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The '''Physical Realm''' is the realm of existence in the [[cosmere]] that contains what is perceivable to the physical senses.{{tes ref|12}} Of the three [[Realmatic Theory|Realms]], it is the most readily understood, as it behaves in much the same way as our universe does.

Most of the [[Cosmere#Bibliography_of_the_Cosmere|cosmere stories]] so far take place almost exclusively in the Physical Realm. These stories are set on planets orbiting stars that are part of a small cluster within a dwarf galaxy.{{qa ref|977|172}}{{17s ref|post|287697}}

This article lists all the known celestial bodies in the cosmere as they appear in the Physical Realm, including planets, stars and moons.

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== The Selish System ==
:''Main article:'' [[Selish System]]

The Selish System orbits a yellow star named [[Mashe]]. There are five planets in this system: two within the habitable zone, then two gas giants named Ky and Ralen, and finally an unnamed dwarf planet. 

=== Donne ===
Donne is the closest planet to the sun. While it is in a habitable region, it is barren and suffers from terrible dust storms.{{au ref|selish}}

=== Sel ===
:''Main article:'' [[Sel]]

The second planet from the sun, Sel was an Earth-like Shardworld inhabited by humans and artificially created beings called [[Seon]]s and [[Skaze]]. The planet was the location of [[Elantris]]. Sel was dominated by the [[Fjordell Empire]], with [[Arelon]] and [[Teod]] being the only remaining free nations. All these nations (except Teod which is located on a continent to the north) were situated on the continent of Opelon (named Sycla by the Fjordell Empire).

==== Moons ====
Sel has a single moon named Oem.

== The Scadrian System ==
:''Main article:'' [[Scadrian System]]

The Scadrian System has a yellow sun. It has five planets: Scadrial within the system's habitable zone; two gas giants, named Aagal Nod and Aagal Uch; and finally two unnamed dwarf planets.{{au ref|scadrian}}

=== Scadrial ===
:''Main article:'' [[Scadrial]]

The planet was created by the Shards [[Ruin]] and [[Preservation]]. The orbit of the planet has been changed by people using [[Investiture]]. Its size and gravitation are 1.0 cosmere standard.{{au ref|scadrian}}

== The Taldain System ==
:''Main article:'' [[Taldain System]]

The Taldain System is a binary system. The two stars in it are a weak white dwarf star surrounded by a particulate ring and a blue-white supergiant.{{au ref|taldain}}

=== Taldain ===
:''Main article:'' [[Taldain]]

Taldain is a tidally locked planet. It is the only planet in this system.

== The Threnodite System ==
:''Main article:'' [[Threnodite System]]

This planetary system has four planets. The habitable zone has three planets named Monody, Elegy, and Threnody. Elegy has a single moon named Coronach. Beyond the habitable zone is a single gas giant named Purity.{{au ref|threnodite}}

=== Threnody ===
:''Main article:'' [[Threnody]]

Threnody, the third planet in the Threnodite system, is the minor Shardworld that contains the [[Forests of Hell]]. It is the setting for the story [[Shadows for Silence in the Forests of Hell]]. It has many features that are similar to Earth, including forests, mountains and oceans. Silver seems to be a fairly common resource on the planet, but because of its importance to survival, it is still finite and valuable. It has no moon.{{au ref|threnodite}}

== The Drominad System ==
:''Main article:'' [[Drominad|Drominad System]]

The Drominad System has seven planets. There are four planets in the habitable zone, three of which have developed human societies. An asteroid belt lies just beyond these planets. Then there are three gas giants. All these planets are named for their position from the sun (First of the Sun, Second of the Sun, etc.).{{au ref|drominad}}

=== First of the Sun ===
:''Main article:'' [[First of the Sun]]

First of the Sun is a minor shardworld consisting mainly of an large ocean and island systems{{cite}}

==== Moons ====
First of the Sun has a single moon named First of the First.

