What topic should I discuss next for my SPOILER-FREE deep dive series? My next few videos will be SPOILER only videos, but remember to try to keep spoilers out of the comments on these videos! Thanks everyone!
The Shadow probably needs to be explained properly to set up why people should care about the series, and following that the Karaethon Cycle to establish the overarching plot.
@@UnravelingthePattern Now that I'm thinking on it, the Shadow AND the Karaethon Cycle could be done in one video: The Shadow and The Light. Bring the problem, then propose the solution. I think the Age of Legends might be better as it's own thing since it would be a deep dive into culture and history, although you'd have to at least summarize the last few years of it to explain the Shadow.
Once you start getting deeper in the series with these videos I would love to see some culture explanation videos. For example: Seanchan, Aiel, Borderlands, etc.
honestly, man, this stuff is just ridiculously good. From your writing to your editing, to your effects, and the thought and time it takes you to make this stuff. Absolutely amazing and I'll support this kind of work as much as I can. This community is blessed to have you making content, my friend.
I love how your tone is so serious whether there is a funny meme on screen or not. I keep laughing and then realizing your voice is still stone-cold serious. I keep having to ask myself, "Wait, am I supposed to be laughing?"
This is insane in its breadth and skill, honestly can’t even believe this was not a paid for creation by an actual studio or organization. Well done, it’s gorgeous :)
I’m about halfway though the Shadow Rising, and honestly these videos are amazing. I’m so glad I found this series and am thrilled to see the show. People like you make the community even more special and welcoming.
This is a fantastic and comprehensive explanation of the One Power! All around, an excellent video - I plan to leverage this when I start a new Wheel Of Time DnD campaign so the players who aren’t hardcore Wheel of Time fans can better wrap their head around how the magic works in conjunction with 5e rules.
Please never apologize for taking your time producing a video when this is the result. Every aspect of it is of the highest quality. Wow! I have already watched it twice.
Unraveling the Pattern you’re very welcome. Honestly though, keep it up! You’re work is really very good and you’ll only get better. I was pleased to find your channel. Instant sub!
Awesome work man! Such a high production value here. Tremendous work. Thank you for featuring my work too. Really a pleasure to see it included amongst so many other great artists. Really special. :)
Once again, incredible work! When the show comes out and people who haven’t read are trying to understand what is going on these videos are going to be exactly what they need.
This deserves WAY MORE views. I expect that will happen once the show kicks off. Bravo. Incredible work! Sharing this now to all my WoT-ignorant friends. Thank you!
I've heard a lot about this series whilst on my fascinating research binge on the topic of magic systems, and this was an amazingly produced video that's got me very interested in reading this daunting (but seemingly enthralling) series. I purchased the first Mistborn book as the entry point into my journey of awesome magic in fiction, but I wanna read this now, lol. Maybe I should just wait for the series... Anyway, yeah, video was incredible
That's a great idea! I definitely have a one, two, or three parter about history planned! I think I'm going to try to keep these to around 5-6 minutes from now on. 16 minutes is just too long! lol. Thanks for watching!
Thank you so much for uploading this! I just got my buddy into the series & he was still confused about how the channeling & the One Power were used. I showed him this before he started Shadow Rising & he was so happy to have a better concept- so thank you!
love how in-depth this is and how clearly it shows some parallels between Jordan's creation and ideas from taoism. would have been cool if the most powerful circle was formed by 64 people as in the iching (the ancient chinese oracle that taoism spun out from) there are 64 hexagrams. either way, incredibly detailed and love the magic of this world. so deep and so intricate
This is simply incredible. Can't express how much this brings perspective to me while I'm beginning to read the first book for the first time. This was recommended to me by someone who's read the series 3 times so far and now I understand why. Again thank you for this beautiful adaptation!
Excellent entry. You really struck the central themes of wot in a thought provoking way. I enjoy the style your videos are developing. This series is like a technical document, a primer for wot. I would love to see a character based video in the near future. I would be very interested in seeing how your production style would work on a character like ishamael for example. Anyway, Looking forward to the show tonight. If you get opportunity please discuss Rand & Nynaeve evolution in the power. Their journey's are fascinating. Specifically how need plays into each of their Arch's as they level up throughout the series. Apologies. Thanks for the content. Your hard work is excellent and I appreciate it. Later Thormund of Time
Absolutely mind-blowing once again man. Just so captivating and professional. It's so cool to see all this artwork - I especially like the depiction of the Ajahs at 14:30. And I love how you weave memes into it too!
This video was absolutely beautiful and amazingly well done! Thank you so much! I have a feeling this will help out tons of new readers and people interested in the books or show. And it was super enjoyable to see even though I’ve finished the books! Keep up the amazing work, and creating and crafting your art!
Oh man, that game is such a nostalgia trip for me too! I'm seriously thinking about dusting it off and playing it again! I may do a "livestream" where I chat with fans about The Wheel of Time while doing a re-play of it.
@@UnravelingthePattern yeah, I'd listen. I can't watch it as I get simulation sickness (motion sick from watching 1st person games). I'm still hoping that GOG get it at some point.
