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| − | '''Adonalsium''' is a mysterious term used in the [[cosmere]], which could refer to the power of Creation or a god. It has not been revealed what Adonalsium explicitly is, but its power is seen in the [[Shard]]s of Adonalsium, which act as imperfect gods in the cosmere. In [[The Way of Kings]]{{epigraph ref|sa1|11}} it is implied that there are sixteen Shards. |
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| − | == Before the Shattering == |
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| + | | I have delved and searched, and have only been able to come up with a single name: Adonalsium. Who, or what, it was, I do not yet know. |
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| − | |Anyway, there was a God. Adonalsium. I don't know if it was a force or a being, though I suspect the latter |
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+ | | The [[Words of Founding]]{{epigraph ref|mb3|39}} |
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| + | '''Adonalsium''' is a mysterious being or force in the [[cosmere]]{{msh ref|3|2}} from which all [[Investiture]] is derived.{{wob ref|8605}} It is unknown whether the term Adonalsium is a name or title.{{wob ref|3245}} Adonalsium is generally regarded as a God, responsible for the creation of the cosmere,{{msh ref|3|2}}{{wob ref|4850}} and it is sometimes referred to as the "power of creation."{{wob ref|3435}} In a pivotal moment in the history of the cosmere, an event known as the [[Shattering]], a group of individuals conspired against and killed Adonalsium.{{msh ref|3|2}}{{wob ref|2247}} Upon its death the power was broken into sixteen [[Shards]] which were all seized by some of the individuals present.{{msh ref|3|2}}{{epigraph ref|sa1|11}}{{wob ref|10563}} These Shards each bear an aspect of Adonalsium's nature.{{wob ref|9363}} |
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| − | At some point in the past, Adonalsium created the original humans.{{msh ref|3|2}} |
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| − | It has been confirmed that [[Hoid]] was present when Adonalsium [[Shattering|Shattered]]{{qa ref|747|11}}, that the Shattering left exactly the sixteen Shards it did for a specific reason{{qa ref|1078|25}}{{qa ref|1042|5}}, and that the shattering was intentional.{{qa ref|1075|1}} |
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| + | The events on [[Yolen]] surrounding the Shattering of Adonalsium will be addressed in ''[[Dragonsteel]]''.{{wob ref|9138}}{{wob ref|9882}} |
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| − | For unknown reasons at least some of the 16 who shattered Adonalsium did so believing it was the final option left to them, suggesting its power may have been targeted as a last ditch attempt at self-preservation.{{msh ref|3|2}} |
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| + | == Nature == |
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| − | The Shattering may or may not be a result of the failed plot to destroy Adonalsium.{{qa ref|1104|1|Notes in books|date=Jan 6th, 2015}} At the time of the Shattering, Adonalsium was consciously opposed by something, and that thing is still around.{{qa ref|979|85}} It created some form of weapon.{{qa ref|1103|1}} |
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| + | The exact nature of Adonalsium, whether it is more a force of nature or an intelligent being, is unknown, though either interpretation carries a measure of validity.{{msh ref|3|2}} Notions that it could be "killed"{{msh ref|3|2}} or that it could "design" things{{epigraph ref|sa2|66}} suggests the latter, though these understandings could be faulty. It is unclear whether Adonalsium's power reaches beyond the cosmere,{{wob ref|8561}} or whether Adonalsium could, unlike Shards, wield its power to the full extent.{{wob ref|8702}}{{wob ref|8648}} |
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| + | Adonalsium is widely believed to be the creator of the entire cosmere and all life within it.{{wob ref|3711}}{{wob ref|4850}}{{epigraph ref|sa2|66}} That is, excepting any subsequent creation performed by the Shards, which is typically regarded as a copy of Adonalsium's own designs performed with the remnants of his power.{{au ref|scadrian}}{{msh ref|3|2}} Variations of the phrase "power of creation" typically refers to Adonalsium or the remnants of his power, due to this belief.{{wob ref|3435}} It is possible that the tendency of Investiture to develop sentience over time is rooted in Adonalsium's own drive to develop life.{{wob ref|2253}} |
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| − | == Shards of Adonalsium == |
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| − | After Adonalsium shattered into its present form, the pieces were given to or taken by individuals that then had the powers of the aspect of the Shard of Adonalsium. These people tend to act like imperfect gods, capable of creating and destroying worlds. Many of these "gods" give specific magical powers to the people on their worlds, and most of Brandon Sanderson's novels take place in one of these planets. The nature of the common people's powers is modeled after the power of the Shard in question. |
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| − | The existence of a single origin of these shards have been hinted at in Sanderson's novels: |
