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Shadesmar is the colloquial name{{wob ref|7199}} of the Rosharan subastral{{wob ref|5814}} and also the Rosharan translation of "Cognitive Realm".{{wob ref|3010}} Although other worlds have their own words for "Cognitive Realm", when these get magically translated to another language, it results in the name "Shadesmar", even if not in reference to the Rosharan subastral.{{wob ref|10305}} Shadesmar, as coined and used by Rosharans, is also used in [[Silverlight]] as the [[cosmere]] standard.{{wob ref|10305}}

 

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The Rosharan subastral is part of a single infinite plane{{wob ref|8594}} that connects to the other subastrals in the [[cosmere]] by regions that are locally known as ''Expanses''.{{map ref|Shadesmar}} Moving far enough in the direction of an Expanse, will take you to another world in the cosmere.{{wob ref|1392}}{{wob ref|1540}} The four Expanses at the edge of the Rosharan subastral are;

It is possible{{wob ref|13234}} to cross between diametrical points on [[Roshar]] by utilizing the Cognitive Realm, however, it would be difficult.{{wob ref|12721}}

 

 

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== Geography and Ecology ==

=== Environment ===

When the perpendicularity is summoned, Shadesmar is visible to the summoner{{epigraph ref|sa3|5}} and certain individuals in their proximity,{{book ref|sa4|3}} although not everyone who is a passive witness can see through to the other realm.{{book ref|sa4|6}}{{book ref|sa4|5}} The rhythms and tones of Roshar, can be heard when the perpendicularity is opened.{{book ref|sa4|3}}{{book ref|sa4|6}}

 

 

It is potentially possible to open Honor’s Perpendicularity at Urithiru, however, it requires strong magical abilities, and may not be possible if a [[Bondsmith]] is below the Fourth Ideal. There is both a measure of strength and a measure of skill required.{{book ref|sa4|101}}

[[File:Jasnah_by_Audrey_Hotte.png|thumb|left|280px|[[Jasnah]] returning from Shadesmar by {{a|Audrey Hotte}}]]

 

[[Jasnah]] first became aware of Shadesmar as a real place in 1167 when she was pulled through by [[Ivory]] when he attempted to kill her.{{book ref|sa2|prologue}} After bonding Ivory and becoming an Elsecaller, Jasnah began to research Shadesmar, along with [[Urithiru]] and the [[Voidbringers]].{{book ref|sa2|1}}

 

Her experience of being trapped in the Cognitive Realm left Jasnah with a heightened sense of paranoia, leading to her having an increased level of preparedness in the case that she might have to escape into Shadesmar at a future point.{{book ref|sa4|47}}{{book ref|sa4|99}}

 

[[Azure]] first traveled to Shadesmar in 1173, in pursuit of [[Nightblood]] and [[Vasher]], and crossed into the Physical Realm using [[Cultivation's Perpendicularity]].{{book ref|sa3|93}} After being unintentionally brought back during the battle at [[Kholinar Palace]],{{book ref|sa3|87}} she travelled with [[Adolin]] and his companions, before parting ways when they jumped off ''[[Honor's Path]]'' in an attempt to escape the [[Fused]].{{book ref|sa3|110}} Azure had already made a bargain with the honorspren prior to the appearance of [[Odium]]’s forces, where they would allow her to travel with them and enter Lasting Integrity. Once there, the spren would exchange information about Nightblood, who had passed through their fortress, for information on [[Vivenna's Blade|Azure's Blade]].{{book ref|sa3|108}}

 

Azure was one of the last humans to enter Lasting Integrity before it implemented its isolationist policy. She moved on approximately five months after her arrival.{{book ref|sa4|75}}{{book ref|sa4|78}}

 

The [[Everstorm]] started building and approaching the planet Roshar’s subastral many generations before it was transferred to the Physical Realm.{{book ref|sa4|86}} Initially broken off from the storm that surrounds [[Braize]], Odium gradually moved it until it reached the edge of the local Shadesmar{{book ref|sa4|86}}{{book ref|sa4|89}}{{book ref|sa4|57}} where it remained brewing for a long period of time,{{book ref|sa4|i|2}} somewhere in the southern banks.{{book ref|sa4|73}} Because of its remote location in Shadesmar, Odium’s forces had to contend with traveling far out to sea in the Physical Realm to be able to reach the storm so they could draw through Voidspren to begin the process of transferring the storm to the Physical Realm.{{book ref|sa4|73}}

 

Travel and trade further decreased into 1175 with fewer ships willing to travel, lest they encounter Odium’s forces. They were further disincentivized to travel due to strange occurrences in [[Shinovar]], as well as a general preference against encountering traveling honorspren.{{book ref|sa4|22}}

 

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|Azure looked up at the sky. “Damnation,” she said softly. “I hate this place.”

Following the Battle of Thaylen Field, at least some of the Oathgates agreed to allow for passage between realms again.{{book ref|sa4|22}}

 

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|I’ve come by order of the Bondsmith, my father, to visit your lands and deliver a message on his behalf. I bring with me Knights Radiant of four different orders, all of whom work in concert against the rising Everstorm. Proof that men and spren once again need their bonds of old

Held as the honorspren’s captive, Adolin prepared for his trial with the help of the [[inkspren]] emissary, [[Blended]]. After [[Kalak]], the High Judge, returned to the fortress from patrolling, the trial began and lasted for three days. On the first day, three witnesses - [[Amuna]], Blended, and Notum - gave testimony against Adolin. Notum, having clearly been coerced into testifying, broke from his script half way through his statement, to stand with Adolin and promote the bond between humans and spren. The second day of the trial Adolin was free to give his own testimony to the judge and audience, however, this quickly went sour and the day ended in chaos. The third day of trial was held by the honorspren [[Sekeir]], due to Kalak’s absence, and Maya was brought forth as the final witness. Due to her inability to speak, Sekeir used this as an opportunity to promote his own agenda under the guise he was speaking on her behalf. Drawing strength from Adolin, Maya addressed the crowd herself, proclaiming that the deadeyes had willingly chosen to give up their bonds during the Recreance. Shocked, the honorspren left the room and the trial was dismissed. Following the trial, Blended returned to the inkspren to spread the news about the role of spren in the Recreance and Maya’s growing consciousness.{{book ref|sa4|94}}

 

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|Iyatil has reported to Master Thaidakar, and he has accepted—after some initial anger—that we will not be able to control the Oathgates.