Talk:Aiel

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[edit] Kefkakrazy's thoughts

I like Aiel. They're confusing at best, and their ways are strange to a wetlander like me, but Aiel are just so cool! They have few Darkfriends, I believe? Don't they kill on suspicion of Darkfriendiness? Hmm.... anyway, it'd be a lot harder to hide a Darkfriend among the Aiel than among wetlanders. Especially with Wise Ones able to check the dreams of someone they suspect... ouch. --Kefkakrazy 12:57, 18 April 2006 (UTC)

One darkfriend was involved with Mat; I don't know of any others. --Gherald 08:53, 29 August 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Native Americans?

On the main page it says the Aiel resemble the Zulu and other tribes such as that. However, I always thought the Aiel were very similar to Native Americans (although I'm no expert). The fact that they don't use swords because spears are more practical, the hierarchy of the tribes, even the physical appearance and dress seemed similar, at least to me. 98.145.79.227 06:25, 16 May 2008 (UTC)

The Aiel do not use swords because of cultural taboos relating to the taking of life. Remember that Aiel were once all pacifists. It wasn't until the Breaking that they eschewed their pacifistic ways. To compensate, they refused the sword and took up spears instead. They also cover their faces when they are about to kill for the same reason. Just thought I would add my two cents worth.Pedantic 17:16, 16 May 2008 (UTC)

Right, but I distinctly remember it saying that the Aiel use spears over swords because spears can also be used for hunting. Therefore, they are a weapon that isn't made soley for the taking of life.98.145.79.227 06:44, 2 June 2008 (UTC)