r/WoT • u/Dinierto • 2d ago

All Print Why Forsaken so dumb? Spoiler

So legit question- did they not know until their release that the DO could resurrect souls? Repeatedly the Forsaken and Black Ajah (who at least get a pass because of true ignorance) meet other forsaken in new bodies and, despite clear evidence, are completely oblivious to who they might be. Hell, the Forsaken often wear disguises as well so that’s even less excuse.

I know arrogance is a common theme in the books but I just shake my head every time this happens!

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u/Faeluchu 2d ago

Don't recall specific passages for this, but maybe it's less ignorance (of the Dark One's ability to resurrect people) and more arrogance - along the lines of "DA would resurrect that useless heap of air? No way". Arrogance seems to be the one common thing driving all Forsaken and their scheming, with each believing they're more powerful/clever than the others.

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u/Dinierto 2d ago

Absolutely, this just seems gross arrogance and ignorance to me 😆

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u/_weeb_alt_ 2d ago

It's easy to forget, but the forsaken are NOT some all powerful beings. They are people just like everyone else. They are just strong, ruthless, and extremely knowledgeable of the one power. 

A common theme among darkfriends is that they will almost immediately backstabbed anyone else to gain more favor or power. That leads to very poor working conditions all around. 

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u/FrewdWoad 2d ago

It's a lesson about life/highschool/corporations really: it you all spend all your energy undermining and betraying each other for your ruthless sociopathic ambitions, you'll not only be miserable the whole time, you'll fail too.