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The true nature of the entity known as 'Hoid' is unclear, he personally still identifies as a human and originally was born one.{{book ref|sa2|67}}{{wob ref|6614}}{{wob ref|2610}} Since then however the nature of Hoid has changed, while many would still identify him as a human others would argue that it is more 'complicated' than that.{{wob ref|6614}} Two reasons for this oddity are known, the first is the fact that Hoid predates the Shattering, and thus the radical changes it caused throughout the cosmere, as a result of this many of the Invested Arts |
The true nature of the entity known as 'Hoid' is unclear, he personally still identifies as a human and originally was born one.{{book ref|sa2|67}}{{wob ref|6614}}{{wob ref|2610}} Since then however the nature of Hoid has changed, while many would still identify him as a human others would argue that it is more 'complicated' than that.{{wob ref|6614}} Two reasons for this oddity are known, the first is the fact that Hoid predates the Shattering, and thus the radical changes it caused throughout the cosmere, as a result of this many of the Invested Arts behaving oddly when interacting with him.{{wob ref|3212}} The second is the dramatic change to his [[spiritweb]] that holding a [[dawnshard]] caused in him,{{wob ref|14300}} this change is rare enough that no unified term exists to describe the changes that is caused within him, the transformation is also more extreme than what [[savant]]s and [[Steel Inquisitors]] undergo, though his changes bare similarities with the latter.{{wob ref|2669}}{{wob ref|2615}} While it is difficult to define what Hoid is it is well known what he is not. He is not a [[Herald]]{{wob ref|7190}}, [[Shard]],{{wob ref|6650}} nor a Vessel,{{wob ref|8843}}{{wob ref|10555}} he is not [[Adonalsium]], nor the weapon that killed them.{{wob ref|10826}} He is not a [[Sliver]],{{wob ref|4712}} a [[dragon]],{{wob ref|5096}} a founder of the [[Five Scholars]],{{wob ref|3622}} nor the oldest being in the Cosmere.{{wob ref|3083}} He is also not a group of people pretending to be one man,{{wob ref|2609}}{{wob ref|7250}} nor a mass delusion.{{wob ref|13223}} Whatever Hoid currently is, some consider it to make him one of the most powerful and dangerous non-Shard entities in the cosmere.{{wob ref|7323}}{{wob ref|2940}}{{wob ref|156}} |
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The other major unknown aspect of Hoid is his true name, 'Hoid' itself is not his birth name but rather one of his oldest and more well known aliases.{{wob ref|5882}} Unlike some of his later aliases the name is not an invention made by Hoid but rather one that people on [[Yolen]] had used in the past,{{wob ref|4338}} this may be connected to Hoid's claim that he took the name from a loved one.{{wob ref|4414}}{{book ref|sa1|57}} How this is connected to his other claim that he took the name from words on a page is unknown, though it is known that he is being literal when stating this.{{book ref|sa1|57}}{{wob ref|8609}} |
The other major unknown aspect of Hoid is his true name, 'Hoid' itself is not his birth name but rather one of his oldest and more well known aliases.{{wob ref|5882}} Unlike some of his later aliases the name is not an invention made by Hoid but rather one that people on [[Yolen]] had used in the past,{{wob ref|4338}} this may be connected to Hoid's claim that he took the name from a loved one.{{wob ref|4414}}{{book ref|sa1|57}} How this is connected to his other claim that he took the name from words on a page is unknown, though it is known that he is being literal when stating this.{{book ref|sa1|57}}{{wob ref|8609}} |
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Prior to his usage of 'Hoid' as an alias 'Cephandius' was the most popular identity that Hoid worked under, while not his true name it is only a few decades off |
Prior to his usage of 'Hoid' as an alias 'Cephandius' was the most popular identity that Hoid worked under, while not his true name it is only a few decades off.{{wob ref|3985}}{{wob ref|10313}} This is one of his oldest and, at the time, was his longest running identity being the one that the original vessels knew him under.{{wob ref|3985}}{{msh ref|2|1}}{{epigraph ref|sa3|33}}{{epigraph ref|sa3|42}}{{book ref|sa4|112}} Prior to his adoption of this identity however was that of 'Topaz.'{{wob ref|6065}} Those involved in the Shattering also were aware of this term but use it infrequently, it was a nickname based of the Dawnshard that Hoid used to wield, for reasons unknown this Dawnshard was connected in some way to topaz and this granted Hoid the title 'Bearer of the First Gem.'{{wob ref|13128}}{{wob ref|5301}}{{wob ref|14355}} Despite this however Topaz is also not his true name.{{wob ref|10313}} An old colleague of Hoids who was involved in the Shattering, [[Frost]], mentions in a letter that he used to use the name of his old master as an alias, it is unknown if Frost was referring to the name 'Hoid,' 'Cephandius,' 'Topaz' or yet another identity when making this statement.{{epigraph ref|sa2|60}} |
