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A '''Half-shard''' is a type of [[Fabrial#Augmenter|augmenter fabrial]] developed by [[Veden]] [[Artifabrian]]s late during the [[War of Reckoning]].{{book ref|sa1|22}} |
A '''Half-shard''' is a type of [[Fabrial#Augmenter|augmenter fabrial]] developed by [[Veden]] [[Artifabrian]]s late during the [[War of Reckoning]].{{book ref|sa1|22}} |
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− | They are the only known objects able to block a [[Shardblade]] apart from [[Shardplate]], other Shardblades, metalminds and |
+ | They are the only known objects able to block a [[Shardblade]] apart from [[Shardplate]], other Shardblades, metalminds and [[aluminum]]. Despite not granting any of the other benefits of Shardplate, such as enhanced strength and agility,{{book ref|sa1|22}} they represent a significant breakthrough in fabrial science. Their bulky size and shape often leads to their users being hampered in ways Shardbearers are not.{{book ref|sa1|i|9}} While inspired by Shardplate, half-shards work according to a different design principle.{{book ref|sa1|60}} |
Their design consists of a diamond-shaped metal plate with an infused gem attached to its back to increase its durability.{{book ref|sa1|i|9}} |
Their design consists of a diamond-shaped metal plate with an infused gem attached to its back to increase its durability.{{book ref|sa1|i|9}} |
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Half-shards were used by King [[Hanavanar]] of Jah Keved in his failed attempt to kill [[Szeth]].{{book ref|sa1|i|9}} |
Half-shards were used by King [[Hanavanar]] of Jah Keved in his failed attempt to kill [[Szeth]].{{book ref|sa1|i|9}} |
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+ | When [[Dalinar]] travels to [[Azimir]], [[Navani]] sends along detailed schematics of the new half-shards provided by [[Taravangian]] in an effort to generate good will with the Viziers.{{book ref|sa3|65}} |
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==Design== |
==Design== |
Latest revision as of 13:04, 2 October 2023
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Fabrial type | Augmenter |
Gem | Any Polestone |
World of Origin | Roshar |
Universe | Cosmere |
A Half-shard is a type of augmenter fabrial developed by Veden Artifabrians late during the War of Reckoning.[1]
They are the only known objects able to block a Shardblade apart from Shardplate, other Shardblades, metalminds and aluminum. Despite not granting any of the other benefits of Shardplate, such as enhanced strength and agility,[1] they represent a significant breakthrough in fabrial science. Their bulky size and shape often leads to their users being hampered in ways Shardbearers are not.[2] While inspired by Shardplate, half-shards work according to a different design principle.[3]
Their design consists of a diamond-shaped metal plate with an infused gem attached to its back to increase its durability.[2]
Half-shards were used by King Hanavanar of Jah Keved in his failed attempt to kill Szeth.[2]
When Dalinar travels to Azimir, Navani sends along detailed schematics of the new half-shards provided by Taravangian in an effort to generate good will with the Viziers.[4]
Design[edit]
Half-shards are diamond-shaped kite shields, large enough to cover a person's entire side.[5] The back of the shield contains a steel box with a gemstone inside of it.[5]
It is currently unknown which spren is used in the creation of Half-shards, but Taravangian says in his conversation with Dalinar Kholin that the spren entrapped in the Half-shard could have graced a Knights Radiant. However, he may have been lying or trying to mislead Dalinar Kholin.[5]