Character Examination: Moiraine Damodred - The Wheel of Time

[@jbtrimar]

Just letting you know that I was the artist that made the image of Rand and Mat entering Rhuidean, about 20 years ago.

[@mehmetozel4780]

Which one?

[@amberkelly3187]

That’s so cool

[@abigailslade3824]

jbtrimar cool

[@fictionalreality1010]

Beautiful 😍

[@KeeganIdler]

There are neither beginnings nor endings

[@voodoochild1975az]

Moiraine in being so distant and detached from the Aes Sedai, being viewed as a bit of a loose cannon or rebel within the Tower ends up humbling the old order. She is what Aes Sedai are supposed to be. She goes her own way, but more than being a legend, I think she will be held up as an example to aspire to for future generations. She went against the norm for Aes Sedai often, took crap for it and never cared. In the end, she was right, they were wrong. She wasn't a good Aes Sedai, she was the _perfect_ Aes Sedai. Well written by Jordan, complex, nuanced, cold but never cruel. She did what had to be done, never caring about the cost to herself. She was the catalyst for the whole story. Without her? The Dark One wins easily. Perhaps the pattern bent some threads to have her in the room when the foretelling of the Dragon being reborn occurred. As if the Creator himself said 'hey, you of all people need to hear this'. Everyone played their role, but in.the final outcome, it was Moiraine's chess game against the Dark One tgat brought victory. She set all the peices on the board and put the game in motion. She played Daes Damar with the devil himself.... and won.

[@robertmoore165]

I agree but you cant forget Tam. Rand being raised in the two rivers by tam is the key to who he became.

[@voodoochild1975az]

@@robertmoore165 agree completely, but Tam wasn't Aes Sedai. Everyone played an important role, even Bela... but Moiraine out Aes Sedai'ed all other Aes Sedai. That was my point.

[@michaelhowze8198]

@@robertmoore165 In some ways Moraine is effectively Rands mom so two sides of the same coin. Good parenting saved the world very Supermanesque.

[@captninjabush]

Ya so you beasted that observation and correct description 100% perfect full send! Hats off

[@David_Jr]

Dang, this was excellent!

[@guitar19971]

I love the idea of her becoming advisor to Elayne. She may be aes sedai herself but she’ll still need an aes sedai advisor. Thom would like it too I think, as he can be her court bard and help her with his knowledge of the game of houses

[@revan0890]

I like how unlike most Wise Wizards, she makes some pretty big mistakes, most notably not realizing how important Matt and Perrin are, though she does admit she is too focused on Rand.

[@michaelhowze8198]

Yeah tunnel vision is very human I loved that about her

[@jodiz5901]

Moiraine is one of my favorite characters, if not favorite. I think your assessment that she is the true hero of the story is right on. She is to Rand what Sam is to Frodo, excepting that she is not with him throughout the entire series.

[@annja76]

I don't think the mice was the source of Elaida's grudge against Moiraine and Siuan. I believe it was that Elaida believed they told Merean (The Mistress of Novices) about the training, as Merean says "I trust you will accept her gift in the spirit it was given. After all, she paid a price in humiliation for giving it when I confronted her." Also the mice took place after the testing where Elaida had been very hard on them almost as if she was trying to make them fail the testing. Canluum was not the first time she met Cadsuane as she recognized Cadsuane's voice. I'm not sure Moiraine had the angreal as long as you think, in part because in the second book when the Amyrlin visited Fal Dara she told Moiraine the Hall wanted her to return the angreal since they believe she has become unreliable. Also because after that meeting I can't recall any mention of her using the angreal. Last comment on this, I don't think Moiraine learned she would marry Thom from her three questions, but from Min. My basis for this is in part when Rand and Mat tell her Thom died in Whitrebridge saving them from a Fade, Moiraine say not to be so sure he is dead. Also the fourth book Moiraine says "I could wager I know the face of the man I will marry better than either of you knows that of your future husband." This statement is made before she enters the ter'angreal.

[@gordonross3270]

Elaida was harsh on them before the testing to HELP them pass, not to harm them. She knows that the harsh treatment is akin to something in the test and was trying to prepare them and was admonished later for helping them.

