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| ⚫ | '''Atium''' is a god metal. An Allomancer burning atium is able to see into the future by a few seconds. Feruchemists can use atium to store youthfulness, and when used as a Hemalurgic spike, atium steals any property or power. The metal is a reflective, silvery |
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| + | |feruchemy=Store age |
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| + | |type=God Metal ([[Ruin]]) |
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| ⚫ | '''Atium''' is a god metal. An Allomancer burning atium is able to see into the future by a few seconds. Feruchemists can use atium to store youthfulness, and when used as a Hemalurgic spike, atium steals any property or power. The metal is a reflective, silvery color, so much so that beads of atium almost appear to be drops of liquid.{{book ref|mb1|13}} |
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| − | Atium is notable as it is the condensed power of the [[Shard]] [[Ruin]]. It was sequestered away at the Pits of Hathsin by [[Preservation]] when the latter gave up his mind to trap Ruin. |
+ | Atium is notable as it is the condensed power of the [[Shard]] [[Ruin]]. As a result, an Allomancer burning atium does not draw on [[Preservation]]'s power; instead, the [[Investiture]] of the metal provides the power.{{wob ref|8028}} It was sequestered away at the Pits of Hathsin by [[Preservation]] when the latter gave up his mind to trap Ruin. |
| − | Presumably, the name "atium" is inherited from [[Ati]], the name of the original holder of the Shard Ruin, just as the name "[[lerasium]]" is inherited from [[Leras]], the original holder of the Shard Preservation. |
+ | Presumably, the name "atium" is inherited from [[Ati]], the name of the original holder of the Shard Ruin, just as the name "[[lerasium]]" is inherited from [[Leras]], the original holder of the Shard Preservation. Atium cannot be combined with lerasium to make [[harmonium]], nor can harmonium be broken down into atium and lerasium. While it would not be possible to get atium and lerasium from harmonium through distillation or other mundane methods, it may be possible through some other method.{{wob ref|12145}} |
== Allomantic Use == |
== Allomantic Use == |
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| − | An atium [[Misting]] is known as a '''Seer'''. Burning atium allows the user to see a few seconds into the future, by producing atium shadows of everything in sight. These shadows perform future actions. Burning atium expands the user's mind to be able to accept and process all of the information, even allowing the Allomancer to dodge incoming attacks from behind. |
+ | An atium [[Misting]] is known as a '''Seer'''. Burning atium allows the user to see a few seconds into the future, by producing atium shadows of everything in sight. These shadows perform future actions. Burning atium expands the user's mind to be able to accept and process all of the information, even allowing the Allomancer to dodge incoming attacks from behind. [[Harmony]] speculates that atium makes the Allomancer burning it a more efficient killer because it draws upon Ruin's power.{{epigraph ref|mb3|78}} |
| + | Atium shadows, while hard to beat, are not impossible. The most common way to fight effectively against a Seer is by using another atium Allomancer, as when two Allomancers burn atium at the same time, the shadows they see will split into a multitude of possibilities, as a positive feedback loop is created by each person trying to predict a future the other has just changed. This effect will also occur when fighting against a electrum Allomancer, due to the nature of that metal's ability. It would also be possible to best a Seer by Compounding steel. While a steel Compounder would not be able to move faster than an atium Allomancer, they could potentially move faster than the Seer is able to process the information they are gaining through their abilities.{{wob ref|244}} |
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| ⚫ | Burning [[duralumin]] with atium will allow Allomancers to see farther into the future, by allowing them to peer into the [[Spiritual Realm]].{{book ref|mb3|81}}{{msh ref|6|9}}{{wob ref|3610}} The same effect can occur if a Hemalurgist has enough spikes enhancing their atium.{{wob ref|3610}} Aluminum objects do not generate atium shadows.{{wob ref|6870}} Atium does not enable a person to anticipate emotional Allomancy.{{wob ref|9038}} |
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| − | [[File:AtiumBead.jpg|132px|thumb|left|Atium as sold on Brandon's website. Not real atium]] |
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| + | === Savantism === |
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| + | An Allomantic atium savant can sense atium shadows even if they are blind.{{wob ref|4072}} |
