Hoid
| Hoid | |
|---|---|
| Abilities | Lightweaving |
| Homeworld | Yolen |
Hoid is a recurring character in the cosmere, who has appeared in every cosmere novel, though some appearances are more subtle than others. He is confirmed to be the same individual, but one who worldhops between planets. Hoid's actions and motives are mysterious, and due to the many years between novels in the chronology, Hoid must have some powers to live much longer than the average person.
Hoid is not a Shard[citation needed], nor is he a Herald, but something else entirely.Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; refs with no name must have content
It has been said that the origin of Hoid will be revealed in the Dragonsteel series[citation needed], and so it is commonly believed Hoid is from Yolen, the world of Dragonsteel.
Appearances
Hoid often plays a beggar. On Sel he helped Sarene smuggle weapons into Elantris
He has appeared multiple times on Scadrial;
to Kelsier he acted as an informant in LuthadelCite error: Invalid <ref> tag; refs with no name must have content,
he meets Elend and Spook on their way back to Luthadel as an unnamed TerrismanCite error: Invalid <ref> tag; refs with no name must have content,
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.Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; refs with no name must have content
At the wedding of Joshin and Mi'chelle Yomen, Hoid is seen speaking to them, once again dressed as a beggar.Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; refs with no name must have content
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.Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; refs with no name must have content
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.Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; refs with no name must have content Hoid appears again later on in the book, at the end, near the time when a Herald enters the Kholin camp, spouts dying delirium, and falls dead.Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; refs with no name must have content
Abilities
- Lightweaving, possible illusion magic from Yolen
- Worldhopping, very good at manipulating Shadesmar.
- Temporal abilities
- Minor precognitive abilities
- Sand magics used on Nalthis.
History
Personality
-Disguises
Other Known Facts
Speculation
-Hoid wrote the letter
-Present at the Shattering
-Worldsingers
Quotes
Notes