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'''''The Rithmatist''''' is a young adult novel by [[Brandon Sanderson]] published in May 2013 by Tor Books.{{url ref|url=https://www.torforgeblog.com/2010/12/02/tor-announces-acquisitions-of-two-new-novels-by-brandon-sanderson/|text=Tor blog posts|site=Tor Forge}} Although it was conceived as part of the [[cosmere]], it was later moved out of that universe.{{wob ref|1619}} [[The Aztlanian|A sequel]] has been in the works since the book was published{{sots ref|2013}} but it has not been completed.{{sots ref|2021}}

Joel later confronts Nalizar, who he suspects was the mastermind behind the Forgotten’s actions. Nalizar confirms that he was behind the plot and that he is not entirely human. But Joel knows that nobody will believe him if he tries to expose Nalizar--having publicly helped to save the students, Nalizar's hero status is publicly confirmed.

 

[[Rithmatics]] uses chalk circles, lines, and drawings known as [[chalkling|chalklings]], otherwise known as lines of making, to do a variety of actions, including, but not limited to, attacking other duelists, creating defenses & structures, as well as creatures.

 

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''The Rithmatist'' consists of one prologue and twenty-five chapters, reaching a total 87,683 word count.

 

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