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| + | | Anyway, there was a God. Adonalsium. I don't know if it was a force or a being, though I suspect the latter. |
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| − | |I sense shards of something long ago, a fractured presence, something spanning the void. |
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| + | | [[Khriss]]' interpretation of Adonalsium's nature{{msh ref|3|2}} |
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| − | I have delved and searched, and have only been able to come up with a single name: |
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| − | '''Adonalsium'''. Who, or what, it was, I do not yet know. |
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| − | |[[Sazed]]{{epigraph ref|mb3|39}}, emphasis added |
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| + | All Investiture in the cosmere is associated with Adonalsium.{{wob ref|8605}} Consequently, all forms of magic are derived from Adonalsium's power.{{wob ref|2612}} While most of the more complex magic systems, such as [[Allomancy]] and [[Surgebinding]], were established after the Shattering, some simpler forms of magic, such as [[highstorm]]s{{wob ref|8624}} and [[spren]],{{wob ref|141}} existed in some form prior to Adonalsium's demise.{{wob ref|4097}} Some "fourth law" of thermodynamics seems to govern Adonalsium and the nature of Investiture.{{wob ref|3544}} |
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| + | It is unclear precisely why the power was later divided into sixteen Shards, or why these Shards bear the "intents" that they do. Indeed, it is possible that a set of Shards with an alternate set of natures may have been produced, and it may be possible for a different number to have been produced.{{wob ref|8394}}{{wob ref|8394}} In any case, the known Shardic intents give some insight into Adonalsium's nature, as these can generally be regarded as some primal force ascribed with a facet of Adonalsium's own personality.{{epigraph ref|sa2|71}}{{wob ref|9363}} We can assume, for example, that Adonalsium had some sense of honor and a desire to cultivate, or that it maintained a balance between its concepts of ruin and preservation. With so many different, often conflicting, aspects to Adonalsium's nature, it may have had difficulty taking certain actions or interfering with the cosmere in particular ways.{{wob ref|9519}} |
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| + | Adonalsium also presumably had access to certain godlike abilities that are associated with the Shards, including the ability to glance into the future.{{wob ref|8443}} |
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| + | == History == |
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| + | === Pre-Shattering === |
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| + | Nobody knows whether Adonalsium's Investiture existed from eternity or whether it came into being--naturally, or by means of some other God.{{wob ref|3436}}{{wob ref|8648}} It is also unclear whether Adonalsium's presumed consciousness existed alongside its power from the beginning, or whether it developed as a natural function of Investiture.{{wob ref|9324}} It is, however, likely that Adonalsium existed before any other intelligent life in the cosmere. While the extent of Adonalsium's role as a creator is unclear, it was at least directly responsible for the formation of some worlds, including [[Roshar]] and the rest of the [[Rosharan system]].{{wob ref|3952}}{{wob ref|9283}}{{wob ref|1654}} [[Taldain]]'s specific orbit may also lend itself to Adonalsium's touch.{{wob ref|5491}} |
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| − | Another example is the ''{{b|sa1}}'' epigraphs, which mentions that: |
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+ | | The worlds you now tread bear the touch and design of Adonalsium. |
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+ | | [[Frost]] speaking of Adonalsium{{epigraph ref|sa2|66}} |
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| − | [[Ati]] was the name of the person who held Ruin before being killed by [[Vin]] holding Preservation at the end of ''{{b|THoA}}''. |
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| − | Intentionally killing [[Ati]] went against the [[intent]] of Preservation, but as Vin had not yet become attuned to it, she was able to use its power to her own ends. |
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| + | Nothing is known about any interaction Adonalsium may have had with mortals, beyond his work as a creator. Sapient beings were apparently aware of Adonalsium's existence and power, at least, and some worshiped Adonalsium as a deity.{{book ref|sa3|121}} Despite this, or perhaps because of it, some individuals grew to oppose Adonalsium.{{msh ref|3|2}} Their number included humans, [[dragon (cosmere)|dragon]]s, and [[Sho Del]],{{wob ref|9676}} and their motives were diverse; while some sought power for themselves, others simply believed that Adonalsium presented some manner of threat.{{msh ref|3|2}} And so, this opposing force developed a mysterious weapon for use against Adonalsium.{{wob ref|5602}} |
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| − | It is also possible that those who take the power of a Shard may be able to resist this change to their personality by force of will, like when [[Sazed]] gained the powers of both Ruin and Preservation: |
