Shocking Character Demise in Wheel of Time S2E6 Uncovers Untold Story

Warning: Spoilers for The Wheel of Time season 2, episode 6

Summary

Basan's demise in The Wheel of Time not only resolves a crucial plot point but also introduces a tragic element that resonates throughout the novels. While the TV show diverges from the books in its inclusion of Basan and portrayal of his death, it remains consistent with the possibilities of certain underlying events.

Ryma's future as a damane in the books looks grim, but the show has the potential to alter her narrative, potentially resulting in her being saved or meeting her demise.

Basan's death in The Wheel of Time helps clarify a confusing aspect in Robert Jordan's book series. Shortly after being introduced, Basan tragically dies in Season 2, Episode 6 titled "The Eyes of Pity" just moments before he could rescue his Aes Sedai from becoming damane, as he is killed by the Seanchan.

Basan’s Death Wasn’t In The Books, But It Probably Happened

: In their quest to outmaneuver the Seanchan and rescue Egwene al’Vere, Nynaeve and Elayne found unexpected allies in Ryma, an Aes Sedai of the Yellow Ajah, and her loyal warder. United by a common cause, these four individuals fought bravely on the frontline against the Seanchan soldiers and their controlled damane. However, as the battle took a dire turn, Ryma selflessly implored Basan to end her life, only for tragedy to strike when Basan made the ultimate sacrifice instead. Nynaeve and Elayne, unable to alter the devastating outcome, bore witness to a sorrowful ending that paid homage to Jordan's timeless Wheel of Time series in a remarkable manner.

The conclusion of "The Eyes of Pity" was not portrayed in the novels, and Basan did not have any involvement in this particular storyline. In The Wheel Of Time's history, there was a warder linked to a Yellow Sister who shared the same name, but that is the only connection between these two characters. Nevertheless, Basan's death and Ryma's defeat should not be seen as deviations from the original novels, especially considering that a similar event may have taken place off the pages. It is worth noting that when Ryma Galfey of the Yellow Ajah is introduced in the books, she is held captive by the Seanchan and does not have a warder by her side.

In The Great Hunt, the second book in the series and the story season 2 is adapting, Egwene encountered Ryma after being taken captive by the Seanchan. Unlike the TV character, Ryma was already a damane on the brink of being broken by the Seanchan slavers at that time. The exact details of her capture were not depicted in the book, but it does align with the tragic events shown in the episode, albeit without Elayne and Nynaeve present. It is logical to assume that, since most Aes Sedai are accompanied by warders, her warder (if she had one) would have perished while fighting alongside her. This would have left Ryma desperate to escape the wretched existence of a damane.

What Happens To Ryma In The Wheel Of Time Books

Ryma's current situation in The Great Hunt parallels a troubling outcome for her character's future. In the novel, Egwene is ultimately rescued by Nynaeve and Elayne, but unfortunately, the same cannot be said for Ryma. She remains in the custody of the Seanchan long after the three girls depart from Falme, trapped and stripped of her free will. Throughout the series, she serves as a damane, with her final appearance in the ninth book, Winter's Heart. Despite her minor role, it is conceivable that the show may deviate from the source material, potentially resulting in Ryma's demise during the ensuing rescue attempt or her escape alongside the girls in the last two episodes.

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