In reading all of the posts, the one thing that no one has stated is Choice. The power that preserves is choice. White gold has the power to heal or rend, create or destroy. The difference is choice. The Earthpower could not be used at it's fullest because of the Oath of Peace, thereby taking the ch...

I would choose Ed Harris as Covanent. He has the gravely voice, and would be believable as the character. Also, he is a great character actor. I think Ed Norton, while a great actor, is a bit to young for Covenant's life experience.

Gibbon was samhadi Sheol. I believe he was Fleshharrower as well.