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Since using these aliases Hoid has gone on to create even more false identities, aliases, nicknames and long term disguises for himself throughout the cosmere. Of these, those that are known are listed below: |
Since using these aliases Hoid has gone on to create even more false identities, aliases, nicknames and long term disguises for himself throughout the cosmere. Of these, those that are known are listed below: |
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Connected to worldsingers.{{wob ref|10556}} |
Connected to worldsingers.{{wob ref|10556}} |
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If tempted by a shard would be endowement.{{wob ref|9845}} |
If tempted by a shard would be endowement.{{wob ref|9845}} |
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Hoid's true personality, while also usually disguised, is more easily seen as he occasionally drops whatever part he is playing. One of his overall most noticeable traits is his sharp wit and intelligence. The characters he plays often have a penchant for jokes and mockery but when he removes the facade his personality often seems mysterious and grave.{{book ref|twok|epilogue}}{{book ref|twok|57}} If he was asked about whether he called himself a good man personality-wise, Hoid would reply with a "No".{{wob ref|1704}} Hoid is not always serious when he should be, due to how much normal human interaction bores him.{{wob ref|14988}} |
Hoid's true personality, while also usually disguised, is more easily seen as he occasionally drops whatever part he is playing. One of his overall most noticeable traits is his sharp wit and intelligence. The characters he plays often have a penchant for jokes and mockery but when he removes the facade his personality often seems mysterious and grave.{{book ref|twok|epilogue}}{{book ref|twok|57}} If he was asked about whether he called himself a good man personality-wise, Hoid would reply with a "No".{{wob ref|1704}} Hoid is not always serious when he should be, due to how much normal human interaction bores him.{{wob ref|14988}} |
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At an unknown date the individual who would later become known as '''Hoid''' was conceived naturally under wedlock on [[Yolen]].{{wob ref|2610}}{{wob ref|5808}}{{msh ref|2|1}}{{wob ref|8343}} |
At an unknown date the individual who would later become known as '''Hoid''' was conceived naturally under wedlock on [[Yolen]].{{wob ref|2610}}{{wob ref|5808}}{{msh ref|2|1}}{{wob ref|8343}} When born he lacked his white hair but for reasons unknown it changed to white prior to the Shattering.{{wob ref|15174}}{{wob ref|10631}} As he grew older Hoid would eventually end up holding one of the [[Dawnshards]], this had a profound effect upon him permanently changing his [[spiritweb]], stopping him from ageing and preventing him from harming others.{{wob ref|14300}}{{wob ref|11070}} This Dawnshard, for reasons unknown, was associated with Topaz, it is for this reason that Hoid received his oldest alias of the same name and his title of 'Bearer of the First Gem'.{{wob ref|13128}}{{wob ref|6065}}{{wob ref|14355}}{{wob ref|5301}} Hoid also gained access to a number of magic systems that predated the [[Shattering]], among them was one that would continue to grant him healing abilities for the rest of his life and also Yolish [[Lightweaving]].{{wob ref|8498}}{{wob ref|10852}}{{wob ref|11587}}{{wob ref|6658}} His ability to Lightweave did used to get him in trouble when he used it.{{wob ref|10852}} During this time he also met and became associated with various [[Sho Del]] and [[Dragon]]s.{{wob ref|8793}}{{wob ref|5096}} During this period Hoid served a 'master' of some form who would later die.{{cite}} Got the name Hoid from them.{{wob ref|5882}} |
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| ⚫ | Eventually Hoid met and befriended [[Frost]] who was his elder by a small amount.{{wob ref|945}}{{wob ref|11305}}{{wob ref|2870}} Shortly afterwards Hoid assumed the identity of '''Cephandrius''' and began to meet and become acquainted with the sixteen original vessels under it,{{wob ref|11305}}{{wob ref|12654}}{{wob ref|11070}} this gave him insight into each of their personalities and motives. He became drinking buddies with [[Tanavast]]{{book ref|sa2|epilogue}} and upon meeting him considered [[Ati]] to be one of the nicest people he ever met.{{cite}} Notably he met and became good friends with [[Rayse]].{{wob ref|2101}} Events from this time would later make him interested in the [[Endowment]] shard.{{wob ref|5300}} |
