Rand on top of Dragonmount is the most touching and powerful thing ive ever read. I was crying real tears for him and maybe myself. Once he became zen Rand it felt like the biggest weight was lifted off of my chest. Robert Jordon did such a good job of leading Rand into cold logic/ violence, by that point in the books I too agreed that he should just be brutal and cold to achieve his goals. I, like Rand, had lost sight of what it all really was about. When Rand was ontop of Dragonmount the epiphany wasnt just for the Dragon but also for myself. Im so grateful for Robert Jordan and Brandon Sanderson for that

@Shrouded_reaper

11 күн бұрын

It really was a fantastic scene. Frankly I dont think Sanderson had anything to do with it, a lot of the chapters and scenes were already written and im absolutely sure that was one of them.

When he breaks out of the box at Dumai Wells was one of the best scenes I've ever read.

@tylerhamilton9056

10 ай бұрын

"They will pay. I AM LORD OF THE MORNING"

@sirflapfla97

6 ай бұрын

Also just imagine how horrifying that would be, you have THE DRAGON trapped in a box and you beat him and his friends every night. The fury would be immense, then he gets out right as the Asha'man arrive

@happytotroll

Ай бұрын

And what the 3 women still maintaining the shield had to be like wtf is happening!?!?!?

Rand Al’thor is the best main character ever. Change my mind.

@TheJackedNerd.

2 жыл бұрын

Can’t say your wrong about that

@Anomanderrake_

2 жыл бұрын

@@TheJackedNerd. His character development is one of the best (or the best) I’ve ever seen. And he’s literally the only male Aes Sedai alive atm, which is cool af.

@Hammy900

Жыл бұрын

I agree, he's certainly the best chosen one ever created. My favorite character ever, of my favorite piece of fiction ever made.

@facundogonza5740

Жыл бұрын

He is the best character ever made. Done. Mind changed.

@jamesbrownii9508

Жыл бұрын

Two words "Kaladin Stormblessed".

You do this character more justice than Rafe Judkins will ever do. The Dragonball and Elden Ring references were class mate. Well done 👏

@TheJackedNerd.

9 ай бұрын

Thanks!

@oladapoolaleye1155

11 күн бұрын

Having thought about this,best way to do fantasy like WoT is through anime or cartoon format. Look at Xmen 97, invincible from a cartoon perspective. The story board is there, you don’t need to change a huge amount of story structurally, but you need to make it watchable. Imagine watching rands character arc it would be cinema

Rand catches a lot of hate but considering what he was going through he was a beast

@TheJackedNerd.

2 жыл бұрын

Some people just can’t see the struggle

@JinxedMagician

Жыл бұрын

Every good characters get hate and ridiculed, another example: Jon Snow, and secondary character like Arya, Mountain, Sansa etc are loved PPL love grey. They don't understand how easy it is to be bad n how difficult it is to be good.

@kylecook7187

10 ай бұрын

​@@JinxedMagicianshow me one sansa fan. You can't.

@geherrit1989

9 ай бұрын

I cannot understand how people can actually hate rand. Even in his maddest state Rand is still a better person than most. Considering what he went through and what he expects to be his end and destiny it is surprisng that he did not break.

He is truly one of the most heroic characters. He goes through most of the books, working towards his own death. All for the benefit of others, but the character arc just felt so real.

When I was first reading through WoT I thought Rand continuously refusing to be the chosen one was annoying, but as I kept reading through I understood that it was a completely reasonable reaction to keep avoiding this immense responsibility since he was simply a farm boy when it all began.

Wheel of time has to be the most memorable book series for me ever. Whilst some arcs didn't always turn out amazing, Rand was consistently my fav character throughout every book as (like you said), I could relate to this man's fear of failure. The whole series was a rollercoaster of emotions, the world Jordan created was so memorable and I really felt like people had lived in it. After about 11 months, I've finally finished the entire series and I can safely say Rand al'Thor - "the man who had been called lord, Dragon Reborn, king, killer, lover and friend" is my favourite chosen one and protagonist in any piece of fiction EVER.

@TheJackedNerd.

Жыл бұрын

Spot on

Rand's arc is really so amazing. What gets me is how it fits in so well with the primary premise of the story which is that the Dragon can potentially either save or destroy the world! Something that seems illogical and ludicrous when first presented and it makes the primary directive of the main villain (The Dark One) to leave Rand alive and even PROTECT him seem baffling and foolish. Until he slowly and eventually reaches that moment at the end of Gathering Storm where he literally almost single handedly is about to fulfill the Dark Ones goal and you are like holy shit the DO is a F-ing genius of infinite patience. He almost won by doing what seemed like the exact opposite of what he should have been doing! And this journey was crafted meticulously over a dozen books! True story telling brilliance on the part of Robert Jordan.

