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| + | '''Aethers''' are a manifestation of [[Investiture]] in the [[cosmere]].{{wob ref|14031}} Their source is unknown, but they presumably originate on an unrevealed planet.{{wob ref|13971}}{{wob ref|8618}} A piece of aether is seen on [[Roshar]] alongside other Investiture-related artifacts.{{book ref|sa3|i|8}}{{wob ref|12314}} |
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| − | '''Aether''' is an unusual substance seen on [[Roshar]].{{book ref|sa3|i|8}} |
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| + | It is not known how aethers work or what abilities that they grant. Only certain people can activate aethers, and physical pieces of aether are not particularly useful to anyone else.{{wob ref|9288}} |
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==Properties== |
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| − | [[Mraize]] is confirmed to have aether in his collection of curios.{{wob ref|12395}}{{wob ref|12314}} |
+ | [[Mraize]] is confirmed to have at least one piece of an aether in his collection of curios on [[Roshar]].{{wob ref|12395}}{{wob ref|12314}} [[Shallan Davar]] describes several of Mraize's trophies; through the process of elimination, it is likely that the aether is an exceptionally delicate pink crystalline substance.{{book ref|sa2|43}} |
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| + | Because Mraize is a [[Worldhopper]],{{wob ref|1394}} the provenance of his aether is unknown. He owns several items related to Investiture on other planets, such as an [[Aviar]] from [[First of the Sun]]{{wob ref|8900}} and [[sand mastery|white sand]] from [[Taldain]].{{wob ref|9288}} Some of these items retain magical properties, but the aether does not.{{wob ref|9288}} |
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| ⚫ | [[Mem]] was tasked with removing an unusual stain on Mraize's [[Azish]] cavalrylord's suit. She thought it might be a combination of oil and blood and had a great deal of difficulty removing the stain, but eventually cleaned it off without damaging the suit's delicate [[Mycalin]] dye. Mraize was surprised by her success and gave her a bonus, mentioning that the stain was "aether". Mem was clearly unfamiliar with the word.{{book ref|sa3|i|8}} |
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| + | ==Trivia== |
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| + | *Aethers originated in the unpublished novel ''[[Aether of Night]]''. Elements of the novel have already been repurposed into other works,{{wob ref|8206}} and it would be completely rewritten before the world is introduced to the cosmere.{{sots ref|2017}} Aethers and their home planet are confirmed to exist, but the details have not been canonized.{{wob ref|12512}}{{wob ref|14031}}{{wob ref|13971}} |
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| + | *Aethers are the only "major" magic system that has not yet been used extensively in any cosmere work.{{wob ref|14031}} |
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Revision as of 19:02, 3 August 2020
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Aethers are a manifestation of Investiture in the cosmere.[1] Their source is unknown, but they presumably originate on an unrevealed planet.[2][3] A piece of aether is seen on Roshar alongside other Investiture-related artifacts.[4][5]
Mechanics
It is not known how aethers work or what abilities that they grant. Only certain people can activate aethers, and physical pieces of aether are not particularly useful to anyone else.[6]
Properties
Mraize is confirmed to have at least one piece of an aether in his collection of curios on Roshar.[7][5] Shallan Davar describes several of Mraize's trophies; through the process of elimination, it is likely that the aether is an exceptionally delicate pink crystalline substance.[8]
History
Because Mraize is a Worldhopper,[9] the provenance of his aether is unknown. He owns several items related to Investiture on other planets, such as an Aviar from First of the Sun[10] and white sand from Taldain.[6] Some of these items retain magical properties, but the aether does not.[6]
Mem was tasked with removing an unusual stain on Mraize's Azish cavalrylord's suit. She thought it might be a combination of oil and blood and had a great deal of difficulty removing the stain, but eventually cleaned it off without damaging the suit's delicate Mycalin dye. Mraize was surprised by her success and gave her a bonus, mentioning that the stain was "aether". Mem was clearly unfamiliar with the word.[4]
Trivia
- Aethers originated in the unpublished novel Aether of Night. Elements of the novel have already been repurposed into other works,[11] and it would be completely rewritten before the world is introduced to the cosmere.[12] Aethers and their home planet are confirmed to exist, but the details have not been canonized.[13][1][2]
- Aethers are the only "major" magic system that has not yet been used extensively in any cosmere work.[1]
Notes
- ↑ a b c YouTube Livestream 14
— Arcanum - 2020-07-30# - ↑ a b General Reddit 2020
— Arcanum - 2020-07-13# - ↑ Oathbringer San Francisco signing
— Arcanum - 2017-11-15# - ↑ a b Oathbringer interlude I-8#
- ↑ a b Idaho Falls signing
— Arcanum - 2018-12-29# - ↑ a b c Emerald City Comic Con 2018
— Arcanum - 2018-03-01# - ↑ Skyward Houston signing
— Arcanum - 2018-11-19# - ↑ Words of Radiance chapter 43#
- ↑ Orem signing 2014
— Arcanum - 2014-12-06# - ↑ Orem signing
— Arcanum - 2017-12-21# - ↑ Oathbringer release party
— Arcanum - 2017-11-13# - ↑ State of the Sanderson 2017
— Brandon's website - 2017-12-18# - ↑ General Reddit 2014
— Arcanum - 2014-12-18#