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+ | The '''First Gem''' is a topaz with magical properties{{wob ref|5301}} that [[Hoid]] once carried and from which he took his name for a while.{{wob ref|6065}}{{wob ref|8609}} |
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+ | The name First Gem was referenced by [[Patji (being)|Patji]]{{wob ref|12761}} in the [[Letters#Second_Oathbringer_Letter|Second Oathbringer Letter]], when he addressed Hoid as "Cephandrius, bearer of the First Gem."{{epigraph ref|sa3|42}} The fact that Hoid was a Dawnshard at some point{{wob ref|14300}} is related to his title as Bearer of the First Gem.{{wob ref|14355}} |
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− | It has been theorised that the First Gem was used in some form in the shattering of Adonalsium.{{wob ref|10439}} |
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+ | A character named "Topaz" appears in the unpublished work [[Dragonsteel Prime|''Dragonsteel'' Prime]].{{bws ref|dragonsteel-prime-chapter-31-bridge-four-4|Dragonsteel Prime Chapter 31: Bridge Four 4|date=c. 2000}} Although ''Dragonsteel'' Prime is not canonical, Brandon has confirmed that some individuals in the [[cosmere]] still know Hoid by that name.{{wob ref|5882}} |
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+ | Hoid told [[Kaladin]] that he was once named for a beautiful rock that became "completely worthless" for his wearing it.{{book ref|sa1|57}} If this is a reference to the First Gem, it likely indicates that it no longer holds its original magical properties. [[Frost]] also mentions a gemstone being "dead" in his [[Letters#The Second Letter|letter to Hoid]].{{epigraph ref|sa2|60}} |
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+ | Although topaz is a [[polestone]] on [[Roshar]], Frost and Patji's knowledge of the gem, its name, and Hoid's status as one of the oldest beings in the cosmere{{wob ref|3083}} all hint that the First Gem has importance beyond Roshar. |
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Latest revision as of 00:09, 3 October 2023
First Gem | |
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Type | Magic |
Owner | Hoid |
Universe | Cosmere |
The First Gem is a topaz with magical properties[1] that Hoid once carried and from which he took his name for a while.[2][3]
The name First Gem was referenced by Patji[4] in the Second Oathbringer Letter, when he addressed Hoid as "Cephandrius, bearer of the First Gem."[5] The fact that Hoid was a Dawnshard at some point[6] is related to his title as Bearer of the First Gem.[7]
TheoriesEdit
A character named "Topaz" appears in the unpublished work Dragonsteel Prime.[8] Although Dragonsteel Prime is not canonical, Brandon has confirmed that some individuals in the cosmere still know Hoid by that name.[9]
Hoid told Kaladin that he was once named for a beautiful rock that became "completely worthless" for his wearing it.[10] If this is a reference to the First Gem, it likely indicates that it no longer holds its original magical properties. Frost also mentions a gemstone being "dead" in his letter to Hoid.[11]
Although topaz is a polestone on Roshar, Frost and Patji's knowledge of the gem, its name, and Hoid's status as one of the oldest beings in the cosmere[12] all hint that the First Gem has importance beyond Roshar.
NotesEdit
- ↑ Shadows of Self signing London UK
— Arcanum - 2015-10-19# - ↑ Words of Radiance signing Seattle
— Arcanum - 2014-03-08# - ↑ Oathbringer London signing
— Arcanum - 2017-11-28# - ↑ Bonn Signing
— Arcanum - 2019-05-15# - ↑ Oathbringer chapter 42 epigraph#
- ↑ Dawnshard Annotations
— Arcanum - 2020-11-06# - ↑ Dawnshard Annotations Reddit Q&A
— Arcanum - 2020-11-09# - ↑ Dragonsteel Prime Chapter 31: Bridge Four 4
— Brandon's website - c. 2000# - ↑ Shadows of Self release party
— Arcanum - 2015-10-05# - ↑ The Way of Kings chapter 57#
- ↑ Words of Radiance chapter 60 epigraph#
- ↑ Firefight Seattle Public Library signing
— Arcanum - 2015-01-07#