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{{magic system
|system=Bloodsealing
|focus=Forms (Bloodseals)
|related=[[Devotion]], [[Dominion]]{{wob ref|9830}}{{wob ref|4090}}
|type=End-Positive{{wob ref|7114}}
|world=Sel
|universe=[[Cosmere]]
|books=[[The Emperor's Soul]]
}}
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'''Bloodsealing''' is a manifestation of [[Investiture]] practiced by the '''Bloodsealers''' of [[Dzhamar]] on the planet [[Sel]].{{book ref|tes|day|42}} Much like the better known [[Forgery]], Bloodsealing makes use of stamps to create Bloodseals,{{book ref|tes|day|76}} runes powered by the Investiture of the [[Dor]] which can create a range of magical effects.{{book ref|tes|day|3}} However, there the similarities end. Instead of the organic inks of Forgery, Bloodsealers make use of human blood as the ink in their stamp.▼
|[[Wan ShaiLu]] on Bloodsealing{{tes ref|3}}
}}▼
▲'''Bloodsealing''' is a manifestation of [[Investiture]] practiced by the '''Bloodsealers''' of [[Dzhamar]] on the planet [[Sel]].{{
== Prerequisites ==
In order for a Bloodsealer to access the [[Dor]] a few things have to occur. It appears that Bloodsealers have to be [[Dzhamarian]].
== Process ==
The specific processes and restrictions of Bloodsealing, as well as any limits to its capabilities, are so far unknown but a few constants and hints appear. The use of a stamp seems to be required, as well as the blood of a human being.{{
▲{{quote|There was no subtlety to what the Bloodsealer did; they didn’t traffic in subtlety. Instead of skill or artistry, they used tricks and blood. However, their craft was effective.|[[Wan ShaiLu]] on Bloodsealing{{book ref|tes|day|3}}}}
From here, evidence of Bloodsealing is based more on hearsay and rumor than actual evidence. There is some talk of the usefulness of
▲The specific processes and restrictions of Bloodsealing as well as any limits to its capabilities are so far unknown but a few constants and hints appear. The use of a stamp seems to be required, as well as the blood of a human being.{{book ref|tes|day|3}} The only stamp used to make a Bloodseal so far was made of bone, but it is uncertain if this is a requirement or if the person the bone came from is important. In addition, while human blood has always been used so far, it is also unknown if the blood of an animal will suffice to create a Bloodseal. Another rule is that the blood being used must be fresh, harvested from the person within the past twenty-four hours.{{book ref|tes|day|98}} After this time period, the blood grows stale and fresh blood must be used in order to perform additional Bloodsealing.
Bloodsealers have been seen moving in an unnaturally lithe way.{{
▲From here, evidence of Bloodsealing is based more on hearsay and rumor than actual evidence. There is some talk of the usefulness of a man's hair, nails, and personal effects in Bloodsealing.{{book ref|tes|day|97}} Shai claims that they would not be terribly helpful in Bloodsealing and there is no mention of their function or how they would be put to use. In addition to this, there are indications that the skeletons of specific people may be more useful than others in crafting skeletals, although again how and why are unknown.{{book ref|tes|day|3}}
It is likely that when crafting a Bloodseal a symbolic representation of the shape of Dzhamar, homeland of the Bloodsealers, is necessary.
▲Bloodsealers have been seen moving in an unnaturally lithe way.{{book ref|tes|day|3}} However, it is uncertain if this is a result of their magic or simply the unnerving effect their presence tends to have on others. It should be noted that the pale skin and hair are not a result of being a Bloodsealer, they are simply the characteristics of the [[Dzhamarian]] race.{{book ref|tes|day|76}} It is as of yet unknown whether the red eyes are a result of being a Bloodsealer or another Dzhamarian trait.
