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== History == |
== History == |
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In the months or years leading up to his death, Elhokar had been seeing Cryptics, in their [[Shadesmar]] form, in mirrors.{{book ref|sa1|58}} He seems to have also spotted a [[Physical Realm|Physical]] form of a Cryptic at some point, possibly Design.{{book ref|sa3|74}} While Elhokar was seeing Cryptics in mirrors for a while, he only began saying the [[Immortal Words#The First Ideal|First Ideal]] just before he died.{{book ref|sa3|84}} Hoid later rescued Design from the [[Fused]] in [[Kholinar]] and bonded her himself.{{book ref|sa3|98}}{{wob ref|10746}} |
In the months or years leading up to his death, Elhokar had been seeing Cryptics, in their [[Shadesmar]] form, in mirrors.{{book ref|sa1|58}} He seems to have also spotted a [[Physical Realm|Physical]] form of a Cryptic at some point, possibly Design.{{book ref|sa3|74}} While Elhokar was seeing Cryptics in mirrors for a while, he only began saying the [[Immortal Words#The First Ideal|First Ideal]] just before he died.{{book ref|sa3|84}} Hoid later rescued Design from the [[Fused]] in [[Kholinar]] and bonded her himself.{{book ref|sa3|98}}{{wob ref|10746}} |
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| + | Design was with Hoid when [[Odium]] took [[Kaladin]]'s consciousness to [[Braize]]. Design played Hoid's flute while he told the story "The Dog and the Dragon". Design was able to play the flute despite not having lips, moving her fingers randomly and simultaneously holding a conversation with Hoid. She spoiled the ending of the story to Kaladin. She argued with Hoid and provided a counterpoint to a lot of things he said.{{book ref|sa4|80}} |
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| + | Design had a conversation with Hoid in Elhokar's old palace before Hoid confronted Odium. She argued with Hoid about lightweaving. She went away with some corrupted [[windspren]] when Hoid told her to bother someone else. She was not present when Hoid confronted the new Odium. When Hoid repeated his performance after confronting Odium, he had forgotten that Design already left.{{book ref|sa4|epilogue}} |
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== Notes == |
== Notes == |
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Revision as of 18:48, 17 August 2021
| Design | |
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| Abilities | Nahel bond, Lightweaver magic, Splinter |
| Bonded With | Elhokar (formerly), Hoid |
| Species | Cryptic |
| Homeworld | Roshar |
| Universe | Cosmere |
“Design! ... What did I tell you about spoiling the ending of stories!”
“Something stupid, so I forgot it!”
—Hoid and Design[1]
Design is a Cryptic on Roshar bonded to Hoid.[2]
Appearance and Personality
Like other Cryptics, Design is a creature with stiff robes and a shifting pattern for a head. Her head pattern is lacy and intricate, and seems to be more fine and graceful than Pattern's. She has a musical, feminine voice.[1]
Design is cheerful and energetic. She enjoys annoying Hoid, poking holes in his stories and tricks in front of others.[1][3]
Abilities and Attributes
Being a Cryptic, Design is able to form Nahel bonds with humans. This gives the bonded human access to the Surges of the Order of Lightweavers, namely Illumination and Transformation.
History
In the months or years leading up to his death, Elhokar had been seeing Cryptics, in their Shadesmar form, in mirrors.[4] He seems to have also spotted a Physical form of a Cryptic at some point, possibly Design.[5] While Elhokar was seeing Cryptics in mirrors for a while, he only began saying the First Ideal just before he died.[6] Hoid later rescued Design from the Fused in Kholinar and bonded her himself.[7][8]
Design was with Hoid when Odium took Kaladin's consciousness to Braize. Design played Hoid's flute while he told the story "The Dog and the Dragon". Design was able to play the flute despite not having lips, moving her fingers randomly and simultaneously holding a conversation with Hoid. She spoiled the ending of the story to Kaladin. She argued with Hoid and provided a counterpoint to a lot of things he said.[1]
Design had a conversation with Hoid in Elhokar's old palace before Hoid confronted Odium. She argued with Hoid about lightweaving. She went away with some corrupted windspren when Hoid told her to bother someone else. She was not present when Hoid confronted the new Odium. When Hoid repeated his performance after confronting Odium, he had forgotten that Design already left.[3]