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Aethers are an ancient variety of [[Investiture|Invested]] entities present in the [[cosmere]].{{book ref|mb7|39}} They originate on an unrevealed planet where the twelve primal aethers reside, although the aethers have since spread to other worlds of the cosmere.{{book ref|tlm|51}}{{wob ref|15136}} Those who are [[Luhel bond|bonded]] to one of the twelve primal aethers and are able to manifest that aether are known as '''aetherbound'''.{{book ref|mb7|40}}{{book ref|mb7|42}} Aethers have existed since prior to the Shattering of Adonalsium, and some believe that they predate Adonalsium itself or are totally independent from its creations.{{book ref|mb7|42}}{{wob ref|15933}}
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Aethers are an ancient variety of [[Investiture|Invested]] entities present in the [[cosmere]].{{book ref|mb7|39}} They originate on an unrevealed planet where the twelve primal aethers reside, although the aethers have since spread to other worlds of the cosmere.{{book ref|tlm|51}}{{wob ref|15136}} Those who are bonded to one of the twelve primal aethers and are able to manifest that aether are known as '''aetherbound'''.{{book ref|mb7|40}}{{book ref|mb7|42}} Aethers have existed since prior to the Shattering of Adonalsium, and some believe that they predate Adonalsium itself or are totally independent from its creations.{{book ref|mb7|42}}{{wob ref|15933}}
   
 
All forms of aether seem to be killed by silver and salt, turning grey and losing their reactivity when they touch it.{{book ref|tress|1}}{{book ref|tress|10}} The substance they produce upon expanding also grows grey and dies when coming into contact with silver.{{book ref|tress|11}}
 
All forms of aether seem to be killed by silver and salt, turning grey and losing their reactivity when they touch it.{{book ref|tress|1}}{{book ref|tress|10}} The substance they produce upon expanding also grows grey and dies when coming into contact with silver.{{book ref|tress|11}}
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The '''primal aethers''' are a group of twelve sapient aethers that exist on [[Dhatri]].{{book ref|mb7|51}} They are revered on that planet and grant mortal servants a bud of their core, making them into aetherbound. Only one of these primal aethers is known, this being [[Silajana]], the roseite primal aether.{{book ref|mb7|42}}
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The '''primal aethers''' are a group of twelve sapient aethers that exist on an unknown world in the cosmere.{{book ref|mb7|51}} They are revered on that planet and grant mortal servants a bud of their core, making them into aetherbound. Little is known of these primal aethers aside from [[Silajana]], the roseite primal aether.{{book ref|mb7|42}}
   
 
[[Suna]] and [[Vishwadhar]] may be two other primal aethers, they are referenced along with Silajana by TwinSoul.{{book ref|mb7|51}}
 
[[Suna]] and [[Vishwadhar]] may be two other primal aethers, they are referenced along with Silajana by TwinSoul.{{book ref|mb7|51}}
   
They are known to be ancient and very powerful, not comparable to [[Shards]], but still beyond the strength of most non-shard entities in the cosmere.{{wob ref|15226}} Though they personally believe themselves to be equals in strength to Adonalsium itself.{{wob ref|15989}}
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They are known to be very ancient and very powerful, not comparable to [[Shards]], but still beyond the strength of most non-shard entities in the cosmere.{{wob ref|15226}} Though they personally believe themselves to be equals in strength to Adonalsium itself.{{wob ref|15989}}
   
 
=== Silajana ===
 
=== Silajana ===
'''[[Silajana]]''' is the roseite primal aether, bonded to [[Prasanva]] among others.{{book ref|mb7|42}} Little is known of Silajana, although he was supportive of the [[Ghostbloods]] and their work done on Scadrial countering [[Trell]].{{book ref|mb7|40}} He has sent Prasanva into exile, away from Dhatri, and would not allow him to return and risk another extermination.{{book ref|mb7|42}} Prasanva's mission on to Scadrial was to gather allies and resources.{{book ref|mb7|47}}
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'''[[Silajana]]''' is the roseite primal aether, bonded to [[Prasanva]] among others.{{book ref|mb7|42}} Little is known of Silajana, although he was supportive of the [[Ghostbloods]] and their work done on Scadrial countering [[Trell]].{{book ref|mb7|40}} He has sent Prasanva into exile, away from his homeworld, and would not allow him to return and risk another extermination.{{book ref|mb7|42}} Prasanva's mission on to Scadrial was to gather allies and resources.{{book ref|mb7|47}}
   
