Difference between revisions of "Ars Arcanum"

'''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 .{{qa ref|632|4}}

Every Ars Arcanum is written by the same person.{{qa ref|988|10|Who writes that part?|date=2012-12-6}}. TheyIt areis 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}}.

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}}