== Uses ==
=== Wards ===
One of the primary uses of Bloodsealing is to craft wards used to imprison a specific person.{{
Another, perhaps unintentional impact of a ward created by Bloodsealing is to render an object [[Forgery|unForgeable]].{{
=== Skeletals ===
The other known tools of a Bloodsealer are skeletals. These creatures are
== Relationship To Dzhamar ==
Bloodsealing has a specific tie to the land of Dzhamar. Like all [[Sel]]ish magic, Bloodsealing will decrease in power the further from Dzhamar the user gets.{{wob ref|8617}}{{wob ref|4680}}
▲The other known tools of a Bloodsealer are skeletals. These creatures are human skeletons{{book ref|tes|day|3}} that have been reanimated by a Bloodseal on their forehead.{{book ref|tes|day|98}} The specifics for creating these creatures, as well as where the blood used in their Bloodseals comes from, are unknown. Skeletals have the ability to track a person if they are given blood that was taken within the past twenty-four hours. The skeleton of the skeletal must be intact and if it is damaged it will cease to function. Repairs can be made to the skeleton with wooden replacement bones. Skeletals are as feared as they are deadly.{{book ref|tes|day|3}}{{book ref|tes|day|98}}
== Culture ==
=== Within the Rose Empire ===
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As a whole, Bloodsealing seems to be a controversial art in the Rose Empire. It is only known to be practiced in Dzhamar, who have not been mentioned to have any issues with its use. The [[Grand]]s, ruling class of the empire, seem to have a certain distaste for the Investiture, but have displayed their willingness to make use of it over [[Forgery]].{{book ref|tes|day|3}} Both the [[MaiPon]] and the [[Mulla'dil]] or [[Striker]]s have a strong and lasting hatred for Bloodsealers and their magic. MaiPon see it as twisted and unnatural.{{book ref|tes|day|3}}{{book ref|tes|day|76}} The mountainous homeland of the Strikers borders Dzhamar, so there is also a lasting enmity between the two peoples.{{book ref|tes|day|42}} For their part, the Bloodsealers also fear and hate the Forgers of MaiPon.{{book ref|tes|day|76}}▼
|[[Gaotona]] on Bloodsealing{{tes ref|3}}
}}
Among the Dhazmarians the art of Bloodsealing is steeped in tradition.{{wob ref|12556}} They have a number of specific beliefs that impact the way they practice Bloodsealing, including their insistance on using bone for the stamps themselves, and their beliefs about the significance of the origins of the bones. While some of this ritual has impact on the magic system, not all of their traditions have an actual effect on the Bloodseals themselves.
▲As a whole, Bloodsealing seems to be a controversial art elsewhere in the [[Rose Empire]]. It is only known to be practiced in Dzhamar, who have not been mentioned to have any issues with its use. The [[Grand]]s, ruling class of the empire, seem to have a certain distaste for the [[Investiture]], but have displayed their willingness to make use of it over
=== Teod and Beyond ===
On a global scale, as of the [[Late Era]] of
== Parallels with other Invested Arts ==
=== Relationship to Forgery ===
Like all forms of Investiture on Sel, Bloodsealing uses patterns and shapes to draw upon the power of the Dor.{{
=== Similarities to Awakening ===
There are several notable similarities between Bloodsealing and the
Bloodsealing's other notable similarity to Awakening is based on a lie that Shai tells. She tells the
== Known Bloodsealers ==▼
▲Bloodsealing's other notable similarity to Awakening is based on a lie that Shai tells. She tells the strikers that the Bloodsealer guarding her has been stealing bits of hair and fingernail from them to use in some ritual.{{book ref|tes|day|97}} While she claims that the Bloodsealer would be able to do little with only those bits, the possibility remains that those pieces too can be used in Bloodsealing in some manner. If this is true, then there exists another notable parallel with Awakening. As per the law of Biochromatic Parallelism, the number of Breaths required to Awaken things is reduced when an object being Awakened is made closer to the form of life,{{book ref|warbreaker|46}} often by using blood, nails, or hair.{{book ref|warbreaker|prologue}}{{annotation ref|warbreaker|prologue}} If there is any truth to Shai's lie, this is another fascinating parallel between the two Investitures.
*[[Weedfingers]]{{tes ref|3}}{{tes ref|98}}
▲==Known Bloodsealers==
== Notes ==
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