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{{Magic '''Fortune''' is a Spiritual property in the [[cosmere]],{{wob ref\|date=2018-5-26\|10298\|MisCon 2018}} related to luck, seeing the future, or versions of the future.{{wob ref\|date=2017-11-21\|8481\|Oathbringer Chicago signing}}▼ \|related=[[Realmatic Theory]] \|type=Spiritual property \|universe=[[Cosmere]] }} {{update\|sa4}} {{quote \|Beware of '''anyone''' who claims to be able to see the future. \|[[Hoid]]{{book ref\|sa3\|68}} }} ▲'''Fortune''' is a Spiritual property in the [[cosmere]],{{wob ref~~\|date=2018-5-26~~\|10298~~\|MisCon 2018~~}} related to luck, seeing the future, or versions of the future.{{wob ref~~\|date=2017-11-21~~\|8481~~\|Oathbringer Chicago signing~~}} == Nature == The precise nature of Fortune, and how it functions and is used, is currently unclear. Fortune has been described as "luck" by less cosmere-aware groups, such as the [[Terris]] three centuries after the [[Catacendre]].{{book ref\|mb6\|part=ars}} However, it is clear from other individuals that are more cosmere-aware that Fortune is more than simple luck. It's a way of knowing things you would not know otherwise,{{wob ref~~\|date=2016-11-29~~\|2567~~\|Arcanum Unbounded Fort Collins signing~~}} and a way ~~where~~in which one can see the future.{{wob ref~~\|date=2017-11-21~~\|8481~~\|Oathbringer Chicago signing~~}} It is implied that Fortune is a thing one can access,{{book ref\|sa3\|122}} and ~~drawn~~draw upon.{{msh ref\|5\|2}} Someone drawing upon Fortune can lead to events that appear to be coincidences.{{msh ref\|5\|2}} The only currently known way to utilize Fortune is using [[Feruchemy\|Feruchemical]] [[chromium]],{{book ref\|mb6\|part=ars}} but there are clearly other ways of using it (as evidenced by Hoid's usage of it{{wob ref\|date=2016-11-29\|2567\|Arcanum Unbounded Fort Collins signing}}).▼ ~~Though~~Fortune and the [[Spiritual Realm]] isare ~~always~~closely ~~how~~related. ~~future~~Future sight in the cosmere works inthrough use of the ~~cosmere,~~Spiritual Realm.{{wob ref~~\|date=2017-11-13~~\|8147~~\|Oathbringer release party~~}} Fortune is ~~not~~one ~~the~~such ~~exact~~way ~~same~~of asaccessing use of the Spiritual Realm.,{{book ref\|sa3\|122}}{{wob ref~~\|date=2018-5-26~~\|10298~~\|MisCon 2018~~}} ~~Fortune is one way of accessing the Spiritual Realm. Every time one uses Fortune, they use the Spiritual Realm, but~~however individuals can see into the Spiritual Realm without using Fortune.{{wob ref~~\|date=2018-5-26~~\|10298~~\|MisCon 2018~~}}▼ ▲The precise nature of Fortune, and how it functions and is used, is currently unclear. Fortune has been described as "luck" by less cosmere-aware groups, such as the [[Terris]] three centuries after the [[Catacendre]].{{book ref\|mb6\|part=ars}} However, it is clear from other individuals that are more cosmere-aware that Fortune is more than simple luck. It's a way of knowing things you would not know otherwise,{{wob ref\|date=2016-11-29\|2567\|Arcanum Unbounded Fort Collins signing}} and a way where one can see the future.{{wob ref\|date=2017-11-21\|8481\|Oathbringer Chicago signing}} It is implied that Fortune is a thing one can access,{{book ref\|sa3\|122}} and drawn upon.{{msh ref\|5\|2}} Someone drawing upon Fortune can lead to events that appear to be coincidences.{{msh ref\|5\|2}} The only currently known way to utilize Fortune is using [[Feruchemy\|Feruchemical]] [[chromium]],{{book ref\|mb6\|part=ars}} but there are clearly other ways of using it (as evidenced by Hoid's usage of it{{wob ref\|date=2016-11-29\|2567\|Arcanum Unbounded Fort Collins signing}}). In general, future sight has been said to be dangerous in the cosmere,{{wob ref~~\|date=2017-12-16~~\|8904~~\|Salt Lake City signing~~}} so Fortune would likely be as well. Anytime someone sees the future, it will have ripples against someone else's ability to see the future.{{wob ref\|11882}}▼ ▲Though the [[Spiritual Realm]] is always how future sight works in the cosmere,{{wob ref\|date=2017-11-13\|8147\|Oathbringer release party}} Fortune is not the exact same as the Spiritual Realm.{{book ref\|sa3\|122}}{{wob ref\|date=2018-5-26\|10298\|MisCon 2018}} Fortune is one way of accessing the Spiritual Realm. Every time one uses Fortune, they use the Spiritual Realm, but individuals can see into the Spiritual Realm without using Fortune.