@TheJackedNerd.

2 жыл бұрын

It’s great how at the beginning your like this will never happen and then being more and more worried throughout the series

Rand is an amazing character in that although at par value he may seem abstract, he is so relatable to many who read him in different ways. The scene with him and Tam in book 13 is so intense.

@TheJackedNerd.

2 жыл бұрын

I almost included the sword practice scene but I couldn’t figure out how to work it in

@kalaldin9154

2 жыл бұрын

The scene when he returns to Tear from atop Dragonmount, to fall into Tam’s arms weeping makes me cry every time I read it. Every. Single. Time.

@badradness3570

10 ай бұрын

@@kalaldin9154🥹

Bruh how tf is this under 1k views? This is a masterful analysis and deserves so much more.

@TheJackedNerd.

2 жыл бұрын

Really appreciate it!

This was a truly brilliant video and a wonderful reminder of one of the greatest character arcs and journeys in all of fiction. Wheel of Time is my all time favourite book series and Rand is my favourite character in the series. His story means so much to me and it’s part of why the books are some of the best pieces of fiction that exist. Though the TV show seems determined to desecrate Robert Jordan’s story and characters, his writings live on as works of art. Thank you for reminding me of them again. It might just be time for a series reread of my own. May you always find water and shade my friend.

@TheJackedNerd.

10 ай бұрын

Thanks for reading! The wheel weaves as the wheel wills

Yo this analysis on Rand was phenomenally made. I hope you'll do more of these videos on the other characters in the series in the future.

@TheJackedNerd.

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! It was a ton of effort so it will probably be awhile but I could see myself doing to for characters like logen nine fingers or kaladin

Well done!! May the Dragon ride on the winds of time.

Rand taught me alot about my philosophy for life, helped shape my view of myself and my Christian faith. He helped establish the person i want to be, by seeing his strengths and weaknesses, i realized who i will do my best to become. Rand is the epitome of learning moderation, which is what i believe God ultimately wants for us, that moderation of stoicism and emotion. As a young man i will strife to be masculine, to be strong enough to bear the burden so i can continue moving and provide for my future wife and kids, i will be strong enough to keep moving forward even when its tough even when i get so frustrated and feel like i can't do anything or I feel like I want to die because I feel so worthless, that i only make mistakes, i will never give up, i will keep fighting. But i dont have to bear it alone, i dont have to carry the weight of the world on my shoulders, my friends, family will help me, my loved ones will bear it with me, cause its not just about me, its about us, all of us. Rands entire story is about failure and overcoming odds as well as learning to forgive himself and be strong enough to move on, but to accept help from other people and be happy. Because in the end, with the world set on his shoulders, after all of his struggles and all the pain and suffering he went through, he found happiness in the end, he achieved his wish and was rewarded for his perseverance, like you said he never gave up. All these characters were great and the story was told amazingly in this awesome world, what an anazing story The Wheel of Time is, it's my favorite piece of fiction and will forever be that. Thank you God for allowing me to experience this story at the time i needed it the most.

@TheJackedNerd.

Жыл бұрын

Wow beautifully put man. I wish you the best and I’m glad it impacted you as much as it did me

@Hammy900

Жыл бұрын

@@TheJackedNerd. thanks man, great video by the way! One of my favorite analysis of Rand, and very relatable because I'm in college myself. Hope you find your purpose one day and never forget to not give up and continue on, but find help when you need it! You got this! 👍also, I jut notices some of these grammer mistakes. Whoops, writing on a phone kind of stinks. Lol

rand al'thor tel'amon. he earned his third name. it was "the dragon"

BESTIE you really crushed it with this video like damn! Easily your best one yet and cannot wait to see what’s next.

Reading The Wheel of Time during the last few years for the first time must have been one of the most profound and surreal experiences ever. I can’t even imagine. Also, your videos are great and thanks for making them.

@TheJackedNerd.

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks man don’t think anybody can finish WOT and not love it

Rand is possibly the best character ever written, full stop.

@orqeo9660

18 күн бұрын

definitely

this is good reminder of a beloved book series

@TheJackedNerd.

11 ай бұрын

I can’t wait to revisit wheel of time, holds a special place for me

Had to stop at the spoiler warning because I've only read the first 1.5 books lol, but man, I can tell you put an incredible amount of effort into your editing. Can't wait to come back to this one!