Thank you so much, such a great video. 👍🏻 I started watching the show yesterday and now I can't stop to search for more information, at this point they will come to gentle me.
Earth, water, wind, and fire are all intuitive, but what about spirit? What exactly does spirit do? We see feats like precognition and mind-reading, all the way to teleportation, and increasing in size. Why do these three seemingly unrelated phenomena have in common? Why do one power users have better bodies? How are magical objects made?
Great video man! The quality is excellent, and I love the use of the memes too. I agree with a previous comment of yours that most people seem to like them. But yes the majority is usually silent. So therefore I just felt like I had to mention it. But on top of that, most of the memes actually fit the description quite well. And it adds humor too. So I see that as a win-win.
Thanks! I'm starting to learn that I have to make these videos for me first, and if I try to cater to every commentor I'll never make everyone happy, including myself. I'm glad you and I are on the same page. It's all in good fun!
@@UnravelingthePattern Ow absolutely. I get that you want to see/feel what your community says, but in the end you can never please everyone! So you do you!
I am in love with this. I imagined and dreamt about explaining this Universe to friends and the graphics in my Head are not so different than what you have made with incredible care and effort. Love to you 💖
That's so awesome. Thank you! I had many sleepless nights trying to puzzle out how to convert my mental images into actual motion graphics. I feel like I only partially succeeded. Still way cooler in my head 😂
One thing - One power and True source are not only power systems in TWOT. There also people with psichyc abilities like: clairvoyance or animal control.
Agreed. This video is about the "main" source of Power in the WoT, but certainly not the "only" power it tWoT. I intend to do deep dives about all of the different powers eventually, including Dreaming, talking with animals, the True Power, etc... Thanks for watching!
WOah Like serious wow!! love your visuals. love that your doing this from a spoiler free side eventhough I've read the whole series. its fun to discover new stuff from the limited knowledge
Okay I never ever ever comment much less subscribe to people, but god bless your editing and storytelling is so well done. I wish you nothing but success. Will be watching
The Wheels Weaves , as The Wheel wills. Meaning i fucked up, but i'm too stubborn to admit it, and too proud to fix it. The Wheel has no Will. It just is.
This is a fantastic video for people getting into the Wheel of time and will surely help many people when the TV-show rolls around. If I were to make a criticism, and please note that it is a small one, it would be the term "the True Source". Light Spoilers up to "A Crown of Swords": This term is used in the books early on so you are not wrong. But I believe this term tends to cause some confusion with "The True Power" which is the Dark ones power and is wholly separate from "The One Power". "The Source" or "The One Power" are the most common usages and for me makes the most sense. There is no reason for people of the light in the third age channeling Saidin and Saidar to refer to the source as "The TRUE source", as a general rule 99% of them are completely unaware there are any other sources then the creators to distinguish it from as true or false whereas It makes a lot more sense for the dark one to do so thus "The True Power" and not "The One Power". This is I believe, though not based on any facts, a simple case of Jordan simply revising some early terms later on in the series when "The True Power" is introduced, I believe this because the phrase "The True Source" is to my recollection (and I just re read books 7-12 the past 2 months even thinking about this in the back of my mind as I was reading) not really used past the early parts of the series(if it is it is incredibly rare). So again, you are not wrong, but personally I would have avoided this term for the confusion it might cause later. Again, extremely minor nitpick here. The graphics, transcript and execution is great and it's a fantastic video.
Thank you for your input! Check my references link in the description. It is confusing but it is definitely called the True Source. I'll talk about this and the True Power (totally different) in a future spoiler video!
@@UnravelingthePattern For sure it is called that. Again you are absolutely correct. As I said I just think this is one of those things R.J hadn't completely thought out when the series started and dropped later on. That is pure speculation on my part however. Looking forward to that video!
@@Jay-vp3kk Oh, this I agree with! Actually, I think the show should change what they call the "True Power" to something that's easier to distinguish. What do you think it should be called? I'll definitely be doing a video about the True Power in the future! Thanks for watching!
@@UnravelingthePattern I think if they kept it as "The Source" and "The One Power" vs the Dark ones "The True Power" it would be easy enough to keep track of. But if you were to change the name for the dark ones power... That's not a easy question. "The True Power" is aptly named, not because it is accurate but because of who named it. Zaithan is after all the Father of Lies. It makes a lot of sense for the Dark one to name it so, for in his mind he is the True Power and besides him the Creator is nothing. As such it's a small slap in the creators face. So if we were to keep that in mind and stick to the convention of "The 'Something' Power" I can come up with a few suggestions that fits within this theme of the dark one. The Only Power The Real Power The Pure Power The Great Power Non of these are of course accurate descriptors, but for me makes logical sense within the character of the Dark one and what he is trying to imply.
@@Jay-vp3kk Love all of those ideas! Great comments. I like the idea of the DO trying to "one-up" and also trying to "mimic" the Creator at the same time. It's a common "Satan vs God" trope, but I like it!
Wow, I have to say. I have been reviewing your breakdown videos of the timeline, the power and others and have to give you and your team props. There must have been a huge amount of time and research poured into this. Great videos!