{{wob ref\|date=2018-5-26\|10298\|MisCon 2018}} Chromium can be used by a Feruchemist to store Fortune, but when used Hemalurgically, it doesn't steal Fortune, but destiny. ▲In general, future sight has been said to be dangerous in the cosmere,{{wob ref\|date=2017-12-16\|8904\|Salt Lake City signing}} so Fortune would likely be as well. ==~~History~~ Mentions == When the [[Ire]] spotted an agent--who happened to be [[Kelsier]]--[[Alonoe]] thought the sighting was not a coincidence, but [[Elrao]], another member of the [[Ire]], said the use of Fortune was not related to every coincidence.{{msh ref\|5\|2}} ▼ [[~~Vivenna~~Azure]] said to [[Shallan]] that, during their trip into the [[Cognitive Realm]], [[Kaladin]] had foreseen danger by Fortune. [[Shallan]] had been suspicious, as she was told by [[Hoid]] to trust no one who sees the future--even [[Hoid]].{{book ref\|sa3\|120}} [[Odium]] remarked to [[Taravangian]] that the [[Diagram (literature)\|Diagram]] was impressive, considering he created it without access to Fortune, or the Spiritual Realm.{{book ref\|sa3\|122}} [[Venli]] mentions the [[Rhythm]] of Fortune in a context where a human might refer to luck, suggesting the [[singer]]s have some awareness of Fortune.{{book ref\|sa4\|77}} Three hundred and forty years after the [[Catacendre]] on [[Scadrial]], the [[Terris]] were aware of Fortune. They knew a [[chromium]] [[Feruchemy\|Ferring]]--a Spinner--could store Fortune. To most Terris, Fortune, as well as the other Spiritual metals of Feruchemy, were considered beyond understanding.{{book ref\|mb6\|3}} These metals were under heavy experimentation by the Terris,{{book ref\|mb6\|part=ars}} but they did not fully understand it at this time.{{wob ref\|date=2016-11-22\|9668\|Arcanum Unbounded release party}}▼ ▲Three hundred and forty years after the [[Catacendre]] on [[Scadrial]], the [[Terris]] were aware of Fortune. They knew a [[chromium]] [[Feruchemy\|Ferring]]~~--a~~ (Spinner--) could store Fortune. To most Terris, Fortune, as well as the other Spiritual metals of Feruchemy, were considered beyond understanding.{{book ref\|mb6\|3}} These metals were under heavy experimentation by the Terris,{{book ref\|mb6\|part=ars}} but they did not fully understand ittheir use at this time.{{wob ref~~\|date=2016-11-22~~\|9668~~\|Arcanum Unbounded release party~~}} [[Hoid]] uses the same mechanics of chromium Feruchemy--Fortune--to know where he needs to go.{{wob ref\|date=2016-11-29\|2567\|Arcanum Unbounded Fort Collins signing}} However, his use of Fortune does not allow him to know to why he needs to be in certain places.▼ ▲[[Hoid]] uses the same mechanics of chromium [[Feruchemy]]--Fortune--to know where he needs to go.{{wob ref~~\|date=2016-11-29~~\|2567~~\|Arcanum Unbounded Fort Collins signing~~}} However, his use of Fortune does not allow him to know to why he needs to be in certain places.{{book ref\|sa3\|68}} ▲When the [[Ire]] spotted an agent--who happened to be [[Kelsier]]--[[Alonoe]] thought the sighting was not a coincidence, but [[Elrao]], another member of the [[Ire]], said the use of Fortune was not related to every coincidence.{{msh ref\|5\|2}} == Trivia == * Brandon had atium see the future so that he would foreshadow Fortune.{{wob ref~~\|date=2017-11-21~~\|8481~~\|Oathbringer Chicago signing~~}}▼ * Brandon has said there is a "good reason" why he hasn't shown a character with Fortune yet, as he is saving that for later.{{wob ref~~\|date=2016-11-22~~\|9668~~\|Arcanum Unbounded release party~~}}▼ * The [[Mistborn Adventure Game]]'s version of Fortune is not canonical, and Brandon had a different way for the mechanic to work.{{wob ref~~\|date=2016-11-30~~\|2754~~\|Arcanum Unbounded San Francisco signing~~}}▼ == Notes ==▼ ▲Brandon had atium see the future so that he would foreshadow Fortune.{{wob ref\|date=2017-11-21\|8481\|Oathbringer Chicago signing}} ▲Brandon has said there is a "good reason" why he hasn't shown a character with Fortune yet, as he is saving that for later.{{wob ref\|date=2016-11-22\|9668\|Arcanum Unbounded release party}} ▲*The [[Mistborn Adventure Game]]'s version of Fortune is not canonical, and Brandon had a different way for the mechanic to work.{{wob ref\|date=2016-11-30\|2754\|Arcanum Unbounded San Francisco signing}} ▲==Notes== <references /> {{~~complete~~partial}} {{demoted\|sa4}} {{Cosmere}} [[Category:Magic]] [[es:Fortuna]]