[@jamesmorris9384]

@@gordonross3270 Elaida was harsh because she was a Red. Her actions of overthrowing Siuan Sanche, killing her Warder and stilling her and Leane showed that she had neither remorse or sympathy. She couldn't have cared less if they passed the test, in my opinion.

[@gordonross3270]

@@jamesmorris9384 im speaking directly from the books. Her later actions had nothing to do with wanting them to be raised. They were strong. So she wanted them to be raised. The same reason she made egwene a novice instead of killing her.

[@jamesmorris9384]

@@gordonross3270 I don't recall that from the books, but, you could be right, it's been nearly 2 decades since I last re-read the series. if you could point which specific book you got this from, I will be more than happy to read it, again. :)

[@נעמהשחר-צ1י]

something like that is hinted in new spring story. I think Elaida, at least at the beginning, is not intentionally bad. she is just... very much focused on herself/her goals - the same. Aes Sedai all support hard training (biting at the mistress of novices' room...). Elaida is taking it too far, partially because she is really red ajah and they all have little amount of sympathy to others. but to her prospection she is trying to help Moiraine and Siuan reach their full potential and pass - not to help them personally God forbides, but maybe to make them choose the red (because they are so strong), or to make them her alias later. even before the training to the test she is pushing them hard, even before she became Aes Sedai herself. other sisters (read new spring...) seem to think she is adopting the two, like giving them her sponsorship. but in the training to the test she is really stepping out of line, almost breaking tower's law (oh, not because it was so horrible towards them, but because she almost helped them cheat in the test), and other excepted are notifying the mistress of novices of what's going on, out of pity to Moiraine and Siuan. of course, Elaida thinks they were the ones to tell her of, and from this point and on she hates them - and quite rightfully, from her point of vision - I am helping you so much and you are getting me humiliated for that?! how dare you?!! so she tries to make them fall on the test, and of course when they put mice in her bed it doesn't help...

[@kylerogers8603]

She uses Balefire for the first time against the Darkhounds while they are fleeing Illian.

[@thewaterwarrior9817]

Mothers milk in a cup

[@athomenotavailable]

Bloody buttered onions, I think she actually knew the weave already, instead of just weaving unknowingly it by instinct like some of the stronger channelers like Nynaeve do sometimes.

[@estebanfernandez5393]

Absolutely agree with you, she is the best character in the series

[@lamontpippins5942]

I find Moraine as a flexible Aes Sedai. Her relationship with the wise ones. She displayed excellently dignity. And I feel she was very brave Lan called her a worrier and you can read how would fight Trollocs and the eyeless with courage. There was a point I found funny when she was speaking with Rand and he called her little sister when she knew she had to go to the docks and fight Lanfear. She was one of the bravest character in this series. I just love her. She did everything for the benefit for Rand and not the tower. What she did as more than brave she was a legend. I’m glad she made to the new age and I think she is spending her time traveling with Tom. I just wonder how she and Cadsuane the new Amyrlin are getting along lol.

[@michaelhowze8198]

Maybe she got bound to the horn if anyone is a hero its definitely her.

[@Siansonea]

How did I just find this video? I like this a lot. Moiraine is also my favorite character in the series, and she was the one I immediately liked from the beginning. I read the books as they were being published, but she was always my favorite even when she started to sort of fade into the background. And of course when she went out like a boss in The Fires Of Heaven I was devastated, but I knew she and Lanfear couldn't possibly be dead, so I always awaited her return. I would like to see more in this series, I'd love to see you examine other characters. I'd like to hear your take on the Forsaken, Cadsuane, Elaida, Egwene, and really any other character that you think deserves a full episode devoted to them. You could group certain characters together if need be, like the Asha'man (other than Mazrim Taim and Logain Ablar, of course), the Salidar Aes Sedai, the Black Ajah, etc. Keep this going!