@@UnravelingthePattern Well that just blows me away even more lol. I have an 8 hour work day so I am spending a bunch of time on your videos. Since I am new there is a lot to go through. Again great work I also enjoy your visuals, amazing really amazing work.
I find it strange you did not point out that MODERN Aes Sedai use only the white half. 'the flame of Tar Valon'. reasonably important stuff, I should think. at the very least to avoid people thinking they used one thing when they use another.
This was epic! Brilliant editing. I was enthralled the whole way through! By the way, what song did you use at the end of your video? I think it begins at the 15 minute mark and it ends with the rock guitar going ham. I got chills when the guitar music kicked in, as you said your final sentiment! Oooo! So good.
Where can I find the the graphic novel-esque comic that’s obviously based on the Wheel of Time?? I’ve seen quite a few snippets of them when browsing the WOT-Wikipedia and I especially noticed them when they were referring to events in New Spring. (in this video around the 3:55 mark is what I’m referring too)...
There were two graphic novels that were made. The Eye of the World and New Spring. You can do a google search and find them pretty easily. If you want to know where I got them you'll have to login to my discord channel and message me directly. I have a link to a site but don't want to post it here. ;) Discord link is the in the description.
I loved Jordan's intricate explanation of magic in the series, but felt he undercut it when he included the idea of blocking another channeler from the One Power. It made most Aes Sedai battles to be blocking contests (who could block the other first) rather than casting spells against other channelers.
Interesting perspective. I liked the idea of blocking, but you're right that it does kind of make some of the fights seem more lame. I've never really thought of it that way before.
@@UnravelingthePattern It drove me crazy because without the blocking, we could have had more appealing battles. Instead, they were predictable about who would block whom first. That would determine the whole fight.
@@Nepthu Makes me wonder how they'll approach that for the tv show and if they'll make it more interesting for viewers. I think I remember there's a moment in The Shadow Rising when Nynaeve is "battling" Moghedien and it is mentioned that if a non-channeler were to enter the room, it would just look like two ladies having an angry staring contest. They'll have to figure out a way to make it more fun to watch I hope!
@@UnravelingthePattern That is the EXACT scene I was thinking of as well! Dude, I read the book 10 years ago and still remember certain aspects like that crystal clear. My major quip is this--Nynaeve would have been JUST as interesting if she wasn't over-powered. When she defeated a Forsaken, I felt like RJ was making things too easy for the main characters. It felt silly when 99% of the good guys happened to be such immediate talents at everything they tried. Prodigies all around! Why, with a year of training, they can defeat the Forsaken, the legendary most powerful channelers of all time! The fight would be better with a variety of spells than two women just staring at each other.
@@Nepthu I agree, but also, RJ was trying to show that the Forsaken weren't actually as cool as the legends and myths made them seem. They were just greedy selfish idiots who got lucky by being trapped for 3000 years. They never actually worked well together and it cost them. If they had just teamed up a little bit they could've easily wiped the floor with all of the main characters of the books.
I think Rand and Nynaeve are equally strong in all 5 powers, but strength is relative so maybe a better description is that both can channel all 5 powers with equal adeptness and flow thickness without being noticeably weaker in any power
This video is great, but in the future, when you mention another channel or another video, it would be helpful for mobile users if you would add the links in your description. I'm assuming that there are on screen links for desktop users in the video.
Excellent video. I loved the rich explanation of magic in this series. However, I hated how all of the main characters simply happened to be the most powerful channelers of the current age. I was similarly pissed as a teen when the Younglings defeated the Warders in battle. Jordan paid lip service to "experienced channelers and warriors" but always had newbies win fights. As a martial artist, it reminded me of how new students often think they are superior to the teacher who has practiced for years. Except in the WOT series, the students always ARE better than the teachers in short order.
This is also a really unique idea that seems so obvious when you say it, but I've never really noticed it before until you brought it up. I do think RJ built "excuses" for this right into the worldbuilding and lore though. Ta'veren and past souls or "old blood" coming through, etc... Still, the way you put it does make it seem pretty ridiculous. Thanks so much for watching and for the kind words! I love your perspective!
@@UnravelingthePattern You're welcome! I have 100% respect for your content and fandom. It's a treat to see your appreciation of Jordan's work. The only reason I'm critical is because I love the series so much and feel like some minor adjustments would have been better. His past souls or resurrection concept felt like a cheap way to make all the main characters better than everyone else in the story IMO.
Hi, thank you for your awesome videos. I have a question regarding stilling/gentling and shielding. I know there is a description that you can still feel the source when there was somebody stilled, but also when there is shielding. However, there is the part in the book "The Shadow Rising" where a important Aes Sedai clearly feels that there is nothing there anymore - that would be a good distinction from shielding. What do you think about that?
Thank you! When someone is "burned out" they can't even sense or feel the Source any more. I don't remember that happening in the Shadow Rising, but that's the difference. Re: Stilling/gentling; they still sense the source. I talk about this more in this very video.
Thank you for the quick reply. Yes, I know what you mean, it says so in the TWoRJWoT non-fiction book. But then where is the perceived difference from being shielded? The Shadow Rising/Chapter 47 "The Truth of a Viewing" Point of view: Siuan Sanche. She no longer feels anything. The source is gone. Somehow there's a bit of a contradiction there with Robert Jordan.
