The problem is that the Oath Rod (Binder) was used as a de facto death penalty in the Age of Legends. It cuts down the lifespan of a channeler from 800-840 years to 270-300 years for the strongest ones. And in the Age of Legends it was used against criminal channelers to bind them against...
I'm of the "pro-Egwene" camp in the lively WoT debate regarding her. I enjoyed how she started out as the weakest character, afraid and almost helpless for the most part in the first 2 books. He captivity in Falme was heart-wrenching. I didn't research this; but I think she suffered the most...
True! Battlefields and butcher bills are cruel and don't stop for individuals. But Siuan is well ... Siuan. The only person other than Moiraine who safeguarded the most dangerous secret and hope for mankind. She dedicated her life, over two decades, to this mission. She handled it well right...
Egwene started out the weakest and least relevant of all characters. She grew into her role; and the pattern had plans for her. Outside the 3 official ta'veren, I think she's the next thing to it. Like Rand, from obscurity to world leader in less than 30 months. Just wow!
I love Egwene, her...