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The First Gem is a topaz with magical properties{{wob ref|5301}} that [[Hoid]] carries and from which he took his name for a while.{{wob ref|6065}} It was first named in the [[Letters|Second Oathbringer Letter]] when the author (presumed to be [[Autonomy]] or [[Patji (being)|Patji]]) addressed Hoid as "Cephandrius, bearer of the First Gem." Hoid is currently trying to restore the gem from the dead, and was cautioned against doing so by [[Frost]] in [[Letters|The Second Letter]] in [[Words of Radiance]].
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The name First Gem was referenced by [[Patji (being)|Patji]]{{wob ref|12761}} in the [[Letters#Second_Oathbringer_Letter|Second Oathbringer Letter]], when he addressed Hoid as "Cephandrius, bearer of the First Gem."{{epigraph ref|sa3|42}} The fact that Hoid was a Dawnshard at some point{{wob ref|14300}} is related to his title as Bearer of the First Gem.{{wob ref|14355}}
   
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It has been theorised that the First Gem was used in some form in the shattering of Adonalsium.{{wob ref|10439}}
  
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A character named "Topaz" appears in the unpublished work [[Dragonsteel Prime|''Dragonsteel'' Prime]].{{bws ref|dragonsteel-prime-chapter-31-bridge-four-4|Dragonsteel Prime Chapter 31: Bridge Four 4|date=c. 2000}} Although ''Dragonsteel'' Prime is not canonical, Brandon has confirmed that some individuals in the [[cosmere]] still know Hoid by that name.{{wob ref|5882}}
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Hoid told [[Kaladin]] that he was once named for a beautiful rock that became "completely worthless" for his wearing it.{{book ref|sa1|57}} If this is a reference to the First Gem, it likely indicates that it no longer holds its original magical properties. [[Frost]] also mentions a gemstone being "dead" in his [[Letters#The Second Letter|letter to Hoid]].{{epigraph ref|sa2|60}}
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Although topaz is a [[polestone]] on [[Roshar]], Frost and Patji's knowledge of the gem, its name, and Hoid's status as one of the oldest beings in the cosmere{{wob ref|3083}} all hint that the First Gem has importance beyond Roshar.
   
 
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Latest revision as of 00:09, 3 October 2023

First Gem
Type Magic
Owner Hoid
Universe Cosmere

The First Gem is a topaz with magical properties[1] that Hoid once carried and from which he took his name for a while.[2][3]

The name First Gem was referenced by Patji[4] in the Second Oathbringer Letter, when he addressed Hoid as "Cephandrius, bearer of the First Gem."[5] The fact that Hoid was a Dawnshard at some point[6] is related to his title as Bearer of the First Gem.[7]

Theories[edit]

This page or section deals with theories or speculation.
Please read carefully and note that this is not necessarily canonical.
This page or section contains details from the unpublished work Dragonsteel Prime!
This information has the potential to ruin plot elements of both published works and upcoming book releases for the reader. It should also be considered uncanonical and could completely change in the future.

A character named "Topaz" appears in the unpublished work Dragonsteel Prime.[8] Although Dragonsteel Prime is not canonical, Brandon has confirmed that some individuals in the cosmere still know Hoid by that name.[9]

Hoid told Kaladin that he was once named for a beautiful rock that became "completely worthless" for his wearing it.[10] If this is a reference to the First Gem, it likely indicates that it no longer holds its original magical properties. Frost also mentions a gemstone being "dead" in his letter to Hoid.[11]

Although topaz is a polestone on Roshar, Frost and Patji's knowledge of the gem, its name, and Hoid's status as one of the oldest beings in the cosmere[12] all hint that the First Gem has importance beyond Roshar.

Notes[edit]

  1. ↑ Shadows of Self signing London UK
    — Arcanum - 2015-10-19#
  2. ↑ Words of Radiance signing Seattle
    — Arcanum - 2014-03-08#
  3. ↑ Oathbringer London signing
    — Arcanum - 2017-11-28#
  4. ↑ Bonn Signing
    — Arcanum - 2019-05-15#
  5. ↑ Oathbringer chapter 42 epigraph#
  6. ↑ Dawnshard Annotations
    — Arcanum - 2020-11-06#
  7. ↑ Dawnshard Annotations Reddit Q&A
    — Arcanum - 2020-11-09#
  8. ↑ Dragonsteel Prime Chapter 31: Bridge Four 4
    — Brandon's website - c. 2000#
  9. ↑ Shadows of Self release party
    — Arcanum - 2015-10-05#
  10. ↑ The Way of Kings chapter 57#
  11. ↑ Words of Radiance chapter 60 epigraph#
  12. ↑ Firefight Seattle Public Library signing
    — Arcanum - 2015-01-07#
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