You know tons more than I do, this was enlightening etc. One quibble: I had thought the spark was ability access to the One Power, whether you actualize it or not. No spark no power.
Yeah, it can kind of mean both. But specifically "the spark" refers to those who eventually channel with or without guidance. There isn't really a term for "those who can learn to channel." Saying "the spark" is sort of like saying they're "born with it." But that's confusing too because technically those who can learn are also sort of born with it. RJ did make the distinction between them both though by calling it "the spark" when they are "wilders" or channel without guidance.
By stating at the beginning that the True Source is outside the wheel of time explains balefire, but how can you explain the True Power? Is it a copy of the True Source or an entity of it's own? Does the creator accept the True Source as part of it or is it separate? On the other hand, is the True Power a part of the shadow or does the shadow accept it? As you stated physics as in matter vs anti-matter.
Awesome questions! I hesitate to discuss spoilers in the comments here, but I do have answers to some of your questions. Join the discord (link in description) and we'll chat! Also, I will be doing a separate video on the True Power in the near-ish future.
Good question. It's full series spoilers to get into it, but I can give you a more general answer. We don't know exactly how the Bore was created because most of the people involved died at the moment it happened. The Dragon in the Age of Legends tried to "seal" it but it wasnt 100% successful. That's what the Dragon Reborn has to grapple with in the 3rd Age (the main series of books).
I am still confused. In the 2nd age men & women channelers worked together. But Moraine has said women can not see the Male's weave. If they can't see each others weave, how do they work together? Even in a circle of 52, they still wouldn't be able to 'see' what was being weaved. Or did RJ explain and I just missed it?
You're not confused. It's complicated, but they definitely cant see each others' weaves. How they worked together was mostly lost during and after the breaking.
What topic should I discuss next for my SPOILER-FREE deep dive series? My next few videos will be SPOILER only videos, but remember to try to keep spoilers out of the comments on these videos! Thanks everyone!
The Shadow probably needs to be explained properly to set up why people should care about the series, and following that the Karaethon Cycle to establish the overarching plot.
Agreed. It's on my list! Should I do a separate video about the Shadow, or should I include it in a "Age of Legends" history video?
@@UnravelingthePattern Now that I'm thinking on it, the Shadow AND the Karaethon Cycle could be done in one video: The Shadow and The Light. Bring the problem, then propose the solution. I think the Age of Legends might be better as it's own thing since it would be a deep dive into culture and history, although you'd have to at least summarize the last few years of it to explain the Shadow.
Once you start getting deeper in the series with these videos I would love to see some culture explanation videos. For example: Seanchan, Aiel, Borderlands, etc.
Really cool ideas! Thanks! I'm stealing them :)
honestly, man, this stuff is just ridiculously good. From your writing to your editing, to your effects, and the thought and time it takes you to make this stuff. Absolutely amazing and I'll support this kind of work as much as I can. This community is blessed to have you making content, my friend.
Wow, thank you! I feel the same way about you and your work! Such an awesome community and the content creators are all top notch!
You're both amazing, keep it up!
@@UnravelingthePattern Seriously! When you put it into content like this how could I say no?!
@@9lz Awe! Thanks!
Lord Dragon this is some top level stuff
This was outstanding. Seriously.
I love how your tone is so serious whether there is a funny meme on screen or not. I keep laughing and then realizing your voice is still stone-cold serious. I keep having to ask myself, "Wait, am I supposed to be laughing?"
You definitely should be laughing.
@@UnravelingthePattern I get that same sensation you get when you laugh at something that amuses you, but no one else in the room laughs with you.
This is insane in its breadth and skill, honestly can’t even believe this was not a paid for creation by an actual studio or organization. Well done, it’s gorgeous :)
You flatter me. Thank you!
I’m about halfway though the Shadow Rising, and honestly these videos are amazing. I’m so glad I found this series and am thrilled to see the show. People like you make the community even more special and welcoming.
Glad you enjoy it! Thank you so much for the kind words! The Shadow Rising is my favorite book in the series!
The Frosted Flakes guy at 2:38 stilled me
I thank you for hard work. It's wonderful. Can not wait to share.
Thank you very much! And thanks for supporting me on Patreon!
This is a fantastic and comprehensive explanation of the One Power! All around, an excellent video - I plan to leverage this when I start a new Wheel Of Time DnD campaign so the players who aren’t hardcore Wheel of Time fans can better wrap their head around how the magic works in conjunction with 5e rules.
That's a great idea! I hope it helps!
Wow dude... just wow. Proud to be part of this community.
Me too! Thanks so much for watching!
Please never apologize for taking your time producing a video when this is the result. Every aspect of it is of the highest quality. Wow! I have already watched it twice.
You're too kind! Thank you so much!
This is good. Keep it up. Your channel will eventually blow up.
Thank you! I hope so!
Unraveling the Pattern you’re very welcome.
Honestly though, keep it up! You’re work is really very good and you’ll only get better. I was pleased to find your channel. Instant sub!
