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The '''Cryptics''' are a race of sentient [[spren]] that dwell primarily in the [[Cognitive Realm]] of Roshar.
  
The '''Cryptics''' are a race of sentient [[spren]] that dwell primarily in the [[Cognitive Realm]] of Roshar.
   
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They appear to be related to the [[Order of Lightweavers]], the sixth order of [[Knights Radiant]] which has access to [[Soulcasting]] and [[Lightweaving]].<ref name=truthspren />{{ref|b|sa1|c|70}}
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They appear to be related to the [[Order of Lightweavers]], the sixth order of [[Knights Radiant]] which has access to [[Soulcasting]] and [[Lightweaving]].{{ref|17s|1999|post|35866}}{{ref|b|sa1|c|70}}
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==Appearance==
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== Appearance ==
 
Cryptics take the form of tall, willowy figures in "too stiff" robes that hang is if "made from glass". Above their collars, where a human's head and face would be, they have a floating symbol "full of impossible angles and geometries."{{ref|b|sa1|c|29}} These symbols are not [[glyph]]s but it is possible that readers would recognize them.<ref name=notglyph />
  
Cryptics take the form of tall, willowy figures in "too stiff" robes that hang is if "made from glass". Above their collars, where a human's head and face would be, they have a floating symbol "full of impossible angles and geometries."{{ref|b|sa1|c|29}} These symbols are not [[glyph]]s but it is possible that readers would recognize them.<ref name=notglyph />
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==Abilities==
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== Abilities ==
 
Cryptics have the ablity to grant [[Surgebinder]]s access to the Cognitive Realm. In return they require a truth from the person in question. The truth must be personal in nature and the more "powerful" the truth the stronger the resultant bond. The bond in question very likely gives the Surgebinder the ability to Soulcast.{{ref|b|sa1|c|70}}
  
Cryptics have the ablity to grant [[Surgebinder]]s access to the Cognitive Realm. In return they require a truth from the person in question. The truth must be personal in nature and the more "powerful" the truth the stronger the resultant bond. The bond in question very likely gives the Surgebinder the ability to Soulcast.{{ref|b|sa1|c|70}}
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==Bond-holders==
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== Bond-holders ==
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*[[Shallan Davar]] has a special relationship to the Cryptics that allows her to draw them using her Memories, despite not seeing them physically with the exception of [[Pattern]].<ref name=shallan /> She is on the path to becoming a Lightweaver.
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*[[Shallan Davar]] has a special relationship to the Cryptics that allows her to draw them using her Memories, despite not seeing them physically with the exception of [[Pattern]].{{ref|17s|4220|post|66166}} She is on the path to becoming a Lightweaver.
 
*[[Elhokar Kholin]] refers to creatures with the appearance of Cryptics that he sees in mirrors. This might indicate that he is on the path to becoming a Lightweaver.{{ref|b|sa1|c|58}}
  
*[[Elhokar Kholin]] refers to creatures with the appearance of Cryptics that he sees in mirrors. This might indicate that he is on the path to becoming a Lightweaver.{{ref|b|sa1|c|58}}
   
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==Trivia==
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== Trivia ==
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Before their name was revealed Brandon said "truthspren" was a reasonably accurate way to refer to the Cryptics. This is perhaps a reference to the truth they require to grant access to the Cognitive Realm.<ref name=truthspren />
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Before their name was revealed Brandon said "truthspren" was a reasonably accurate way to refer to the Cryptics. This is perhaps a reference to the truth they require to grant access to the Cognitive Realm.{{ref|17s|1999|post|35866}}
   
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==Notes==
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== Notes ==
 
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<ref name=notglyph>[http://www.reddit.com/r/Stormlight_Archive/comments/1a3fj0/discussion_of_the_week_shadesmar_truthspren/c8ulc89| Cryptic's symbols are not Glyphs]</ref>
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{{url ref|name=notglyph|http://redd.it/1a3fj0|Cryptic's symbols are not Glyphs}}
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<ref name=shallan>[http://www.17thshard.com/forum/topic/4220-chicago-signing-1/?p=66166| Why can Shallan draw the Cryptics without seeing them?]</ref>
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{{ref|17s|4220|post|66166|Why can Shallan draw the Cryptics without seeing them?}}
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<ref name=truthspren>[http://www.17thshard.com/forum/topic/1999-writing-for-charity-interview/?p=35866| What should we call Shallan's Symbolheads?]</ref>
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{{ref|17s|1999|post|35866|What should we call Shallan's Symbolheads?}}
 
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“ I'm dying, aren't I? Healer, why do you take my blood? Who is that beside you, with his head of lines? I can see a distant sun, dark and cold, shining in a black sky.”

— Collected on the 3rd of Jesnan, 1172, 11 seconds pre-death. Subject was a Reshi chull trainer. Sample is of particular note.Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; refs with no name must have content

The Cryptics are a race of sentient spren that dwell primarily in the Cognitive Realm of Roshar.

They appear to be related to the Order of Lightweavers, the sixth order of Knights Radiant which has access to Soulcasting and Lightweaving.Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; refs with no name must have contentCite error: Invalid <ref> tag; refs with no name must have content

Appearance

Cryptics take the form of tall, willowy figures in "too stiff" robes that hang is if "made from glass". Above their collars, where a human's head and face would be, they have a floating symbol "full of impossible angles and geometries."Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; refs with no name must have content These symbols are not glyphs but it is possible that readers would recognize them.[1]

Abilities

Cryptics have the ablity to grant Surgebinders access to the Cognitive Realm. In return they require a truth from the person in question. The truth must be personal in nature and the more "powerful" the truth the stronger the resultant bond. The bond in question very likely gives the Surgebinder the ability to Soulcast.Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; refs with no name must have content

Bond-holders

  • Shallan Davar has a special relationship to the Cryptics that allows her to draw them using her Memories, despite not seeing them physically with the exception of Pattern.Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; refs with no name must have content She is on the path to becoming a Lightweaver.
  • Elhokar Kholin refers to creatures with the appearance of Cryptics that he sees in mirrors. This might indicate that he is on the path to becoming a Lightweaver.Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; refs with no name must have content

Trivia

Before their name was revealed Brandon said "truthspren" was a reasonably accurate way to refer to the Cryptics. This is perhaps a reference to the truth they require to grant access to the Cognitive Realm.Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; refs with no name must have content

Notes

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