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== Notes == |
== Notes == |
Revision as of 17:19, 17 August 2023
Virtuosity | |
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Vessel | Unknown |
Slivers | None |
Splinters | Hijo |
Status | Splintered |
Residence | Unknown |
Universe | Cosmere |
Virtuosity is a Shard of Adonalsium who Splintered herself. The Vessel was an unknown female,[1] she is possibly one of the scholars Hoid questioned about talent.[2]
Intent
Virtuosity's Intent concerns artistic intent, and artistic talent, and artistic appreciation.[3]
Associated Magics
Hijo
Hijo are spirits found on Komashi.[4] They naturally reside underground, and are attracted by thoughts, emotions, and artistic expressions.[4] They are a major part of the lives of people all over Komashi, and are the key to their survival on the planet.[4] They can be bound by a yoki-hijo into useful tools and devices,[5] or be utilized to produce and supply hion.[6] The hijo are related to Komashi's strange geothermal activity, apparently being directly responsible for the intense heating of the ground in the region of Torio.[5]
History
Like all Shards, Virtuosity was created at the Shattering of Adonalsium and picked up by an unknown Vessel.[7][8] In the millennia that followed, Virtuosity primarily spent her time exploring various artistic expressions throughout the cosmere, and consequently never settled in one location for very long.[9]
At some point, Virtuosity Splintered herself for unknown reasons in the UTol system, in the vicinity of Komashi.[1] Design asserts that the entire region is filled with Splinters of Virtuosity in the wake of this.[4] Hoid believes that her Splintering may have contributed to the odd way UTol is visible through the shroud on Komashi.[1]
Trivia
- The word "Virtuosity" is often mistaken to be related to the notion of "virtue". The term actually refers to the characteristics of a virtuoso: someone having outstanding talents or technical abilities, especially in the arts.
- Brandon considered naming the Shard "Artistry", but felt the name "Virtuosity" fit with other Shard names, like Odium, better.[3]
- A future book will explore Virtuosity's story.[10]
- The sacred number of Virtuosity is most likely 13.[11]
- The Push-Pull theme can be seen in all magic systems, but is most pronounced with Virtuosity's Investiture.[12]
Notes
- ↑ a b c Yumi and the Nightmare Painter chapter 1#
- ↑ The Way of Kings epilogue#
- ↑ a b Secret Project #3 Reveal and Livestream
— Arcanum - 2022-03-22# - ↑ a b c d Yumi and the Nightmare Painter chapter 17#
- ↑ a b Yumi and the Nightmare Painter chapter 4#
- ↑ Yumi and the Nightmare Painter Another Epilogue#
- ↑ Mistborn: Secret History part 3 chapter 2#
- ↑ Secret Project #3 Reveal and Livestream
— Arcanum - 2022-03-22# - ↑ Secret Project #3 Reveal and Livestream
— Arcanum - 2022-03-22# - ↑ Secret Project #3 Reveal and Livestream
— Arcanum - 2022-03-22# - ↑ Secret Project #3 Reveal and Livestream
— Arcanum - 2022-03-22# - ↑ Shardcast Interview
— Arcanum - 2023-07-30#