[@aurorauplinks]

moraine is your favorite? have you had the pleasure of seeing this actress' acting? kzbin.info/www/bejne/l6Gte2OEr7SLe8k

[@robzilla60]

There are some very good points in this video that ascertain Moiraine's being one of the key players in the whole story. She was certain that Rand was the Dragon, and did her best to keep him alive and hidden from the White Tower (Aside from Siuan, the Amyrlin, and her best friend). Also in beginning to teach both Egwene and Nynaeve the use of the OP in TEoTW, before they even got to Tar Valon. Forcing Rand to realize that he truly is the Dragon, then trying to help him with this newfound power which she can't teach him. And then after a very prolonged absence in the last half of the series, she turns up again to be one of the pivotal key players, without her, the outcome would surely have been much worse. Very much respect and admiration for Moiraine.

[@anthonycrayne2835]

I always liked Moiraine. I missed her in the middle books. Was super hyped when they went to rescue her.

[@rd6416]

Omg I stood up and Cheered when Thom showed Matrim Moiraine's note. I really wished for Rand / Moiraine reunion

[@laurafitzgerald7367]

Another great video, well done!! Moiraine is one of my favourite characters and I think you've done her character justice here.

[@NottyAries]

I am enjoying the comradeship found with fellow readers around this book series (that I've read EVERY YEAR since 2006 - until all the books were completed). I own the hard back, mass market soft backs and even bought the kindle version so it would be easier to cross reference by using the x-ray feature, kindle highlights and bookmarks. all 15 of the books are with me constantly, and on hand for my pleasure and perusal at the tap of my finger on my kindle's screen. This story is full of depth, heartache, frustration (people are so stubborn and they don't talk about - the things that they really should talk about - like right now). I still love the characters deeply even though their desire to be the right fighter has caused more drama than necessary. However, at the end of the day, the reluctant heroes and the fussy healers, the hesitant leader and the semi-mad savior along with his group of wives and loyal friends and followers dedicated to the light, makes this by far, hands down my most favorite series of all times. I'm in happy Nerdville with the announcement of this show and planning on staying here as long as I want.

[@Julesrainbow79]

My favorite actress playing her Rosamund Pike

[@tacmaar]

Wow! Absolutely amazing video. So glad I found your channel. Subscribed! Would love a character Examination of Matrim Cauthon :) Keep up the good work!

[@menkaureecr]

Thanks ... I really appreciate the amount of work it took to do these videos ...

[@shelly6524]

Great set of videos. Thank you. I am not on Twitter but I would love a character breakdown of Lan and a discussion about Malkier.

[@aaronoyster9627]

Rand wasn't bonded to Moiraine & Nynaeve at Shayol Guhl, they were linked; big difference.

[@amelzon1]

Yea, I caught that too. He usually catches himself.

[@fredmaxwell9619]

Glad you gave the red spoiler alert so I did not watch this YET. Moiraine Damodred is one of my favorite characters of this series.

[@sherizaahd]

Moiraine used Baelfire on the Darkhounds when escaping Illian as well as killing Be'lal, unless i'm mistaken, but i"m pretty sure...

[@joshhoehne8281]

Just starting my 6th rereading, and I have to say that I am thrilled to have found your channel.

[@petersmith1343]

I also like her immaturity in New Spring, and her love of mild mischief even after receiving the shawl -- as per her frustrated attempts to punish Lan for dunking her.

[@drakeorion94]

Nice summary and analysis. I enjoyed it. Also brought back the emotions that I felt when reading those events.

[@PrashantSingh-nd8vu]

love her. Awesome character. A perfect way to enter the Randland without dumping expositions.

[@christopherdavidson8338]

further outstanding work, keep it up man.

[@pskarnaq73]

Great vid, but Moiraine knew she would marry Thom long b4 she used the doorway. Probably from Min.

[@matthewsmith4647]

I agree

[@lakinther7183]

nah. she wasnt sure in the letter whether she would escape

[@brett88knight]

I quite literally cried when Moraine fell through the arch to what I assumed was her death.

[@darickstuart]

Who doesn't love Moraine?! :) Great video! I can't decide who I want to see you do a video on next. I personally would like to see you rotate between subjects. Characters in one video, Nations another.

[@NaeBlis]

I have a couple other series I want to do as well, but I'm certainly going to rotate around between subjects. thanks for the feedback!

[@geoffharmer1366]

Love the channel and your content, keep up the great work!

[@coyote271280]

hi, I really liked the aspects you use to examine the character. Great video and keep it up! subscribed

[@kelleycoleman6188]

This was great! Great graphics and visuals. Extemely informative!

