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The structure and physics of the cosmere are the same as our own, but the main story of the cosmere occurs in a compact dwarf galaxy, meaning it has many fewer stars and systems than our galaxy.{{wob ref|1244}} Time flows the same in the cosmere (except under special magical effects, such as [[Allomancy|Allomantic]] [[cadmium]] and [[bendalloy]]).{{wob ref|9970}}
There are ten primary planets in the cosmere, sometimes called Shardworlds, as the [[Shard|Shards of Adonalsium]] play major roles there.{{wob ref|4777}} There are inhabited worlds with no Shards on them, and some planets may only have [[Splinter]]s of a Shard on them.{{wob ref|4777}} Planets without Shards are generally referred to as "minor Shardworlds". On all cosmere planets, magic is called [[Investiture]], a catch-all term for the various expressions of Adonalsium's magic.{{wob ref|5799}} All magic we've seen has been derived from the Shard's--or Adonalsium's--power.{{wob ref|4097}} Specific magic systems, like [[Allomancy]] or [[Surgebinding]], are termed "manifestations of Investiture."{{book ref|mb4|part=ars}} On minor worlds, people don't utilize Investiture directly, and magic is more something people interact with through nature.{{wob ref|1010}}
The physical universe of the cosmere only tells one part of the story. In fact, there are [[Realmatic Theory|three Realms]] of existence: the Physical Realm, the Cognitive Realm, and the Spiritual Realm that all coexist simultaneously, and everything has aspects in each of these Realms.{{tes ref|12}} Even planets themselves have souls.{{wob ref|4056}} Investiture transcends all three of these Realms.{{wob ref|5610}} The Cognitive Realm, including regions such as [[Shadesmar]], allows for travel between cosmere planets.{{wob ref|1392}} Also, there is something beyond the Three Realms, where people "pass on," which Shards can potentially touch,{{wob ref|4444}} but Brandon does not wish to reveal anything about it.{{wob ref|6156}}
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