Editing Microkinesis

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'''Microkinesis''' is a manifestation of [[Investiture]] originating on [[Yolen]].{{book ref|sa4|part=ars}}

==Magic==
Microkinesis grants the power to manipulate the forces that bind [[axi]] together.{{book ref|sa4|part=ars}} Axi are thought to be the smallest units of matter in the cosmere,{{book ref|sa4|97}} although there may be particles that are even smaller.{{wob ref|11359}} A practitioner of microkinesis is able to see individual axi and interact with them.{{wob ref|3812}} The manipulation of axial forces can be "explosive" and incredibly dangerous.{{book ref|sa4|part=ars}} Only [[Odium]] is also known to be able to perceive matter at the axial level,{{book ref|sa4|97}} although it is likely that other [[Shard]]s also have this ability based on their ability to manipulate matter; for example, [[Vin]] as [[Preservation]] was able to remove the ash from [[Scadrial]]'s atmosphere almost instantly.{{book ref|mb3|76}} It is not known how the power of microkinesis is granted or accessed, or what races or individuals can use it.

According to [[Khriss]], microkinesis is a sort of "cousin" to the [[Surgebinding#Cohesion|Surge of Cohesion]], as both can manipulate a force known as the strong axial interconnection that holds all matter together.{{book ref|sa4|97}} Microkinesis has more sheer power than Cohesion, as [[Honor]] placed limits on Cohesion in order to avoid replicating an unknown harmful event on Yolen. However, microkinesis does not grant the same [[Connection]] to the shaped material that Cohesion does. It is not clear whether or not microkinesis can also manipulate the axial force related to the [[Surgebinding#Tension|Surge of Tension]] known as soft axial interconnection.{{book ref|sa4|part=ars}} 
 
==History==
Microkinesis is one of the oldest magics in the cosmere, as it predates the [[Shattering of Adonalsium]].{{wob ref|11359}} Its origins and any wielders are unknown; the only time it is known to have been used was during some unspecified "mistakes" on Yolen that were presumably disastrous. The original [[Vessel]]s were very cautious regarding the danger of microkinesis, as Honor took its power into account during the creation of Surgebinding.{{book ref|sa4|part=ars}}

==Trivia==
*Microkinesis was one of the first magic systems that Brandon designed for the cosmere{{wob ref|3812}} and it is discussed in ''[[Dragonsteel Prime]]''. However, it was far too powerful in its original form.{{wob ref|3308}} Various aspects of the magic have therefore not been canonized, but its existence has always remained canon,{{wob ref|7825}}{{wob ref|3812}} and it will presumably feature in the rewritten ''[[Dragonsteel (series)|Dragonsteel]]'' novels.
*Axi are analogous to atoms,{{wob ref|11359}} and microkinesis was inspired by [[wikipedia: fundamental forces|fundamental forces]], including the [[wikipedia:strong interaction|strong]] and [[wikipedia:weak interaction|weak interactions]] between subatomic particles. However, Brandon intentionally used invented terms for these concepts in the cosmere in order to give himself more freedom with the mechanics of the magic.{{wob ref|10559}}
*Brandon has not decided if microkinesis or another canonical magic system will be able to split axi into smaller particles.{{wob ref|12572}}{{wob ref|3308}} Another aspect of microkinesis that has not been canonized is the ability to manipulate [[spiritweb]]s.{{wob ref|6347}}

== Notes ==
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