I know Vivi is going to be pro-circle, but I don't think she wants it to be the exact same way it was before. I mean if the mages rebel the first time, they're going to rebel again if it is the same. I think she is only pro-circle for helping young mages that won't know what to do with their power. Think about it…how are non-mage parents going to teach their mage child how to use their magic? So I can see why the circle still needs to be around, but just modify a little.
Yeah. I'm still waiting for a system better than the circle where mages can receive education, training and could be, aknowledged, could be safe without fearing neighborhood. Like I said many times, the chantry shouldn't handle directly the circles. That is the biggest issue. Nothing can be resolved when religion interferes into security affairs. Revolution, revolution, revolution, this isn't what will improve the life of mages; without compromises, without real constructive and productive plans.
Also, Vivienne is an enchanter. She has certainly some experiences. She has seen the bad and good sides of this system The worst and the best things. She might have some ideas about how to reform the circle, her opinion might be, I don't know, relevant ? If she is determined to defend this system, it might be also because she knows the subject very well ?
( I'd wait before choosing to dislike already her opinion... )
I can't wait to know more about her point of view.
As for being a ruthless woman, well Morrigan was one too, it never bothered me. I'm quite ruthless too anyways.