When Moiraine heal's Tam al'Thor

[FionaG]

I've read these books a million times and noticed something I never had before....When Moiraine heals Tam Rand get goosebumps.  This must be the reaction that male channelers get when a woman channels.  I thought it was interesting that Jordan put that in within the first few chapters, he really was a master at writing.

[bringbackthomsmoustache]

As far as we know Rand had not channeled at that point (the apparent first use is on Bela so that Egwene can keep up when they flee) so there is no reason he should be sensing her channeling - this could just be an "ordinary" reaction to seeing a miraculous cure take place.

[Lightfriendsocialmistress]

10 hours ago, FionaG said:

I've read these books a million times and noticed something I never had before....When Moiraine heals Tam Rand get goosebumps.  This must be the reaction that male channelers get when a woman channels.  I thought it was interesting that Jordan put that in within the first few chapters, he really was a master at writing.

Hmmmm…good catch. I tend to think you’re on to something here, no mere coincidence in my opinion 

[Sabio]

20 hours ago, bringbackthomsmoustache said:

As far as we know Rand had not channeled at that point (the apparent first use is on Bela so that Egwene can keep up when they flee) so there is no reason he should be sensing her channeling - this could just be an "ordinary" reaction to seeing a miraculous cure take place.

But it also might be a sign he is getting close to his first touching, it was just a few hours later when Rand gave energy to Bela without knowing it.  Not to mention we don't know if you have to touch the source first, or if any man with the ability to channel will feel the goosebumps if a lady is holding the power.

Edited March 21 by Sabio