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| − | {{icon|copper|M|150px|thumb|right|The Allomantic symbol for copper}} |
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| + | |allomancy=Hide [[Investiture]] signals, block emotional Allomancy |
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| ⚫ | '''Copper''' is the internal mental pulling metal. An Allomancer burning copper is able to hide |
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| + | |type-a=Internal, Pulling, Mental |
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| + | |misting=Coppercloud or Smoker |
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| + | |feruchemy=Store memories |
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| + | |type-f=Cognitive |
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| + | |ferring=Archivist |
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| + | |hemalurgy=Steal mental fortitude, memory, or intelligence |
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| + | |type-h=Mental |
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| + | }} |
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| ⚫ | '''Copper''' is the internal mental pulling metal. An Allomancer burning copper is able to hide Allomantic pulses emanating from those around them, and is immune to emotional Allomancy. Feruchemists can use copper to store memories, and when used as a Hemalurgic spike, copper can steal mental fortitude, memory, or intelligence. |
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== Allomantic Use == |
== Allomantic Use == |
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| + | A copper [[Misting]] is known as a '''Coppercloud''' or '''Smoker'''. When an Allomancer is burning copper, the pulses from nearby Allomancers cannot be detected by most [[Bronze#Allomantic Use|Seekers]].{{book ref|mb4|part=ars}} Allomancers with a [[Hemalurgy|Hemalurgic]] spike that enhances their natural ability with bronze, genetically more powerful Allomancers, such as those created with [[lerasium]], and bronze [[savant]]s are all capable of "piercing" a coppercloud.{{epigraph ref|mb3|73}}{{wob ref|4303}} [[Nicrosil#Allomantic Use|Nicrosil]] can also allow a Mistborn or a Seeker to pierce a coppercloud for a brief moment; [[duralumin#Allomantic Use|duralumin]] would also work for a Mistborn.{{wob ref|7760}} Multiple Smokers burning copper in the same area will make the resulting coppercloud harder to pierce.{{wob ref|7762}} As few Allomancers have the ability to pierce a coppercloud, Smokers are of central importance when Allomancers are trying to hide. If a Seeker is inside of a coppercloud, they will be unable to receive any pulses from the outside.{{wob ref|5496}} |
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| − | A copper [[Misting]] is known as a '''Coppercloud''' or '''Smoker'''. Other Allomancers near a Smoker are protected from Seekers ([[Bronze|bronze]] Allomancers).{{ref|b|mb4|ars}} With the exception of Seekers pierced by bronze Hemalurgic spikes from another Seeker, it is impossible to sense Allomancy being used inside the cloud. Smokers are of central importance when Allomancers are trying to hide. |
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| + | Copperclouds can also block other uses of Investiture. On Scadrial, this is most commonly seen in its ability to protect the user from emotional Allomancy;{{book ref|mb1|14}} protecting others in the cloud's boundaries is very difficult but not impossible.{{wob ref|6884}} Copperclouds also block other methods of detecting Investiture, such as an [[Awakener]]'s [[Heightening|lifesense]] or a [[voidspren#secretspren|secretspren's]] ability to sense the use of Investiture.{{wob ref|6817}}{{wob ref|8897}} Additionally, a coppercloud can interfere with more passive uses of Investiture; for example, it can prevent a [[singer]] from attuning a Rhythm and affects how spren act.{{wob ref|1600}}{{wob ref|12639}} |
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| − | An important side effect of burning copper is that the Smoker himself is protected from emotional Allomancy. There is some contention on if this holds for other people in the cloud.{{ref|b|mb4|ars}} |
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== Feruchemical Use == |
== Feruchemical Use == |
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| ⚫ | A copper [[Ferring]] is known as an '''Archivist'''. Copper is used to store memories.{{book ref|mb4|part=ars}} This ability forms the core of the [[Keeper]]s, a group of Terrismen dedicated to preserving knowledge. Since the memories in a coppermind do not degrade with time (although they are vulnerable to [[Ruin]]'s manipulation while being transferred),{{wob ref|9695}} it is perfect for the collection of enormous quantities of facts. For this reason, Feruchemists were much more likely to be scholars than warriors. When an Archivist stores a memory in a coppermind, it immediately disappears from their memory. Memories stored in a coppermind are filed individually and are not seen as one whole memory to the Archivist.{{wob ref|13242}} The best users of copperminds would create indexes to find memories much faster. Finally, the longer a memory sits outside of a coppermind, the more it degrades, though this is due to the brain's own imperfections, not any quirk of the magic.{{book ref|mb2|15}}{{wob ref|1699}} Keepers undergo extensive training in memory retention to make the most of this ability.{{wob ref|7794}} Copperminds can not store muscle memory.{{wob ref|11670}} |
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| − | {{icon|copper|F|150px|thumb|right|The Feruchemical symbol for copper}} |
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| ⚫ | A copper [[Ferring]] is known as an '''Archivist'''. Copper is used to store memories.{{ref |
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| + | === Compounding === |
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| + | {{theory}} |
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| + | Copper is unique among Feruchemical metals in that the individual bits of Feruchemical charge (the memories) are distinct from one another, as opposed to a metal like [[steel]] in which no bit of stored speed is discernible from another. Thus the possible effect of compounding copper is unclear. [[Rashek]] was said to have had a flawless memory,{{book ref|mb1|6}} possibly the effect of copper compounding, though this ability could have just been propaganda or a non-magical talent like that of his uncle [[Kwaan]].{{epigraph ref|mb2|42}} |
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== Hemalurgic Use == |
== Hemalurgic Use == |
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| − | When used as a Hemalurgic spike, copper steals |
+ | When used as a Hemalurgic spike, copper steals mental fortitude, memory, and intelligence.{{book ref|hoa|part=ars}}{{file ref| Hemalurgy table.jpg | Hemalurgy Table}} |
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| + | === Kandra Blessing === |
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| + | The [[kandra]] can use a pair of these spikes as a [[Blessing]] and call them the '''Blessing of Presence'''.{{book ref|mb3|2}} Like all kandra Blessings, the Blessing gives the [[mistwraith]]s sentience, with the added benefit of mental stability. The Blessing of Presence helps a kandra resist Ruin's influence.{{wob ref|5597}} |
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== Notes == |
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Copper is the internal mental pulling metal. An Allomancer burning copper is able to hide Allomantic pulses emanating from those around them, and is immune to emotional Allomancy. Feruchemists can use copper to store memories, and when used as a Hemalurgic spike, copper can steal mental fortitude, memory, or intelligence.
