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| − | '''Dragons''' are a species that exist on [[Yolen]], the world of ''[[Dragonsteel]]''.{{wob ref|4410}} Although dragons have not played a major role in any of the currently published works, they are confirmed to exist in the [[cosmere]]. |
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| + | |First, he would find a way to have colorful scales like the dragon. Second, he would learn to speak the language of men like the dragon. Third, he would learn to fly like the dragon. |
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| + | |[[Hoid]], ''The Dog and the Dragon''{{book ref|sa4|80}} |
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| + | '''Dragons''' are a sapient species within the [[cosmere]]. Originally, they came from [[Yolen]], but can now be found, though apparently in small numbers, on other worlds.{{wob ref|4410}}{{wob ref|14441}} They are one of Yolen's three native species, alongside humans and [[Sho Del]].{{wob ref|9676}} |
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==Characteristics== |
==Characteristics== |
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| − | Dragons are intelligent and inherently ageless.{{wob ref|2655}}{{wob ref| |
+ | Dragons are intelligent and inherently ageless.{{wob ref|2655}}{{wob ref|5730}} They have the ability to shapeshift, taking on the form of different species, including humans; how much a dragon can shapeshift depends on an unknown factor.{{wob ref|12076}} When the dragon is transformed, there is no apparent sign that it's not the species it's presenting as.{{wob ref|7171}} Their shapeshifting method is different to that of the [[kandra]], even if the result is similar.{{wob ref|148}} |
| + | In their reptillian form, they are not necessarily large; at least some are smaller than [[sandling]]s, though others can be as large as a [[chasmfiend]].{{wob ref|2655}}{{book ref|sa4|80}} They have four legs, as well as a pair of massive wing, which allows them to fly. Their skin is covered with pearlescent scales, as well as silvery streaks that run along their body. Despite their nonhuman form, they are still able to speak with humanoid voice.{{book ref|sa4|80}} |
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| − | ==Known individuals== |
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| − | There are two confirmed dragons to date. One is [[Frost]], who is still living on Yolen.{{wob ref|3679}} He has some relationship with the [[Seventeenth Shard]] and is the the recipient [[Hoid's]] [[Letters#The First Letter|letter]] on the threat of [[Odium]] and is the author of a [[Letters#The Second Letter|response]].{{epigraph ref|sa1|26}}{{wob ref|2682}} The second known dragon is [[Koravellium Avast]], the original Vessel of [[Cultivation]].{{wob ref|14441}} According to Hoid, she is the only dragon on Roshar and prefers to hide her form.{{book ref|sa4|80}} |
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| + | == Presence in the Cosmere == |
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| − | It is possible that one or more dragons have already appeared in published works in another form, but readers would not have been able to identify them.{{wob ref|7171}} Brandon's comments regarding ''Dragonsteel'' indicate that there were once numerous dragons,{{wob ref|7273}}{{wob ref|4410}} but it is not known how many survived until the events of the [[Stormlight Archive]]. |
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| + | Two dragons are known to exist, both of them still alive since the [[Shattering of Adonalsium]]. One is [[Frost]], living on Yolen.{{wob ref|3679}} He has some relationship with the [[Seventeenth Shard]], and actively correspons with [[Hoid]] while the latter is on [[Roshar]].{{epigraph ref|sa1|26}}{{wob ref|2682}} Though not a worldhopper, he has significant knowledge of the [[cosmere]].{{wob ref|3679}} |
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| − | ==Cosmere role== |
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| − | Frost is not a [[worldhopper]] but he has significant knowledge of the cosmere.{{wob ref|3679}} He is older than [[Hoid]]{{wob ref|945}} which means he was alive during the [[Shattering]] of [[Adonalsium]], although it is not clear if he was actually present at that event. He is still alive.{{wob ref|3074}} |
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| + | The other is [[Koravellium Avast]], the original Vessel of [[Cultivation]], though she prefers to hide her true form, even when speaking to other Shards.{{wob ref|14441}}{{book ref|sa4|114}} She is the only dragon on [[Roshar]].{{book ref|sa4|80}} |
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| − | The Second Letter's author refers to a nonintervention policy, which Brandon has confirmed as applying to Frost.{{wob ref|4214}} Frost knows Hoid well and calls him "friend"; he also appears to have personal knowledge of the original [[Vessel]]s of the sixteen [[Shard]]s. He refers to past interference having caused "destruction" and "nothing but pain" and urges Hoid to stop causing chaos. If other dragons are alive, it is not known if they share Frost's knowledge or his position. |