 
== Aetherbound ==
 
== Aetherbound ==
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|Prasanva on the aetherbound{{book ref|mb7|42}}}}
 
|Prasanva on the aetherbound{{book ref|mb7|42}}}}
   
'''Aetherbound''' are the Invested servants of the primal aethers. They are Connected to one of the twelve aethers and granted a bud of that aether’s core. The bud at least sometimes appears as a physical change to the body of the person that corresponds with the aether they have [[Luhel bond|bonded]].{{book ref|mb7|42}} Unlike other bonds like between spren and Radiant, each aetherbound is not Connected to their own individual aether.{{wob ref|15429}} Instead they are all bound to the same primal aether; for instance all roseite aetherbound have a bud from Silajana.{{book ref|mb7|42}}
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'''Aetherbound''' are the Invested servants of the primal aethers. They are Connected to one of the twelve aethers and granted a bud of that aether’s core. The bud at least sometimes appears as a physical change to the body of the person that corresponds with the aether they have bonded.{{book ref|mb7|42}} Unlike other bonds like between spren and Radiant, each aetherbound is not Connected to their own individual aether.{{wob ref|15429}} Instead they are all bound to the same primal aether; for instance all roseite aetherbound have a bud from Silajana.{{book ref|mb7|42}}
   
An aetherbound can grow and manipulate that same type of aether from their bodies.{{book ref|mb7|39}} They are capable of controlling the size, shape, and behavior of the aethers they produce, within certain constraints.{{book ref|mb7|39}} This process requires water drawn from the aetherbound's body to facilitate the growth of the aether.{{book ref|mb7|42}} The larger the mass, the more water will be required.{{book ref|mb7|51}} This seems to be connected to the manner in which aether spores violently expand upon interaction with water.{{book ref|tress|1}}{{book ref|tress|10}} The effects of dehydration caused by aethers can be quickly reversed if the aetherbound drinks more water.{{book ref|tress|31}}
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An aetherbound can grow and manipulate that same type of aether from their bodies.{{book ref|mb7|39}} They are capable of controlling the size, shape, and behavior of the aethers they produce, within certain constraints.{{book ref|mb7|39}} This process requires water drawn from the aetherbound's body to facilitate the growth of the aether.{{book ref|mb7|42}} The larger the mass, the more water will be required.{{book ref|mb7|51}} This seems to be connected to the manner in which Aether spores violently expand upon interaction with water.{{book ref|tress|1}}{{book ref|tress|10}}
   
 
The manipulation of aethers by the aetherbound is mostly constrained by the size of the aether and their ability to visualize clearly what they want to produce. It takes skill and talent to produce complex mechanisms, such as producing a functional gun out of roseite.{{book ref|mb7|42}}
 
The manipulation of aethers by the aetherbound is mostly constrained by the size of the aether and their ability to visualize clearly what they want to produce. It takes skill and talent to produce complex mechanisms, such as producing a functional gun out of roseite.{{book ref|mb7|42}}
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Roseite is a useful material for a number of purposes. Roseite is a strong material, resistant to gunfire, although bullets will chip the roseite when they impact it.{{book ref|mb7|51}} It is useful to create items or tools that rely on the strength or structure provided by the crystal. Simple tools like creating a fountain pen nib on the aetherbound's index finger, a small knife, a pointer, or a water glass can easier be created,{{book ref|mb7|39}} as well as weapons like a mace{{book ref|mb7|51}} and other small structures such as chairs{{book ref|mb7|39}} and ladders.{{book ref|mb7|45}} As with all aethers, its maximum potential utility is directly related to the creativity, skill, and understanding of the person manifesting the roseite.{{book ref|mb7|42}} A knowledgeable person can turn a map into a model of a city made of roseite,{{book ref|mb7|39}} or create a functional roseite gun if they can visualize the mechanisms.{{book ref|mb7|42}} Elderly aetherbound or those who have difficulty standing can use the aether to help with their stability, growing lines of aether along the edges of their joints and limbs for support. Roseite can also be grown to form a useful pair of spectacles, including with larger external magnifying lenses.{{book ref|mb7|39}} Advanced uses of roseite include a juggernaut, a large exoskeleton of roseite that protects the aetherbound within the body and is incredibly difficult to bring down, even with gunfire. The body of the juggernaut is still comprised of firm crystal, but it is created with joints that allow it to move. Roseite can also form larger machines, such as an elevator if need be. These latter two examples may require so much aether that they need purified Investiture or some other source of power in order to be created or controlled for long.{{book ref|mb7|51}}
 
