Shardcast: The Brandon Sanderson Podcast Dawnshard: Magic & Cosmere Implications | SpanReads
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Nov 7, 2024 Delve into the fascinating connections of magic in the Cosmere, particularly through the Dawnshards, which hold divine power for both creation and destruction. Discover the mysterious Sleepless species, their roles, and complex communication methods. Explore the rich lore of the Larkin and Horn Eater cultures, unraveling their historical significance. Navigate the complexities of magic systems and game mechanics, enhancing the understanding of these intricately woven narratives and their implications for storytelling.
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Dawnshards' Purpose
- The Dawnshards are Adonalsium's primal commands, used to create all things.
- One Dawnshard, Change, was used as a weapon against Adonalsium.
Shard Groupings
- Shards might be grouped under the four Dawnshards, mirroring the mural's imagery.
- The mural depicts the sun shattering into four, then sixteen pieces.
Shattering Influence
- Adonalsium shattered in a way related to the four Dawnshards used against it.
- Different commands might have resulted in different shardic divisions.