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Sho Del are roughly humanoid in appearance; however, they possess four arms and reptilian eyes. Their skin and hair are both chalk-white, with the hair being broad and flat, more akin to blades of grass than human hair.{{book ref|mb7|epilogue|6}} They are not a hive mind; in the [[fain]] ecosystem of Yolen, they fulfill the same ecological niche as humans do in a non-fain one.{{wob ref|14342}} Despite their connection to the fain, they are still able to venture out of it, and into the [[Cognitive Realm]].{{book ref|mb7|epilogue|6}} |
Sho Del are roughly humanoid in appearance; however, they possess four arms and reptilian eyes. Their skin and hair are both chalk-white, with the hair being broad and flat, more akin to blades of grass than human hair.{{book ref|mb7|epilogue|6}} They are not a hive mind; in the [[fain]] ecosystem of Yolen, they fulfill the same ecological niche as humans do in a non-fain one.{{wob ref|14342}} Despite their connection to the fain, they are still able to venture out of it, and into the [[Cognitive Realm]].{{book ref|mb7|epilogue|6}} |
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− | Very little is known of Sho Del culture. It seems that their names are always comprised of two parts, though it is unknown what, if anything, each half represents{{wob ref|8933}} |
+ | Very little is known of Sho Del culture. It seems that their names are always comprised of two parts, though it is unknown what, if anything, each half represents.{{wob ref|8933}} They have multiple gods, and possess some sort of supernatural connection to them. It is unclear how that connection manifests, but it apparently makes them good navigators; as such, they are in high demand as guides through the Cognitive Realm. However, they are very rare out there.{{book ref|mb7|epilogue|6}} It is unknown if this is due to most of them preferring to remain in their home lands, or if they are a small group overall. |
[[Hoid]] apparently has interesting relationships with several Sho Del, though the specifics of it are unknown.{{wob ref|8793}} |
[[Hoid]] apparently has interesting relationships with several Sho Del, though the specifics of it are unknown.{{wob ref|8793}} |
Revision as of 22:48, 25 November 2022
Sho Del | |
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Sapient | Yes |
World of Origin | Yolen |
Universe | Cosmere |
The Sho Del are one of the three sapient species from Yolen, alongside humans and dragons.[1][2]
Appearance and Culture
Sho Del are roughly humanoid in appearance; however, they possess four arms and reptilian eyes. Their skin and hair are both chalk-white, with the hair being broad and flat, more akin to blades of grass than human hair.[3] They are not a hive mind; in the fain ecosystem of Yolen, they fulfill the same ecological niche as humans do in a non-fain one.[4] Despite their connection to the fain, they are still able to venture out of it, and into the Cognitive Realm.[3]
Very little is known of Sho Del culture. It seems that their names are always comprised of two parts, though it is unknown what, if anything, each half represents.[5] They have multiple gods, and possess some sort of supernatural connection to them. It is unclear how that connection manifests, but it apparently makes them good navigators; as such, they are in high demand as guides through the Cognitive Realm. However, they are very rare out there.[3] It is unknown if this is due to most of them preferring to remain in their home lands, or if they are a small group overall.
Hoid apparently has interesting relationships with several Sho Del, though the specifics of it are unknown.[6]
Known Sho Del
Trivia
- The Sho Del are one of the few elements of Dragonsteel Prime that are still part of the canon of the cosmere.[7]
- In Dragonsteel Prime, the Sho Del used silver sheathes for their swords; Brandon wrote that "intentionally" and it will probably still be a thing when he writes Dragonsteel.[8]
Notes
- ↑ Stormlight Three Update #4
— Arcanum - 2016-09-28# - ↑ Arcanum Unbounded release party
— Arcanum - 2016-11-22# - ↑ a b c d The Lost Metal epilogue 6#
- ↑ Dawnshard Annotations Reddit Q&A
— Arcanum - 2020-11-06# - ↑ a b Salt Lake City signing
— Arcanum - 2017-12-16# - ↑ Oathbringer Glasgow signing
— Arcanum - 2017-12-02# - ↑ Shardcast Interview
— Arcanum - 2021-01-23# - ↑ Skyward Pre-Release AMA
— Arcanum - 2018-10-27#