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|system=Bloodsealing
|focus=Forms (Bloodseals)
|world=Sel▼
|related=[[Devotion]], [[Dominion]]{{wob ref|9830}}{{wob ref|4090}}
|type=End-Positive{{wob ref|7114}}
▲|world=Sel
|universe=[[Cosmere]]
|books=[[The Emperor's Soul]]
}}
|[[Wan ShaiLu]] on Bloodsealing{{tes ref|3}}
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'''Bloodsealing''' is a manifestation of [[Investiture]] practiced by the '''Bloodsealers''' of [[Dzhamar]] on the planet [[Sel]].{{tes ref|42}} Much like the better known [[Forgery]], Bloodsealing makes use of stamps to create Bloodseals,{{tes ref|76}} runes powered by the Investiture of the [[Dor]] which can create a range of magical effects.{{tes ref|3}} However,
== Prerequisites ==
== 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.{{tes ref|3}} The Bloodseals themselves do not necessarily have to be made from bones, but that is their typical material.{{wob ref|12555}}
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.{{tes ref|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 [[skeletal]]s, although again how and why are unknown.{{tes ref|3}}
On a global scale, as of the [[Late Era]] of Sel, Bloodsealing appears to be relatively unknown beyond the borders of the Rose Empire. It is uncertain what if any attitudes there is towards Bloodsealing in [[Teod]] or the nations of [[Opelon]]. It is possible that this is due to the diminishing returns on power often associated with moving beyond the borders of an Investiture's homeland.{{wob ref|4680}}
== 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.{{wob ref|9831}} However, Bloodsealing and Forgery bear a striking resemblance to one another in the method.{{wob ref|9835}} While the creation of magical seals is something they have in common,{{tes ref|3}}{{tes ref|12}} what the two systems seem capable of is vastly different. The whole idea behind a Forgery is to build a plausible lie,{{tes ref|30}} in order to make both the [[Cognitive Realm|Cognitive]] aspect of an object{{tes ref|12}} as well as other people{{tes ref|3}} believe an untruth. However, this idea has nothing to do with the two previously outlined contexts in which we have seen Bloodsealing used. Skeletals in particular, being walking skeletons devoid of any muscle or flesh,{{tes ref|98}} seem to very directly contradict the plausibility requirement necessary for a successful Forgery. These two systems at first glance appear very like one another but upon closer analysis they are still distinct, albeit closely related systems.{{wob ref|9829}}
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