Awesome work man! Such a high production value here. Tremendous work. Thank you for featuring my work too. Really a pleasure to see it included amongst so many other great artists. Really special. :)
Thank you so much for permission to use your incredible art work!
Once again, incredible work! When the show comes out and people who haven’t read are trying to understand what is going on these videos are going to be exactly what they need.
That's my hope! Thank you!
Fantasic job.
I learned alot.
I read for now only the first book, so this is very informative.
This was a fantastic summary, with amazing production values. Well done!👍👏
Thank you so much 😀!
Amazing, as always. Thanks for this content!
My pleasure! Thank YOU for watching!
Amazing video! You have become my top choice when I send videos to people to explain why they should read the series :)
Wow, thank you! I really appreciate that you share it!
Truly amazing videos, I could literally watch hours of this stuff. Great Job!!
Glad you enjoyed it! I'm working on making hours of content, but it's taking months! :)
This deserves WAY MORE views. I expect that will happen once the show kicks off. Bravo. Incredible work! Sharing this now to all my WoT-ignorant friends. Thank you!
Wow, thank you!
:P That "People in the third age; Aes Sedai" meme had me lmao x'D
I've heard a lot about this series whilst on my fascinating research binge on the topic of magic systems, and this was an amazingly produced video that's got me very interested in reading this daunting (but seemingly enthralling) series.
I purchased the first Mistborn book as the entry point into my journey of awesome magic in fiction, but I wanna read this now, lol. Maybe I should just wait for the series...
Anyway, yeah, video was incredible
Thank you! Honestly, I'd love to do a mistborn magic system video some time!
Are you aware that Brandon Sanderson co-wrote the last 3 books, following the passing of Robert Jordan.
Great video! really excited for future ones. A video about the different events or places from the past mentioned in the books would be cool.
That's a great idea! I definitely have a one, two, or three parter about history planned! I think I'm going to try to keep these to around 5-6 minutes from now on. 16 minutes is just too long! lol. Thanks for watching!
Thank you so much for uploading this! I just got my buddy into the series & he was still confused about how the channeling & the One Power were used. I showed him this before he started Shadow Rising & he was so happy to have a better concept- so thank you!
I'm so happy to hear that! I have so many more ideas for videos. More to come!
love how in-depth this is and how clearly it shows some parallels between Jordan's creation and ideas from taoism. would have been cool if the most powerful circle was formed by 64 people as in the iching (the ancient chinese oracle that taoism spun out from) there are 64 hexagrams. either way, incredibly detailed and love the magic of this world. so deep and so intricate
Awesome video onece again. Your editing is on point!
I appreciate that. You're a beautiful person!
Dude, this is such an awesome video. You are great at what you do. VFX are off the charts. Well done, and keep them coming.
Glad you liked it! I will definitely keep them coming! Thanks for watching!
This is simply incredible. Can't express how much this brings perspective to me while I'm beginning to read the first book for the first time. This was recommended to me by someone who's read the series 3 times so far and now I understand why. Again thank you for this beautiful adaptation!
Excellent entry. You really struck the central themes of wot in a thought provoking way. I enjoy the style your videos are developing. This series is like a technical document, a primer for wot. I would love to see a character based video in the near future. I would be very interested in seeing how your production style would work on a character like ishamael for example. Anyway, Looking forward to the show tonight. If you get opportunity please discuss Rand & Nynaeve evolution in the power. Their journey's are fascinating. Specifically how need plays into each of their Arch's as they level up throughout the series. Apologies. Thanks for the content. Your hard work is excellent and I appreciate it. Later Thormund of Time
Thank you so much!
I've never subbed this fast to a UA-cam channel. There's a wealth of amazing content and I'm planning to watch everything
Thanks so much!
Absolutely mind-blowing once again man. Just so captivating and professional. It's so cool to see all this artwork - I especially like the depiction of the Ajahs at 14:30. And I love how you weave memes into it too!
I’m officially hooked on these videos, both very informative and just humorous enough 😆
This video was absolutely beautiful and amazingly well done! Thank you so much! I have a feeling this will help out tons of new readers and people interested in the books or show. And it was super enjoyable to see even though I’ve finished the books! Keep up the amazing work, and creating and crafting your art!
Thank you so much!
Fantastic work as always!
Not as fantastic as you! Thanks for watching!
Light! What a great video!
Your videos are always incredibly good!
I appreciate that! Thank you for watching! What do you want to see me do next?
just wow , happy to see talented creators working on wheel of time videos. you deserve more subs!!!!!!
The graphics are so purdy!!! You're so talented. :)
Whoop whoop. I saw the clip from the game intro, and man was the nostalgia fierce.
Oh man, that game is such a nostalgia trip for me too! I'm seriously thinking about dusting it off and playing it again! I may do a "livestream" where I chat with fans about The Wheel of Time while doing a re-play of it.
@@UnravelingthePattern yeah, I'd listen. I can't watch it as I get simulation sickness (motion sick from watching 1st person games). I'm still hoping that GOG get it at some point.
Beautifully done!
Thank you so much, such a great video. 👍🏻
I started watching the show yesterday and now I can't stop to search for more information, at this point they will come to gentle me.
