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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}}

 

The events on [[Yolen]] surrounding the Shattering of Adonalsium will be addressed in ''[[Dragonsteel]]''.{{wob ref|9138}}{{wob ref|9882}}

 

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 former, 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 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}}

 

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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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}}

 

:''Main article:'' [[Shattering|The Shattering of Adonalsium]]

 

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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}}

 

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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== Trivia ==

* 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}}

* Adonalsium is not a dragon.{{wob ref|4556}}

* [[Brandon Sanderson]] developed the concept of Adonalsium and the cosmere while writing ''[[Dragonsteel Prime]]''.{{wob ref|1191}}

* The name Adonalsium is derived from a Hebrew name for God, ''Adonai'' (literally, "my Lord").{{wob ref|3914}}

* Additionally, Adonalsium may be an anagram of "a mind, a soul."

 

== Notes ==

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