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| + | At least one plot to destroy Adonalsium failed, though the details of this remain an enigma.{{wob ref|2648}} It is possible that the weapon failed to accomplish the task it was designed for, and that the Shattering was forced by some other means. On the other hand, it may be that the weapon was developed as an alternative approach after some prior strategy failed. Though unlikely, given the thirst for power that motivated some conspirators,{{msh ref|3|2}} it is even possible that the Shattering itself is the aforementioned failure--that the results of the Shattering, whether caused by the weapon or otherwise, were not intended.{{wob ref|721}} |
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| − | |[Ruin and Preservation] threatened to annihilate each other. |
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| − | And yet, because he was of one mind on how to use them, he could keep them separate. |
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| + | === Shattering of Adonalsium === |
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| − | They could touch without destroying each other, if he willed it. |
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| + | :''Main article:'' [[Shattering|The Shattering of Adonalsium]] |
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| − | |[[Sazed]]'s revelation on the [[Hero of Ages]]{{book ref|mb3|82}} |
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| + | {{sidequote |
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| + | | A diverse group. With equally diverse motives. Some wished for the power; others saw killing Adonalsium as the only good option left to them. Together they murdered a deity, and became divine themselves. |
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| + | | [[Khriss]] speaking of the Shattering |
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| + | Adonalsium's opposition, or some subset of their number, eventually put their final plan into action on [[Yolen]].{{wob ref|8605}}{{wob ref|11602}} The group included [[Hoid]]{{wob ref|10773}} and, likely, [[Frost]],{{epigraph ref|sa2|66}} in addition to those who would become the original vessels of the sixteen Shards. Few details are known concerning what transpired at the Shattering. The Shattering occurred as a single event{{wob ref|1292}} at which Adonalsium was indeed killed,{{wob ref|2247}}, and consequently its power was divided into sixteen equal portions.{{wob ref|5313}} This bears some measure of resemblance to the Splintering of Shards.{{wob ref|3456}} Investiture throughout the cosmere was affected as a result of the Shattering--becoming associated with particular Shards.{{wob ref|9385}} |
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| − | How long, or under what conditions, a person can keep their own will is unknown. However, after only ~340 years, [[Harmony]] had come to espouse balance and a non-intervention policy while ensuring that both good and bad things continued to happen.{{book ref|mb5|7}} |
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| + | Some evidence suggests that the participants influenced the quantity or nature of the Shards which were left behind,{{wob ref|9956}} but it may be that the result of the Shattering was not entirely expected.{{wob ref|721}} It is clear that they did not fully have a plan as to how the power might be divided, as more than sixteen individuals were present and at least one of them, Hoid, refused the offer of a Shard.{{epigraph ref|sa3|41}}{{wob ref|3337}} At least some of the participants in the Shattering regret what occurred--particularly those who did not seize Shards.{{wob ref|6545}} This may be due to the direct consequences of the Shattering, to the subsequent actions taken by the Shards, or simply to guilt.{{epigraph ref|sa2|66}} |
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| − | ==Known Shards== |
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| + | The weapon intended to kill Adonalsium no longer exists in its current form{{wob ref|2246}} though remnants still exist in the Physical Realm and are the source of Hoid's immortality.{{wob ref|10439}} |
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| − | The following shards (the original bearer) @ their current planet are known: |
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| + | === Legacy === |
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| − | *[[Autonomy]] ([[Bavadin]]) @ [[Taldain]] |
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| + | The Shattering occurred long before other notable events in the cosmere.{{wob ref|1355}}{{wob ref|9683}}{{wob ref|2728}} In the centuries that followed, the Shards settled on other words and began using their new power to shape the cosmere in new ways. New magic systems were developed, and manifestations of Investiture which previously existed were changed in some small ways.{{wob ref|8357}}{{wob ref|3314}} Adonalsium's name was eventually forgotten in much of the cosmere,{{book ref|sa1|54}}{{epigraph ref|mb3|39}} though [[worldhopper]]s remember at least some of its history{{msh ref|3|2}} and [[Shalash]] appears to still revere it as divinity.{{book ref|sa3|121}} |
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| − | *[[Cultivation]] (unknown female) @ [[Roshar]] |
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| − | *[[Devotion]] ([[Aona]]) @ [[Sel]] {{cite}} |
