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|system=Bloodsealing

|related=The [[Dor]]

|focus=Forms

|world=Sel

|books=[[The Emperor's Soul]]

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'''Bloodsealing''' is a manifestation of [[Investiture]] practiced by the '''Bloodsealers''' of [[Dzhamar]] on [[Sel]].{{book ref|tes|day|42}} Much like the better known [[Forgery]], Bloodsealing makes use of stamps to create Bloodseals, seals powered by the Investiture of the [[Dor]] which create a range of magical effects. However, there the similarities end. Instead of the organic inks of Forgery, Bloodsealers make use of human blood as the ink in their stamp.

== Process ==

The strict processes of and restrictions on Bloodsealing, as well as any limits to its capabilities are so far unknown, but a few constants and hints appear. The use of a stamp seems to be required, as well as the blood of a human being. The only stamp used to make a Bloodseal so far was made of bone, but it is uncertain if this is a requirement. In addition, while human blood has always been used so far, it is unknown if the blood of an animal will suffice to create a Bloodseal. Another rule is that the blood being used must be fresh, harvested from the person within the past twenty-four hours.****

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=== Speculation ===

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Diminishing returns

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== Uses ==

=== Wards ===

=== Skeletals ===

''Main article: [[Skeletal]]s''

Bloodsealers use [[soulstamp]]s made of bone and their target's blood as ink. These soulstamps are sometimes referred as Bloodseals.{{book ref|tes|day|76}} Among their abilities are creating constructs of human or animal bones known as [[skeletal]]s, tracking a target with blood{{book ref|tes|day|98}} and making wards that would alert the Bloodsealer if their targets leave the vicinity of the Bloodseal.{{book ref|tes|day|3}} After a day or so, the blood is useless to a Bloodsealer, so fresh blood is a requirement.{{book ref|tes|day|97}} Bloodsealing is very similar to [[Forgery]] in application. [[Grand]]s consider Bloodsealing a dark art but make use of it if they need it.{{book ref|tes|day|97}}

== Culture ==

As a whole, Bloodsealing seems to be a controversial art in the Rose Empire. It is only known to be practiced in Dzhamar, who have not been mentioned to have any issues with its use. The [[Grand]]s, ruling class of the empire seem to have a certain distaste for the Investiture, but have displayed their willingness to make use of it over [[Forgery]]. Both the [[MaiPon]] and the [[Mulla'dil]] or [[Striker]]s have a strong and lasting hatred for Bloodsealers and their magic. MaiPon see it as twisted and unnatural. The mountainous homeland of the Strikers borders Dzhamar, so there is also a lasting indemnity between these two groups.

On a global scale, as of the [[Late Era]] of [[Sel]], Bloodsealing appears to be relatively unknown beyond the borders of the [[Rose Empire]]. It is uncertain what if any attitudes there is towards Bloodsealing in [[Teod]] or the nations of [[Opelon]]. It is possible that this is due to the diminishing power often assosciated with moving beyond

== Cosmere Connections ==

=== Relationship to Forgery ===

Like all forms of Investiture on Sel, Bloodsealing uses patterns and shapes to draw upon the power of the Dor. However, Bloodsealing and Forgery bear a striking resemblance to one another in method. While the creation of magical seals is something they have in common, what the two systems seem capable of is vastly different. The whole idea behind a Forgery is to build a plausible lie, in order to make both the Cognitive aspect of an object as well as other people believe an untruth. However, this idea has nothing to do with the two previously outlined contexts in which we have seen Bloodsealing used. Skeletals in particular, being walking skeletons devoi d of any muscle or flesh seem to very directly contradict the plausibility requirement necessary for a successful Forgery. These two systems at first glance appear very like one another but upon closer analysis they are still distinct, albeit closely related systems.{{ref http://www.17thshard.com/forum/topic/4290-heres-some-late-stuff/}

==Known Bloodsealers==

*[[Weedfingers]] - Unnamed Bloodsealer that used the Investiture to imprison [[WanShai Lu]] while she worked on the [[Essence Mark]] of [[Emperor Ashravan]] and later attempts to capture her during her escape.

== Notes ==

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