Interesting. I honestly can't think of a better expanation. The power of the ring has to do with passion, and perhaps her emotions are stunted somewhat due to her lack of significant two-way, mutual relationships in her life. Jerimiah hardly counts. But then this brings up the debates of previous weeks over whether or not her life is full now.Wayfriend wrote:Perhaps her pining for Covenant has done her some harm after all.
Runes of the Earth: Part One: Chapter 2: Caesure
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The word 'anele' is actually a verb that is used in TOT. I never would have noticed if I hadn't been rereading.Avytaya wrote:On Anele..... I'm sure this has been discussed in Runes discussion thread, but Anele is Elena backwards. There's got to be something there, no?
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In this context, it seems to imply a healing. All of the definitions I've found online say that it means "to bless" or "to anoint" (which makes sense, given the phrasing of the first half of the sentence). Does this mean Anele has a more active role to play in the necessary healing of the Land/Earth? Or is it simply a reference to the fact that he needs some healing of his own?She stared at Covenant. The scars on the deck demonstrated beyond any argument that she would never get near enough to touch him. But that signified nothing. No laying on of hands would anele his torment. She need to reach him with her soul. [...]
Beats me. I just bring thoughts, not answers. But your observation is nifty too.