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{{image|Shattering by Connor Chamberlain.jpg|A depiction of the [[Shattering of Adonalsium]]|side=left|width=350px}} |
{{image|Shattering by Connor Chamberlain.jpg|A depiction of the [[Shattering of Adonalsium]]|side=left|width=350px}} |
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For reasons unknown the idea eventually came up to kill [[Adonalsium]], Hoid was reluctant to this idea even if he kind of considered it somewhat necessary.{{wob ref|8718}} Hoid was present at the time of the Shattering, although he did not directly participate he could be considered somewhat involved in the events that took place there.{{wob ref|10773}}{{wob ref|10868}}{{wob ref|7831}}{{wob ref|6470}}{{wob ref|11858}} Despite the fact that the Dawnshard were the primary tool used to kill Adonalsium Hoid himself did not do the deed.{{wob ref|10439}}{{cite}}{{wob ref|10826}} Like with the rest of the Cosmere the Shattering would have a large impact on himself, notably he lost something dear to him due to the event.{{wob ref|13276}} As well as that magic had changed dramatically throughout the Cosmere, because of this investiture behaves oddly around Hoid since he predates this change.{{cite}}{{wob ref|3212}} He also developed a similar grudge against Rayse and [[Bavadin]] due to events there{{wob ref|10630}} and left with the impression that [[Odium]] was evil.{{wob ref|4130}} |
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For reasons unknown the idea of killing [[Adonalsium]] emerged, whilst reluctant to help with this idea Hoid did believe it to be necessary.{{wob ref|8718}} Hoid was present during the events of the Shattering, although he did not directly participate in events as they played out,{{wob ref|10773}}{{wob ref|10868}}{{wob ref|11858}} despite this however the Dawnshards, of which he was one, were used in order to kill Adonalsium.{{book ref|dawnshard|19}}}} Immeidately upon the Shattering taking place the original sixteen [[Shards]] were created, Hoid was offered one of these but refused it,{{wob ref|3337}}{{wob ref|4175}}{{book ref|sa4|99}} due to his refusal someone else became a vessel in his place.{{wob ref|12132}} In the ensuing discussion Hoid did imply, but not promise, that he would not interfere with the other Shards or there activities in the future, this implication would be broken many times in the ensuing years.{{msh ref|2|1}} |
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Like with the rest of the Cosmere the Shattering had a large impact on himself, one such change was that of investiture which has behaved 'oddly' around him ever since,{{wob ref|3212}} as well as this his Lightweaving then suddenly had issues functioning as it had before.{{wob ref|11587}} As well as this Hoid lost someone very dear to himself due to the event,{{wob ref|13276}} and also left the encounter holding a grudge against Rayse and [[Bavadin]].{{wob ref|10630}} In the years following the Shattering Hoid eventually gave up his Dawnshard and left Yolen, going on to explore the wider [[Cosmere]].{{wob ref|14300}} |
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Following the Shattering the original sixteen [[Shards]] were created. Hoid was offered one but refused it.{{wob ref|3337}}{{wob ref|3983}}{{wob ref|4175}}{{book ref|sa4|99}} It is unknown what Shard was offered to him but he was tempted by Endowement at the time.{{wob ref|9845}} Due to his refusal someone else had to take his place and pick the Shard that he had rejected in his stead.{{wob ref|12132}} During this time he had implied that he would not interfere with the other Shards or there activities following the Shattering, however he never stuck to this.{{msh ref|2|1}} In the years following the Shattering Hoid eventually gave up his Dawnshard and left Yolen, going on to explore the wider [[Cosmere]].{{wob ref|14300}} |
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=== Following The Shattering === |
=== Following The Shattering === |
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His involvement eventually became such that [[Odium]] began to instruct the [[Fused]] on how to find and detect Hoid even when disguised. Despite this however there was an incident in which Hoid managed to attend a dance undetected by [[Vatwha]] and other fused despite him dancing with them, they became familiar to the extent that even centuries later Hoid could recognise Vatwha although she failed to see through his disguise.{{book ref|sa3|epilogue}} Ultimately Odium would be contained to the Rosharan system due to [[Taln]] maintaining the Oathpact by himself, seemingly satisfied Hoid would then leave the system and not return for quite sometime. His memory however continued to persist there however, primarily through the worship of himself by the [[Unkalaki]] as the deity 'Lunu'anaki.'{{book ref|sa2|46}} |
