Difference between revisions of "Ars Arcanum"
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For example, the books in the [[Mistborn trilogy]] each have an Ars Arcanum with the table of [[Metallic Arts]], describing what each of the [[Allomantic]] metals does. The Ars Arcanum in ''[[The Way of Kings]]'' tabulates the gemstones used in [[Surgebinding]]. |
For example, the books in the [[Mistborn trilogy]] each have an Ars Arcanum with the table of [[Metallic Arts]], describing what each of the [[Allomantic]] metals does. The Ars Arcanum in ''[[The Way of Kings]]'' tabulates the gemstones used in [[Surgebinding]]. |
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| − | + | Every Ars Arcanum is written by the same person{{qa ref|988|10|Who writes that part?|date=2012-12-6}}. They are not Hoid,{{ref|name=jacket}}) but a member of the 17th Shard.{{qa ref|632|4}} The illustrations from the various books are made by [[Nazh]]{{qa ref|1048|58}}. |
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| − | Brandon has stated that [[Khriss]] knows more about the cosmere than anyone, including Hoid {{qa ref|1069|16}}, which has led to the assumption that Khriss may be the writer of the Ars Arcanum. Khriss is one of the protagonists in Brandon's unpublished novel, [[White Sand]]. |
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| + | Brandon has stated that [[Khriss]] knows more about the cosmere than anyone, with Hoid and Nazh well behind her, leading to the assumption that Khriss is the writer of the Ars Arcanum{{qa ref|1069|16}}. Sanderson has avoided confirming or denying this,{{qa ref|1108|29|Has Khriss appeared or been referenced?|date=2014-3-14}} but it also seems likely that Nazh has been addressing the notes on his illustrations to her. |
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== Notes == |
== Notes == |
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Revision as of 02:24, 8 July 2015
Ars Arcanum (Latin for "The Art of Mystery") is a glossary or appendix section at the end of the books that are part of the Cosmere universe. The information is presented from an in-universe perspective [1]
For example, the books in the Mistborn trilogy each have an Ars Arcanum with the table of Metallic Arts, describing what each of the Allomantic metals does. The Ars Arcanum in The Way of Kings tabulates the gemstones used in Surgebinding.
Every Ars Arcanum is written by the same person[2]. They are not Hoid,[3]) but a member of the 17th Shard.[1] The illustrations from the various books are made by Nazh[4].
Speculation
Brandon has stated that Khriss knows more about the cosmere than anyone, with Hoid and Nazh well behind her, leading to the assumption that Khriss is the writer of the Ars Arcanum[5]. Sanderson has avoided confirming or denying this,[6] but it also seems likely that Nazh has been addressing the notes on his illustrations to her.
Notes
- ↑ a b {{{3}}}
— Theoryland - {{{date}}}# Cite error: Invalid<ref>tag; name "qa-632-4" defined multiple times with different content - ↑ Who writes that part?
— Theoryland - 2012-12-6# - ↑ Who wrote the dust jacket
— Reddit - 2014-03-20# - ↑ {{{3}}}
— Theoryland - {{{date}}}# - ↑ {{{3}}}
— Theoryland - {{{date}}}# Cite error: Invalid<ref>tag; name "qa-1069-16" defined multiple times with different content - ↑ Has Khriss appeared or been referenced?
— Theoryland - 2014-3-14#