@ewolffman

2 жыл бұрын

oh brother are you in for a ride! come back to this video after you finish the series

@dkg8985

9 ай бұрын

Have you finished the series yet?

@DavidDecero

9 ай бұрын

I stopped reading after watching the show, but I'll get back to it. @@dkg8985

This shit hit twice as hard with Sadness and Sorrow playing in the background. That's all the feels from WoT mixed with all the feels from Naruto. It was overwhelming. Then Pains Theme...

Holy shit dude, this was brilliant! I've been meaning to read the series again and this reminded me just how awesome it is. "Killed the boy, broke the man and forged The Dragon." 😭 This is honestly the best character analysis I've ever watched 🤘

@TheJackedNerd.

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! Really means a lot I put a ton of effort into

Thank you very much. Outstanding work. I hope the creators of the TV show get this right. Without the breaking, forking and rebuilding of Rand, the show must fail. But there was a dialog between Tam and Rand in Season 1, that implies they might be on the right track. Edit: I too love book 12. It felt like the true climax of the series. To me it felt that Rand could not fail later on, because he already had. It is so well done, it touches me more than any other hero in any story.

@TheJackedNerd.

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Y’all should listen to the audiobooks. They’re amazing. “Break it… Break it! BREAK IT!” “You have to hold on, if sanity can be held… the price is too high if you fail.” “Ashaman, Kill!” Those scenes all gave me chills.

@Shrouded_reaper

11 күн бұрын

They do such a tremendous job of reading it for sure.

Loved this video. Got me all hyped again. Rand is my favorite fictional character of all time.

@TheJackedNerd.

2 жыл бұрын

He’s definitely one of the best

I don't think there's any book series that made me cry as much as the Wheel of Time. There is so much raw emotion within its pages...

"We are reborn so we can do better, SO DO BETTER" my favorite quote from the books

@TheJackedNerd.

Жыл бұрын

Rand drops HEAT. Glad people are still discovering this vid

@owloko1349

Жыл бұрын

@@TheJackedNerd. I was looking for a video on this series, but most of them are just basic reviews of the books, rarely I find some video that talks about the deeper themes and emotions the series brings

@TheJackedNerd.

Жыл бұрын

Making videos about that stuff is HARD especially with a series as long as this

@owloko1349

Жыл бұрын

@BakirTorkman I can see that. Imagine taking notes over 14 books. You're bound to forget something, or you have to work way too much to make it as good as this one

Stunning thesis. And not just because it hits home for me, personally.

@TheJackedNerd.

2 жыл бұрын

It’s more than just a heroes journey

Awesome video! Rand truly is a fascinating and inspiring character. His downward spiral into madness is the highlight of the series for me.

@TheJackedNerd.

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

The poor mans life is a horror story especially the part with the male a'dam and min

loved this video, you nailed it. 👏👏

Your best video yet. Chapeau!

Oh my god…. Going back to it all…. Dear god. Just listening this again. Chills and why I love him so much.

I see Rand as the best chosen one protagonist in any fiction. Jordan did a great humanist and personal interpretation of the messiah in world religions.

@TheJackedNerd.

Жыл бұрын

Spot on

YO FINALLY! Congrats my dude, you did it.

@TheJackedNerd.

2 жыл бұрын

Just following your blueprint

“The Reaper is coming and death is his shadow “ All hail the Reaper

@TheJackedNerd.

9 ай бұрын

Red rising video coming next!

Epically well done. Great thoughtful analysis. Beautiful production. This is how you make fan content

@TheJackedNerd.

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

You killed it! This is great content.

@TheJackedNerd.

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I put a lot of effort into it

Great vid. My favorite character of all time.

This is crimally underrated

@TheJackedNerd.

9 ай бұрын

Thanks man!

Hard work pays off this video is awesome, great job.

@TheJackedNerd.

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Yo i was wondering where you been. I checked literally hours ago when you posted last time. And here you are!

@TheJackedNerd.

2 жыл бұрын

Haha this video was literally made about YOU

@randalthor6771

2 жыл бұрын

@@TheJackedNerd. damn right😎

What an epic character study… what an amazing video…great job dude

@TheJackedNerd.

10 ай бұрын

Thanks!

I can not say how much I appreciate you for this amazing video.

@TheJackedNerd.

10 ай бұрын

Thank you so much!

Great analysis, great vid, thanks for the effort. Also, that Naruto music fit too well, so 10/10, take a sub

Excellent video!!! It deserves waaaaaay more views!!!! Congrats!!!!