His involvement eventually became such that [[Odium]] began to instruct the [[Fused]] on how to find and detect Hoid even when disguised. Despite this however there was an incident in which Hoid managed to attend a dance undetected by [[Vatwha]] and other fused despite him dancing with them, they became familiar to the extent that even centuries later Hoid could recognise Vatwha although she failed to see through his disguise.{{book ref|sa3|epilogue}} Ultimately Odium would be contained to the Rosharan system due to [[Taln]] maintaining the Oathpact by himself, seemingly satisfied Hoid would then leave the system and not return for quite sometime. His memory however continued to persist there however, primarily through the worship of himself by the [[Unkalaki]] as the deity 'Lunu'anaki.'{{book ref|sa2|46}} |
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Been a Wit for more than ELhokar and Jasnah, thoughts on the role of Wit.{{wob ref|12270}}{{ref|group=fn|text=As Gavilar is said to have reinstated the role of Wit as per old customs and that Alethkar had never been united or held a monarchy since before the time of the Hierocracy it can be presumed that Hoid was Wit at some stage during the Silver Kingdoms |
Been a Wit for more than ELhokar and Jasnah, thoughts on the role of Wit.{{wob ref|12270}}{{ref|group=fn|text=As Gavilar is said to have reinstated the role of Wit as per old customs and that Alethkar had never been united or held a monarchy since before the time of the Hierocracy it can be presumed that Hoid was Wit at some stage during the Silver Kingdoms.}} |
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Gave advice to the Heralds.{{epigraph ref|sa4|84}} |
Gave advice to the Heralds.{{epigraph ref|sa4|84}} |
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=== After the Last Desolation and Odiums containment === |
=== After the Last Desolation and Odiums containment === |
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Following the Last Desolation and Odium becoming trapped on Braize Hoid left the Rosharan system and explored the wider Cosmere, during this time period Hoid managed to play a role in the founding of the [[Worldbringers |
Following the Last Desolation and Odium becoming trapped on Braize Hoid left the Rosharan system and explored the wider Cosmere, during this time period Hoid managed to play a role in the founding of the [[Worldbringers]]{{cite}}{{wob ref|6749}}{{wob ref|10556}} (Kwaam epigraph reference.) as well as the [[Worldsingers]].{{cite}} He also travelled to another world where he became a renowned gambler for a time, before ultimately losing all his worth over a game ending in a tie.{{book ref|sa4|99}} Around this stage it also appears Hoid may visited [[Obrodai]], what he did on the world is unknown but he angered [[Autonomy]] enough for her to later form an avatar there with an overpowering dislike for Hoid.{{epigraph ref|sa3|50}} |
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Later on Hoid went on to travel to [[Taldain]] for unknown reasons, he visited often enough that the Diem recognised his existence and began investigating his nature and ability to get off world.{{wob ref|3087}}. During a later visit Hoid found himself on world following the destruction of the Diem and the Ak'ar's attempted rise to power,{{wob ref|3964}} while there he got involved in a criminal case that [[Ais]] was investigating{{wob ref|5877}} and was present when the [[Taishin]] voted to disband the Diem.{{wob ref|5776}} Following the collapse of support for the Ak'ar and the saving of the Diem by their [[Kenton|new leader]] Hoid managed to get on the same boat as [[Khriss]] as she departed to [[Darkside]] where he sang a song to passangers about the meaning of art.{{book ref|ws3|6}}{{wob ref|12052}} During a later visit Hoid would eventually enjoy instant noodles whilst on Taldain.{{wob ref|8164}} |
Later on Hoid went on to travel to [[Taldain]] for unknown reasons, he visited often enough that the Diem recognised his existence and began investigating his nature and ability to get off world.{{wob ref|3087}}. During a later visit Hoid found himself on world following the destruction of the Diem and the Ak'ar's attempted rise to power,{{wob ref|3964}} while there he got involved in a criminal case that [[Ais]] was investigating{{wob ref|5877}} and was present when the [[Taishin]] voted to disband the Diem.{{wob ref|5776}} Following the collapse of support for the Ak'ar and the saving of the Diem by their [[Kenton|new leader]] Hoid managed to get on the same boat as [[Khriss]] as she departed to [[Darkside]] where he sang a song to passangers about the meaning of art.{{book ref|ws3|6}}{{wob ref|12052}} During a later visit Hoid would eventually enjoy instant noodles whilst on Taldain.{{wob ref|8164}} |
