Why was Adonalsium shattered?

For a list of all Shards, including current and past Vessels, see Known Shards. The sixteen people who killed Adonalsium all had different motivations, including a desire for power and a belief in the necessity of the action. Hoid was there at the Shattering and was offered a Shard, but he refused.

How did the shattering happen?

The warring and Shattering events were sparked by the assassination of Godwyn the Golden. Godwyn was a demi-god and safe keeper of the Rune of Death - a powerful rune that kept those who'd died from coming back to the Lands Between to wreak havoc.

How long ago was the shattering of Adonalsium?

The Shattering occurred roughly 10,000 years before the True Desolation. In the centuries that followed, the Shards settled on other worlds and began using their new power to shape the cosmere. New magic systems were developed, and manifestations of Investiture which previously existed were changed in small ways.

What book explains Adonalsium?

The shared "creation myth" of the cosmere revolves around Adonalsium, the power of creation, which was broken into sixteen pieces called Shards in an event known as the Shattering of Adonalsium. The Shards are effectively gods, and magic is derived from their power.

Which shard would HOID have taken?

Endowment is the Shard Hoid would have taken if he wanted to become a Vessel.

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Is Elantris a Hoid?

In Elantris, Hoid appears as a beggar whom Sarene trusts to bring weapons into New Elantris, but one who will only meet with her at night.

Why did Vasher go to Roshar?

Vasher moved to Roshar, the only planet he had been to besides Nalthis. His main purpose in returning to Roshar was to have easier access to the Investiture, in the form of Stormlight, that he needed in order to survive.

Who is Rayse Stormlight?

Rayse was the Shardholder of the Shard of Adonalsium, Odium, who was - for a time - one of the three Shards located on Roshar. At some point in the past, Rayse made a pact with Cephandrius (Hoid) which (presumptuously) prohibited the god from inflicting upon Cephandrius any type of pain.

Why is Odium killing shards?

Rayse doesn't want, in any way, to be influenced by the intents of other Shards. In this, he feels that Odium matches him perfectly. So, he Splinters the Shards he destroys, thereby preventing anyone else from taking up those Shards - and each their power - to challenge him. Odium is afraid of Harmony.

Who shattered Adonalsium?

History. Long ago there was a plot to destroy Adonalsium. It failed. However, some unknown time later, due to as yet unrevealed events, Adonalsium was killed and Shattered by the sixteen eventual Shardholders (and others in attendance), per WoB, the letter, the second letter, and from what Khriss said above.

Who is Trell mistborn?

Trell is a mysterious entity worshiped by followers of Trellism on Scadrial. Trell is also the name of the deity worshiped by followers of Trelagism, though it is unclear to what extent these beings are related. Trell became a force of opposition against Harmony sometime after the Catacendre.

Why is Marika shattered?

The Ring was broken by Queen Marika the Eternal after the death of her son Godwyn. By destroying the Elden Ring, which acted as a connection to both the Greater Will and the Golden Order, the Greater Will's influence on the Lands Between was greatly diminished.

Did ranni cause the shattering?

This source confirms that Ranni stole a fragment of the Rune of Death, and used it to "forge the godslaying black knives through fearsome rite". Since this gave the Black Knife assassins the means of killing Godwyn, she is indirectly responsible for his death, hence the Shattering.

Who shattered Elden Ring?

After carrying out the Greater Will's wishes and slaying at least two demigods, the Fingers finally reveal the truth: Marika shattered the Elden Ring and was imprisoned for her sin.

Is vasher a Zahel?

Biography. Zahel has been confirmed to be native to the world, Nalthis. He appears in Warbreaker with the name Vasher, but is otherwise known by the nickname "Tax" for Talaxin.

What chapter is Hoid in Elantris?

In rough series order, Hoid has appeared in the following: Elantris. Named appearance, as a beggar, hired by Sarene to move weapons. Chapter 58.

Is Kelsier a Thaidakar?

Thaidakar is also Kelsier from the Mistborn series of novels, revealed as the Lord of Scars (as Wit calls him).

Is felt a worldhopper?

Attributes and AbilitiesEdit. Felt is a worldhopper, and has been a member of various groups over the years. His motivations and allegiances have shifted at different points of his life, and he has sometimes been a "rogue agent" in the cosmere.