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The Cognitive aspect of a recently deceased person can become a Cognitive Shadow by finding a source of Investiture to anchor themselves to the [[Cognitive Realm]] before passing on to the [[Beyond]]. The Investiture replaces the parts of the soul that connects it to the Three Realms, providing an anchor for it in the Cognitive Realm.{{msh ref|1|1}}{{book ref|sa4|15}}{{wob ref|857}} Some [[Vessel]]s can prepare a Cognitive Shadow at or just prior to their death or [[Splinter|Splintering]], allowing a portion of their power to continue to function with a small amount of direction; the [[Stormfather]] is an example of this.{{wob ref|8439}}
It is theoretically possible for a Cognitive Shadow to form a [[Nahel bond]] with a human.{{wob ref|3239}} They are not able to burn [[God Metal]]s.{{book ref|mb7|epilogue|4}} They may be able to create objects from nothing, if they view it as an extension of themselves.{{book ref|yumi|29}}
Cognitive Shadows look different in the Cognitive Realm, where how they became a Cognitive Shadow will influence how they look.{{wob ref|14504}}
;[[Yoki-hijo]]
The Yoki-hijo reformed after being killed by the father machine due to how heavily Invested they were. The father machine subsequently trapped them in simulations of their former life, constantly erasing their memory, and having them repeat a simulation of the same day ad infinitum.{{book ref|yumi|38}}{{book ref|yumi|39}}
;Body Swapping
[[Hijo]] are able to form a Spiritual Connection between two individuals and have them swap bodies with each other.{{book ref|yumi|34}}{{book ref|yumi|39}}{{book ref|yumi|40}} Those linked will swap bodies every day, where one is in control of the other's body while the other is a Cognitive Shadow.{{book ref|yumi|8}}{{book ref|yumi|11}} This Connection can be forcibly severed, causing the two to no longer swap bodies.{{book ref|yumi|34}}
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