And in fact, it’s an idea I think the books should have found a way to explore.

Since he survived, it makes sense that he’ll join her.

When Birgitte tried to save them from Moghedien, the Forsaken retaliated by tearing her out of Tel’aran’rhiod.

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To save Birgitte’s life, Elayne felt she had no choice but to bond her as her Warder.

This led to Birgitte Silverbow becoming a mainstay of the books and both a confidante and bodyguard to Elayne.

None of these events featured Elayne, who was miles away when they were playing out.

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Plus, there’s the matter of Thom and his mysterious past inThe Wheel of Time.

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