Let us deal with the Blue Ajah

[Caelan Arendor]

There are Problematic Traits of the Blue Ajah, though often celebrated for its noble ideals: seeking the causes behind events, championing justice, and exercising political influence. At first glance, these qualities appear admirable—who would not value the pursuit of fairness and the uncovering of deeper truths? Yet, beneath this lofty mission lies a more troubling dimension.

 

While the Blues claim to fight for justice, their methods frequently blur the line between advocacy and manipulation. Their manipulations often remind me of puppeteers, making the marionettes dance upon their strings according to their will.

 

Care for some examples?

 

Moiraine’s guidance—or ‘leadership’—of Rand, though cloaked in the guise of a benevolent advisor, is nonetheless manipulative. She withholds information and truths, nudging him into actions that appear to serve her own purposes.

 

The Blues frequently involve themselves in the political affairs of the day, claiming to act under the banner of justice, yet the true purpose of their interference is often to strengthen their own influence over rulers and peoples.

 

Taken as a whole, their conduct remains dubious, though they exhibit fewer repellent qualities than some of the other ‘hues’ within their craft.

 

Have a nice weekend and stay good!

 

Best 73 from Calean, --.../...--

[Tenobia si bashere kazadi]

Do the blue ever actually seek justice ? I never saw any. None of them seemed to do much except for Moiraine and Siuan. At least the reds and browns actually seem to do what their ajahs are about.

[HeavyHalfMoonBlade]

I think they were more concerned with politics. And hopefully good politics. Like when Suian chewed up Byrne so that he would leave a Murundian noble alone who would hopefully unite the country, which would stop them all squabbling and wasting their resources fighting. 

 

And I can imagine they might work against "bad" rulers. But I would guess their focus would more be on unity and strength against the Shadow, rather than straight forward social justice. Though maybe they noticed that keeping populaces happy was a good way to stop people turning to the Shadow. 

 

But I don't remember any evidence they worked against the High Lords of Tear despite their abuses of their subjects, for example, though of course they were antagonistic to the Tower and were important to the Prophecies. 

 

But most of the Ajahs are a bit dodgy when you look too closely at them.