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'''Peakspren''' are a subset of [[spren]] that exist on [[Roshar]]. They are capable of forming a [[Nahel bond]], granting people the abilities of the [[Order of Stonewards]].{{book ref|sa4|22}}
 
'''Peakspren''' are a subset of [[spren]] that exist on [[Roshar]]. They are capable of forming a [[Nahel bond]], granting people the abilities of the [[Order of Stonewards]].{{book ref|sa4|22}}
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== Appearance ==
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In the [[Physical Realm]], peakspren take forms that appear to be made of stone. They can hide inside real rocks if they wish; when they want to reappear, the emerge as if breaking their form out of the rock.{{file ref|Shallan's Sketchbook - Peakspren.jpg|Shallan's Sketchbook - Peakspren}}
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In the [[Cognitive Realm]], peakspren inhabit bodies formed of stone. The population of peakspren is quite varied as to the type of stone.{{file ref|Shallan's Sketchbook - Peakspren.jpg|Shallan's Sketchbook - Peakspren}} When they touch or rub parts of their body together, it sounds like stone grating together; they move heavily and their voices are also rather like grinding rock.{{book ref|sa4|22}}{{book ref|sa4|24}} The skin of peakspren is etched with cracks that emanate light and sometimes seem to form shapes akin to a glyph or symbol. They wear human clothing but also tend to be bald.{{book ref|sa4|22}}{{file ref|Shallan's Sketchbook - Peakspren.jpg|Shallan's Sketchbook - Peakspren}}
   
 
== Culture ==
 
== Culture ==
Peakspren share some culture, speech patterns, and mannerisms with the [[Unkalaki]].{{file ref|Shallan's Sketchbook - Peakspren.jpg|Shallan's sketchbook - Peakspren}} They have different tribes or nations in Shadesmar, such as the Kasiden peakspren that originate in the east.{{book ref|sa4|22}}
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Peakspren share some culture, speech patterns, and mannerisms with the [[Unkalaki]].{{file ref|Shallan's Sketchbook - Peakspren.jpg|Shallan's Sketchbook - Peakspren}} They have different tribes or nations in Shadesmar, such as the Kasiden peakspren that originate in the east.{{book ref|sa4|22}}
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== History ==
   
 
== Known Peakspren ==
 
== Known Peakspren ==
 
===Ua'pam===
 
===Ua'pam===
[[Ua'pam]] is a Peakspren bonded to [[Zu (Roshar)|Zu]]. {{book ref|sa4|22}}
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[[Ua'pam]] is a peakspren bonded to [[Zu (Roshar)|Zu]]. {{book ref|sa4|22}}
   
 
=== Unativi ===
 
=== Unativi ===

Revision as of 16:57, 17 February 2021

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|image=Shallan's Sketchbook - Peakspren.jpg
|abilities=[[Nahel bond]], [[Stoneward]] magic, {{tag+|Splinter}}s
|type={{tag|Spren}} 
|world=Roshar
|universe=[[Cosmere]]
|books=[[The Stormlight Archive]] 
}}
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Peakspren are a subset of spren that exist on Roshar. They are capable of forming a Nahel bond, granting people the abilities of the Order of Stonewards.[1]

Appearance

In the Physical Realm, peakspren take forms that appear to be made of stone. They can hide inside real rocks if they wish; when they want to reappear, the emerge as if breaking their form out of the rock.[2]

In the Cognitive Realm, peakspren inhabit bodies formed of stone. The population of peakspren is quite varied as to the type of stone.[2] When they touch or rub parts of their body together, it sounds like stone grating together; they move heavily and their voices are also rather like grinding rock.[1][3] The skin of peakspren is etched with cracks that emanate light and sometimes seem to form shapes akin to a glyph or symbol. They wear human clothing but also tend to be bald.[1][2]

Culture

Peakspren share some culture, speech patterns, and mannerisms with the Unkalaki.[2] They have different tribes or nations in Shadesmar, such as the Kasiden peakspren that originate in the east.[1]

History

Known Peakspren

Ua'pam

Ua'pam is a peakspren bonded to Zu. [1]

Unativi

Unativi is Ua'pam's cousin, and the captain of the barge that takes Shallan, Adolin, and their party from Urithiru to Nameless.[4]

Notes

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