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'''Ars Arcanum''' (Latin for "The Mysterious 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.{{qawob ref|632|44699}}
 
Every Ars Arcanum is written by the same person[[Khriss]].{{qaau ref|988|10|Who writes that part?|date=2012-12-6rosharan}} It is not Hoid,{{reddit ref|name=jacket}} but a member of the 17th Shard.{{qa refStormlight_Archive|6324nov0o|4d4bwlnk}} The illustrations from the various books are made by [[Nazh]].{{qawob ref|1048|587012}}▼
 
== 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 [[Aon]]s and their meanings, along with a brief write-up of [[AonDor]]. Other editions do not have an Ars Arcanum.
 
=== Mistborn ===
For example, theThe books in the [[Mistborn trilogyseries]] each have an Ars Arcanum with the table of [[Metallic Arts]], describing what each of the [[Allomantic]] metals does. TheSince Arsmore Arcanummetals inare ''[[Thediscovered Wayand ofnew Kings]]''things tabulatesabout thethem gemstonesare usedlearned, the table in [[Surgebinding]]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 [[Heightening]]s 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 [[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]].
 
▲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.{{qa ref|988|10|Who writes that part?|date=2012-12-6}} It is 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}}
 
== Speculation ==
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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}}
 
== Notes ==
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{{qa ref|632|4|In who's voice is the Ars Acranum written?|date=2011-11-11}}
{{reddit ref|name=jacket|Stormlight_Archive|20wsk44nov0o|cg7jhhad4bwlnk|text=WhoKhriss wrotewrites the dustArs jacketArcanum section|date=2014-03-20June 16 2016}}
 
{{qa ref|1069|16|Is Hoid the most knowledgeable about what's going on in the cosmere?|date=2014-03-11}}
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