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| − | *[[Dominion]] ([[Skai]]) @ [[Sel]] {{cite}} |
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| − | *[[Endowment]] ([[Edgli]]) @ [[Nalthis]] |
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| − | *[[Honor]] ([[Tanavast]]) @ [[Roshar]] |
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| − | *[[Odium]] ([[Rayse]]) @ [[Braize]] |
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| − | *[[Preservation]] ([[Leras]]) @ [[Scadrial]] |
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| − | *[[Ruin]] ([[Ati]])) @ [[Scadrial]] |
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| − | *''[[Survival Shard]]'' (unknown) @ unknown |
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| + | {{quote |
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| − | ''[[Harmony]] is the combination of Preservation and Ruin, held by Sazed and remains on Scadrial. Although it is common to refer to Harmony as a single shard, it is still considered by Brandon as two.'' {{qa ref|1160}} |
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| + | | Adonalsium... Have you ever heard the term, Dalinar? |
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| + | | [[Hoid]] questioning [[Dalinar]]{{book ref|sa1|54}} |
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| + | }} |
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| + | With access to future sight, Adonalsium may have actually anticipated the Shattering. While it apparently took no successful measures to prevent the attack, it may have laid certain plans in place which are still in effect.{{wob ref|8443}} It is also possible that a [[cognitive shadow]] of Adonalsium was left in its place following the Shattering.{{wob ref|8509}} |
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| − | == Trivia == |
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| − | The name Adonalsium may be derived from a Hebrew name for God, ''Adonai'' (meaning ''"the Lord"'' or ''"God"'', literally ''"my Lord"''.) |
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| + | Scholars disagree as to whether Adonalsium could be reformed by reuniting the sixteen Shards of its power.{{wob ref|4762}} Though some theorize this may be possible, others argue that it would not restore that which was "killed".{{wob ref|5993}} Other evidence suggests that uniting all sixteen Shards would prove impossible, or that any being attempting to do so would be destroyed.{{wob ref|5329}} Regardless of the possibility, some additionally believe that this should not be attempted for one reason or another.{{wob ref|5276}} |
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| − | == Notes == |
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| + | == Trivia == |
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| − | {{qa ref|747|11|Was Hoid at the Shattering?|date=2012-03-17}} |
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| + | * Events on Yolen, including the Shattering of Adonalsium, will be addressed in ''[[Dragonsteel]]''.{{wob ref|9138}}{{wob ref|9882}} ''Dragonsteel'' is currently planned as a trilogy to be written after ''[[The Stormlight Archive]]'' is complete.{{wob ref|10741}} |
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| − | {{qa ref|979|85|Did Adonalsium have enemies?|date=2013-04-15}} |
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| + | * Adonalsium is not a dragon.{{wob ref|4556}} |
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| − | {{qa ref|1042|5|Was there a force determining which way it shattered?|date=Nov 16th, 2013}} |
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| + | * [[Brandon Sanderson]] developed the concept of Adonalsium and the cosmere while writing ''[[Dragonsteel Prime]]''.{{wob ref|1191}} |
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| − | {{qa ref|1075|1|Was Adonalsium shattered intentionally?|date=Mar 5th, 2014}} |
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| + | * The name Adonalsium is derived from a Hebrew name for God, ''Adonai'' (literally, "my Lord").{{wob ref|3914}} |
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| − | {{qa ref|1078|25|The Shattering left sixteen Shards.|date=2013-10-14}} |
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| + | * Additionally, Adonalsium is an anagram of "a mind, a soul." This may or may not be intentional. |
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| − | {{qa ref|1103|1|Write something about that opposing force|date=Mar 4th, 2014}} |
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| + | * In the original publication of ''[[Hero of Ages]]'', Adonalsium was misspelled as "Adonasium".{{wob ref|7710}} |
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| + | == Notes == |
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| − | </references> |
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| + | {{complete|[[User:Jofwu|Jofwu]] ([[User talk:Jofwu|talk]]) 12:12, 21 September 2018 (MST)}} |
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“ I have delved and searched, and have only been able to come up with a single name: Adonalsium. Who, or what, it was, I do not yet know. ”
— The Words of Founding[1]
