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The '''Ten Essences''' are a system of belief used by the humans of [[Roshar]]. |
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The '''Ten Essences''' is the traditional [[Vorin]] term associated with both [[Soulcasting]] properties and the [[Herald]]s. |
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== Soulcasting == |
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Each Essence is connected to a particular [[Polestone|gemstone]].{{book ref|sa1|part=ars}} In order to [[Soulcast]] (via [[fabrial]]) an object into a new material, a Soulcaster must use the gemstone that corresponds to the new material's Essence. |
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== Vorinism == |
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Modern [[Vorin]] teachings connect each Essence with a [[Herald]] and that Herald's divine attributes. Ancient Vorinism also correlated them with the Orders of Radiants, although these correlations were not completely accurate.{{wob ref|16195}} Each [[Stances|stance]] used in Vorin combat is associated with an Essence.{{book ref|sa1|19}} |
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=== Body Focus === |
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Vorin doctrine also associates each Essence with a "Body Focus" related to the human body. [[Khriss]] believes that the concept is attributable to Vorin philosophy rather than any actual aspect of Rosharan [[Investiture]].{{book ref|sa1|part=ars}} However, it may in fact have some significance.{{wob ref|14636}} Body Focuses do not directly correspond to [[Hemalurgy|Hemalurgic]] bindpoints, but there is a loose relationship.{{wob ref|1100}} |
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== Essences == |
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{{row|pre=!|pre1=! colspan=2 width=1% {{!}}|Number|[[Polestone|Gemstone]]|Essence|Body Focus|Soulcasting Properties|pre6=! colspan=2 {{!}}|Divine Attributes|Herald Image|pre9={{!}} width=100px {{!}}|<!-- -->}} |
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== Notes == |
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'''Footnotes''' |
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<ref name=mistake group=nb>In the [[Ars Arcanum]] of ''[[The Way of Kings]]'', the Divine Attributes of learned/giving and just/confident were placed in each other's places by mistake. This was later corrected by [[Peter Ahlstrom]].</ref></references> |
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Latest revision as of 07:04, 10 April 2024
Ten Essences | |
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Related to | Soulcasting, Vorinism, Essential Theology |
World of Origin | Roshar |
Universe | Cosmere |
The Ten Essences is the traditional Vorin term associated with both Soulcasting properties and the Heralds.
Soulcasting[edit]
Each Essence is connected to a particular gemstone.[1] In order to Soulcast (via fabrial) an object into a new material, a Soulcaster must use the gemstone that corresponds to the new material's Essence.
Vorinism[edit]
Modern Vorin teachings connect each Essence with a Herald and that Herald's divine attributes. Ancient Vorinism also correlated them with the Orders of Radiants, although these correlations were not completely accurate.[2] Each stance used in Vorin combat is associated with an Essence.[3]
Body Focus[edit]
Vorin doctrine also associates each Essence with a "Body Focus" related to the human body. Khriss believes that the concept is attributable to Vorin philosophy rather than any actual aspect of Rosharan Investiture.[1] However, it may in fact have some significance.[4] Body Focuses do not directly correspond to Hemalurgic bindpoints, but there is a loose relationship.[5]
Essences[edit]
Notes[edit]
- ↑ a b The Way of Kings Ars Arcanum#
- ↑ General Reddit 2020
— Arcanum - 2020-01-01# - ↑ The Way of Kings chapter 19#
- ↑ Shardcast Interview
— Arcanum - 2021-01-23# - ↑ 17th Shard Forum Q&A
— Arcanum - 2012-09-26#
Footnotes
- ↑ a b In the Ars Arcanum of The Way of Kings, the Divine Attributes of learned/giving and just/confident were placed in each other's places by mistake. This was later corrected by Peter Ahlstrom.