I think the original intent was so we didn't have a bunch of winged fairies flitting about; it wouldn't make sense in the WoT-verse. But I could be wrong.
1-6: good
7-10: meh
11: better
12-14: satisfying
I wondered if you'd make it here, after your activation email wandered astray. Welcome. :P
Also, more TN people = OP.