I'm so glad you liked the video. I have way more quality content that I'd love for you to check out!
Earth, water, wind, and fire are all intuitive, but what about spirit? What exactly does spirit do? We see feats like precognition and mind-reading, all the way to teleportation, and increasing in size. Why do these three seemingly unrelated phenomena have in common? Why do one power users have better bodies? How are magical objects made?
This was incredible, in nearly every way. Subscribed.
Wow, that was awesome! Counting the days until the next video!
You and me both! Thank you!
Awesome job again!
You're the best!
Another fantastic video. Throughly enjoying them and looking forward to your next
Great video man! The quality is excellent, and I love the use of the memes too. I agree with a previous comment of yours that most people seem to like them. But yes the majority is usually silent. So therefore I just felt like I had to mention it. But on top of that, most of the memes actually fit the description quite well. And it adds humor too. So I see that as a win-win.
Thanks! I'm starting to learn that I have to make these videos for me first, and if I try to cater to every commentor I'll never make everyone happy, including myself. I'm glad you and I are on the same page. It's all in good fun!
@@UnravelingthePattern Ow absolutely. I get that you want to see/feel what your community says, but in the end you can never please everyone! So you do you!
I am in love with this. I imagined and dreamt about explaining this Universe to friends and the graphics in my Head are not so different than what you have made with incredible care and effort.
Love to you 💖
That's so awesome. Thank you! I had many sleepless nights trying to puzzle out how to convert my mental images into actual motion graphics. I feel like I only partially succeeded. Still way cooler in my head 😂
I've watched a lot of WoT content, but this is next-level.
Thanks so much!
Another fantastic video, love the imagery, the epic tone and the memes.
One thing - One power and True source are not only power systems in TWOT. There also people with psichyc abilities like: clairvoyance or animal control.
Agreed. This video is about the "main" source of Power in the WoT, but certainly not the "only" power it tWoT. I intend to do deep dives about all of the different powers eventually, including Dreaming, talking with animals, the True Power, etc... Thanks for watching!
WOah Like serious wow!! love your visuals. love that your doing this from a spoiler free side eventhough I've read the whole series. its fun to discover new stuff from the limited knowledge
These videos are great, in content and in production quality. Well done!
Thank you!
An insightful animation explaining the one power. Keep up the good work.
Okay I never ever ever comment much less subscribe to people, but god bless your editing and storytelling is so well done. I wish you nothing but success. Will be watching
The Wheels Weaves , as The Wheel wills. Meaning i fucked up, but i'm too stubborn to admit it, and too proud to fix it.
The Wheel has no Will. It just is.
No dislikes! Well deserved. Great stuff, man =)
Thank you!
I cannot wait for more of these. They are amazing, and you are doing a superbly amazing job.
I’d love to see a culture deep dive in the future.
Amazing quality & easy to follow but Ill rewatch because is so satisfying.
They seem to have done a good job with the weaves in the end.
Yeah, not exactly as described in the book but considering budget restraints I'm very happy with it!
This is a fantastic video for people getting into the Wheel of time and will surely help many people when the TV-show rolls around. If I were to make a criticism, and please note that it is a small one, it would be the term "the True Source".
Light Spoilers up to "A Crown of Swords":
This term is used in the books early on so you are not wrong. But I believe this term tends to cause some confusion with "The True Power" which is the Dark ones power and is wholly separate from "The One Power".
"The Source" or "The One Power" are the most common usages and for me makes the most sense. There is no reason for people of the light in the third age channeling Saidin and Saidar to refer to the source as "The TRUE source", as a general rule 99% of them are completely unaware there are any other sources then the creators to distinguish it from as true or false whereas It makes a lot more sense for the dark one to do so thus "The True Power" and not "The One Power".
This is I believe, though not based on any facts, a simple case of Jordan simply revising some early terms later on in the series when "The True Power" is introduced, I believe this because the phrase "The True Source" is to my recollection (and I just re read books 7-12 the past 2 months even thinking about this in the back of my mind as I was reading) not really used past the early parts of the series(if it is it is incredibly rare).
So again, you are not wrong, but personally I would have avoided this term for the confusion it might cause later. Again, extremely minor nitpick here. The graphics, transcript and execution is great and it's a fantastic video.
Thank you for your input! Check my references link in the description. It is confusing but it is definitely called the True Source. I'll talk about this and the True Power (totally different) in a future spoiler video!
@@UnravelingthePattern For sure it is called that. Again you are absolutely correct. As I said I just think this is one of those things R.J hadn't completely thought out when the series started and dropped later on. That is pure speculation on my part however.
Looking forward to that video!
@@Jay-vp3kk Oh, this I agree with! Actually, I think the show should change what they call the "True Power" to something that's easier to distinguish. What do you think it should be called? I'll definitely be doing a video about the True Power in the future! Thanks for watching!
@@UnravelingthePattern I think if they kept it as "The Source" and "The One Power" vs the Dark ones "The True Power" it would be easy enough to keep track of.
