A group of Sitters propose an alliance with the Black Tower for mutual defense against the Forsaken and the armies of the Dark. When you first read about this alliance, what did you think the implications would be?
We also learn more about Shaidar Haran, the Hand of the Dark, in this book. Fans often debate whether he is a very powerful Fade or the Dark One himself. What is your head canon?
From Nigeria: An Anime Community At Its Brightest Yet: Bolaji Akinwande explores Nigeria's anime fan community. He explores the fandom's growth, particularly in recent years, which has been aided by the growth of streaming services like Netflix, as well as the rise of anime-centric online spaces.
Many of our ajahs like to describe themselves as a cat herd and the Red Ajah is no exception. Here are some of the adorable cats belonging to members of the Red Ajah!
It's a Sounding of the Horn! The TarValon Talks team recaps their #JordanCon2024 experience, plus interview everyone's favorite Shienaran, Guy Roberts!
Verin, Romanda, and Cadsuane are all from Far Madding. Of them, only Cadsuane is not currently wanted by the law in Far Madding. What's your head canon for this?
The titles Forsaken and Chosen applied to ALL Aes Sedai who turned to the Shadow in the Age of Legends, not just the thirteen who were imprisoned. The title Dreadlord came about during the Trolloc Wars, because the Darkfriend channelers in that time didn't dare claim the title Chosen.
The Aes Sedai, both in the third age and the Age of Legends, believe that to pick apart a weave is impossible and should not be attempted. However, the Wise Ones have mastered this.
Throughout the series we see this a lot, different cultures having different skills. What’s your favorite skill that’s associated with a specific group of Channelers?
For me it has to be the Wise Ones channeling without gesturing.
I realize this may seem obvious but from what I’ve seen on lives, some people have difficulty with this, and I’m trying not to be a jerk about it, so:
It’s okay to be sad that two artists whom you are used to collaborating together, stopped. It’s okay to have an emotional reaction when your faves break up.
From idols groups, to acting ships, to a world famous dancing duo who were openly a couple, quietly breaking up, personally and professionally.