Ten Essences
| Ten Essences | |
|---|---|
| Related to | Soulcasting, Vorinism, Essential Theology |
| World of Origin | Roshar |
| Universe | Cosmere |
The Ten Essences is the traditional Vorin term associated with both Soulcasting properties and the Heralds.
Soulcasting[edit]
Each Essence is connected to a particular gemstone.[1] In order to Soulcast (via fabrial) an object into a new material, a Soulcaster must use the gemstone that corresponds to the new material's Essence.
Vorinism[edit]
Modern Vorin teachings connect each Essence with a Herald and that Herald's divine attributes. Ancient Vorinism also correlated them with the Orders of Radiants, although these correlations were not completely accurate.[2] Each stance used in Vorin combat is associated with an Essence.[3]
Body Focus[edit]
Vorin doctrine also associates each Essence with a "Body Focus" related to the human body. Khriss believes that the concept is attributable to Vorin philosophy rather than any actual aspect of Rosharan Investiture.[1] However, it may in fact have some significance.[4] Body Focuses do not directly correspond to Hemalurgic bindpoints, but there is a loose relationship.[5]
Essences[edit]
Notes[edit]
- ↑ a b The Way of Kings Ars Arcanum#
- ↑ General Reddit 2020
— Arcanum - 2020-01-01# - ↑ The Way of Kings chapter 19#
- ↑ Shardcast Interview
— Arcanum - 2021-01-23# - ↑ 17th Shard Forum Q&A
— Arcanum - 2012-09-26#
Footnotes
- ↑ a b In the Ars Arcanum of The Way of Kings, the Divine Attributes of learned/giving and just/confident were placed in each other's places by mistake. This was later corrected by Peter Ahlstrom.