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'''Braize''' is a [[Shardworld]] in the [[Rosharan system]], the same system as [[Roshar]] and [[Ashyn]].{{wob ref|9847}} It is's the third planet from the system'ssun, sunafter [[Ashyn]] and [[Roshar]].{{map ref|Roshar system}}
 
Braize is a cold, inhospitable world, perhaps outside of the system'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}}
[[Odium]] is currently on Braize, although his presence is still felt on Roshar.{{wob ref|9847}} Braize is, according to [[Khriss]], cold and inhospitable. However, despite being too cold to support life, many [[spren]] live there. Braize is unlikely to get its own books, but scenes from [[The Stormlight Archive]] will be set on Braize.{{cite}}
 
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 [[Voidbringer]]s 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, Voidbringers hunt them down and torture them until at least one of them gives up, restarting the cycle. Because of this, [[Taln]] has spent the past four and a half thousand years there.{{book ref|sa3|38}} In contrast to that, dead [[Knight Radiant]] do not go to Braize.{{wob ref|8942}}
Braize is known to the Vorin people as [[Damnation]]. {{book ref|sa2|32}} The [[Herald]]s were transported to Damnation for torture between the times of the desolations indicating that there may be a settlement on Braize where it was done. For this reason we can assume that is where [[Talenel]] was held after Aharietiam in the last days of the oathpact.
 
Odium himself, however, cannot be released quite so easily - only someone holding the majority of Honor's power can set him free, and only by intent. This is something he seeks above all else, and he intends to "transform" Roshar once he is free to do so.{{book ref|sa3|57}}
It appears likely that Odium is imprisoned on Braize and as such seeks more than anything else to be released. During the [[Battle of Thaylen Field]], [[Dalinar]] says that Odium can either leave Roshar alone or destroy it but he cannot be free unless he is released and promises this as the leader of the refounded order of Knights Radiant and Bondsmith, should they lose a contest of champions. Odium agrees but is driven off by Dalinar's grand merging of realms after Odium tries to select Dalinar himself as his champion but is refused.
 
In the [[Vorin]] religion, Braize is known as [[Damnation]].{{book ref|sa3|121}} Those who have committed particularly grave sins are supposed to go there after death.{{book ref|sa2|41}}
 
Unlike the rest of Rosharan system, Braize is based around the number nine rather than [[Ten|ten]].{{wob ref|2745}} Like all other Shardworlds, it has its 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.{{cite}}
 
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