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| − | The '''Seventeenth Shard''' is a mysterious organization that, along with [[Hoid]] and the [[Shard]]s, is speculated to be influential in the overall [[Cosmere]]. Its members have a nonintervention philosophy{{wob ref|date=2016-11-22|1735|Arcanum Unbounded release party}}, believing that the Shards were split up for a reason and that people shouldn't dabble in mixing them.{{wob ref|date=2016-12-6|1564|Arcanum Unbounded Chicago signing}} The organization's name was very deliberately chosen.{{wob ref|date=2014-3-5|4439|Words of Radiance Los Angeles signing}} |
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+ | |I am being chased. Your friends of the Seventeenth Shard, I suspect. I believe they're still lost, following a false trail I left for them. They'll be happier that way. I doubt they have any inkling what to do with me should they actually catch me. |
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+ | |[[The Letter]] {{epigraph ref|sa1|26}} |
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| + | The '''Seventeenth Shard''' is a mysterious organization that is speculated to be influential in the overall [[Cosmere]]. |
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+ | == Beliefs and Objectives == |
| + | Its members have a non-interventionist philosophy,{{wob ref|1735}} believing that the Shards were split up for a reason and that people shouldn't dabble in mixing them.{{wob ref|1564}} The organization's name was very deliberately chosen.{{wob ref|4439}} They watch the planets of the cosmere but do not approve of getting involved with or assimilating into another planet's society. They believe interfering will merely exacerbate the conflicts between the Shards.{{wob ref|1564}} While they have goals beyond chasing down [[Hoid]], those goals are not yet known.{{wob ref|7910}} |
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| + | == History == |
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=== Roshar === |
=== Roshar === |
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| + | Despite their non-interventionist policy, members of the Seventeenth Shard accidentally brought the common cold to Roshar.{{wob ref|1735}} |
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| − | * Brandon has also confirmed at a signing that Thinker is [[Demoux]] from [[Scadrial]];{{qa ref|675|10|Is Thinker Demoux?|date=Dec 15th, 2011}} this was first conjectured in the 17th Shard forums based on the scar on Demoux's scalp.{{17s ref|post|22983|Theory: Galladon in WoK|date=13 December 2011}} |
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| − | * The third member called Blunt is [[Baon]] from [[Taldain]], the [[Shardworld]] in which the graphic novel of ''[[White Sand]]'', as well as its unpublished prose novel form, take place. |
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| + | * Thinker has a scar across his scalp and is [[Demoux]] from [[Scadrial]].{{wob ref|6683}} |
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| + | * Blunt is [[Baon]] from [[Taldain]].{{wob ref|9208}}{{wob ref|2672}}{{wob ref|5556}} |
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| + | == Relationships == |
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| + | ; Hoid |
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| + | : The Seventeenth Shard has an antagonistic relationship with Hoid. Because of their non-interventionist policy, they do not approve of Hoid's actions on various planets. They are worried that his actions will interfere with their overall goals. As a result, they are trying to chase Hoid down and stop him in some way.{{wob ref|7910}} Hoid is not worried about his pursuers, and is quite dismissive of them.{{epigraph ref|sa1|26}} |
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| + | ; Ghostbloods |
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| + | : The [[Ghostbloods]] and the Seventeenth Shard are not working together.{{wob ref|1757}} The Ghostbloods actively try to recruit members of the Seventeenth Shard, particularly the field agents.{{wob ref|11599}} The Ghostbloods seem to have been successful at least once, as [[Iyatil]] was a member of the Seventeenth Shard before she joined the Ghostbloods.{{wob ref|8134}} |
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== Known Members == |
== Known Members == |
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| − | * [[Aslydin]] - Demoux's wife on [[Scadrial]]{{ |
+ | * [[Aslydin]] - Demoux's wife on [[Scadrial]]{{wob ref|3358}} |
| − | * [[Demoux]] - A soldier from Scadrial |
+ | * [[Demoux]] - A soldier and [[Seer]] from Scadrial |
* [[Galladon]] - An Elantrian from [[Sel]] |
* [[Galladon]] - An Elantrian from [[Sel]] |
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| − | * [[Baon]] - A soldier from [[Taldain]] |
+ | * [[Baon]] - A soldier and [[sand mastery|sand master]]{{book ref|ws3|6}} from [[Taldain]] |
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+ | * [[Iyatil]] - A former member from [[Silverlight]] with [[Southern Scadrian]] ancestry;{{wob ref|716}} left to join the [[Ghostbloods]].{{wob ref|8134}} |
| − | * [[Iyatil]] - A worldhopper from [[Silverlight]] -- a former member, now with the [[Ghostbloods]].{{wob ref|8134|date=Nov. 13, 2017|text=Iyatil was once in the 17th Shard...}} |
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==Trivia== |
==Trivia== |
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* Most members of the Seventeenth Shard, including Demoux, use a method that significantly slows aging, but doesn't stop it completely.{{wob ref|2561}} |
* Most members of the Seventeenth Shard, including Demoux, use a method that significantly slows aging, but doesn't stop it completely.{{wob ref|2561}} |
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| + | * [[Brandon]] does not have a book currently planned for them,{{wob ref|9662}} but they will play a large role in future books.{{wob ref|1735}} |
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| − | * The Seventeenth Shard brought the common cold to Roshar.{{wob ref|date=2016-11-22|1735|Arcanum Unbounded release party}} |
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== Notes == |
== Notes == |
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Revision as of 04:37, 12 January 2021
| Seventeenth Shard | |
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| Headquarters | In Silverlight[1] |
| World of Origin | Roshar |
| Universe | Cosmere |
“I am being chased. Your friends of the Seventeenth Shard, I suspect. I believe they're still lost, following a false trail I left for them. They'll be happier that way. I doubt they have any inkling what to do with me should they actually catch me. ”
The Seventeenth Shard is a mysterious organization that is speculated to be influential in the overall Cosmere.
