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  13. Ethnicity in WoT

    in The Books

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    So...WoT is an ethnically diverse place. Unlike our world, which suffers from racial discrimination and what, WoT seems pleasantly devoid of any such tensions.

     

    So how'd we miss Tuon and Semmy were black, eh? Semmy was described as 'black porcelain' and I'm betting most of our esteemed readers simply skipped the word 'black' and went straight to porcelain. Perhaps because all the main characters are white, we assume anyone whom they come into contact with is also white, until we are pointedly told otherwise.

     

    I didn't have a clue that Semmy was black until I was told otherwise - and I'll be honest, I still picture her as white. Because I assumed that she was for so long, I have difficulty changing that perception.

     

    So who else didn't fit our perceived perceptions of them, in the NS comics or until we were corrected? Or until we re-read WoT?

     

    The one thing that springs to mind is that I was amazed to find out that Sheriam had red hair. Even though, as Marie kindly pointed out, that's mentioned everytime she's on-screen, I pointedly ignore that fact.

     

    So...discuss

     

    (don't you all love my discussions?) :sugar:

  16. Monarchy of Cairhien

    in Kesiera

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    It's a bit annoying that she's just working to get herself on the throne instead of trying to do what's best for the country.

     

    I think right now what would be best for Andor is getting a stable leader, so I would consider what Elayne is doing quite justified. Other leaders are clambering for leadership of Andor and there's no point in giving alms to the poor if they're all going to be cut down in a civil war. :P

  19. Monarchy of Cairhien

    in Kesiera

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    So...time for some WoT discussions, methinks, as we don't actually do a lot of that around here, only discuss how great/what a sex god Moiraine is. :)

     

    Who do you think the throne of Cairhien will pass to? Or will it pass to anyone? RJ has hinted at leaving loose ends, so will this be one of them?

     

    Possible candidates for the Cairhienin Crown (oooh...alliteration :))

     

    1. Our own dear Moiraine Sedai, light forever shine on her.

     

    2. Caraline, our dear Moiraine's cousin and pale imitation.

     

    3. Galad, for connections with Daddy Damodred. And he probably wont have much to do once the Last Battle is over.

     

    4. Gawyn...again, connections with Daddy Damodred and he is Elayne's brother. But has the world had enough of the Trakand siblings? I have. And he does have the whole plot going on with Egwene, so he might be warder material before he's a King... (and by god, wouldn't we all hate to see him Kind of anywhere?!)

     

    5. Elayne Trakand, because Rand wants her to have it. Elayne doesn't want the throne of Cairhien and I doubt the people of Cairhien would accept her on it. Revolution, anyone? :P

     

    6. Assorted Cairhienin nobles, as they're all very canniving and things like that...

     

    So...discuss!

  21. Crafty, Ew

    in Inspiration

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    Elaida.. oh why must her dress be so complicated! Promise me' date=' Laura, you won't rip it off right away before you take a little look at it. :P[/quote']

     

    *appalled at very suggestion*

     

    Kaitlin. I am a Lady. I will gaze at Elaida in her wholeness for many minutes before ripping it off. :)

     

    Thanks very much though. :)

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