What a fantastic video. Really great work man you should be proud of it

@TheJackedNerd.

6 ай бұрын

Thank you!

Rand 'al Thor is a deep and meaningful character. Amazon: Hold my beer

This video helped me find more interest in the wheel of time series than I otherwise would have had. Nice work.

@TheJackedNerd.

Жыл бұрын

Glad I could help! It really is amazing

wow.... i needed this. Thanks for the recap. Might have to reread the series to build my motivation again

@TheJackedNerd.

10 ай бұрын

I’m waiting until I forget a bunch to reread I want to experience it all again

Best character in any fictional story, hands down

I am a woman, but I can see the suffering of all young men in this day and age. Rand, the Dragon is difficult to become in a world where agency and decision making is taken away from humanity by structures like Tar Valon, that believe themselves to be good and serving humanity, but in reality containing so much institutional violence, that they bind humanity and especially young men in a box. I have a 24 year old son. I hope he does not put too many expactations onto himself to crack and I wish this to you with all myheart as a mother.

@TheJackedNerd.

10 ай бұрын

Thank you so much!

Wow. Your intro! The same reason and things I was so emotionally invested in this story. The series is along read and I felt my own life going thru a slump at the same time Rand was dealing w a lot. When I read him on dragon mount it hit so hard. I reread that part so many times. I was trying to be emotionally hard in my own life at that tome. When Rand went to dragon mount it lit helped me look at things differently. I don’t think I’ve ever been so emotionally affected by a book ever. Great work of fiction. That affected real life. BEST STORY IVE EVER READ.

My favorite is Matt 🫡

Gotta come back to this when I’m done, marking my spot now

@IzzyZil20

Ай бұрын

I get it now

fantastic! I love to see long form, scholarly discussion of WoT... makes me want to become a lit professor at a small liberal arts school and teach a "chosen ones" or "hero's journey" class that requires the class to read/listen to the series over the course of a semester haha (just kidding that would be ridiculous... or maybe brilliant!) i'll be checking out your other vids and if they are up to par with this one, you've got a subscriber!

@TheJackedNerd.

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I really enjoy writing producing something without a visual medium is much harder

@ewolffman

2 жыл бұрын

@@TheJackedNerd. well, this video was well written and crafted. I enjoyed the interplay between what you were saying and the clips and images on the screen... and obviously the analysis was on point per my original comment and btw thank you for taking the time to respond to my comment, i always appreciate being able to interact with the content producers of stuff i enjoy - its one of the strongest features of the platform youtube provides. cheers!

Well done sir!

Great video!

This. Is bloody cool man.

This was beautiful

Its just a shame rafe made him useless in the show and wants to so badly make egwane the main character.

Great video, sad it doesn't have views, it really deserves it.

Incredible video mate

@TheJackedNerd.

11 ай бұрын

Thanks man!

He's back! I'm still stuck half way through Eye of the World for 3 months now, but one day I'll watch you WoT videos and this one past 1:40.

@TheJackedNerd.

2 жыл бұрын

You got this! Eye of the world was the book that took me the longest. I’d say each book becomes easier to read and then by book 4 it’s a completely different writing style and amazing

@randalthor6771

2 жыл бұрын

I struggled to the great hunt as well. But the climax of the second book was complete goosebumbs and amazing moments. That was when i got hooked

Very well done!

@TheJackedNerd.

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

I have come back to the video after finishing the last book. Jesus Christ! What a ride! Easily one of the best book series (or series in general) I have ever read!

Amazing work man should do them for perrin and mat!

@TheJackedNerd.

2 жыл бұрын

I’d love to but I think I need to make some other content for now this took a ton of time

Great to have you back Nice haircut also:)

@TheJackedNerd.

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Damn this video was good!

@TheJackedNerd.

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

I love this breakdown! Wish you did one on all the main characters; maybe one of the forsaken? Love ❤️ Love ❤️ Love 💗

@TheJackedNerd.

2 жыл бұрын

I wish I could but this took so much time

Great video! Thanks I really wanted the chance to think and talk more about this amazing caracther. The savior and a boy, strugulling against fate, so real and so good.

@TheJackedNerd.

Жыл бұрын

Can’t wait to revisit the series, Randy’s journey is so impactful

What a great analysis

This was absolutely beautiful 😯👏👏 As someone who bought the complete novels 2 years ago when i was just getting into fantasy books (been a fan of fantasy since my childhood in Nigeria), i have just started reading them this year and it's suh a great story(I just finished book 1) andthe themes you highlight in this video are so inspirational! Thanks.

