Difference between revisions of "Braize"

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Braize is a cold, inhospitable world, perhaps outside of the sun's habitable zone. However, while hostile to life, it is home to an ecosystem of self-aware [[spren]], as well as a number of [[Cognitive Shadow]]s, most likely the [[Fused]].{{au ref|Roshar}} The [[Shard]] [[Odium]] has made Braize its home, although his impact can be felt even on Roshar.{{wob ref|9847}} Only Odium's spren are welcome there; for those not aligned with him, visiting is both difficult and dangerous.{{wob ref|2577}}{{au ref|Roshar}}

 

Braize's most important function is that of a prison.{{wob ref|660}} [[Odium]] has been trapped there following his battle with [[Honor]], and after every [[Desolation]], the [[Fused]] are forced to return to Braize. While Odium is kept bound by Shardic power, they are kept sealed by the presence of the [[Herald]]s.{{wob ref|6819}} As long as the Heralds remain on Braize, Odium's forces cannot travel to [[Roshar]]. To counteract this, Fused hunt them down and torture them until at least one gives up, restarting the cycle. Because of this, [[Taln]] has spent the past four and a half thousand years there.{{book ref|sa3|38}} Dead [[Knights Radiant]], on the other hand, do not go to Braize.{{wob ref|8942}}

 

Even following a Herald breaking, departing from Braize is difficult, and grows more so the more powerful the prisoner is. Some smaller [[voidspren]], like [[Ulim]], are capable of sneaking out even while the torture remains ongoing; the [[Fused]] and [[thunderclast]]s can only come out once the Heralds leave; and Odium's most powerful servants take a long time to cross over even after a Desolation is already in full swing.{{book ref|sa3|i|3}}{{book ref|sa3|i|12}}

 

Odium himself cannot be released quite so easily - only someone holding the majority of Honor's power can set him free, and only by [[Intention]]. To be freed is something Odium seeks above all else, and he is convinced that it will eventually happen.{{book ref|sa3|57}}

 

In the [[Vorin]] religion, Braize is known as [[Damnation]], although it is referred to by its proper name in older songs.{{book ref|sa2|32}} Those who have committed particularly grave sins are supposed to go there after death.{{book ref|sa2|41}} It's unclear how much it figures into other Rosharan cultures - the Shin know about it, but the [[Iri]]ali Long Trail does not include it.{{book ref|sa3|121}}{{wob ref|7953}}

 

Unlike the rest of [[Rosharan system]], Braize is based around the number nine rather than ten.{{wob ref|2745}} Like all other [[Shardworld]]s, it has a representation in [[Shadesmar]], although its name and nature are unknown.{{wob ref|2576}}

 

<!--Braize is unlikely to get its own books, but scenes from [[The Stormlight Archive]] will be set on Braize. - need more WoB digging before that can be proven-->

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