But if you were to change the name for the dark ones power... That's not a easy question. "The True Power" is aptly named, not because it is accurate but because of who named it. Zaithan is after all the Father of Lies. It makes a lot of sense for the Dark one to name it so, for in his mind he is the True Power and besides him the Creator is nothing. As such it's a small slap in the creators face. So if we were to keep that in mind and stick to the convention of "The 'Something' Power" I can come up with a few suggestions that fits within this theme of the dark one.
The Only Power
The Real Power
The Pure Power
The Great Power
Non of these are of course accurate descriptors, but for me makes logical sense within the character of the Dark one and what he is trying to imply.
@@Jay-vp3kk Love all of those ideas! Great comments. I like the idea of the DO trying to "one-up" and also trying to "mimic" the Creator at the same time. It's a common "Satan vs God" trope, but I like it!
Hi, your videos are wonderful.😍😍😍😍
Watching from here in Brazil, I will follow all the videos. Congratulations on the channel 🎉🎉🎉🎉
Thanks so much! 😊
Wow, I have to say. I have been reviewing your breakdown videos of the timeline, the power and others and have to give you and your team props. There must have been a huge amount of time and research poured into this. Great videos!
Thank you! No team, just me! Although I did receive some minor help with script editing.
@@UnravelingthePattern Well that just blows me away even more lol. I have an 8 hour work day so I am spending a bunch of time on your videos. Since I am new there is a lot to go through. Again great work I also enjoy your visuals, amazing really amazing work.
@@madmaverick3413 I really appreciate that!
@@UnravelingthePattern Off to join the Patreon lol
@@madmaverick3413 wow, thanks so much!
Dude. That was awesome. I the TV series as half as good as what you've done. I'll be happy. Looking forward to the next one my Lord Dragon.
You are too kind. Thank you!
Dope video, dude.
Appreciate it! You're dope too!
I find it strange you did not point out that MODERN Aes Sedai use only the white half. 'the flame of Tar Valon'. reasonably important stuff, I should think. at the very least to avoid people thinking they used one thing when they use another.
What an insightful masterpiece! 🖤
This was epic! Brilliant editing. I was enthralled the whole way through! By the way, what song did you use at the end of your video? I think it begins at the 15 minute mark and it ends with the rock guitar going ham. I got chills when the guitar music kicked in, as you said your final sentiment! Oooo! So good.
Thanks. I think it's called "The End of All Things" it's a stock music clip from Epidemicsound.com
Great video, thanks for putting in the work for this 👍🤘
Thank YOU for watching!
I laughed so loud at the male/female channel part showing the meme of the nerd neck veins about to pop. Hilarious. 2:10
Awesome Explanation very Cool Oreos for U Sir
Thanks for watching. I love Oreos!
Love your videos. Great work.
I love you! Thank you!
Wow! Great work
Thank you! You're great!
Fantastic work 👍
Happy to see a new release!
I'm happy to see you here!
Back once again, to get some chills on the back in my neck. 👍
Where can I find the the graphic novel-esque comic that’s obviously based on the Wheel of Time?? I’ve seen quite a few snippets of them when browsing the WOT-Wikipedia and I especially noticed them when they were referring to events in New Spring. (in this video around the 3:55 mark is what I’m referring too)...
There were two graphic novels that were made. The Eye of the World and New Spring. You can do a google search and find them pretty easily. If you want to know where I got them you'll have to login to my discord channel and message me directly. I have a link to a site but don't want to post it here. ;) Discord link is the in the description.
This is really really awesome
I loved Jordan's intricate explanation of magic in the series, but felt he undercut it when he included the idea of blocking another channeler from the One Power. It made most Aes Sedai battles to be blocking contests (who could block the other first) rather than casting spells against other channelers.
Interesting perspective. I liked the idea of blocking, but you're right that it does kind of make some of the fights seem more lame. I've never really thought of it that way before.
@@UnravelingthePattern It drove me crazy because without the blocking, we could have had more appealing battles. Instead, they were predictable about who would block whom first. That would determine the whole fight.
@@Nepthu Makes me wonder how they'll approach that for the tv show and if they'll make it more interesting for viewers. I think I remember there's a moment in The Shadow Rising when Nynaeve is "battling" Moghedien and it is mentioned that if a non-channeler were to enter the room, it would just look like two ladies having an angry staring contest. They'll have to figure out a way to make it more fun to watch I hope!
@@UnravelingthePattern That is the EXACT scene I was thinking of as well! Dude, I read the book 10 years ago and still remember certain aspects like that crystal clear. My major quip is this--Nynaeve would have been JUST as interesting if she wasn't over-powered. When she defeated a Forsaken, I felt like RJ was making things too easy for the main characters. It felt silly when 99% of the good guys happened to be such immediate talents at everything they tried. Prodigies all around! Why, with a year of training, they can defeat the Forsaken, the legendary most powerful channelers of all time! The fight would be better with a variety of spells than two women just staring at each other.
@@Nepthu I agree, but also, RJ was trying to show that the Forsaken weren't actually as cool as the legends and myths made them seem. They were just greedy selfish idiots who got lucky by being trapped for 3000 years. They never actually worked well together and it cost them. If they had just teamed up a little bit they could've easily wiped the floor with all of the main characters of the books.