Adonalsium is a mysterious being or force in the cosmere[2] from which all Investiture is derived.[3] It is unknown whether the term Adonalsium is a name or title.[4] Adonalsium is generally regarded as a God, responsible for the creation of the cosmere,[2][5] and it is sometimes referred to as the "power of creation."[6] In a pivotal moment in the history of the cosmere, an event known as the Shattering, a group of individuals conspired against and killed Adonalsium.[2][7] Upon its death the power was broken into sixteen Shards which were all seized by some of the individuals present.[2][8][9] These Shards each bear an aspect of Adonalsium's nature.[10]
The events on Yolen surrounding the Shattering of Adonalsium will be addressed in Dragonsteel.[11][12]
Nature
The exact nature of Adonalsium, whether it is more a force of nature or an intelligent being, is unknown, though either interpretation carries a measure of validity.[2] Notions that it could be "killed"[2] or that it could "design" things[13] suggests the latter, though these understandings could be faulty. It is unclear whether Adonalsium's power reaches beyond the cosmere,[14] or whether Adonalsium could, unlike Shards, wield its power to the full extent.[15][16]
Adonalsium is widely believed to be the creator of the entire cosmere and all life within it.[17][5][13] That is, excepting any subsequent creation performed by the Shards, which is typically regarded as a copy of Adonalsium's own designs performed with the remnants of his power.[18][2] Variations of the phrase "power of creation" typically refers to Adonalsium or the remnants of his power, due to this belief.[6] It is possible that the tendency of Investiture to develop sentience over time is rooted in Adonalsium's own drive to develop life.[19]
“ Anyway, there was a God. Adonalsium. I don't know if it was a force or a being, though I suspect the latter. ”
All Investiture in the cosmere is associated with Adonalsium.[3] Consequently, all forms of magic are derived from Adonalsium's power.[20] While most of the more complex magic systems, such as Allomancy and Surgebinding, were established after the Shattering, some simpler forms of magic, such as highstorms[21] and spren,[22] existed in some form prior to Adonalsium's demise.[23] Some "fourth law" of thermodynamics seems to govern Adonalsium and the nature of Investiture.[24]
It is unclear precisely why the power was later divided into sixteen Shards, or why these Shards bear the "intents" that they do. Indeed, it is possible that a set of Shards with an alternate set of natures may have been produced, and it may be possible for a different number to have been produced.[25][25] In any case, the known Shardic intents give some insight into Adonalsium's nature, as these can generally be regarded as some primal force ascribed with a facet of Adonalsium's own personality.[26][10] We can assume, for example, that Adonalsium had some sense of honor and a desire to cultivate, or that it maintained a balance between its concepts of ruin and preservation. With so many different, often conflicting, aspects to Adonalsium's nature, it may have had difficulty taking certain actions or interfering with the cosmere in particular ways.[27]
Adonalsium also presumably had access to certain godlike abilities that are associated with the Shards, including the ability to glance into the future.[28]
History
Pre-Shattering
Nobody knows whether Adonalsium's Investiture existed from eternity or whether it came into being--naturally, or by means of some other God.[29][16] It is also unclear whether Adonalsium's presumed consciousness existed alongside its power from the beginning, or whether it developed as a natural function of Investiture.[30] It is, however, likely that Adonalsium existed before any other intelligent life in the cosmere. While the extent of Adonalsium's role as a creator is unclear, it was at least directly responsible for the formation of some worlds, including Roshar and the rest of the Rosharan system.[31][32][33] Taldain's specific orbit may also lend itself to Adonalsium's touch.[34]
“ The worlds you now tread bear the touch and design of Adonalsium. ”
Nothing is known about any interaction Adonalsium may have had with mortals, beyond his work as a creator. Sapient beings were apparently aware of Adonalsium's existence and power, at least, and some worshiped Adonalsium as a deity.[35] Despite this, or perhaps because of it, some individuals grew to oppose Adonalsium.[2] Their number included humans, dragons, and Sho Del,[36] and their motives were diverse; while some sought power for themselves, others simply believed that Adonalsium presented some manner of threat.[2] And so, this opposing force developed a mysterious weapon for use against Adonalsium.[37]
At least one plot to destroy Adonalsium failed, though the details of this remain an enigma.[38] It is possible that the weapon failed to accomplish the task it was designed for, and that the Shattering was forced by some other means. On the other hand, it may be that the weapon was developed as an alternative approach after some prior strategy failed. Though unlikely, given the thirst for power that motivated some conspirators,[2] it is even possible that the Shattering itself is the aforementioned failure--that the results of the Shattering, whether caused by the weapon or otherwise, were not intended.[39]
Shattering of Adonalsium
- Main article: The Shattering of Adonalsium
“A diverse group. With equally diverse motives. Some wished for the power; others saw killing Adonalsium as the only good option left to them. Together they murdered a deity, and became divine themselves.”