[@NaeBlis]

Kelley Coleman thanks so much Kelley. Appreciate it!

[@jeffreyjay2899]

I think she is a great mentor character and like Gandalf in LOTR she is a wizard (of sorts) and much more powerful than the main characters initially. She is wise but not all knowing or all seeing. Her power level is not so great that you ask why she doesn't just over power the enemy and you don't see the other characters as irrelevant. In some ways she reminds me of Cable from the X Men comics. A mentor who combines knowledge and power but needs the help of the main characters. She is probably my favorite WOT character.

[@RealRuler2112]

Just discovered your channel & love it!

[@faithwerksdesigns6197]

Can you start this series back up? I really like this style of video from you!

[@NaeBlis]

Just did one of Cadsuane ha

[@faithwerksdesigns6197]

@@NaeBlis Yay!!! Keep them coming!

[@nearzero12]

I can't find any videos on this subject in your archives but it would be an amazing mini series if you did deep dives into the Ashamen, who was strongest and who inherited most of the taint. Their backgrounds and other fun facts.

[@tomaskops7119]

It's ironic to made video about Moirain with name Nae'Blis. But, this is so good one video. You said everything. I love her.

[@geoffreywright7563]

Nice exposition of one of my favorite characters. Moiraine at one point calls Tom a bard. He denies it, presumably because he doesn't want it known. This tells me that she knows more about his past than most of those around him.

[@xplicitmike]

Oh ya, she knew exactly who he was the moment they met in Emond's Field.

[@Aerohead]

Like, Commented, and Subscribed!

[@ituleo697]

I like this examination ❤❤❤ I cant find one Siuan Sanche

[@johannsigursson5319]

I've noticed people saying this before but I'm curious if you have anything to indicate that Siuan and Moirane were actually pillow friends as opposed to some suspecting that they were? The only time I remember pillow friends being used in reference to the two of them is when one of the Aes Sedai claims that the two of them are pillow friends to another Aes Sedai and Moirane overhearing and being insulted.

[@matthewsmith4647]

Lol alotta ppl wanna ship any two females they can. Especially in the WOT series.

[@derekwahle]

There were hints of this in the new spring novel. It takes place while they are accepted.

[@joeporch2882]

Great work!

[@lamontpippins5942]

I have a question, in a new spring Moraine to used the power specifically she used Air, water, with touch Earth slam the pond water to hit LAN. However, Aviendha used Water, and Air only to put out the fore in The Gathering Storm chapter The death of Andrin. If anyone has an a wet please let me know. Thanks.

[@gordonross3270]

Different cultures learned different weaves for the same effect.

[@ptwilson26]

I have been a fan of The Wheel of Time for quite a while and I was excited to see videos being made about the series.

[@JamesKGood]

I think she will be revered by all for the work she has done, she will travel and advise where she thinks necessary. Probably have a bunch of kids with Thom too fulfilling his arc.

[@cemitchell6496]

I was really liking this vid bc she is one of my top 5, but when you threw up the "I love you Sam Elliott" I bout died laughing. Always hear him when I read Thom' story line. Thanks!

[@kathryncainmadsen5850]

Moraine, Nyneave, Lan, Mat...in that order.

[@akeelbrown7675]

Only halfway through the eye of the world but so far she's my favourite character. I haven't watched the video due to spoilers but i just wanted to say that.

[@robertharcourt7650]

first time watching you and it was a real treat :) I subscribed and liked God Bless

[@michaelmurphy748]

I really do like Moiraine, but I have two questions about characters: 1. What character did you like in the beginning and hate at the end (light or dark) and, 2. What character did you hate at the beginning but end up loving in the end? To answer my own questions, 1. Perrin (such a whiner), and 2. Matt (I think the dagger influenced him in books 1-4). On a separate statement, I really did not like the entire arc of Egwene. To me she became the "I have the power, so therefore I am always right". Never really learning from her mistakes, I actually felt a relief when she died, I would not have to read any more about her.