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== Feruchemical Use == |
== Feruchemical Use == |
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| − | {{icon|Atium|f|150px|thumb|right|The Feruchemical symbol for atium}} |
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Atium, when used by a Feruchemist, stores youthfulness. When storing youthfulness, the Feruchemist spends time older. When tapping youthfulness, the Feruchemist then spends time younger. |
Atium, when used by a Feruchemist, stores youthfulness. When storing youthfulness, the Feruchemist spends time older. When tapping youthfulness, the Feruchemist then spends time younger. |
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== Hemalurgic Use == |
== Hemalurgic Use == |
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| − | When used as a Hemalurgic spike, atium is like a wild card. Depending on where it is placed, it can steal any Hemalurgic property and it does so better than other spikes.{{wob ref|5971}} |
+ | When used as a Hemalurgic spike, atium is like a wild card. Depending on where it is placed, it can steal any Hemalurgic property and it does so better than other spikes.{{wob ref|5971}} Atium must be refined to be used properly.{{file ref| Hemalurgy table.jpg | Hemalurgy Table}} |
== Alloys == |
== Alloys == |
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Atium may also be alloyed with any of the other Allomatic metals. However the only currently known atium alloy is [[malatium]], an atium-gold alloy. These alloys grant various expanded mental and temporal effects when burned.{{wob ref|4615}} |
Atium may also be alloyed with any of the other Allomatic metals. However the only currently known atium alloy is [[malatium]], an atium-gold alloy. These alloys grant various expanded mental and temporal effects when burned.{{wob ref|4615}} |
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| + | == Around the Cosmere == |
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| + | Atium (and its alloys) can be made into weapons, which can be very useful for doing things like resisting [[Shardblade]]s.{{wob ref|13824}} |
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== History == |
== History == |
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| + | {{image|Atium Shadow by Danrossidraws.jpg|[[Vin]] burning atium|width=350px|side=right}} |
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| − | As atium is a god metal, it does not form naturally. The metal only came to exist when [[Preservation]] stole a chunk of Ruin's power and created the Pits of Hathsin, where atium grows in crystals, to deny Ruin's access of part of his power. During the Final Empire, atium is classified as one of the two high metals along with gold and was thought to be only accessible to [[Mistborn]] |
+ | As atium is a god metal, it does not form naturally. The metal only came to exist when [[Preservation]] stole a chunk of Ruin's power and created the Pits of Hathsin, where atium grows in crystals, to deny Ruin's access of part of his power. During the Final Empire, atium is classified as one of the two high metals along with gold and was thought to be only accessible to [[Allomancy|Mistborn]]. However, atium mistings did exist. Due to the scarcity of atium and the [[Lord Ruler]]'s intended misleading,{{wob ref|8037}} such existence was unknown to most people until the exception of [[Aradan Yomen]] occurred. The [[Steel Ministry]] sometimes blend atium into food during a ball, to find out hidden atium mistings.{{wob ref|6119}} These people can be used to make [[Steel Inquisitors]] or put to other usages.{{wob ref|8038}} |
| − | Actually, the atium mistings are not natural. Supposedly, there are only sixteen kinds of Mistings, one for each kind of basic metal. But Preservation altered this as a part of his plan to defeat Ruin. The atium Mistings serve as a way to burn away Ruin's power without being affected so much by the destructive [[Shard| |
+ | Actually, the atium mistings are not natural. Supposedly, there are only sixteen kinds of Mistings, one for each kind of basic metal. But Preservation altered this as a part of his plan to defeat Ruin. The atium Mistings serve as a way to burn away Ruin's power without being affected so much by the destructive [[Shard|intent]]. Also, when the [[mist]]s started to snap people, one sixteenth of them became [[Mistfallen]], whom were later found out to be atium mistings. |
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+ | After the [[Catacendre]], Sazed changed the Allomantic table back to normal and atium Mistings no longer exist.{{cite}} |
=== Atium Mining === |
=== Atium Mining === |
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During the time of the [[Final Empire]], atium could only be mined at the [[Pits of Hathsin]], run by the nobles of [[House Venture]]. Several days before the fall of the Final Empire, because of [[Kelsier]]'s second visit to the Pits, the atium mine is destroyed. |
