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'''Hoid''' is a reoccurring character in Brandon Sanderson's adult fiction novels. Although his appearance varies from world to world, and even from book to book within a world, Brandon Sanderson has confirmed that all the instances of Hoid are, in fact, one individual, linked to the larger universe (the [[Cosmere]]). Currently, any theories as to the role that Hoid plays in the meta-mythology are purely speculation. For more discussion of these theories, see the [http://www.17thshard.com/forum/index.php/board,18.0.html forum pages].
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'''Hoid''' is a reccurring character in [[Brandon Sanderson]]'s adult fiction novels. Although his appearance varies from world to world, and even from book to book within a world, Brandon Sanderson has confirmed that all the instances of Hoid are, in fact, one individual, linked to the larger universe (the [[Cosmere]]). Currently, any theories as to the role that Hoid plays in the meta-mythology are purely speculation. For more discussion of these theories, see the [http://www.17thshard.com/forum/index.php/board,18.0.html forum pages].
   
==List of Appearances==
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==Minor Appearances==
*Elantris - Hoid is a beggar helping smuggle weapons for [[Sarene]] into Elantris
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*[[Elantris]] - Hoid is a beggar helping smuggle weapons for [[Sarene]] into [[Elantris (city)|Elantris]]
*Mistborn - Hoid is the street informant that Kelsier visits
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*[[Mistborn: The Final Empire]] - Hoid is the street informant that [[Kelsier]] visits
*Well of Ascension - An unnamed Terrisman.
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*[[Mistborn: The Well of Ascension]] - An unnamed Terrisman.
*Hero of Ages - Hoid is a beggar/street informant in Fadrex City. In the [http://brandonsanderson.com/annotation/290/Mistborn-3-Chapter-Twenty-Seven chapter annotation], Brandon seems to imply that there was some significance to his presence here.
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*[[Mistborn: The Hero of Ages]] - Hoid is a beggar/street informant in [[Fadrex City]]. In the [http://brandonsanderson.com/annotation/290/Mistborn-3-Chapter-Twenty-Seven chapter annotation], Brandon seems to imply that there was some significance to his presence here.
*Warbreaker - Hoid is the storyteller that Lightsong summons. This is Hoid's longest speaking part to date.
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*[[Warbreaker]] - Hoid is the storyteller that [[Lightsong]] summons.
   
==The Stormlight Archive==
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==[[The Stormlight Archive]]==
   
In a departure from his previous appearances, Hoid plays a relatively major role in the Stormlight Archive. Most often referred to as "Wit", Hoid plays a key role in the development of both Kaladin and Dalinar. His longest dialog to date occurs in Chapter 57 of The Way of Kings, but the promise of additional appearances to come is reinforced by his appearance in the very last chapter of the book.
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In a departure from his previous appearances, Hoid plays a relatively major role in [[The Way of Kings]]. Most often referred to as "Wit", Hoid plays a key role in the development of both [[Kaladin]] and [[Dalinar]]. His longest dialog to date occurs in Chapter 57 of The Way of Kings, but the promise of additional appearances to come is reinforced by his appearance in the very last chapter of the book.
   
 
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Revision as of 23:22, 15 September 2010

Hoid is a reccurring character in Brandon Sanderson's adult fiction novels. Although his appearance varies from world to world, and even from book to book within a world, Brandon Sanderson has confirmed that all the instances of Hoid are, in fact, one individual, linked to the larger universe (the Cosmere). Currently, any theories as to the role that Hoid plays in the meta-mythology are purely speculation. For more discussion of these theories, see the forum pages.

Minor Appearances

The Stormlight Archive

In a departure from his previous appearances, Hoid plays a relatively major role in The Way of Kings. Most often referred to as "Wit", Hoid plays a key role in the development of both Kaladin and Dalinar. His longest dialog to date occurs in Chapter 57 of The Way of Kings, but the promise of additional appearances to come is reinforced by his appearance in the very last chapter of the book.