@TheJackedNerd.

10 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching!

Binged this series from January to March as Audiobooks. Couldnt function properly without any audio stimulation after that. Some pronunciations irked me a bit but nonetheless a good video.

@TheJackedNerd.

2 жыл бұрын

I only read it so had my own flair on some of the names

@user-yj9qq2zd9i

2 жыл бұрын

From January to March... You listened to 4 million words, 14 books in three months?

great MC

I just finished a week ago and I feel the same way! I have never related to a character more than I did Rand. At times, I even felt like Lews Therin was fighting with me when it was just myself finding reasons why whatever I was thinking up was going to fail lol great video!

@TheJackedNerd.

8 ай бұрын

Thanks man!

I am currently writing an ongoing fantasy book series where a divided empire is attacked by an invading horde of monsters. For the main character, I drew inspiration from several fantasy heroes like Rand al'Thor. Like Rand, my main protagonist has multiple love interests, wields immense magical power, is a leader of nations, and is the one who fights the main villain in the final battle.

@TheJackedNerd.

Жыл бұрын

Sounds like you got the formula

Loved your video. I’m stuck after finishing 10th book. Your essay inspired me to continue reading 😊

@TheJackedNerd.

9 ай бұрын

Yes! Some of the best is yet to come

Hearing you sneak in the GoT soundtrack gave me chills because ... well, I like putting WoT things to the GoT soundtrack.

@TheJackedNerd.

2 жыл бұрын

I can tell that by your name haha

I never thought about it that clearly before until you mentioned it. Rand is literally like a soldier who knows that he has to sacrifice himself to save the world. Like black widow in Infinity war or Bruce Willis in Armageddon. The show isn't really driving this perspective emotionally home yet , but i think it will become more obvious later on

I am almost at the end of the last book now. What a ride.

2020 and 2021 is rough on all of us.

Fantastic video, great essay, such an amazingly well written "chosen one" archetype character. I don't know if anyone can ever follow up on such a masterclass of that character archetype. Rand is THE chosen one in my mind. My nitpick is that some of your pronounciations get me heated after so many hours of listening to the audiobooks 😂😭

@TheJackedNerd.

5 күн бұрын

Hahaha I never listened to anybody else pronounce the names so that’s the way the live in my head

dude that was insane, i loved your analysis. can you do this for the other taveren and characters in WoT? Whats your thoughts on the series analysis in this format would be cool too

@TheJackedNerd.

9 ай бұрын

Maybe on a reread but this took so much time effort and a concentrated read to do, thanks for watching!

He is the best character I have come across in fantasy, ever

The use of sad naruto music is priceless

loving your content! When do you think you will go through the books again?

@TheJackedNerd.

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I want to give it a couple years so I can forget a little bit and experience it anew

I want to watch this video so bad but I'm on book 6 right now and can't afford to hear spoilers... So unfortunate but the first 4 minutes upto book 6 review is really really amazing. I literally enjoyed it

@TheJackedNerd.

9 ай бұрын

Thanks man!

This is a beautiful video essay incredible work mate. Also was that the music from parasyte the maxim?

@TheJackedNerd.

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! And yes it was, really like that ending ost

@matthewstringer5675

Жыл бұрын

@@TheJackedNerd. it is a great ost really stands out, the anime is awesome as well watched it a few months ago it’s one of the best I’ve watched this year.

Kaladin Stormblessed

Lol. Rand Al'Hook thumbnail.

Tremendous video! So well done! Honoured to have my art be a part of this production. :)

@TheJackedNerd.

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

What's that last piece of music? I swear it seems familiar... Brilliant video by the way, excellent.

@TheJackedNerd.

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! It’s from the anime parasyte

@mEmory______

2 жыл бұрын

@@TheJackedNerd. lol it was bugging me so much thank you!

Rafe Judkins already disliked this video

Wheel of time Is number one fantasy series ever .that being said thanks amazon for fuc in it up

@TheJackedNerd.

11 ай бұрын

Hahaha haven’t even started season 2….

@chrisf2636

9 ай бұрын

But the content Liennes Library does on it is so satisfying. As is Sword and Pen Reflections.

I started reading the series in ‘96. I’ve been a fan for a long time. I’m a little disappointed with the show on Amazon. It could be better. It had potential

@TheJackedNerd.

10 ай бұрын

Feel the same way about it unfortunately

I know I would have chosen DESTRUCTION

Rand is the best character in fiction

Rand is,the main character , plus the other two Taviren.