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{{Perpendicularity |
{{Perpendicularity |
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|shard=[[Preservation]] |
|shard=[[Preservation]] |
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| − | |use=Giving power, imprisoning [[Ruin]] |
+ | |use=Giving power, imprisoning [[Ruin]], Realmatic Transition |
|era=[[Final Empire]] |
|era=[[Final Empire]] |
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|city=[[Luthadel]] |
|city=[[Luthadel]] |
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== Purpose & Usage == |
== Purpose & Usage == |
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| + | {{image|The Well of Ascension by Eleonor Piteira.jpg|side=left|height=250px|[[Vin]] in the Well}} |
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| − | As [[Allomancy]] is of Preservation, particularly strong |
+ | As [[Allomancy]] is of Preservation, particularly strong [[Seeker]]s such as Vin and [[Alendi]] could sense the pulsing of the Well of Ascension as it refills with power. This pulsing is a [[Rhythm#The_Pure_Tones|pure tone]] of Scadrial.{{wob ref|14586}} |
== History & Mythology == |
== History & Mythology == |
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| − | In [[Terris]] prophecy, it was said to be hidden deep within the Terris Mountains |
+ | In [[Terris]] prophecy, it was said to be hidden deep within the Terris Mountains. However, when the [[Lord Ruler]] consumed the power from the Well of Ascension and changed the world, he also changed the location of the Well. The Well was moved to [[Kredik Shaw]], and lay in a chamber underneath the Lord Ruler's palace. |
| − | Before [[Vin]] released the power within the Well, it served as a prison for the [[Shard]] Ruin for |
+ | Before [[Vin]] released the power within the Well, it served as a prison for the [[Shard]] Ruin for several millennia. Preservation created the prison by sacrificing his mind to create something capable of containing Ruin's mind. With his mind gone, Preservation's body and power were left in the world, creating the Mists and the Well of Ascension. |
| − | It is unknown |
+ | It is unknown whether the Well still exists after the [[Catacendre]]. |
== Location == |
== Location == |
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| − | The entrance to the Well lies in the Lord Ruler's study, and was designed to be opened by an [[Iron]]pull of tremendous strength, such that the Lord Ruler was one of the few individuals capable of opening it. One section of the wall, presumably weighing several tons, could be pulled on to reveal a passageway, which leads to |
+ | The entrance to the Well lies in the Lord Ruler's study, and was designed to be opened by an [[Iron]]pull of tremendous strength, such that the Lord Ruler was one of the few individuals capable of opening it. One section of the wall, presumably weighing several tons, could be pulled on to reveal a passageway, which leads to the stone chamber that houses the Well of Ascension.{{book ref|mb2|57}} The Well appears as a shimmering, glowing white pool full of liquid metal. The pool lies in a shallow depression in the rock and is only a few feet in diameter.{{book ref|mb2|58}} |
== Notable Visitors == |
== Notable Visitors == |
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| + | {{image|Drifter.png|side=right|width=300px|[[Kelsier]] meeting [[Hoid]] at the Well}} |
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*[[Alendi]] |
*[[Alendi]] |
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*[[First Generation]] |
*[[First Generation]] |
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*[[Elend]] |
*[[Elend]] |
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*[[Hoid]] |
*[[Hoid]] |
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| + | }} |
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== Notes == |
== Notes == |
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{{Mistborn|Era 1}} |
{{Mistborn|Era 1}} |
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[[category: magic]] |
[[category: magic]] |
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Latest revision as of 21:36, 27 January 2024
| Well of Ascension | |
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 by Elsa Velasco
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| Related to | Preservation |
| Use | Giving power, imprisoning Ruin, Realmatic Transition |
| Era | Final Empire |
| City | Luthadel |
| World | Scadrial |
| Universe | Cosmere |
The Well of Ascension was a Perpendicularity, the manifestation of Preservation's power. It refilled every 1024 years.[1]
Purpose & Usage[edit]
As Allomancy is of Preservation, particularly strong Seekers such as Vin and Alendi could sense the pulsing of the Well of Ascension as it refills with power. This pulsing is a pure tone of Scadrial.[2]
History & Mythology[edit]
In Terris prophecy, it was said to be hidden deep within the Terris Mountains. However, when the Lord Ruler consumed the power from the Well of Ascension and changed the world, he also changed the location of the Well. The Well was moved to Kredik Shaw, and lay in a chamber underneath the Lord Ruler's palace.
Before Vin released the power within the Well, it served as a prison for the Shard Ruin for several millennia. Preservation created the prison by sacrificing his mind to create something capable of containing Ruin's mind. With his mind gone, Preservation's body and power were left in the world, creating the Mists and the Well of Ascension.
It is unknown whether the Well still exists after the Catacendre.
Location[edit]
The entrance to the Well lies in the Lord Ruler's study, and was designed to be opened by an Ironpull of tremendous strength, such that the Lord Ruler was one of the few individuals capable of opening it. One section of the wall, presumably weighing several tons, could be pulled on to reveal a passageway, which leads to the stone chamber that houses the Well of Ascension.[3] The Well appears as a shimmering, glowing white pool full of liquid metal. The pool lies in a shallow depression in the rock and is only a few feet in diameter.[4]
Notable Visitors[edit]
Notes[edit]
- ↑ Ancient 17S Q&A
— Arcanum - 2010-05-01# - ↑ Miscellaneous 2020
— Arcanum - 2020-11-30# - ↑ The Well of Ascension chapter 57#
- ↑ The Well of Ascension chapter 58#