[@NaeBlis]

Michael Murphy I would say I agree with you on Perrin. I didn’t dislike him at the end, just became bored with his plot line, which I think is a fairly common opinion among readers. I would group in Egwene here as well, because I don’t like her, but I do think she is well written; other than one thing, which I’ll Be covering in a future video so I’ll save that for then. For someone I didn’t like at the beginning but loved in the end, I would say I agree on Mat, but I also think he was written that way. I liked nynaeve far more in the end of the series than I did early on as well

[@matthewsmith4647]

@@NaeBlis mine was hated Ishmael at the start(hate overpowered human villians) loved Moridin at the end. Loved Mat at the start. Haaaated him at the end lol.

[@NaeBlis]

Matthew Smith I think overpowered was just a matter of the comparison to our heroes at that point in their journey

[@MrSmokinDragon]

Liked at the start, but hated in the end: Perrin or Egwene. Perrin's arc was just not fun after the first 4 books, and Egwene rubbed me the wrong way after book one.... Hated at the start, but loved at the end: Nynaeve, The braid-tugging anger machine made her my most hated in the start, and pretty much up until she runs off with Rand in WH. On rereads I have come to appreciate her position in the early books much more, but she still gets on my nerves in them (her, egwene and elayne. I have pretty much skipped their chapters on rereads).

[@brentanderson4315]

Love ur work

[@Brentonlee007]

Love your work Thxs

[@skanatov]

Admirations on everything you do. Your channel is the best thing in the WoT after book 14. Could you please share which video editor you use?

[@NaeBlis]

Final Cut Pro

[@bsmnt23]

Great Character breakdown. How about Paddan Fain next? Or Mordieth, whichever. If you don't think it'll be detrimental to your health, that is...

[@coreymeyer6488]

Can somebody get this to Rosamind Pike? This series should be required curriculum for the players in the series.

[@orion351us]

Moiraine and Allanon are my favorite characters in fantasy books.

[@NaeBlis]

Agreed! Allanon is my favorite character from Shannara

[@medz...9]

That was great. Thanks :)

[@sugarahhhoneyhoney9290]

So boss!

[@christianefiorito3204]

Is Tom Merylin Merlin?

[@twig8523]

Oh, well I'm not on Twitter, but I would've liked continuing with diff national histories. When I think about it, it's pretty hard to start a wheel of time channel and NOT talk about Moiraine, though. So, while it's nothing new to me, it gets a pass.

[@NaeBlis]

don't worry, there will be plenty of Cultural Profiles to come. i'm getting a few of the series I want to do started and then I'm going to rotate through.

[@Julesrainbow79]

What i like is her romantic relationship with Siuan. Against the grain, pioneer. I was sad that she lost her power level fron the Finn. I don't understand that she had Thom marry her. She, obi won, yoda, Gandalf favorites

[@Arylwren1]

Mice, it was mice, not rats. The White Tower is warded against rats and ravens.

[@smaug1234]

spoilers spoilers spoilers i think she learned she would marry Thom from Min, not the twisted doorway. Many of my sleepless nights have been used thinking on her 3 questions

[@matthewsmith4647]

Her 3 questions imo How to save the world from the shadow. How to keep Rand alive long enough to die at Shal Logal How to stop the lace of ages from unraveling??

[@MrSmokinDragon]

@@matthewsmith4647 hmmm.. I seem to remember that one of the 'rules' when using the doorways is that questions directly or indirectly referencing the Shadow is a bad thing, but I might not recall correctly.

[@matthewsmith4647]

@@MrSmokinDragon having done another read through, you are 100% correct.

[@MrSmokinDragon]

@@matthewsmith4647 Can't remember if it was Rhuidean or the doorways that gave Moiraine the answer that starting a sexual relationship with Rand (to better influence him) would be a catastrophe, but if it was the doorway, let just replace the shadow question with that :)

[@matthewsmith4647]

@@MrSmokinDragon idt it ever said which one gave her the "no yeetin Dragon Dong" vision. But I'd say the Rhudean one

[@aaronoyster9627]

Um...Lan chucked her in the pond because she tried to separate him from his sword in A New Spring, if i remember correctly, not just for following him.

[@michaelhowze8198]

Yep he knew she was following the entire time she just didnt know that he knew.

