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| − | '''Dragons''' are a species that exist on [[Yolen]], the world of [[Dragonsteel]].{{ |
+ | '''Dragons''' are a species that exist on [[Yolen]], the world of ''[[Dragonsteel]]''.{{wob ref|4410}} Although dragons have not played a major role in any of the currently published works, they are confirmed to exist in the [[cosmere]]. |
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+ | ==Characteristics== |
| + | Dragons are intelligent and inherently ageless.{{wob ref|2655}}{{wob ref|3074}}{{wob ref|5881}} They are a unique race,{{wob ref|2655}} and at least one individual is among the oldest beings in the cosmere.{{wob ref|945}} They are not necessarily large in size and have the ability to take human form.{{wob ref|2655}} |
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| − | It has been theorized that, since [[the Letter]]'s recipient is from Yolen{{qa ref|704|11|Is the recipient of the letter in Way of Kings also in Dragonsteel?|date=14 November 2011}}, and from the Letter referring to the recipient as "you old reptile," that the letter's recipient is a dragon. |
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| + | ==Known individuals== |
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| − | Brandon has stated that dragons can take human form however it is unclear whether there are any small anatomical differences. |
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| + | The only confirmed dragon that has appeared to date is [[Frost]], a dragon from Yolen who is the confirmed recipient of [[The Letter]].{{wob ref|2565}}{{wob ref|2682}} The Second Letter is a direct response to the first, and the content of the letter and subsequent comments by Brandon indicate that Frost is the author.{{wob ref|4214}} |
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| + | It is possible that one or more dragons have already appeared in published works in another form, but readers would not have been able to identify them.{{wob ref|7171}} Brandon's comments regarding ''Dragonsteel'' indicate that there were once numerous dragons,{{wob ref|7273}}{{wob ref|4410}} but it is not known how many survived until the events of the [[Stormlight Archive]]. |
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| + | ==Cosmere role== |
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| + | Frost is not a [[worldhopper]] but he has significant knowledge of the cosmere.{{wob ref|3679}} He is older than [[Hoid]]{{wob ref|945}} which means he was alive during the [[Shattering]] of [[Adonalsium]], although it is not clear if he was actually present at that event. He is still alive.{{wob ref|3074}} |
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| + | The Second Letter's author refers to a nonintervention policy, which Brandon has confirmed as applying to Frost.{{wob ref|4214}} Frost knows Hoid well and calls him "friend"; he also appears to have personal knowledge of the original [[Vessel]]s of the sixteen [[Shard]]s. He refers to past interference having caused "destruction" and "nothing but pain" and urges Hoid to stop causing chaos. |
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| + | If other dragons are alive, it is not known if they share Frost's knowledge or his position. |
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| + | The [[Nalthian]] [[Dedelin]] refers to [[T'Telir]] as a "dragon's nest".{{book ref|wb|17}} Brandon has stated that Nalthians are a highly cosmere-aware society{{wob ref|1711}} and that there is a reason that dragons are part of Nalthian mythology.{{wob ref|1346}} |
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== Notes == |
== Notes == |
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Revision as of 20:22, 31 August 2018
| Dragon (cosmere) | |
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| Type | Animal |
| Sapient | yes |
| World of Origin | Yolen |
Dragons are a species that exist on Yolen, the world of Dragonsteel.[1] Although dragons have not played a major role in any of the currently published works, they are confirmed to exist in the cosmere.
Characteristics
Dragons are intelligent and inherently ageless.[2][3][4] They are a unique race,[2] and at least one individual is among the oldest beings in the cosmere.[5] They are not necessarily large in size and have the ability to take human form.[2]
Known individuals
The only confirmed dragon that has appeared to date is Frost, a dragon from Yolen who is the confirmed recipient of The Letter.[6][7] The Second Letter is a direct response to the first, and the content of the letter and subsequent comments by Brandon indicate that Frost is the author.[8]
It is possible that one or more dragons have already appeared in published works in another form, but readers would not have been able to identify them.[9] Brandon's comments regarding Dragonsteel indicate that there were once numerous dragons,[10][1] but it is not known how many survived until the events of the Stormlight Archive.
Cosmere role
Frost is not a worldhopper but he has significant knowledge of the cosmere.[11] He is older than Hoid[5] which means he was alive during the Shattering of Adonalsium, although it is not clear if he was actually present at that event. He is still alive.[3]
The Second Letter's author refers to a nonintervention policy, which Brandon has confirmed as applying to Frost.[8] Frost knows Hoid well and calls him "friend"; he also appears to have personal knowledge of the original Vessels of the sixteen Shards. He refers to past interference having caused "destruction" and "nothing but pain" and urges Hoid to stop causing chaos. If other dragons are alive, it is not known if they share Frost's knowledge or his position.
The Nalthian Dedelin refers to T'Telir as a "dragon's nest".[12] Brandon has stated that Nalthians are a highly cosmere-aware society[13] and that there is a reason that dragons are part of Nalthian mythology.[14]
Notes
- ↑ a b #tweettheauthor 2009
— Arcanum - 2009-07-08# - ↑ a b c OdysseyCon 2016
— Arcanum - 2016-04-08# - ↑ a b Firefight Seattle Public Library signing
— Arcanum - 2015-01-07# - ↑ Shadows of Self release party
— Arcanum - 2015-10-05# - ↑ a b Goodreads: Ask the Author Q&A
— Arcanum - 2014-08-13# - ↑ Arcanum Unbounded Fort Collins signing
— Arcanum - 2016-11-29# - ↑ OdysseyCon 2016
— Arcanum - 2016-04-08# - ↑ a b General Twitter 2011
— Arcanum - 2011-01-04# - ↑ Leipzig Book Fair
— Arcanum - 2017-03-24# - ↑ Salt Lake City signing
— Arcanum - 2014-03-29# - ↑ /r/books AMA 2015
— Arcanum - 2015-09-08# - ↑ Warbreaker chapter 17#
- ↑ Arcanum Unbounded release party
— Arcanum - 2016-11-22# - ↑ General Twitter 2016
— Arcanum - 2016-08-12#