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| + | It's possible that other dragons are also around, but they have not revealed themselves.{{wob ref|7171}} How much other inhabitants of the cosmere know about them is unclear. On [[Nalthis]], dragons are part of the local mythology, with the phrase "dragon's nest" referring to a highly dangerous place.{{book ref|wb|17}}{{wob ref|1346}} On [[Roshar]], dragons are effectively unknown to its modern-day inhabitants.{{book ref|sa4|80}} It's possible that they were known in the distant past, as there exists old artwork depicting dragon-esque creatures.{{file ref|Oathgate Locations.jpg|text=Oathgate Locations}} |
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| − | The [[Nalthian]] [[Dedelin]] refers to [[T'Telir]] as a "dragon's nest".{{book ref|wb|17}} Brandon has stated that Nalthians are a highly cosmere-aware society{{wob ref|1711}} and that there is a reason that dragons are part of Nalthian mythology.{{wob ref|1346}} |
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+ | == Trivia == |
| + | * Though still present in the cosmere in background roles, dragons will not become major players until ''[[Dragonsteel]]''.{{wob ref|12806}} |
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| + | * [[Adonalsium]] wasn't a dragon.{{wob ref|4556}} |
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| − | *[[Frost]] |
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| − | *[[Koravellium Avast]]{{wob ref|14441}} |
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== Notes == |
== Notes == |
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Revision as of 19:26, 22 November 2020
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| Type | Animal |
| Sapient | yes |
| World of Origin | Yolen |
“First, he would find a way to have colorful scales like the dragon. Second, he would learn to speak the language of men like the dragon. Third, he would learn to fly like the dragon. ”
Dragons are a sapient species within the cosmere. Originally, they came from Yolen, but can now be found, though apparently in small numbers, on other worlds.[2][3] They are one of Yolen's three native species, alongside humans and Sho Del.[4]
Characteristics
Dragons are intelligent and inherently ageless.[5][6] They have the ability to shapeshift, taking on the form of different species, including humans; how much a dragon can shapeshift depends on an unknown factor.[7] When the dragon is transformed, there is no apparent sign that it's not the species it's presenting as.[8] Their shapeshifting method is different to that of the kandra, even if the result is similar.[9]
In their reptillian form, they are not necessarily large; at least some are smaller than sandlings, though others can be as large as a chasmfiend.[5][1] They have four legs, as well as a pair of massive wing, which allows them to fly. Their skin is covered with pearlescent scales, as well as silvery streaks that run along their body. Despite their nonhuman form, they are still able to speak with humanoid voice.[1]
Presence in the Cosmere
Two dragons are known to exist, both of them still alive since the Shattering of Adonalsium. One is Frost, living on Yolen.[10] He has some relationship with the Seventeenth Shard, and actively correspons with Hoid while the latter is on Roshar.[11][12] Though not a worldhopper, he has significant knowledge of the cosmere.[10]
The other is Koravellium Avast, the original Vessel of Cultivation, though she prefers to hide her true form, even when speaking to other Shards.[3][13] She is the only dragon on Roshar.[1]
It's possible that other dragons are also around, but they have not revealed themselves.[8] How much other inhabitants of the cosmere know about them is unclear. On Nalthis, dragons are part of the local mythology, with the phrase "dragon's nest" referring to a highly dangerous place.[14][15] On Roshar, dragons are effectively unknown to its modern-day inhabitants.[1] It's possible that they were known in the distant past, as there exists old artwork depicting dragon-esque creatures.[16]
![[16]](#cite_note-Oathgate_Locations.jpg-16){kind=link}
Trivia
- Though still present in the cosmere in background roles, dragons will not become major players until Dragonsteel.[17]
- Adonalsium wasn't a dragon.[18]
Notes
- ↑ a b c d e Rhythm of War chapter 80#
- ↑ #tweettheauthor 2009
— Arcanum - 2009-07-08# - ↑ a b General Reddit 2020
— Arcanum - 2020-11-22# - ↑ Arcanum Unbounded release party
— Arcanum - 2016-11-22# - ↑ a b OdysseyCon 2016
— Arcanum - 2016-04-08# - ↑ Supanova 2017 - Sydney
— Arcanum - 2017-06-16# - ↑ Skyward Atlanta signing
— Arcanum - 2018-11-17# - ↑ a b Leipzig Book Fair
— Arcanum - 2017-03-24# - ↑ JordanCon 2016
— Arcanum - 2016-04-23# - ↑ a b /r/books AMA 2015
— Arcanum - 2015-09-08# - ↑ The Way of Kings chapter 26 epigraph#
- ↑ OdysseyCon 2016
— Arcanum - 2016-04-08# - ↑ Rhythm of War chapter 114#
- ↑ Warbreaker chapter 17#
- ↑ General Twitter 2016
— Arcanum - 2016-08-12# - ↑ Oathgate Locations
- ↑ Orem Signing
— Arcanum - 2019-03-16# - ↑ White Sand vol.1 Orem signing
— Arcanum - 2016-06-29#
