Paolini has always borrowed (read: stolen) heavily from other fantasy, and the first book was like an English lesson on Heroic Journeys.

Siuan thought of Rand as "Al'Thor" because it was a formal thing, but Egwene sees the uncertain teenager she was close friends with, and still calls him "Rand." Something admirable, I think, because she perceives his thoughts as those of her troubled friend, not a powerful political leader.

 

actually during rereads every so often Egwene refers to him as Al'thor

Really now? Can you cite a couple examples? Not doubting, I'm genuinely interested to see it.

On names: It's a case of how a person introduces themself. Let's call me John Smith. I can introduce myself as John, Johnny, John Smith, or Mr Smith. Whichever someone is accustomed to because how they think of me. Compare how Rand initially called Fain "Padan Fain" in the sense that they were acquainted, but not close, and Fain was his elder. We can assume that when they met, Fain did a bow and named himself Padan Fain, maybe with a kenning. Fain never had a personal closeness with Rand, so he calls Rand "Al'Thor" much like Niall and Elaida.

The Forsaken had trouble with calling him Lews Therin, but, iirc, have since accommodated.

Siuan thought of Rand as "Al'Thor" because it was a formal thing, but Egwene sees the uncertain teenager she was close friends with, and still calls him "Rand." Something admirable, I think, because she perceives his thoughts as those of her troubled friend, not a powerful political leader.

Strangers and formal acquaintances will use surnames, friends and family use given names.

Graendal

He has certainly not appeared through KoD, I believe is was confirmed that he was not present in TGS.

Ishamael claism that he's unlike Lews Therin in regard to their designations. Does he mean Kinslayer or Dragon? I've always read it as Dragon is shameful, but that doesn't make sense because he's the most accomplished man in the AoL.

- You now use WoT curses rather than regular, real life curses

An "Oh light!" has slipped out now and then.

I've quoted WoT at friends as unconventional wisdom.

If you prepare for the worst all your surprises will be pleasant.

Helped me talking to a stranger once.

I've always (read: since before reading WoT) followed the maxim "Prepare for the worst, hope for the best."

I've quoted WoT at friends as unconventional wisdom.

When life's got me down, I think about being hard and all Dark Randlike.

The Flame and Void is great when pressured to perform.

How does Perrin even know what a Weave is when he deflects the balefire attack in the Tower?

How would Berlain know how long its been since a Power forged weapon was made?

She's very learned, might just know when the Oaths were developed.

BS really loves the word "tempest"

But then, "tempest" is a flippin' sweet word.

Thom - I refuse to call him Tom.. Been THom for the last 6, gonna stay Thom.

That's illogical and obstinate.

Do you say the name "Thomas" without the silent 'h'?

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