Allomantic Use
A copper Misting is known as a Coppercloud or Smoker. When an Allomancer is burning copper, the pulses from nearby Allomancers cannot be detected by most Seekers.[1] Allomancers with a Hemalurgic spike that enhances their natural ability with bronze, genetically more powerful Allomancers, such as those created with lerasium, and bronze savants are all capable of "piercing" a coppercloud.[2][3] Nicrosil can also allow a Mistborn or a Seeker to pierce a coppercloud for a brief moment; duralumin would also work for a Mistborn.[4] Multiple Smokers burning copper in the same area will make the resulting coppercloud harder to pierce.[5] As few Allomancers have the ability to pierce a coppercloud, Smokers are of central importance when Allomancers are trying to hide. If a Seeker is inside of a coppercloud, they will be unable to receive any pulses from the outside.[6]
Copperclouds can also block other uses of Investiture. On Scadrial, this is most commonly seen in its ability to protect the user from emotional Allomancy;[7] protecting others in the cloud's boundaries is very difficult but not impossible.[8] Copperclouds also block other methods of detecting Investiture, such as an Awakener's lifesense or a secretspren's ability to sense the use of Investiture.[9][10] Additionally, a coppercloud can interfere with more passive uses of Investiture; for example, it can prevent a singer from attuning a Rhythm and affects how spren act.[11][12]
Feruchemical Use
A copper Ferring is known as an Archivist. Copper is used to store memories.[1] This ability forms the core of the Keepers, a group of Terrismen dedicated to preserving knowledge. Since the memories in a coppermind do not degrade with time (although they are vulnerable to Ruin's manipulation while being transferred),[13] it is perfect for the collection of enormous quantities of facts. For this reason, Feruchemists were much more likely to be scholars than warriors. When an Archivist stores a memory in a coppermind, it immediately disappears from their memory. Memories stored in a coppermind are filed individually and are not seen as one whole memory to the Archivist.[14] The best users of copperminds would create indexes to find memories much faster. Finally, the longer a memory sits outside of a coppermind, the more it degrades, though this is due to the brain's own imperfections, not any quirk of the magic.[15][16] Keepers undergo extensive training in memory retention to make the most of this ability.[17] Copperminds can not store muscle memory.[18]
Compounding
Copper is unique among Feruchemical metals in that the individual bits of Feruchemical charge (the memories) are distinct from one another, as opposed to a metal like steel in which no bit of stored speed is discernible from another. Thus the possible effect of compounding copper is unclear. Rashek was said to have had a flawless memory,[19] possibly the effect of copper compounding, though this ability could have just been propaganda or a non-magical talent like that of his uncle Kwaan.[20]
Hemalurgic Use
When used as a Hemalurgic spike, copper steals mental fortitude, memory, and intelligence.[21][22]
![[22]](#cite_note-Hemalurgy_table.jpg-22){kind=link}
Kandra Blessing
The kandra can use a pair of these spikes as a Blessing and call them the Blessing of Presence.[23] Like all kandra Blessings, the Blessing gives the mistwraiths sentience, with the added benefit of mental stability. The Blessing of Presence helps a kandra resist Ruin's influence.[24]
Notes
- ↑ a b The Alloy of Law Ars Arcanum#
- ↑ The Hero of Ages chapter 73 epigraph#
- ↑ Shadows of Self San Francisco signing
— Arcanum - 2015-10-09# - ↑ Ancient Lunch Q&A
— Arcanum - 2010-07-31# - ↑ Ancient Lunch Q&A
— Arcanum - 2010-07-31# - ↑ Alloy of Law 17th Shard Q&A
— Arcanum - 2011-11-05# - ↑ The Final Empire chapter 14#
- ↑ West Jordan signing
— Arcanum - 2011-12-15# - ↑ Shadows of Self Lansing signing
— Arcanum - 2015-10-13# - ↑ Orem signing
— Arcanum - 2017-12-21# - ↑ Boskone 54
— Arcanum - 2017-02-17# - ↑ FanX Spring 2019
— Arcanum - 2019-04-19# - ↑ Arcanum Unbounded release party
— Arcanum - 2016-11-22# - ↑ Prague Signing
— Arcanum - 2019-10-26# - ↑ The Well of Ascension chapter 15#
- ↑ Arcanum Unbounded release party
— Arcanum - 2016-11-22# - ↑ The Hero of Ages Annotations
— Arcanum - 2009-12-24# - ↑ Skyward release party
— Arcanum - 2018-11-06# - ↑ The Final Empire chapter 6#
- ↑ The Well of Ascension chapter 42 epigraph#
- ↑ The Hero of Ages Ars Arcanum#
- ↑ Hemalurgy Table
- ↑ The Hero of Ages chapter 2#
- ↑ Hero of Ages Q&A - Time Waster's Guide
— Arcanum - 2008-10-15#