—Khriss speaking of the Shattering
Adonalsium's opposition, or some subset of their number, eventually put their final plan into action on Yolen.[3][40] The group included Hoid[41] and, likely, Frost,[13] in addition to those who would become the original vessels of the sixteen Shards. Few details are known concerning what transpired at the Shattering. The Shattering occurred as a single event[42] at which Adonalsium was indeed killed,[7], and consequently its power was divided into sixteen equal portions.[43] This bears some measure of resemblance to the Splintering of Shards.[44] Investiture throughout the cosmere was affected as a result of the Shattering--becoming associated with particular Shards.[45]
Some evidence suggests that the participants influenced the quantity or nature of the Shards which were left behind,[46] but it may be that the result of the Shattering was not entirely expected.[39] It is clear that they did not fully have a plan as to how the power might be divided, as more than sixteen individuals were present and at least one of them, Hoid, refused the offer of a Shard.[47][48] At least some of the participants in the Shattering regret what occurred--particularly those who did not seize Shards.[49] This may be due to the direct consequences of the Shattering, to the subsequent actions taken by the Shards, or simply to guilt.[13]
The weapon intended to kill Adonalsium no longer exists in its current form[50] though remnants still exist in the Physical Realm and are the source of Hoid's immortality.[51]
Legacy
The Shattering occurred long before other notable events in the cosmere.[52][53][54] In the centuries that followed, the Shards settled on other words and began using their new power to shape the cosmere in new ways. New magic systems were developed, and manifestations of Investiture which previously existed were changed in some small ways.[55][56] Adonalsium's name was eventually forgotten in much of the cosmere,[57][1] though worldhoppers remember at least some of its history[2] and Shalash appears to still revere it as divinity.[35]
“ Adonalsium... Have you ever heard the term, Dalinar? ”
With access to future sight, Adonalsium may have actually anticipated the Shattering. While it apparently took no successful measures to prevent the attack, it may have laid certain plans in place which are still in effect.[28] It is also possible that a cognitive shadow of Adonalsium was left in its place following the Shattering.[58]
Scholars disagree as to whether Adonalsium could be reformed by reuniting the sixteen Shards of its power.[59] Though some theorize this may be possible, others argue that it would not restore that which was "killed".[60] Other evidence suggests that uniting all sixteen Shards would prove impossible, or that any being attempting to do so would be destroyed.[61] Regardless of the possibility, some additionally believe that this should not be attempted for one reason or another.[62]
Trivia
- Events on Yolen, including the Shattering of Adonalsium, will be addressed in Dragonsteel.[11][12] Dragonsteel is currently planned as a trilogy to be written after The Stormlight Archive is complete.[63]
- Adonalsium is not a dragon.[64]
- Brandon Sanderson developed the concept of Adonalsium and the cosmere while writing Dragonsteel Prime.[65]
- The name Adonalsium is derived from a Hebrew name for God, Adonai (literally, "my Lord").[66]
- Additionally, Adonalsium is an anagram of "a mind, a soul." This may or may not be intentional.
