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Interview #874: Twitter 2013 (WoT), Entry #29

John Martin (23 January 2013)

Okay, the pipe lighting . . . Any real explanation, or are we just going to wonder forever?

Brandon Sanderson (23 January 2013)

I put it in as RJ instructed, and I know nothing more about it than fandom does, I’m afraid.

James Starke

Popular theory is that from his time with the Dark One/Creator/Pattern, he’s able to manipulate The Pattern a bit.

Brandon Sanderson

This is a good theory.

Jonathan B

What’s your opinion on how pipe lighting was or could have been done even if we don’t have RJ’s answer?

Brandon Sanderson

Ha. I agree with some of the fan discussions.

Andrew Mudge

Is Rand the missing link between the Pattern and the Creator himself, possibly even the balancer of light/dark?

Brandon Sanderson

That’s one possible theory.

Mike Ball

How did Rand light the pipe at the end of A Memory of Light ?

Brandon Sanderson

I know no more on this than fandom does, I’m afraid. RJ did not explain.

Terry Benton

I still can’t figure it out…how did Rand light his pipe? Is he in Tel’aran’rhioid ? Is everybody??

Dan Zambito

Can you explain how Rand lit his pipe in the last scene? Did he discover a new power? Is he a new power?

Brandon Sanderson

I’m afraid I don’t know anything more than fandom does about this. RJ did not leave notes on the matter.

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