured, and if he isn't it seems pretty foolish of Egwene to go visit him. Don't you agree? This lunatic could be feeding off of her. Especially considering ... The Great Hunt - Feb '09 Tue, 17 Feb 2009 15:59:54 GMT http://robertjordan.forumotion.net/the-great-hunt-feb-09-f4/i-can-forsee-trouble-t30.htm#128 http://robertjordan.forumotion.net/the-great-hunt-feb-09-f4/i-can-forsee-trouble-t30.htm http://robertjordan.forumotion.net/threads-of-the-pattern-f14/moraine-t42.htm The_Dark_1 I am surprised no one has posted this yet! I can't wait to see what will become of that storyline. I mean we kind of know that it IS going to be delt with in MoL. I am just anxious to see how it will be dealt with. I didn't want to go into detail because I don't want to give away anything critical to Kim. Those of you who have read the whole series know what I mean anyway. Threads of the Pattern Sun, 01 Mar 2009 20:32:25 GMT http://robertjordan.forumotion.net/threads-of-the-pattern-f14/moraine-t42.htm#174 http://robertjordan.forumotion.net/threads-of-the-pattern-f14/moraine-t42.htm http://robertjordan.forumotion.net/eye-of-the-world-jan-09-f1/chapter-43-decisions-and-apparitions-t40.htm Eric Gaidin This chapter is monumental to the story. It's Jordan's Fellowship chapter. The characters are gathered in Caemlyn at the Queen's Blessing and finally decide that they need head to the Eye of the World, with Loial's help, to protect the Green Man and prevent the Dark One from using the power of the Eye. More importantly, however, we learn of the Ways in this chapter. The Ways were created by male Aes Sedai and therefore created with tainted saidin. I had forgotten WHY the Ways were evil--I just ... Eye of the World - Jan '09 Sat, 28 Feb 2009 13:24:41 GMT http://robertjordan.forumotion.net/eye-of-the-world-jan-09-f1/chapter-43-decisions-and-apparitions-t40.htm#168 http://robertjordan.forumotion.net/eye-of-the-world-jan-09-f1/chapter-43-decisions-and-apparitions-t40.htm http://robertjordan.forumotion.net/threads-of-the-pattern-f14/white-tower-t43.htm The_Dark_1 I have a feeling this is going to be anti-climactic. As much as I would love to see a huge battle in Tar Valon, I have a feeling this situation will be resolved somewhat cleanly. Not to say there won't be bloodshed but I have a feeling we aren't going to get the battle that has been hinted at for 3 books. I think with Tarmon Gai'don looming they may reach some sort of agreement. I think it will be that or Tarmon Gai'don will kick off at the white tower which would be amazing. Threads of the Pattern Sun, 01 Mar 2009 20:39:14 GMT http://robertjordan.forumotion.net/threads-of-the-pattern-f14/white-tower-t43.htm#175 http://robertjordan.forumotion.net/threads-of-the-pattern-f14/white-tower-t43.htm http://robertjordan.forumotion.net/threads-of-the-pattern-f14/who-killed-asmodean-t44.htm The_Dark_1 If they ever said who killed him I have since forgotten. I don't think Jordan has said who killed him though. As far as I can remember the only thing we know is that Asmodean knew them. Threads of the Pattern Sun, 01 Mar 2009 20:43:40 GMT http://robertjordan.forumotion.net/threads-of-the-pattern-f14/who-killed-asmodean-t44.htm#176 http://robertjordan.forumotion.net/threads-of-the-pattern-f14/who-killed-asmodean-t44.htm