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+ | The Sand Lord plays a prominent role in the monotheistic [[Ker'Reen Philosophy]] of [[Kerzta]], which teaches that he is embodied in the sun.{{book ref|ws1|3}} They believe the sand is his body and the sun is his eye, and view sand mastery as heretical because it corrupts the sand.{{book ref|ws3|1}} [[Ais]] is seen praying to the "Sun Lord", which appears to be another name that Kerztians use for the Sand Lord.{{book ref|ws2|5}} |
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Revision as of 17:29, 17 October 2021
| Sand Lord | |
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 by Fritz Casas
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| Abilities | Potential Avatar of Autonomy |
| Aliases | Sun Lord |
| Homeworld | Taldain |
| Universe | Cosmere |
The Sand Lord, sometimes referred to as the Sun Lord, is a deity worshipped on the Dayside of Taldain.[1]
Religion and Culture
Kerzta
“Ker'Reen Philosophy, the religion of Kerztians, calls the sun the manifestation of the Sand Lord, the source of man's autonomy and independence. ”
The Sand Lord plays a prominent role in the monotheistic Ker'Reen Philosophy of Kerzta, which teaches that he is embodied in the sun.[1] They believe the sand is his body and the sun is his eye, and view sand mastery as heretical because it corrupts the sand.[2] Ais is seen praying to the "Sun Lord", which appears to be another name that Kerztians use for the Sand Lord.[3]
Lossand
“By tradition, the sand masters have always been atheists--but even they turn to the Sand Lord when it comes to a lost cause like me. ”
The upper class of Lossand known as the Kelzin includes many Kerztian expatriates and other followers of Ker'Reen.[1] However, belief in the Sand Lord is not universal in the country. Notably, the sand masters of the Diem are known to be atheists.[4] Still, all Daysiders feel a spiritual bond with the sun, including those that do not worship it.[1] Lossandins commonly swear to the Sand Lord or invoke his name in everyday conversation; this includes Lady Judge Heelis[5] and many sand masters, even including Lord Mastrell Praxton.[4]
Role in International Relations
Kerztians hate the disbelievers of the Diem[6] and regard sand mastery as an unholy abomination.[4][7] Since the Diem is an integral part of Lossand's government, Kerztians generally regard Lossandins as infidels.[7] This religious clash between the two countries has caused many wars in the past.[1] Lokmlen and Vey call Ais a traitor to Kerzta due to her work for the Lossandin government, including the protection of Kenton; they both tell her that her soul will be judged by the Sand Lord.[8][9]
Cosmere Significance
The Sand Lord is actually a persona of the Shard of Adonalsium known as Autonomy[10][11] and its Vessel, Bavadin.[12] It is one of many personas used by Bavadin; she prefers to let her personas attract attention rather than becoming directly involved.[13] The Sand Lord was directly made by Autonomy.[14]
Taldain's sunlight actually contains Autonomy's Investiture.[11] Autonomy's presence on Taldain currently prevents worldhoppers from easily accessing the planet.[11][15]
Notes
- ↑ a b c d e f White Sand Volume 1 chapter 3#
- ↑ White Sand Volume 3 chapter 1#
- ↑ White Sand Volume 2 chapter 5#
- ↑ a b c d White Sand Volume 1 chapter 1#
- ↑ White Sand Volume 1 chapter 5#
- ↑ White Sand Volume 1 chapter 2#
- ↑ a b White Sand Volume 2 chapter 1#
- ↑ White Sand Volume 1 chapter 4#
- ↑ White Sand Volume 2 chapter 4#
- ↑ Shadows of Self release party
— Arcanum - 2015-10-05# - ↑ a b c Arcanum Unbounded - The Taldain System#
- ↑ /r/fantasy AMA 2011
— Arcanum - 2011-08-31# - ↑ General Reddit 2016
— Arcanum - 2016-11-28# - ↑ Prague Signing
— Arcanum - 2019-10-26# - ↑ Salt Lake ComicCon FanX 2016
— Arcanum - 2016-03-26#