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As the time came closer to the [[True Desolation]] Hoid returned to the Rosharan system with the intention from his newly gained knowledge to try and become a knight radiant.{{wob ref|13563}} He seemingly arrived and left the system multiple times prior to the beginning of the [[War of Reckoning]], on one such trip he met [[Cord]]'s grandmother at [[Cultivations perpendicularity]] and warned her about the [[Sleepless|Gods Who Sleep Not]]{{book ref|sa3.5|15}} during this trip was well he met [[Rock]] as a child and asked him for the current year on the Rosharan calendar, after getting the needed information he continued to insult Rock which he took in good humour.{{book ref|sa2|46}} |
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Rules of thumb, not as limited as Shards. Needs to be careful to not draw their attention. Reason for being on Roshar, wants to become a radiant.{{wob ref|13563}} |
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While travelling the world he eventually made contact with a [[Lin Davar|member of the Ghostbloods]] and held numerous meetings with them.{{book ref|sa2|69}}{{book ref|sa2|45}} During this meeting Hoid decided to use allomancy in order to Soothe Lin Davar despite his usual dislike for such methods.{{wob ref|5795}}{{wob ref|14551}}{{wob ref|6933}} During the meeting Hoid noticed Shallan as being a [[Lightweaver]] and radiant and so sought her out, upon meeting her he tested her powers by aiding her in creating a large and complex illusion.{{wob ref|9346}} After this Hoid then shared some advice to Shallan about her life and encouraged her to continue on her current path, this conversation stuck with Shallan for a long time following their meeting.{{book ref|sa2|69}}{{book ref|sa2|45}} |
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Used Allomancy in flashback.{{wob ref|5795}} |
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Allomancer, used emotional allomancy. Consdiers it cheating. Attracts wrong attention.{{wob ref|14551}} |
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|Adolin discussing his fondness of Wit.{{book ref|sa1|12}} |
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Hoid is a member of the [[Worldsingers]] with the rank of Master Worldsinger. [[Sigzil]] was once his apprentice.{{book ref|sa1|57}} |
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After this Hoid moved on and explored the world further, at one stage he crossed paths with [[Lift]] and as a prank faked his death by jumping into a Greatshell.{{book ref|sa2.5|12}}{{book ref|sa1|57}} Following this he then took up [[Sigzil]] as an apprentice Worldsinger, during their travels he attempted to instruct Sigzil in the art of storytelling as well as general advice to behave more like Hoid.{{book ref|sa1|57}}{{cite}} During their time together Hoid remained on the planet entirely and never left the system{{wob ref|4076}}, unforunately the two would eventually part when Sigzil was arrested and Hoid abandoned him.{{cite}} During these travels Hoid became aware of the oncoming Desolation and as such seeked out to prepare for it, during this period the Kholin family took his interest and he concluded that they would be essential to the upcoming events, as such he moved to get closer to them.{{wob ref|12597}} He ultimately achieved this by succeeding being named the Kings Wit for Elhokar, possibly helped by his previous experience at the job during the previous desolations.{{wob ref|12270}} |
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Wanted people to act the way he wanted.{{wob ref|6933}} |
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Been a Wit for more than ELhokar and Jasnah, thoughts on the role of Wit.{{wob ref|12270}} |
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[[Cord]] mentions that in the time when her grandmother served as watcher of the [[Cultivation's Perpendicularity|pool]], Hoid warned the [[Unkalaki]] about the [[Sleepless|Gods Who Sleep Not]].{{book ref|sa3.5|15}} |
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|Hoid in his letter to [[Frost]].{{Epigraph ref|sa1|28}} |
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Hoid returned to the Rosharan system at some stage when [[Rock]] was a youth, upon arriving to the system he asked Rock to tell him the year as per the Rosharan calendar and then immediately began to insult him which Rock took in good humour.{{book ref|sa2|46}} [[Rock]] also describes an encounter with him in the [[Horneater Oceans]].{{book ref|sa2|46}}{{wob ref|7156}} He later whilst exploring the region bumped into [[Lift]] and decided to prank her by faking his death.{{cite}} The white-haired man who [[Lift]] says jumped into the mouth of a [[greatshell]] is implied to be Hoid.{{book ref|sa2.5|12}}{{book ref|sa1|57}} |
