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Kate Fleetwood will play Liandrin Guirale of the Red Ajah

Good grief ... really? I have nothing against the lady, but why pick someone who doesn't even vaguely resemble the nation which Liandrin comes from?? Who are they now going to pick for Amathera, and the Innkeeper who's name I now forget? I just don't get it.

I like that they're casting established actors from outside the USA and UK.

21 hours ago, CaptBlood said:

Got to admit with his deep, velvety voice I thought Micheal was a shoo in for Thom.

I thought the same. He would have been great as Gareth Bryne too. Pity. But I love Tam's character so I hope they'll give him a bit more screen time.

I agree with you, Jagen.

About the only change I would be on board with is losing the "Moiraine gets hooked up with Thom" thing. That just never worked for me at all. Moiraine being gay would work much better, if they do want to change it up.

That was beautiful, Jason - thank you.

And thank you also for providing so many of us with a home where we can share our love of this series, this remarkable author, and pretend we're not crazy. Here I am, all the way from South Africa, and I've made like-minded friends from all over the world - thanks to you!

Thanks for all that info, Ryrin! It's lovely to see things happening, at last :)

Please let it be decent!

Anyone else hope that this is meant to be tied into a better announcement or at least an official announcement of the television series adaptation?

I sincerely hope so!

Nice roundup - thank you!

Nice article, Hallia! Thank you :)

This is the best news we've had in a long time! I'm so happy I also want to bunny hope like Hallia hehehehe!
I'm sure there are experts around: how long would it take from now before we'd see a first episode?

Well that just sucks. I know as a member of staff I'm supposed to support everything or shut up, but how on earth am I going to manage to do my job if I can't post enough? Also, I love my sigs! But I can't afford to pay to have them.

I only saw this now ... it sounds like so much fun! Now that TynTyn has moved down to Cape Town, maybe we can do a South African Con too. We'll have to think of some cool name for it. Maybe Toman's Head Con.

I hope this makes it to South Africa!

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I agree with Seafolk and Aengus. It feels like we know people like Ilyena, yet we've read so little about them. True testament to the incredible writing that RJ did.

Thank you for the lovely article, Seafolk!

Thank you for the round-up, Aemons Glory! It's really helpful and informative :)

Exciting news! I hope the quality of the illustrations does this wonderful series justice.

LOL!

More!

I love the Red Ajah one! lol

Oh my word! I'm going to be very boring and also pick the last one as my favourite, but purely because of the technological improvement. All 3 of those have given me a new perspective on those specific scenes. Thank you, Jennifer, and thank you Joe.

Oooh I hadn't realised it was coming out so soon! I must say I thoroughly enjoyed the first one, so I'm very much looking forward to this second one. Thanks for the lovely write up and heads up, F! :)

Ooohhh I love seeing pictures of characters! Even with the best description in the world (and RJ was VERY good at that ... lol) it still doesn't quite match a picture.

I must say that I picture the Draghkar a bit differently, but not overly much.

What on earth is the Speed Friending Service?