Unexpected consequences?

[DojoToad]

Probably my favorite scene from episode 1 was during the trolloc attack when Moiraine ripped stones from the inn and used them to crush the trollocs.  The inn collapsed after the battle.

 

It didn't occur to me until just now that there had to have been people in there.  Not everyone would have been outside celebrating.  Some would prefer the comfort of the inn.  And after the trollocs attacked many more probably joined them to shelter from the battle.  We don't see it, but how many did Moiraine kill to successfully thwart the attack?

 

She did what she had to do, but DAMN.

 

Anything else jump out at you that the full impact was not apparent right away - or even the second or third watching?

Edited December 7, 2021 by DojoToad
Changed title, added a question.

[SharSheen Veren]

I considered that right as we were watching and my wife said "aren't there people in there"?  Greater good for Moiraine.  Seems very in line with her character and the overall mission.  I've only watched once and am sure missed much though.   

[Jaysen Gore]

Anything he wants, I oppose...and if I have to kill you (or people hiding in an inn) to keep you from him, I will

 

 

[Daenelia]

Moiraine is ruthless. At least, I got that from the books too. She may seem all dainty and so on, but she is aware of her mission.

 

But yeah... harsh.

 

I'll look out for more of these unintended consequences. It is always interesting to keep in mind what some of the events mean for the 'extras'.  Kinda reminds me of those scenes in Austin Powers when they look at a henchman's family, or the party that was hosted for one of the killed henchmen. You just don't stop to think ...

[KakitaOCU]

Moraine allowed a ton of deaths in the flight from the Two Rivers, we just don't see them.

Sure the Trollocs left Emond's Field since their target was moving, but Tarren Ferry?  I imagine the place got a fair bit of harm once the river was blocked.

[Ralph]

49 minutes ago, KakitaOCU said:

Moraine allowed a ton of deaths in the flight from the Two Rivers, we just don't see them.

Sure the Trollocs left Emond's Field since their target was moving, but Tarren Ferry?  I imagine the place got a fair bit of harm once the river was blocked.

Says so clearly on the map

[ManetherenTaveren]

4 hours ago, DojoToad said:

She did what she had to do, but DAMN.

With great power comes great responsibility...

Manifesting the Winespring canon with air/earth/fire probably has severe unintended consequences that historians rarely discuss.