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I myself am extremely curious about the sea folk and what their purpose is and why rand is ignoring them for so long. But I have a feeling they are going to be a kind of fleet of his, since they are, well, SEA folk. He will probably just use them like he does everyone else, for his purposes toward Tarmon Gai'don.Egwene is probably my favorite character ever in addition to Nynaeve, and I'm really proud at how well shes handling her new role as leader. Shes is one character that I feel has grown so much (they all have really) and I love her new role. And I hope her influence over the Aes Sedai lasts because its really neat to see it. Her perspective of being really sure and cunning while also extemely nervous and careful, is shown perfectly and makes her really human.
This week we covered Chapters 13-18. Spoilers Below!!!
1) Bravery comes up more than once in Chapter 13. Aviendha on the water, Elayne offering to discuss Rand....What do you think about how the ladies measure bravery?
2) Within this section, we see Nynaeve and Elayne beginning negotiations with the Sea Folk for info on the Bowl of Winds, and yet Rand is still ignoring the Sea Folk. When the ladies find out Rand ignored the Sea Folk for so long, what do you think they will do? Why are the Sea Folk so interested in Rand? And if they find out the connection between Rand and the ladies, what do you think the Sea Folk will do?
3) Mat recognized Darkfriend Shiaine and followed her to White Cloak Inquisitor Carridin. In turn, Carridin recognizes Mat, and then tells Sammael. Do you think this will change Sammael's plans at all?
4) Mat and women and the example they set for Olver. What did you think of Mat's reaction to Queen Tylin's straight-forward interest? Were you amused by Olver imitating Mat in his interactions with women? Foresee Mat changing his ways?
5) Why do you think Mat was attacked at the inn and who do you think sent the men?
6) Moghedien seems to be back in the game, at least directing folks from the sidelines. Falion doesn't believe there to be a cache of angreal, but Ispan is ready to search for it. However, Fallion has another plan. How do you think that will fare?
7) Rand has women problems, and not because he is bedding too many (at least not yet). Between Berelain demanding she stay, Rand's 'tame' Aes Sedai, and now Cadsuane Sedai, he may need a holiday. Why do you think Cadsuane has appeared and has chosen to show the Dragon Reborn such cheek?