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Hoid's original goal when arriving to the system was to continue opposing Rayse however he got distracted and fearful of a direct confrontation the more time he spent on the system, as such he spent most of his time trying to avoid him. |
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[[Rock]] also describes an encounter with him in the [[Horneater Oceans]].{{book ref|sa2|46}}{{wob ref|7156}} |
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He then went on to discuss matters with Shallan's father, he noticed Shallan and gave her some advice.{{book ref|sa2|69}} (check ref.) As part of this he guided Shallans power in creating a large illusion.{{wob ref|9346}} In Shallan's flashback to three and a half years ago, she meets Hoid disguised as a messenger, and he talks to her.{{book ref|sa2|45}} Here, Hoid is seen ingesting metals and Soothing{{wob ref|6933}} |
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Met Sigzil and took him up as an apprentice. Despite this they never moved on to another world.{{wob ref|4076}} Eventually he took notice of the Kholins and sought out becoming their Wit, he developed a high opinion of the family and believed that they would become important to the history of Roshar and the upcoming Desolation.{{wob ref|12597}} |
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Has been Elhokar's Wit for only a few months prior to the Greatshell hunt.{{book ref|sa1|12}} |
Has been Elhokar's Wit for only a few months prior to the Greatshell hunt.{{book ref|sa1|12}} |
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Hoid would like earth.{{wob ref|325}} |
Hoid would like earth.{{wob ref|325}} |
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Hoid had presumed that the Well of Ascenion was located in the northern mountains like Vin but was mistaken in this regard. He spent most of his time trying to locate the Well up North.{{wob ref|5981}} [Contradicts his arrival to the system???] Hoid overheard Vin speak about the Well and raced back to the city and spent him time skulking around there for the moment, he eventually managed to get into the Well.{{wob ref|5981}} |
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As part of the interconnectedness of the Cosmere and the nature of Hoid's story being told in glimpses of his actions in various novels aspects of his story has had to be altered or retconned as the novels were released. One notable case of this can be seen in the changing story of Hoid's visit to Scadrial during the [whatever it's called]. |
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Vin got to the well first and so Hoid intended to leave Scadrial but got sidetracked.{{wob ref|1220}} |
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In the original continuity Hoid had presumed that the Well of Ascension was located in the northern mountains like Vin but was mistaken in this regard, most of his visit to Scadrial was to be devoted to this doomed quest.{{wob ref|5981}} In a deleted scene Vin was meant to notice footprints that he had left after having just left the well.{{wob ref|1552}} Following this failure he then became involved in events he did not attend to, most likely the Terris, before eventually overhearing Vin, Elend and Spook realise that the Well was located back in Luthadel. Following this he was to race back to the city before finally finding his way into the Well and finally gaining Lerasium there.{{wob ref|5981}}{{wob ref|5942}}{{wob ref|1220}} |
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This continuity had to be adandoned for two reasons; firstly the Vin's trip to the Well was cut short in the final version as Sanderson found it too much of a momentum killer to the story, secondly whilst writing [[Secret History]] it was realised that with the destruction of Ruin's perpendicularity Hoid could only have used the Well of Ascension to gain access to the physical realm. Due to this his entire quest was now moot. Now instead in the new continuity Hoid instead spent the extra time visiting the Terris as was described above in the history section. This change has not altered anything else in the world however some word of Brandons about the previous continuity are now obsolete.{{wob ref|1552}} |
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Hoid got distracted during the events of the Well of Ascension.{{wob ref|5942}} |
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* Coninuity change for Mistborn.{{wob ref|1552}} |
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== Trivia == |
== Trivia == |