[@nickseabright8238]

Is the game of houses ‘Daes Daemar’?! I’ve lost all my books due to a house move - I had the whole thing - all of it - spent ages waiting for Sanderson to finish it, read it, and lost all of it in a house move. If I could channel balefire then climate change will be on me 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻✌🏻✌🏻✌🏻✌🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@PrincipledNaturalLaw]

Lol I don't remember the information about Morraine & Suane having a lesbian relationship being in the books 😁

[@rd6416]

I would love a new series of WOT books spanning the gap between A New Spring and The Eye of the World

[@brandonlynch4437]

It's always annoyed me that she seemed to be unsure which boy was the dragon in eotw I feel like she should of connected that the dragon reborn was born on dragon mount during the time of the aiel war and only one boy physically looks like an aiel

[@Dejan3979]

I love wheel of time and I have just re read entire series ..one thing that I have small problem with is that both Moiraine and Siuan had to loose large portion of their power before they got married.

[@sierrafischback8557]

Love this, although I disagree about her relationship with Thom feeling natural. It completely came out of nowhere for me!

[@thewaterwarrior9817]

I like to pronounce it ace-uh-see-duh lol even though I know its wrong, it just sounds more elite to me lol. Good Video!

[@amberkelly3187]

Moiraine and Mat are my favourites do Mat next.

[@seanskinner8208]

Mat

[@robertdapoppa2778]

For me, Moiraine is the most importin person in the story second to Ran. When she was lost to Ran, deep in my thoughts I wanted ,or needed, her to return; I just had that gut feeling she would and was elated when she did. I truly believe this story would not have the impact without her. She is by far, the key to this epi...

[@nora9703]

It’s Rand

[@donnabehymer8524]

Please do a character analysis of Tuon.

[@manalfatima8606]

You did a brilliant breakdown. I love Moiraine and listening about her was refreshing. Like you, I also adored the relationship arch between Rand and her. Could you please do a video on the Shara if you already haven't?

[@NaeBlis]

Manal Fatima I haven’t but I absolutely am working on it. Keep an eye out for it in the future.

[@manalfatima8606]

@@NaeBlis Great! 👍 for your work.

[@debthompson5454]

I loved Moiriaine so much. I was disappointed with the books because when she was rescued, not much else happened with her character.

[@jackheart4276]

Moraine did not see an ability to lead in Siuan but Siuans ability to see patterns, her talents best suited to get the data points from a network of eyes and ears.

[@נעמהשחר-צ1י]

it is explicitly said in new spring that Moiraine is thinking "Siuan was born to lead". but it's not anything deep as a power fight between them, it's a simple thuoght she has.

[@amberxv4777]

Can you do Rand? He has the best development in the series

[@KateWentCamping]

Shared this with my son. He is such a huge fan of wheel of time that he has tattoos all over his arms of various things from the books.

[@kathryncainmadsen5850]

Rand doesn't have a mom. Moraine is his "mom" and so of course he separates from her and then develops an appreciation for her like children eventually do when they grow up.

[@joshmurry8125]

What are all these cool comics images from?

[@amelzon1]

The Wheel of Time comic book series. I know it exists but I am yet to read them myself. Sure you could find info on google.

[@thegreatchallenge5963]

I recently read the last book, having put it off since it came out, and your channel is greatly helping me out dealing with the WoT ending withdrawal symptoms

[@SeebsL]

Same! I delayed reading the last book until just recently! I am still not ready to leave the world.

[@Alex-ms8mb]

i really like your show, appreciate the commentary!

[@AvlShirkus]

I'd like to see Padan Fain and/or Verin Sedai. I'm sure you'll do all of the main characters, but these two were always interesting even if they had a tendency to pop in and out a lot.

[@derekwhittom1639]

Verin especially. She's my favorite

[@Demonmixer]

Verin was brilliant. By the way, that dress you're wearing is green. How to say so much without actually saying it.

[@kathryncainmadsen5850]

The kids always appreciate their mom when they grow up. They got a second chance to show Moraine that.

[@soupdragonuk]

It was mice not rats.

