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+ | '''Ars Arcanum''' (Latin for "The Mysterious Art") 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.{{wob ref|4699}} |
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+ | == Ars Arcanum in each book or series == |
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+ | ''All of the cosmere stories containing an Ars Arcanum are listed here in rough chronological order.'' |
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+ | === Elantris === |
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+ | The tenth anniversary edition of ''[[Elantris]]'' has an Ars Arcanum that lists all of the [[Aon]]s and their meanings, along with a brief write-up of [[AonDor]]. Other editions do not have an Ars Arcanum. |
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+ | === Mistborn === |
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⚫ | The books in the [[Mistborn series]] each have an Ars Arcanum with the table of [[Metallic Arts]], describing what each of the [[Allomantic]] metals does. Since more metals are discovered and new things about them are learned, the table in each later book has more metals and information with greater accuracy. |
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+ | === Warbreaker === |
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+ | The Ars Arcanum in ''[[Warbreaker]]'' includes a table showing the abilities granted by the different [[Heightening]]s of [[BioChromatic Breath]]. |
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+ | === The Stormlight Archive === |
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+ | The Ars Arcanum in ''[[The Stormlight Archive]]'' gives detailed information about the [[Ten Essences]], as well as descriptions of the different [[Surge]]s and how they are used by [[Surgebinder]]s. Some information has been added in each book: a [[Lightweaving]] section appears in ''[[Words of Radiance]]'' and ''[[Oathbringer]]'' contains an additional section about [[Soulcasting]]. |
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− | == Speculation == |
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− | {{theory}} |
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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 since Nazh has been making sketches and collecting information in her employ, it seems very likely.{{17s ref|name=nazh|post|167585|text=Khriss is Nazh's employer.|date=09 August 2014}} |
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== Notes == |
== Notes == |
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+ | {{reddit ref|Stormlight_Archive|4nov0o|d4bwlnk|text=Khriss writes the Ars Arcanum section|date=June 16 2016}} |
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Revision as of 19:58, 28 June 2018
Ars Arcanum (Latin for "The Mysterious Art") 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]
Every Ars Arcanum is written by Khriss.[2][3] The illustrations from the various books are made by Nazh.[4]
Ars Arcanum in each book or series
All of the cosmere stories containing an Ars Arcanum are listed here in rough chronological order.
Elantris
The tenth anniversary edition of Elantris has an Ars Arcanum that lists all of the Aons and their meanings, along with a brief write-up of AonDor. Other editions do not have an Ars Arcanum.
Mistborn
The books in the Mistborn series each have an Ars Arcanum with the table of Metallic Arts, describing what each of the Allomantic metals does. Since more metals are discovered and new things about them are learned, the table in each later book has more metals and information with greater accuracy.
Warbreaker
The Ars Arcanum in Warbreaker includes a table showing the abilities granted by the different Heightenings of BioChromatic Breath.
The Stormlight Archive
The Ars Arcanum in The Stormlight Archive gives detailed information about the Ten Essences, as well as descriptions of the different Surges and how they are used by Surgebinders. Some information has been added in each book: a Lightweaving section appears in Words of Radiance and Oathbringer contains an additional section about Soulcasting.
Notes
- ↑ Alloy of Law Seattle Signing
— Arcanum - 2011-11-11# - ↑ Arcanum Unbounded - The Rosharan System#
- ↑ {{{text}}}
— Reddit - {{{date}}}# Cite error: Invalid<ref>
tag; name "reddit-Stormlight_Archive-4nov0o-d4bwlnk" defined multiple times with different content - ↑ Words of Radiance Washington, DC signing
— Arcanum - 2014-03-20#