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* As of 2015 the Shard that Hoid rejected had not been revealed.{{wob ref|676}} This means that the shard could not have been [[Devotion]], [[Dominion]], [[Preservation]], [[Ruin]], [[Odium]], [[Cultivation]], [[Honor]], or [[Endowment]] as all of those had been revealed by that stage. |
* As of 2015 the Shard that Hoid rejected had not been revealed.{{wob ref|676}} This means that the shard could not have been [[Devotion]], [[Dominion]], [[Preservation]], [[Ruin]], [[Odium]], [[Cultivation]], [[Honor]], or [[Endowment]] as all of those had been revealed by that stage. |
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* If he could hear it Hoid would like metal music.{{wob ref|3332}} |
* If he could hear it Hoid would like metal music.{{wob ref|3332}} |
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* If [[Brandon Sanderson]] was living inside the Cosmere and knew of Hoid's mission he would not help him with his cause.{{wob ref|15118}} |
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* Hoid is not a stand in for Sanderson in the universe.{{wob ref|4902}} |
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* Hoid would not be able to lift Thor's hammar, however he would be capable of finding and manipulating someone who could.{{wob ref|12790}} |
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* Sanderson's statements of where Hoid falls on the colour wheel of Magic the Gatehring have varied throughout the years, if a planeswalker he holds that he would be pure blue, but elsewhere states that he considers Hoid to be all five colours with a leaning towards white.{{wob ref|14267}}{{wob ref|2522}}{{wob ref|6829}} |
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Novel.{{wob ref|14220}} |
Novel.{{wob ref|14220}} |
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Reason for name Hoid.{{wob ref|14491}} |
Reason for name Hoid.{{wob ref|14491}} |
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Would avoid Hoid.{{wob ref|14129}} |
Would avoid Hoid.{{wob ref|14129}} |
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Hoid book.{{wob ref|14646}} |
Hoid book.{{wob ref|14646}} |
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Hoid is annoying to write.{{wob ref|14665}} |
Hoid is annoying to write.{{wob ref|14665}} |
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Only thought of the relationship with Jasnah after Oathbringer.{{wob ref|14853}} |
Only thought of the relationship with Jasnah after Oathbringer.{{wob ref|14853}} |
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Hoid's book.{{wob ref|15092}} |
Hoid's book.{{wob ref|15092}} |
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Reaper King is a magic card.{{wob ref|6829}} |
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Would be five colour as a magic card but may be white.{{wob ref|2522}} |
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Unaware of fourth wall.{{wob ref|11511}} |
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Brandon is not Hoid.{{wob ref|4902}} |
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Influence.{{wob ref|3220}} |
Influence.{{wob ref|3220}} |
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Visited the place mentioned in the traveller.{{wob ref|12296}} |
Visited the place mentioned in the traveller.{{wob ref|12296}} |
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Thoughts about Hoid.{{wob ref|11547}} |
Thoughts about Hoid.{{wob ref|11547}} |
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Dragonsteel characters no longer canon.{{wob ref|8142}} |
Dragonsteel characters no longer canon.{{wob ref|8142}} |
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Can find someone worthy of Thor's hammer.{{wob ref|12790}} |
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* He is a founder of the Worldsingers.{{wob ref|15843}} |
* He is a founder of the Worldsingers.{{wob ref|15843}} |
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Hoid is neither the author of the [[Ars Arcanum|Ars Arcana]], nor of the back-of-book blurbs for ''[[The Stormlight Archive]]''.{{wob ref|1500}}{{wob ref|887}} He occasionally will show up somewhere, stand around for a while, realize there isn't a novel-worthy plot going on, and leave.{{wob ref|5821}} |
Hoid is neither the author of the [[Ars Arcanum|Ars Arcana]], nor of the back-of-book blurbs for ''[[The Stormlight Archive]]''.{{wob ref|1500}}{{wob ref|887}} He occasionally will show up somewhere, stand around for a while, realize there isn't a novel-worthy plot going on, and leave.{{wob ref|5821}} |
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Blue Planeswalker.{{wob ref|14267}} |
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== Arcanum References == |
== Arcanum References == |
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