After finishing Crossroads of Twilight, I’m left wondering about the plausibility of the supply strategies in WoT. Armies seem to wage war during harsh winters despite clear food shortages. Any thoughts?
Hey everyone, I’m really intrigued by this topic as well. I can’t help but wonder if what we’re seeing is less about realistic military logistics and more about serving the grand, epic nature of the narrative. When I got to those parts, it felt like Jordan was inviting us to accept some pretty bold creative liberties, almost like the harsh realities of winter got swept aside by the heat of battle and a dash of magical realism. Do you think there’s an underlying system at play, maybe hinted at in other works or background lore, that explains this steady flow of supplies even in adverse conditions? I sometimes imagine that the world itself has its own kind of resilience, almost as if nature finds a way. What do you all think—is it a case of narrative suspension of disbelief, or is there a deeper, perhaps hidden, logic behind it? I’d love to hear your interpretations!
I have considered the feasibility of the military logistics in WoT and encountered similar doubts. In my view, the supply lines described in the series tend to be more emblematic than realistic. Jordan appears to favor narrative intensity over strictly plausible medieval logistics. While he hints at underlying systems for resource management, these details often take a backseat to the epic tone of the story. From my reading experience, it seems that Jordan intentionally blurs the device of realism to enrich the mythic quality of the battle scenes.