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The '''Sand Lord''', sometimes referred to as the '''Sun Lord''', is a deity worshipped on the [[Dayside]] of [[Taldain]].{{book ref|ws1|3}}
   
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==Religion and Culture==
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The '''Sand Lord''' is worshiped as a god on the [[Dayside]] of [[Taldain]]. While belief in the Sand Lord is not universal, he is significant in Dayside culture, even among professed atheists, as people give him thanks and ask for his protection.{{book ref|ws1|1}} The Sand Lord is actually the [[Shard]] [[Autonomy]] on Taldain{{wob ref|5876}} and has appeared in many different personas there.{{wob ref|3974}}
  
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===Kerzta===
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|Ker'Reen Philosophy, the religion of Kerztians, calls the sun the manifestation of the Sand Lord, the source of man's autonomy and independence.
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|[[Kenton]], to [[Khriss]]{{book ref|ws1|3}}
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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}} [[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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===Lossand===
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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}}
  
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|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.
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The upper class of Lossand known as the [[Kelzi]]n includes many Kerztian expatriates and other followers of Ker'Reen.{{book ref|ws1|3}} However, belief in the Sand Lord is not universal in the country. Notably, the [[sand master]]s of the [[Diem]] are known to be atheists.{{book ref|ws1|1}} Still, all Daysiders feel a spiritual bond with the sun, including those that do not worship it.{{book ref|ws1|3}} Lossandins commonly swear to the Sand Lord or invoke his name in everyday conversation; this includes Lady Judge [[Heelis]]{{book ref|ws1|5}} and many sand masters, even including Lord [[Mastrell]] [[Praxton]].{{book ref|ws1|1}}
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===Role in International Relations===
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Kerztians hate the disbelievers of the Diem{{book ref|ws1|2}} and regard sand mastery as an unholy abomination.{{book ref|ws1|1}}{{book ref|ws2|1}} Since the Diem is an integral part of Lossand's government, Kerztians generally regard Lossandins as infidels.{{book ref|ws2|1}} This religious clash between the two countries has caused many wars in the past.{{book ref|ws1|3}} [[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.{{book ref|ws1|4}}{{book ref|ws2|4}}
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==Cosmere Significance==
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The Sand Lord is actually a persona of the [[Shard]] of [[Adonalsium]] known as [[Autonomy]]{{wob ref|5876}}{{au ref|taldain}} and its Vessel, [[Bavadin]].{{wob ref|4021}} It is one of many personas used by Bavadin; she prefers to let her personas attract attention rather than becoming directly involved.{{wob ref|3974}} Taldain's sunlight actually contains Autonomy's [[Investiture]].{{au ref|taldain}} Autonomy's presence on Taldain currently prevents [[worldhopper]]s from easily accessing the planet.{{au ref|taldain}}{{wob ref|4675}}
   
 
== Notes ==
  
== Notes ==

Revision as of 18:23, 9 September 2019

Sand Lord
Related to Kerzta
World of Origin 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] Ais is seen praying to the "Sun Lord", which appears to be another name that Kerztians use for the Sand Lord.[2]

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.[3] 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[4] and many sand masters, even including Lord Mastrell Praxton.[3]

Role in International Relations

Kerztians hate the disbelievers of the Diem[5] and regard sand mastery as an unholy abomination.[3][6] Since the Diem is an integral part of Lossand's government, Kerztians generally regard Lossandins as infidels.[6] 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.[7][8]

Cosmere Significance

The Sand Lord is actually a persona of the Shard of Adonalsium known as Autonomy[9][10] and its Vessel, Bavadin.[11] It is one of many personas used by Bavadin; she prefers to let her personas attract attention rather than becoming directly involved.[12] Taldain's sunlight actually contains Autonomy's Investiture.[10] Autonomy's presence on Taldain currently prevents worldhoppers from easily accessing the planet.[10][13]

Notes

  1. ↑ a b c d e f White Sand Volume 1 chapter 3#
  2. ↑ White Sand Volume 2 chapter 5#
  3. ↑ a b c d White Sand Volume 1 chapter 1#
  4. ↑ White Sand Volume 1 chapter 5#
  5. ↑ White Sand Volume 1 chapter 2#
  6. ↑ a b White Sand Volume 2 chapter 1#
  7. ↑ White Sand Volume 1 chapter 4#
  8. ↑ White Sand Volume 2 chapter 4#
  9. ↑ Shadows of Self release party
    — Arcanum - 2015-10-05#
  10. ↑ a b c Arcanum Unbounded - The Taldain System#
  11. ↑ /r/fantasy AMA 2011
    — Arcanum - 2011-08-31#
  12. ↑ General Reddit 2016
    — Arcanum - 2016-11-28#
  13. ↑ Salt Lake ComicCon FanX 2016
    — Arcanum - 2016-03-26#
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