Cosmere Conversations

Episode 8: Magic on Roshar

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Nov 21, 2017
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INSIGHT

Three Types Of Magical Blades

  • Shardblades come in three main varieties: dead (common), honor blades, and the mysterious dawnshards.
  • Each type differs in bonding, abilities, and connection to spren and investiture.
INSIGHT

Dead Shardblades: Weightless But Delayed

  • Dead shardblades are oversized but unnaturally light and take ten heartbeats to summon.
  • They vanish into smoke/mist when dismissed and must be re-summoned, creating tactical windows.
INSIGHT

Blade Bonding And Its Risks

  • Shardblades bond via a gemstone and require constant contact for about a week to complete bonding.
  • Bonding grants summoning/dismissing powers and a spiritual link to sever Cognitive aspects.
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