== The Rosharan System ==
:''Main article:'' [[Greater Roshar|Rosharan System]]

Greater Roshar is a planetary system containing thirteen planets. Some have life, sentient and not, others are barren. There are three planets in the habitable region and ten gas giants. The gas giants are named after Vorin numerals.{{au ref|rosharan}}

=== Ashyn ===
:''Main article:'' [[Ashyn]]

Ashyn is a minor shardworld{{17s ref|post|62280}} that has sentient life. It is the first planet from the system's sun.

The book [[The Silence Divine]] is set here.{{17s ref|post|62280}} The magic system involves people who gain magical powers from diseases.{{qa ref|460|11}}

Ashyn is mostly barren, with a few fertile patches.{{17s ref|post|62280}} It currently has no [[shard]].{{qa ref|1088|37}}{{qa ref|1116|9}}

=== Roshar ===
:''Main article:'' [[Roshar]]

Roshar is the second planet from the Rosharan system's sun. It has a gravity of 0.7, a year 500 days long, with each year being 1.1 earth years. The planet consists of one large super continent.
==== Moons ====
Roshar has three moons. The first moon is Salas. It is violet, and is the smallest moon. The middle moon is Nomon, which is a bright, pale blue. And the final moon is Mishim, which is small and green.

=== Braize ===
:''Main article:'' [[Braize]]

Braize is the third planet from the sun. [[Odium]] settled on Braize, although he is still affecting [[Roshar]]. Braize is unlikely to get its own books, but scenes from [[The Stormlight Archive]] will be set on Braize.{{cite}}

Braize is known to the [[Vorin]] people as [[Damnation]].

== Other Planets ==

=== Yolen ===
:''Main article:'' [[Yolen]]

Yolen is home to three sentient races{{qa ref|1052|98}} and was the origin of all humans in the cosmere.{{qa ref|977|198}} The original sixteen shardholders were from Yolen.{{qa ref|1052|106}}

=== Vax ===
:''Main article:'' [[Vax]]

Nothing is known of Vax, its peoples, or any [[Shard]]s that may or may not be located there. All that is certain is that it has a manifestation of [[Investiture]].

=== Nalthis ===
:''Main article:'' [[Nalthis]]

On Nalthis, [[T'Telir]] is the capital city of [[Hallandren]] and its bordering mountain state of [[Idris]]. The jungles are situated in a large valley surrounded by mountains and a sea.

==== Moons ====
A single moon orbits the planet.

== Stars and Constellations ==
=== Starbelt ===
The [[Starbelt]] is an unusually bright patch of stars in the sky of [[Threnody]].{{book ref|sfs}} It is useful for navigation in the [[Forests of Hell]] during the night; the light usually filtered through the trees fairly well.

The Starbelt is the same patch of unusually bright stars that is visible from [[Scadrial]].{{wob ref|6089}} It is visible from other worlds in the Cosmere as well.{{wob ref|3363}}

=== Taln's Scar ===
[[Taln's Scar]] is a great swath of red stars that stand out against the white ones.{{book ref|wok|2}}

=== The Tear ===
The [[Tear]] is a particularly bright star in the Rosharan sky. It's name comes from the single tear shed by [[Reya]] in Rosharan Mythology.{{book ref|wor|31}}

=== Mashe ===
[[Mashe]] is the star around which [[Sel]] and several other planets orbit.{{au ref|selish}}

== Notes ==
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{{17s ref|post|287697|The planets are in a small star cluster|date=2015-07-02}}
{{17s ref|post|62280|Q&A at Spokane Barnes & Noble|date=2013-08-09}}

{{qa ref|460|11|Yes—one is The Silence Divine, a world like ours where you gain magic by diseases|date=2009-11-07}}
{{qa ref|977|172|Does the Physical Realm of the Cosmere have more or less the same structure as our own?|date=2012-09}}
{{qa ref|977|198|Where did humanity originate?|date=2012-09}}
{{qa ref|1052|98|Were the original sixteen shardholders all human?|date=2014-3-21}}
{{qa ref|1052|106|Were all the original sixteen Shardholders from Yolen?|date=2014-03-21}}
{{qa ref|1088|37|This is a world that does not currently have a shard.|date=Mar 22nd, 2014}}
{{qa ref|1116|9|Did Ashyn ever have a shard?|date=Mar 12th, 2015}}

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