[@KeeganIdler]

I knew all of this after reading through the books 4 times but it still made me tear up. I’m so glad I listened through it

[@carolbriscoe9337]

Only upto 3rd book in tbe series but yes her presence is very important. I just keep wishing she was more upfront and open to the 5. Yes they are teenagers in the book, but she tells them so little. Nor does she seem interested in their various occurrences. As yet even Selene has not been mentioned to her. Which lravrs the 3 boyz open to her wiles

[@tfoley53]

6 White mice, not rats. Would have thought that they were thought to be pillow friends by fellow sisters rather than actual pillow friends because they were so close?

[@Heretowatchstuff]

I thought Suian Sanche took the first angreal back when she came to Fal Dara.

[@elaynetrakand7001]

As always, a very comprehensive analysis! Moraine is one of my favorite characters. Thank you for giving us some of your insights on this beloved character.

[@NaeBlis]

Elayne Trakand I mean she’s no Elayne 😂😂😂. But I do love me some Moiraine

[@elaynetrakand7001]

Nae'Blis, I think Moraine was a very apt first character edition. I look forward to hear what you have to say about me when you cycle through the characters again. ❤️

[@NaeBlis]

Elayne Trakand I figured she was featured in the press release about the show, why not start with her.

[@elaynetrakand7001]

Nae'Blis yes! She is the perfect choice. Like you said, her presence is felt in the books, even when she is not in them. I think Amazon was on to something by making her such a main focus of the press release.

[@TheSighphiguy]

@@NaeBlis i think you should do the characters in the same order they were introduced in the books. it just makes sense.

[@darkart-mr8wu]

Me i half way and 💘 her so much. At the end i think she went home and at last had a family and let time take her.

[@kellysmith1144]

If only the show was based a visual version of this...

[@signaltome]

To be fair it has been a while since I read the books but does not Moiraine use balefire on a pack of darkhounds while they chase Rand. Right after Perrin picks up Faile and continuing his killing streak? Might be wrong though. First time killing a Forsaken at any rate. ;-)

[@MrSmokinDragon]

You are partly right, iirc she kills a pack in Ilian with balefire, so some weeks after picking up Faile.

[@signaltome]

@@MrSmokinDragon Oh well, so I was a few weeks off. But if I remember correctly it is still before the "first time" in this video. Again I might be off because how long has it been since I made this comment? ;-) Edit: Doh, I AM an idiot, it says so right up there! A year, really? Well, at least I got a reply to it. Better late than never. :-P

[@MrSmokinDragon]

@@signaltome Oh, you are correct in that, just the timing was off, but not by much :)

[@signaltome]

@@MrSmokinDragon Hehe. What is a few weeks late between friends? :-D Not blaming Nae'blis though, he is seldom wrong. All human, allowed to be wrong if making effort etc.

[@bruceharden3107]

one of my favs with one reservatuion

[@belwynne1386]

Anyone know how long Rosamund Pike is under contract for the show?

[@reinadeelsur]

Most likely for Years her character is at the and of the story.

[@dawgzofwar6674]

I really truly hope I'm around to see this series become a TV show..its in pre production

[@cabalpaxiarch7239]

So many things to disagree with, so little time. Obviously the "what happened next" isn't worth much debunking since it's pure fan fiction, there's not an iota of information, or even a bare mention of Moraine after the last battle. That kind of brings me to the second point. She's barely in the story. Obviously she has a big impact in the first few books, but she's certainly not the "Gandalf" character. She's just a tool for early plot progression and then she's gone. The "Gandalf" title certainly goes to Cadsuane who's present for far longer than Moiraine, was the key to saving Rand from his darkness and got to (SPOILER ALERT) be the one to realize Rand's still alive. If Moiraine had the importance you claim she has in the story, wouldn't that privilege be her's? Finally you say her character progression isn't that big. Clearly you missed key points in her language and demeanor after her return. She went from the archetypical Aes Sedai (authoritative, manipulative, secretive etc) to a truly wise woman with deep understanding and respect for other people's thoughts and profound knowledge of what's happening and what should happen. We never learn all of the Eelfinn "gifts" but she obviously grew a lot as a character within that time period and for you not to notice that is very puzzling to me.

[@joshuawebb7843]

I want to watch these videos. But I'm only on the first book near the end. I really like Moiraine. I guess I'll be back in a year or two after I finish the series!!!!!!!