Dhatri
| Dhatri | |
|---|---|
| Shards | Unknown |
| Investitures | Aethers |
| Universe | Cosmere |
“There are potential allies out there. Moonlight's world, perhaps. Or the land of the aethers. Hell, maybe even Mythos. ”
Dhatri[2][3] is a planet in the cosmere that is the origin of the aethers.[4] Kelsier mentioned the planet to Harmony as a potential ally for Scadrial.[1]
History[edit]
At an unknown point before 348 PC, it was struck by a force or entity known as the dark aether, leaving the planet inhospitable to aetherbound.[5][6]
Culture[edit]
Religion[edit]
Gods[edit]
They are known to worship the aethers as gods, which they believe predate not only the Shattering, but Adonalsium in its entirety.[5] They believe that aethers made all people, creating them to each think differently from one another.[7]
Rebirth[edit]
They also believe humans were gifted with rebirth by the aethers to encourage, bless, and uplift their fellow people.[8] Those that follow the aethers also hold that people return to the aethers upon their deaths to reflect upon their choices in life.[6] It is believed that people who have made poor choices are cursed to wait a long time until their next rebirth.[8] They often swear with phrases such as "by the first aether".[9]
Nations[edit]
It has at least twelve known kingdoms, each one seemingly associated with a specific aether.[8] The exact nature of their governments is unknown, but they have a position known as a Raj, and a body known as the Coriander Court.[8]
Inhabitants[edit]
Trivia[edit]
- The planet is a "12 world" just like Roshar is a 10-world and Scadrial is a 16-world.[10]
- The planet is inspired by the Indian Subcontinent.[11]
- Brandon considers it to be one of the "core planets",[12][13] and is planning a series set on the world.[14]
- Brandon is being assisted in the world-building for Dhatri by individuals named Kelyani and Rahul.[2][15]
Notes[edit]
- ↑ a b The Lost Metal epilogue 4#
- ↑ a b Dragonsteel 2023
— Arcanum - 2023-11-20# - ↑ Secret Project #5 Reveal and Livestream
— Arcanum - 2024-03-21# - ↑ JordanCon 2021
— Arcanum - 2021-07-16# - ↑ a b The Lost Metal chapter 42#
- ↑ a b The Lost Metal chapter 47#
- ↑ The Lost Metal epilogue 1#
- ↑ a b c d The Lost Metal chapter 51#
- ↑ The Lost Metal chapter 39#
- ↑ YouTube Livestream 23
— Arcanum - 2020-12-17# - ↑ Dragonsteel Mini-Con 2021
— Arcanum - 2021-11-23# - ↑ Alloy of Law York signing
— Arcanum - 2011-11-24# - ↑ Oathbringer San Francisco signing
— Arcanum - 2017-11-15# - ↑ State of the Sanderson 2022
— Arcanum - 2022-12-22# - ↑ Words of Radiance Backerkit Countdown
— Arcanum - 2024-03-28#