Love the video love the insight
hello a great show, i hope you make an show about the prophesies of the dark. thanks and sorry for my late question.
Thank you! I will!
Light be with you.
Soooo gooooooood!!!!
I think Rand and Nynaeve are equally strong in all 5 powers, but strength is relative so maybe a better description is that both can channel all 5 powers with equal adeptness and flow thickness without being noticeably weaker in any power
Blood and bloody ashes man, that was good!
Thank you so much!
Fun video even for this long.time fan.
the 'dragonmount' pictured near the end there, would not cast much of a shadow. so I hope it won't be used to model the tv-show version.
Love the GOB clip...lol
Arrested Development is my favorite comedy tv show!
This video is great, but in the future, when you mention another channel or another video, it would be helpful for mobile users if you would add the links in your description. I'm assuming that there are on screen links for desktop users in the video.
There are no on screen links. All links are in the description. Thanks for watching!
Excellent video. I loved the rich explanation of magic in this series. However, I hated how all of the main characters simply happened to be the most powerful channelers of the current age. I was similarly pissed as a teen when the Younglings defeated the Warders in battle.
Jordan paid lip service to "experienced channelers and warriors" but always had newbies win fights. As a martial artist, it reminded me of how new students often think they are superior to the teacher who has practiced for years. Except in the WOT series, the students always ARE better than the teachers in short order.
This is also a really unique idea that seems so obvious when you say it, but I've never really noticed it before until you brought it up. I do think RJ built "excuses" for this right into the worldbuilding and lore though. Ta'veren and past souls or "old blood" coming through, etc... Still, the way you put it does make it seem pretty ridiculous. Thanks so much for watching and for the kind words! I love your perspective!
@@UnravelingthePattern You're welcome! I have 100% respect for your content and fandom. It's a treat to see your appreciation of Jordan's work. The only reason I'm critical is because I love the series so much and feel like some minor adjustments would have been better. His past souls or resurrection concept felt like a cheap way to make all the main characters better than everyone else in the story IMO.
Hi, thank you for your awesome videos. I have a question regarding stilling/gentling and shielding. I know there is a description that you can still feel the source when there was somebody stilled, but also when there is shielding. However, there is the part in the book "The Shadow Rising" where a important Aes Sedai clearly feels that there is nothing there anymore - that would be a good distinction from shielding. What do you think about that?
Thank you! When someone is "burned out" they can't even sense or feel the Source any more. I don't remember that happening in the Shadow Rising, but that's the difference. Re: Stilling/gentling; they still sense the source. I talk about this more in this very video.
Thank you for the quick reply. Yes, I know what you mean, it says so in the TWoRJWoT non-fiction book. But then where is the perceived difference from being shielded? The Shadow Rising/Chapter 47 "The Truth of a Viewing" Point of view: Siuan Sanche. She no longer feels anything. The source is gone. Somehow there's a bit of a contradiction there with Robert Jordan.
Interesting, I'll have to go back and read it. I genuinely don't remember the details.
You know tons more than I do, this was enlightening etc. One quibble: I had thought the spark was ability access to the One Power, whether you actualize it or not. No spark no power.
Yeah, it can kind of mean both. But specifically "the spark" refers to those who eventually channel with or without guidance. There isn't really a term for "those who can learn to channel." Saying "the spark" is sort of like saying they're "born with it." But that's confusing too because technically those who can learn are also sort of born with it. RJ did make the distinction between them both though by calling it "the spark" when they are "wilders" or channel without guidance.
Burn me, amazing as always
Thank you!
Strong is the force. A powerful alie it is.
By stating at the beginning that the True Source is outside the wheel of time explains balefire, but how can you explain the True Power? Is it a copy of the True Source or an entity of it's own? Does the creator accept the True Source as part of it or is it separate? On the other hand, is the True Power a part of the shadow or does the shadow accept it? As you stated physics as in matter vs anti-matter.
Awesome questions! I hesitate to discuss spoilers in the comments here, but I do have answers to some of your questions. Join the discord (link in description) and we'll chat! Also, I will be doing a separate video on the True Power in the near-ish future.
@@UnravelingthePattern already on discord as Snoul
Is the Bore creation part of the Weave? Or a work of the Dark One?
Good question. It's full series spoilers to get into it, but I can give you a more general answer. We don't know exactly how the Bore was created because most of the people involved died at the moment it happened. The Dragon in the Age of Legends tried to "seal" it but it wasnt 100% successful. That's what the Dragon Reborn has to grapple with in the 3rd Age (the main series of books).
FINALLY!!!
will be a way to purify the line of darkness?
That is a major book spoiler!
I am still confused. In the 2nd age men & women channelers worked together. But Moraine has said women can not see the Male's weave. If they can't see each others weave, how do they work together? Even in a circle of 52, they still wouldn't be able to 'see' what was being weaved. Or did RJ explain and I just missed it?
You're not confused. It's complicated, but they definitely cant see each others' weaves. How they worked together was mostly lost during and after the breaking.
@@UnravelingthePattern so at one tune, assumed during the age of legends they could both see the full weaves. A great loss
@@carolbriscoe9337 no, they couldn't see the weaves, but they could work together somehow despite that.