Beliefs and Objectives
Its members have a non-interventionist philosophy,[3] believing that the Shards were split up for a reason and that people shouldn't dabble in mixing them.[4] The organization's name was very deliberately chosen.[5] They watch the planets of the cosmere but do not approve of getting involved with or assimilating into another planet's society. They believe interfering will merely exacerbate the conflicts between the Shards.[4] While they have goals beyond chasing down Hoid, those goals are not yet known.[6]
History
Roshar
Despite their non-interventionist policy, members of the Seventeenth Shard accidentally brought the common cold to Roshar.[3]
Ishikk the Purelaker is acting as a guide and informant to three members of the Seventeenth Shard who are looking for Hoid.[7] Ishikk does not know they are worldhoppers or even their names, though he nicknames them Grump, Thinker, and Blunt.
- Grump has the distinct linguistic pattern of Dulas from Sel and is the Elantrian Galladon.[8]
- Thinker has a scar across his scalp and is Demoux from Scadrial.[9]
- Blunt is Baon from Taldain.[10][11][12]
Relationships
- Hoid
- The Seventeenth Shard has an antagonistic relationship with Hoid. Because of their non-interventionist policy, they do not approve of Hoid's actions on various planets. They are worried that his actions will interfere with their overall goals. As a result, they are trying to chase Hoid down and stop him in some way.[6] Hoid is not worried about his pursuers, and is quite dismissive of them.[2]
- Ghostbloods
- The Ghostbloods and the Seventeenth Shard are not working together.[13] The Ghostbloods actively try to recruit members of the Seventeenth Shard, particularly the field agents.[14] The Ghostbloods seem to have been successful at least once, as Iyatil was a member of the Seventeenth Shard before she joined the Ghostbloods.[15]
Known Members
- Aslydin - Demoux's wife on Scadrial[16]
- Demoux - A soldier and Seer from Scadrial
- Galladon - An Elantrian from Sel
- Baon - A soldier and sand master[17] from Taldain
- Iyatil - A former member from Silverlight with Southern Scadrian ancestry;[18] left to join the Ghostbloods.[15]
Trivia
- Most members of the Seventeenth Shard, including Demoux, use a method that significantly slows aging, but doesn't stop it completely.[19]
- Brandon does not have a book currently planned for them,[20] but they will play a large role in future books.[3]
Notes
- ↑ Skyward Anchorage signing
— Arcanum - 2018-11-12# - ↑ a b The Way of Kings chapter 26 epigraph#
- ↑ a b c Arcanum Unbounded release party
— Arcanum - 2016-11-22# - ↑ a b Arcanum Unbounded Chicago signing
— Arcanum - 2016-12-06# - ↑ Words of Radiance Los Angeles signing
— Arcanum - 2014-03-05# - ↑ a b Words of Radiance Philadelphia signing
— Arcanum - 2014-03-21# - ↑ The Way of Kings interlude I-1#
- ↑ West Jordan signing
— Arcanum - 2011-08-04# - ↑ West Jordan signing
— Arcanum - 2011-12-15# - ↑ Salt Lake City signing
— Arcanum - 2014-03-29# - ↑ OdysseyCon 2016
— Arcanum - 2016-04-08# - ↑ Barnes & Noble B-Fest 2016
— Arcanum - 2016-06-11# - ↑ Paris signing
— Arcanum - 2016-10-22# - ↑ Skyward release party
— Arcanum - 2018-11-06# - ↑ a b Oathbringer release party
— Arcanum - 2017-11-13# - ↑ /r/books AMA 2015
— Arcanum - 2015-03-12# - ↑ White Sand Volume 3 chapter 6#
- ↑ Librarypalooza
— Arcanum - 2016-02-27# - ↑ Arcanum Unbounded Fort Collins signing
— Arcanum - 2016-11-29# - ↑ Arcanum Unbounded release party
— Arcanum - 2016-11-22#
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