During the time of the [[Final Empire]], atium could only be mined at the [[Pits of Hathsin]], run by the nobles of [[House Venture]]. Several days before the fall of the Final Empire, because of [[Kelsier]]'s second visit to the Pits, the atium mine is destroyed. |
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| − | After the [[Catacendre]], it is possible that atium still grows somewhere, but nothing is known about it. |
+ | After the [[Catacendre]], it is possible that atium still grows somewhere, but nothing is known about it.{{cite}} |
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+ | ==Trivia== |
| + | *Atium was modeled after platinum, and would be considered a [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Platinum_group platinum group] metal.{{wob ref|10577}} |
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| − | * Atium is different from other Allomantic metals in that when it (and presumably its alloys) is burned, it provides the power from Ruin rather than Preservation, since it is of Ruin.{{annotation ref|mb3|chapter=71}} |
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| − | * [[Harmony]] speculates that atium makes the Allomancer burning it a more efficient killer since it draws upon Ruin's power.{{book ref|mb3|78}} |
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| − | * Alloying atium and lerasium after Ruin and Preservation combined will not give [[harmonium]]. Splitting harmonium through distillation will give something different from atium and lerasium. While difficult, it is possible to split harmonium through distillation to get atium and lerasium.{{wob ref|12145}} |
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== Notes == |
== Notes == |
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Atium is a god metal. An Allomancer burning atium is able to see into the future by a few seconds. Feruchemists can use atium to store youthfulness, and when used as a Hemalurgic spike, atium steals any property or power. The metal is a reflective, silvery color, so much so that beads of atium almost appear to be drops of liquid.[1]
Atium is notable as it is the condensed power of the Shard Ruin. As a result, an Allomancer burning atium does not draw on Preservation's power; instead, the Investiture of the metal provides the power.[2] It was sequestered away at the Pits of Hathsin by Preservation when the latter gave up his mind to trap Ruin.
Presumably, the name "atium" is inherited from Ati, the name of the original holder of the Shard Ruin, just as the name "lerasium" is inherited from Leras, the original holder of the Shard Preservation. Atium cannot be combined with lerasium to make harmonium, nor can harmonium be broken down into atium and lerasium. While it would not be possible to get atium and lerasium from harmonium through distillation or other mundane methods, it may be possible through some other method.[3]
Allomantic Use
An atium Misting is known as a Seer. Burning atium allows the user to see a few seconds into the future, by producing atium shadows of everything in sight. These shadows perform future actions. Burning atium expands the user's mind to be able to accept and process all of the information, even allowing the Allomancer to dodge incoming attacks from behind. Harmony speculates that atium makes the Allomancer burning it a more efficient killer because it draws upon Ruin's power.[4]
Atium shadows, while hard to beat, are not impossible. The most common way to fight effectively against a Seer is by using another atium Allomancer, as when two Allomancers burn atium at the same time, the shadows they see will split into a multitude of possibilities, as a positive feedback loop is created by each person trying to predict a future the other has just changed. This effect will also occur when fighting against a electrum Allomancer, due to the nature of that metal's ability. It would also be possible to best a Seer by Compounding steel. While a steel Compounder would not be able to move faster than an atium Allomancer, they could potentially move faster than the Seer is able to process the information they are gaining through their abilities.[5]
Burning duralumin with atium will allow Allomancers to see farther into the future, by allowing them to peer into the Spiritual Realm.[6][7][8] The same effect can occur if a Hemalurgist has enough spikes enhancing their atium.[8] Aluminum objects do not generate atium shadows.[9] Atium does not enable a person to anticipate emotional Allomancy.[10]
Savantism
An Allomantic atium savant can sense atium shadows even if they are blind.[11]
Feruchemical Use
Atium, when used by a Feruchemist, stores youthfulness. When storing youthfulness, the Feruchemist spends time older. When tapping youthfulness, the Feruchemist then spends time younger.