- In the original publication of Hero of Ages, Adonalsium was misspelled as "Adonasium".[67]
Notes
- ↑ a b The Hero of Ages chapter 39 epigraph#
- ↑ a b c d e f g h i j k l Mistborn: Secret History part 3 chapter 2#
- ↑ a b c Oathbringer London signing
— Arcanum - 2017-11-28# - ↑ Supanova 2017 - Sydney
— Arcanum - 2017-06-16# - ↑ a b Calamity Seattle signing
— Arcanum - 2016-02-17# - ↑ a b /r/books AMA 2015
— Arcanum - 2015-06-05# - ↑ a b General Signed Books 2016
— Arcanum - 2016-02-01# - ↑ The Way of Kings chapter 11 epigraph#
- ↑ Steelheart Seattle signing
— Arcanum - 2013-10-14# - ↑ a b Emerald City Comic Con 2018
— Arcanum - 2018-03-01# - ↑ a b State of the Sanderson 2016
— Arcanum - 2016-12-19# - ↑ a b West Jordan signing 2012
— Arcanum - 2012-12-06# - ↑ a b c d e Words of Radiance chapter 66 epigraph#
- ↑ Oathbringer San Diego signing
— Arcanum - 2017-11-14# - ↑ Oathbringer London signing
— Arcanum - 2017-11-28# - ↑ a b Oathbringer London signing
— Arcanum - 2017-11-28# - ↑ /r/fantasy AMA 2017
— Arcanum - 2017-05-30# - ↑ Arcanum Unbounded - The Scadrian System#
- ↑ General Signed Books 2016
— Arcanum - 2016-10-12# - ↑ Lisbon signing
— Arcanum - 2016-11-07# - ↑ Oathbringer San Francisco signing
— Arcanum - 2017-11-15# - ↑ JordanCon 2016
— Arcanum - 2016-04-23# - ↑ /r/fantasy AMA 2013
— Arcanum - 2013-04-17# - ↑ /r/books AMA 2015
— Arcanum - 2015-07-14# - ↑ a b Oathbringer Houston signing
— Arcanum - 2017-11-18# - ↑ Words of Radiance chapter 71 epigraph#
- ↑ JordanCon 2018
— Arcanum - 2018-04-22# - ↑ a b Oathbringer Houston signing
— Arcanum - 2017-11-18# - ↑ /r/books AMA 2015
— Arcanum - 2015-06-05# - ↑ Emerald City Comic Con 2018
— Arcanum - 2018-03-01# - ↑ General Reddit 2016
— Arcanum - 2016-09-28# - ↑ Emerald City Comic Con 2018
— Arcanum - 2018-03-01# - ↑ Boskone 54
— Arcanum - 2017-02-19# - ↑ White Sand vol.1 release party
— Arcanum - 2016-06-28# - ↑ a b Oathbringer chapter 121#
- ↑ Arcanum Unbounded release party
— Arcanum - 2016-11-22# - ↑ Words of Radiance release party
— Arcanum - 2014-03-03# - ↑ General Signed Books 2015
— Arcanum - 2015-01-07# - ↑ a b Librarypalooza
— Arcanum - 2016-02-27# - ↑ Skyward San Diego signing
— Arcanum - 2018-11-07# - ↑ FanX 2018
— Arcanum - 2018-09-06# - ↑ Firefight Seattle UBooks signing
— Arcanum - 2015-01-06# - ↑ Shadows of Self London UK signing
— Arcanum - 2015-10-19# - ↑ /r/books AMA 2015
— Arcanum - 2015-06-08# - ↑ /r/Cosmere
— Arcanum - 2018-03-18# - ↑ New York Signing
— Arcanum - 2013-11-16# - ↑ Oathbringer chapter 41 epigraph#
- ↑ Leipzig Book Fair
— Arcanum - 2017-03-24# - ↑ Calamity Chicago signing
— Arcanum - 2016-02-22# - ↑ General Signed Books 2016
— Arcanum - 2016-02-25# - ↑ Idaho Falls signing
— Arcanum - 2018-07-21# - ↑ Idaho Falls signing 2014
— Arcanum - 2014-11-29# - ↑ Arcanum Unbounded release party
— Arcanum - 2016-11-22# - ↑ Idaho Falls Signing
— Arcanum - 2015-11-28# - ↑ Oathbringer Houston signing
— Arcanum - 2017-11-18# - ↑ Leipzig Book Fair
— Arcanum - 2017-03-24# - ↑ a b The Way of Kings chapter 54#
- ↑ Oathbringer release party
— Arcanum - 2017-11-13# - ↑ Kraków signing
— Arcanum - 2017-03-21# - ↑ Arcanum Unbounded Seattle signing
— Arcanum - 2016-12-01# - ↑ Shadows of Self London UK signing
— Arcanum - 2015-10-19# - ↑ Manchester signing
— Arcanum - 2014-08-06# - ↑ FanX 2018
— Arcanum - 2018-09-06# - ↑ White Sand vol.1 Orem signing
— Arcanum - 2016-06-29# - ↑ 17th Shard Forum Q&A
— Arcanum - 2012-09-26# - ↑ Stormlight Three Update #6
— Arcanum - 2017-02-28# - ↑ The Hero of Ages Annotations
— Arcanum - 2009-11-17#