Cosmere Conversations

Episode 2: Adonalsium and the Shards

Oct 17, 2017
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INSIGHT

Adonalsium Defined And Shattered

  • Adonalsium is described as the physical power of creation, effectively a godlike force in the Cosmere universe.
  • When it shattered, pieces called Shards were taken by individuals who became imperfect gods with specific intents.
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Shard Pairs Shape Worlds

  • Several Shards pair across planets, like Honor and Cultivation on Roshar, shaping local magic and societies.
  • Vessels who hold Shards interpret each Shard's intent differently, producing varied cultural impacts.
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Harmony Emerges From Two Shards

  • Preservation and Ruin on Scadrial are two separate Shards whose merging into Harmony changed the Cosmere's balance.
  • Harmony, held by Sazed, combines opposing intents and raises complex moral trade-offs.
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