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== Varieties of Aether ==
=== Roseite ===
The roseite aether manifests as pink-red crystals, similar to rose quartz. Generally the crystals have smooth surfaces that are occasionally marred by small pits.{{book ref|mb7|39}} Aetherbound that are bonded to Silijana, the source of the roseite aether possess a bud that replaces a portion of the skin and muscle on the palm of their hand with roseite, leaving the bones of their hand visible underneath the roseite.{{book ref|mb7|42}} When roseite aether is no longer being maintained by an aetherbound, it collapses into a fine rose-colored dust or powder,{{book ref|mb7|39}}{{book ref|mb7|47}} which eventually sublimates to a rose-colored mist.{{book ref|mb7|44}} Aetherbound that are able to control roseite have fine control over a number of its attributes, including its general coloration and clarity.{{book ref|mb7|39}}{{book ref|mb7|47}} They have not been shown to be able to make roseite of any color, but they can control the shade of the roseite, choosing whether it appears more red or pink{{book ref|mb7|39}} and whether it is transparent or opaque.
Roseite is a useful material for a number of purposes. Roseite is a strong material, resistant to gunfire, although bullets will chip the roseite when they impact it.{{book ref|mb7|51}} It is useful to create items or tools that rely on the strength or structure provided by the crystal. Simple tools like creating a fountain pen nib on the aetherbound's index finger, a small knife, a pointer, or a water glass can easier be created,{{book ref|mb7|39}} as well as weapons like a mace{{book ref|mb7|51}} and other small structures such as chairs{{book ref|mb7|39}} and ladders.{{book ref|mb7|45}} As with all aethers, its maximum potential utility is directly related to the creativity, skill, and understanding of the person manifesting the roseite.{{book ref|mb7|42}} A knowledgeable person can turn a map into a model of a city made of roseite,{{book ref|mb7|39}} or create a functional roseite gun if they can visualize the mechanisms.{{book ref|mb7|42}} Elderly aetherbound or those who have difficulty standing can use the aether to help with their stability, growing lines of aether along the edges of their joints and limbs for support. Roseite can also be grown to form a useful pair of spectacles, including with larger external magnifying lenses.{{book ref|mb7|39}} Advanced uses of roseite include as a juggernaut, a large exoskeleton of roseite that protects the aetherbound within the body and is incredibly difficult to bring down, even with gunfire. The body of the juggernaut is still comprised of firm crystal, but it is created with joints that allow it to move. Roseite can also form larger machines, such as an elevator if need be. These latter two examples may require so much aether that they need purified Investiture or some other source of power in order to be created or controlled for long.{{book ref|mb7|51}}
=== Dark Aether ===
The dark aether is some sort of threat present on the core aether homeworld. It may have made the planet inhospitable for roseite aetherbound or any aetherbound.{{book ref|mb7|47}} It may be related to the forces present in the aetherbound Prasanva's homeland and some sort of extermination.{{book ref|mb7|42}} Prasanva has gone offworld in search of other allies to bring back to help fight this dark aether.{{book ref|mb7|47}}
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==Properties==
[[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, which would make it likely roseite.{{book ref|sa2|43}}{{book ref|mb7|39}}-->
==History==
Aethers have been present in the cosmere since at least prior to the Shattering of Adonalsium, and may predate Adonalsium altogether.{{book ref|mb7|42}} While they were initially native to a single world, different variants of the aethers have since spread to other planets,{{wob ref|15429}} and now claim to have no specific planet of origin.{{wob ref|15136}}
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