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'''ChayShan''' is a manifestation of [[Investiture]] on [[Sel]].
  
'''ChayShan''' is a manifestation of [[Investiture]] on [[Sel]].
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== Prerequisites ==
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In order for a ChayShan user to access the [[Dor]] a few things have to occur. It appears that a ChayShan user has to be [[JinDo]].{{wob ref|8617}}
   
 
== Mechanics ==
  
== Mechanics ==
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[[Shuden]] claims that ChayShan is simply a way to focus a warrior's mind and body before battle{{book ref|Elantris|17}}, but he later uses it while fighting [[Dakhor]] monks{{book ref|Elantris|61}}. ChayShan is practiced via a meditative martial arts style that appears to focus on speeding up motions and gaining power from them,{{annotation ref|Elantris|chapter=17|link=annotation-elantris-chapter-17}} which then appears to draw upon the [[Dor]]. As all the [[Investiture]]s on [[Sel]] are form-based,{{book ref|aol|part=ars}} it is quite possible that the different forms and moves of the ChayShan are what determine what powers a practitioner is using. So far, the only known user of ChayShan is [[JinDo]],{{book ref|Elantris|17}} so it is likely that this magic system can only be used by people who are of that race.
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[[Shuden]] claims that ChayShan is simply a way to focus a warrior's mind and body before battle,{{book ref|Elantris|17}} but he later uses it while fighting [[Dakhor]] monks.{{book ref|Elantris|61}} ChayShan is practiced via a meditative martial arts style that appears to focus on speeding up motions and gaining power from them,{{wob ref|1967}} which then appears to draw upon the Dor. As all the [[Investiture]]s on [[Sel]] are form-based,{{book ref|aol|part=ars}} it is quite possible that the different forms and moves of the ChayShan are what determine what powers a practitioner is using.
   
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A person using ChayShan moves their body in specific circular patterns, slowly gaining in speed.{{book ref|Elantris|17}} The person continuously keeps their hands and legs moving. They move as though they are "struggling against some unseen force" with their muscles tensed. The leaps and arm motions of ChayShan seem similar to a dance. When the Dor is actually being accessed, a dim glow is visible in the wake of the motions of the limbs of the practitioner.{{book ref|Elantris|61}} If a person using ChayShan loses focus, they lose access to the Dor and must start over.
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A person using ChayShan moves their body in specific circular patterns, slowly gaining in speed.{{book ref|Elantris|17}} The person continuously keeps their hands and legs moving. They move as though they are "struggling against some unseen force" with their muscles tensed. The leaps and arm motions of ChayShan seem similar to a dance. When the Dor is actually being accessed, a dim glow is visible in the wake of the motions of the limbs of the practitioner. If a person using ChayShan loses focus, they lose access to the Dor and must start over.{{book ref|Elantris|61}}
   
 
== Abilities ==
  
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One of the abilities granted by ChayShan is an enormous amount of strength.{{book ref|Elantris|61}} Someone performing ChayShan is capable of breaking the ribs of a Dakhor monk and hitting one in the head so hard that the spine breaks. When viewed in context of the fact that the Dakhor monks' bones are so incredibly strong that it took [[Kiin]] multiple strokes to hack through them with his axe,{{book ref|Elantris|58}} the strength of someone using ChayShan becomes even more impressive. Another ability that may be granted is vision without the use of one's eyes, as Shuden performs all of his motions in battle with his eyes closed.{{book ref|Elantris|61}}
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One of the abilities granted by ChayShan is enormous strength.{{book ref|Elantris|61}} Someone performing ChayShan is capable of breaking the ribs of a Dakhor monk and hitting one in the head so hard that the spine breaks, despite the fact that a Dakhor monk's body is enhanced to the point that even [[Kiin]] needs to hit one several times with his axe before it dies.{{book ref|Elantris|58}} Another ability that ChayShan grants is intuitive spatial awareness, as Shuden performs all of his motions in battle with his eyes closed.{{book ref|Elantris|61}}
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== Relationship To JinDo ==
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ChayShan has a specific tie to the land of JinDo. Like all Selish magic, ChayShan will decrease in power the further from JinDo a user gets.{{wob ref|8617}}
   
 
== Known Users ==
  
== Known Users ==
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Latest revision as of 16:45, 3 August 2023

ChayShan
Related to Devotion, Dominion[1][2]
Type End-Positive[3]
World of Origin Sel
Universe Cosmere

ChayShan is a manifestation of Investiture on Sel.

Prerequisites[edit]

In order for a ChayShan user to access the Dor a few things have to occur. It appears that a ChayShan user has to be JinDo.[4]

Mechanics[edit]

Shuden claims that ChayShan is simply a way to focus a warrior's mind and body before battle,[5] but he later uses it while fighting Dakhor monks.[6] ChayShan is practiced via a meditative martial arts style that appears to focus on speeding up motions and gaining power from them,[7] which then appears to draw upon the Dor. As all the Investitures on Sel are form-based,[8] it is quite possible that the different forms and moves of the ChayShan are what determine what powers a practitioner is using.

A person using ChayShan moves their body in specific circular patterns, slowly gaining in speed.[5] The person continuously keeps their hands and legs moving. They move as though they are "struggling against some unseen force" with their muscles tensed. The leaps and arm motions of ChayShan seem similar to a dance. When the Dor is actually being accessed, a dim glow is visible in the wake of the motions of the limbs of the practitioner. If a person using ChayShan loses focus, they lose access to the Dor and must start over.[6]

Abilities[edit]

One of the abilities granted by ChayShan is enormous strength.[6] Someone performing ChayShan is capable of breaking the ribs of a Dakhor monk and hitting one in the head so hard that the spine breaks, despite the fact that a Dakhor monk's body is enhanced to the point that even Kiin needs to hit one several times with his axe before it dies.[9] Another ability that ChayShan grants is intuitive spatial awareness, as Shuden performs all of his motions in battle with his eyes closed.[6]

Relationship To JinDo[edit]

ChayShan has a specific tie to the land of JinDo. Like all Selish magic, ChayShan will decrease in power the further from JinDo a user gets.[4]

Known Users[edit]

Notes[edit]

  1. ↑ SpoCon 2013
    — Arcanum - 2013-07-10#
  2. ↑ /r/fantasy AMA 2013
    — Arcanum - 2013-04-15#
  3. ↑ Calamity release party
    — Arcanum - 2016-02-16#
  4. ↑ a b Oathbringer San Francisco signing
    — Arcanum - 2017-11-15#
  5. ↑ a b Elantris chapter 17#
  6. ↑ a b c d Elantris chapter 61#
  7. ↑ Elantris Annotations
    — Arcanum - 2005-08-01#
  8. ↑ The Alloy of Law Ars Arcanum#
  9. ↑ Elantris chapter 58#
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