Roseite is a useful material for a number of purposes. Roseite is a strong material, resistant to gunfire, although bullets will chip the roseite when they impact it.{{book ref|mb7|51}} It is useful to create items or tools that rely on the strength or structure provided by the crystal. Simple tools like creating a fountain pen nib on the aetherbound's index finger, a small knife, a pointer, or a water glass can easier be created,{{book ref|mb7|39}} as well as weapons like a mace{{book ref|mb7|51}} and other small structures such as chairs{{book ref|mb7|39}} and ladders.{{book ref|mb7|45}} As with all aethers, its maximum potential utility is directly related to the creativity, skill, and understanding of the person manifesting the roseite.{{book ref|mb7|42}} A knowledgeable person can turn a map into a model of a city made of roseite,{{book ref|mb7|39}} or create a functional roseite gun if they can visualize the mechanisms.{{book ref|mb7|42}} Elderly aetherbound or those who have difficulty standing can use the aether to help with their stability, growing lines of aether along the edges of their joints and limbs for support. Roseite can also be grown to form a useful pair of spectacles, including with larger external magnifying lenses.{{book ref|mb7|39}} Advanced uses of roseite include a juggernaut, a large exoskeleton of roseite that protects the aetherbound within the body and is incredibly difficult to bring down, even with gunfire. The body of the juggernaut is still comprised of firm crystal, but it is created with joints that allow it to move. Roseite can also form larger machines, such as an elevator if need be. These latter two examples may require so much aether that they need purified Investiture or some other source of power in order to be created or controlled for long.{{book ref|mb7|51}}
 
=== Zephyr ===
 
The zephyr aether can be used as emergency propellent during space travel.{{book ref|tsm|20}}{{wob ref|16128}}
 
   
 
=== Spores ===
 
=== Spores ===
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The dark aether is some sort of threat present on Dhatri. It may have made the planet inhospitable for roseite aetherbound or any aetherbound.{{book ref|mb7|47}} It may be related to the forces present in the aetherbound Prasanva's homeland and some sort of extermination.{{book ref|mb7|42}} Prasanva has gone offworld in search of other allies to bring back to help fight this dark aether.{{book ref|mb7|47}}
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The dark aether is some sort of threat present on the homeworld of the primal aethers. It may have made the planet inhospitable for roseite aetherbound or any aetherbound.{{book ref|mb7|47}} It may be related to the forces present in the aetherbound Prasanva's homeland and some sort of extermination.{{book ref|mb7|42}} Prasanva has gone offworld in search of other allies to bring back to help fight this dark aether.{{book ref|mb7|47}}
   
 
== Lumar aethers ==
 
== Lumar aethers ==
Aethers on Lumar are an especially parasitic strain focused on self-propagation through compressed [[aether spores]].{{book ref|tress|28}}{{book ref|tress|31}} Compared to normal aethers, these bond with their hosts far more aggressively.{{wob ref|16254}}
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Aethers on Lumar are an especially parasitic strain focused on self-propagation through compressed aether spores.{{book ref|tress|28}}{{book ref|tress|31}}
   
 
They are especially unstable, with the smallest hint of water (or blood){{book ref|tress|12}} leading to uncontrolled expansion as it pulls Investiture from the Spiritual Realm,{{book ref|tress|28}} this expansion is very rapid, comparable to lightning.{{book ref|tress|10}} Despite expanding even more when put into contact with more water, they do have a maximum extent to which they are able to grow. When they reach this maximum growth potential, they stop reacting with water and (in the case of Verdant Aether) can be safely eaten.{{book ref|tress|37}} The direction of this expansion can be changed by various factors, such as the cognitive phenomena surrounding it, shaped by thoughts and commands.{{book ref|tress|44}} It is also pushed away by steel and attracted by iron.{{book ref|tress|26}}
 
They are especially unstable, with the smallest hint of water (or blood){{book ref|tress|12}} leading to uncontrolled expansion as it pulls Investiture from the Spiritual Realm,{{book ref|tress|28}} this expansion is very rapid, comparable to lightning.{{book ref|tress|10}} Despite expanding even more when put into contact with more water, they do have a maximum extent to which they are able to grow. When they reach this maximum growth potential, they stop reacting with water and (in the case of Verdant Aether) can be safely eaten.{{book ref|tress|37}} The direction of this expansion can be changed by various factors, such as the cognitive phenomena surrounding it, shaped by thoughts and commands.{{book ref|tress|44}} It is also pushed away by steel and attracted by iron.{{book ref|tress|26}}
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* The planet where aethers originate is not central to the overall cosmere arc.{{wob ref|14520}} Brandon has not decided how many aether novels he will write or where to fit them into the cosmere release timeline. He has considered doing a trilogy towards the end of the cosmere sequence.{{sots ref|2019}}
 
* The planet where aethers originate is not central to the overall cosmere arc.{{wob ref|14520}} Brandon has not decided how many aether novels he will write or where to fit them into the cosmere release timeline. He has considered doing a trilogy towards the end of the cosmere sequence.{{sots ref|2019}}
 
* They are going to be relevant to Space-Age Cosmere.{{wob ref|14429}}{{wob ref|14457}}
 
* They are going to be relevant to Space-Age Cosmere.{{wob ref|14429}}{{wob ref|14457}}
* Aethers could develop symbiotic relationships with animals similar to the ones [[spren]] on [[Roshar]] develop.{{wob ref|16247}}
 
   
 
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