Actually, RJ said the boys became ta'veren just before Moiraine appeared, not after.

 For another thing, no one is born ta’veren. Rand, Mat, and Perrin only became ta’veren just before Moiraine appeared.

I still believe that Rand was taveren after being born.  

Despite a direct quote from RJ stating he wasn't ta'veren at that time?

How is it possible for Gitara to have had the foretelling? Because the Dragon was reborn. Rand is the Dragon Soul but per RJ people are not born ta'veren. They become one later in life when the pattern needs them.

Wiggle room?

RJ

"For another thing, no one is born ta’veren. Rand, Mat, and Perrin only became ta’veren just before Moiraine appeared."

As for myrddraal and chaneling, one must have an active connection to the OP in order to access th TP. The DO can not grant it to someone who can not already channel.

Two RJ quotes:

@Brian

The sword from TGS is Justice.

Hey Mashiara, great write up. There have been a few other comments from Brandon on this topic and they seem to be a little off from what we know historically. Hawkwing didn't so much have issues overall with AS, he had issues with Bonwhin specifically. It's important to note that before Ishy showed up he had AS as advisors and governors in his empire. At least one of his romantic interests was rumoured to be a channeler as well. Contrast that with post Ishy and all the AS being run out of his government and him refusing healing on his deathbed etc.. I think Hawkwing would have played a much larger role in freeing the damane than Brandon seems to think.

Agreed Shadow Rises. RJ made it very clear he didn't ever want any type of shared world scenario. Aside from respecting his wishes the last thing anyone wants to see is the WoT turn into a Star Wars situation where the quality varies from middling to abysmal. Just a terrible idea all around.

Thanks for the review Jason. One thing though.

 

...purist readers who appreciated Brandon's attempts to maintain a tone appropriate for the series will find that it slips here somewhat, and we get a voice more similar to his own books.

With how often that "voice" slipped over the last three books I can't even imagine what it would be like if it's as you describe. Regardless should be an interesting read.

Wow, that last one of all three looks really familiar. Isn't it similar to that mock AMoL cover that was going around minus the addition of the gay character?

Well said Jason. Well said.

So ridiculous people are complaining about the cost here, this has become such a pet peeve of mine over the years. Tor releases a fair amount of new material for free and you are paying in order be able to read the prologue before the book is actually released. In essence you are paying to not have to wait!

Thanks Luckers! White Luck Warrior is the best fantasy novel released this year in my opinion. Bakker's prose indeed sets this series a step above much of what is out there...

Great review Luckers. The time spent on tWMF was well worth it. Feel as if Rothfuss made huge strides as an author. I am interested to see how he fits it all in to the third book as I thought this one would progress a bit further along.

“To stand against the Shadow so long as iron is hard and stone abides. To defend the Malkieri while one drop of blood remains. To avenge what cannot be defended.”