Compounding
An atium Compounder would be able to use atium to have a nearly infinite supply of youth, allowing for practical immortality.[12][13]
Hemalurgic Use
When used as a Hemalurgic spike, atium is like a wild card. Depending on where it is placed, it can steal any Hemalurgic property and it does so better than other spikes.[14] Atium must be refined to be used properly.[15]
![[15]](#cite_note-Hemalurgy_table.jpg-15){kind=link}
Alloys
Atium may also be alloyed with any of the other Allomatic metals. However the only currently known atium alloy is malatium, an atium-gold alloy. These alloys grant various expanded mental and temporal effects when burned.[16]
Around the Cosmere
Atium (and its alloys) can be made into weapons, which can be very useful for doing things like resisting Shardblades.[17]
History
As atium is a god metal, it does not form naturally. The metal only came to exist when Preservation stole a chunk of Ruin's power and created the Pits of Hathsin, where atium grows in crystals, to deny Ruin's access of part of his power. During the Final Empire, atium is classified as one of the two high metals along with gold and was thought to be only accessible to Mistborn. However, atium mistings did exist. Due to the scarcity of atium and the Lord Ruler's intended misleading,[18] such existence was unknown to most people until the exception of Aradan Yomen occurred. The Steel Ministry sometimes blend atium into food during a ball, to find out hidden atium mistings.[19] These people can be used to make Steel Inquisitors or put to other usages.[20]
Actually, the atium mistings are not natural. Supposedly, there are only sixteen kinds of Mistings, one for each kind of basic metal. But Preservation altered this as a part of his plan to defeat Ruin. The atium Mistings serve as a way to burn away Ruin's power without being affected so much by the destructive intent. Also, when the mists started to snap people, one sixteenth of them became Mistfallen, whom were later found out to be atium mistings.
After the Catacendre, Sazed changed the Allomantic table back to normal and atium Mistings no longer exist.[citation needed]
Atium Mining
During the time of the Final Empire, atium could only be mined at the Pits of Hathsin, run by the nobles of House Venture. Several days before the fall of the Final Empire, because of Kelsier's second visit to the Pits, the atium mine is destroyed.
After the Catacendre, it is possible that atium still grows somewhere, but nothing is known about it.[citation needed]
Trivia
- Atium was modeled after platinum, and would be considered a platinum group metal.[21]
Notes
- ↑ The Final Empire chapter 13#
- ↑ The Hero of Ages Annotations
— Arcanum - 2010-04-01# - ↑ Skyward Houston signing
— Arcanum - 2018-11-19# - ↑ The Hero of Ages chapter 78 epigraph#
- ↑ Bands of Mourning release party
— Arcanum - 2016-01-25# - ↑ The Hero of Ages chapter 81#
- ↑ Mistborn: Secret History part 6 chapter 9#
- ↑ a b /r/books AMA 2015
— Arcanum - 2015-08-01# - ↑ Words of Radiance San Francisco signing
— Arcanum - 2014-03-06# - ↑ /r/books AMA 2015
— Arcanum - 2015-03-16# - ↑ /r/fantasy AMA 2013
— Arcanum - 2013-04-15# - ↑ The Final Empire epilogue#
- ↑ Hero of Ages Q&A - Time Waster's Guide
— Arcanum - 2008-10-15# - ↑ Barnes and Noble Book Club Q&A
— Arcanum - 2009-07-08# - ↑ Hemalurgy Table
- ↑ Tor.com Q&A with Brandon Sanderson
— Arcanum - 2011-01-10# - ↑ General Reddit 2020
— Arcanum - 2020-06-23# - ↑ The Hero of Ages Annotations
— Arcanum - 2010-04-15# - ↑ Hero of Ages Q&A - Time Waster's Guide
— Arcanum - 2008-10-15# - ↑ The Hero of Ages Annotations
— Arcanum - 2010-04-15# - ↑ General Reddit 2017
— Arcanum - 2017-01-02#
