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{{character
|abilities=[[Lightweaving]] and [[Worldhopping]]
|world=Yolen
|books=[[The Way of Kings]], [[Elantris]], [[Mistborn series]], [[Warbreaker]]
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'''Hoid''' is a recurring character in the [[cosmere]], who has appeared in every cosmere novel except [[The Emperor's Soul]]; he was involved in events before the beginning of the novella. The subtlety of his appearances vary from book to book,
Hoid is not a [[Shard]]{{cite}}, nor is he a [[Herald]], but something else entirely.{{ref|?|697|21|Is Hoid a Herald?}}
It has been said that the origin of Hoid will be revealed in the [[Dragonsteel]] series{{cite}}, and so it is commonly believed Hoid is from [[Yolen]], the world of Dragonsteel.
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Very little of Hoid's history is known beyond the fact that he was present at the [[Shattering]] of [[Adonalsium]].{{ref|wotdb|732|1}}
Hoid often plays a beggar. On [[Sel]] he helped [[Sarene]] smuggle weapons into [[Elantris (city)|Elantris]]▼
▲Hoid often plays a beggar. On [[Sel]] he helped [[Sarene]] smuggle weapons into [[Elantris (city)|Elantris]].{{ref|b|elantris|c|58}} He also served as the Court Jester for the Rose Empire, he betrayed [[Shai]] which resulted in her capture and imprisonment.
He has appeared multiple times on [[Scadrial]];▼
to [[Kelsier]] he acted as an informant in [[Luthadel]]{{ref|b|mb1|c|19}},▼
he meets [[Elend]] and [[Spook]] on their way back to Luthadel as an unnamed [[Terris]]man{{ref|b|mb2|c|56}},▼
he again acts as an informant on the streets of [[Fadrex City]]. [[Vin]], on her way to see him, is spooked by him and decides not to.{{ref|?|727|24|Is Slowswift Hoid?}}▼
At the wedding of [[Joshin Yomen|Joshin]] and [[Mi'chelle Yomen]], Hoid is seen speaking to them, once again dressed as a beggar.{{ref|?|632|3|Was the "beggar in black" Hoid?}}▼
On [[Nalthis]] Hoid is employed by [[Lightsong]]'s court as a storyteller. He recounts the story of [[Vo]], the First Returned, and answers Lightsong and [[Siri]]'s questions.{{ref|b|wb|c|32}}▼
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▲At the wedding of Lord [[Joshin Yomen|Joshin]] and Lady [[Mi'chelle Yomen]], Hoid
▲On [[Nalthis]] Hoid
In a departure from his previous appearances, Hoid played a relatively major role on [[Roshar]]. Most often seen under the guise of ''Wit'', [[Elhokar Kholin]]'s court jester, he influenced [[Dalinar]]. He also met [[Kaladin]] and told a story about [[Derethil]] and the ''[[Wandersail]]''. During the story, Hoid uses a special, ancient flute called a Trailman's flute. He uses this flute to use a magic Brandon made called [[Lightweaving]], which altered the smoke of the fire beside him, creating images from the story.{{ref|b|sa1|c|57}} Hoid appears again later on in the book, at the end, near the time when [[Taln]] enters [[Kholinar]] and heralds the coming of the [[True Desolation]].{{ref|b|sa1|epilogue}}▼
▲In a departure from his previous appearances, Hoid played a relatively major role on [[Roshar]]. Most often seen under the guise of ''Wit'', [[Elhokar Kholin]]'s court jester, he influenced [[Dalinar]]. He also met [[Kaladin]] and told him a story about [[Derethil]] and the ''[[Wandersail]]''. During the course of the story, Hoid
==Abilities==▼
* Lightweaving, possible illusion magic from [[Yolen]]▼
* Worldhopping, very good at manipulating Shadesmar▼
* Temporal abilities▼
==Personality & Appearance==▼
▲==Personality==
-Disguises
▲==Abilities==
-Worldsingers{{cite}}▼
▲* Lightweaving, possible illusion magic from [[Yolen]]
▲* Worldhopping, very good at manipulating Shadesmar.
▲* Temporal abilities
*Extemely long life
*Time Dilation
==Known Pseudonyms==
-Roamer
-Dust
-The King's Wit
==Speculation==
-Hoid wrote the letter
▲-Worldsingers{{cite}}
-Lerasium bead
==Quotes==
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