Kevin's Watch

In the Second Chronices, Findail says that the One Tree was unguarded at the time Berek went there; however the Last Chronicles says it was indeed guarded (and this was one of the reasons the Theomach had to accompany Berek). So, if I'm not mistaken, either Findail lied, or SRD made a mistake...!?
I'd be interested to hear the thoughts of the other members on this; am I missing something obvious...?
(I don't know if this is explained in AATE as I haven't yet read it, only the first 8 books.)

I'm pretty sure Donaldson said on the G.I. that it was an "oops" [actually, IIRC he said it was a big-time screw-up or somesuch].

It's explained briefly in AATE.
It might be further explained in the last book.

I'll spoil it if you really want to know:

Spoiler

It has something to do with ....read AATE!

I was going to tell you but it occurred to me that if you (or anyone else) are expecting some major revelation and there isn't one you'll be disappointed. Or if you think it's nothing and it's a game changer you won't be happy either.
Sorry.
I don't want to break anyone's Arch of the Final Chronicles.

OK, that's interesting . Thanks for the info...

It's a retcon, plain and simple.

dlbpharmd wrote:It's a retcon, plain and simple.

I think so as well.

since when did Findail ever offer unconditional information anyway??

I agree. Findail was an elohim, and the Theomac was an Insequent. Maybe Findail was embarrassed that an Insequent defeated the previous elohim guardian?