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The individual who would later become known as Hoid was born on [[Yolen]] sometime prior to the [[Shattering of Adonalsium]].{{book ref|tsm|10}}{{book ref|tsm|39}}{{wob ref|3212}}{{wob ref|8343}} He was born naturally and his parents were married.{{wob ref|2610}}{{msh ref|2|1}} From an early age he developed a fascination with the topic of whether life existed on other planets and often listened to local philosophers debate the topic.{{book ref|tsm|10}}
 
During this period before the Shattering, Hoid learned [[Yolish Lightweaving]], which sometimes got him into trouble.{{wob ref|8909}}{{wob ref|10852}} Some of his oldest aliases, one of which likely came from a former master of his,{{epigraph ref|sa2|60}} also date back to this period; among these are Hoid, which he says he stole from someone he should have loved,{{book ref|sa1|57}} and Cepandrius Maxtori.{{wob ref|5882}}{{wob ref|12654}}
Later on as an adult Hoid ended up holding a [[Dawnshard]], for reasons unknown this Dawnshard was associated with topaz and thus earned him one of his oldest aliases as well as the title 'Bearer of the First Gem'.{{wob ref|6065}}{{wob ref|14355}}{{wob ref|5301}} Holding this Dawnshard had a profound effect on Hoid as it permanently altered his [[spiritweb]], stopped him from aging and caused him to be unable to harm others.{{wob ref|14300}}{{wob ref|11070}}{{wob ref|10439}} Around the same time, for reasons also unknown, Hoid's hair changed from its natural colour to pure white{{wob ref|15174}}{{wob ref|10631}} and he also gained access to numerous systems of Investiture that predated the [[Shattering]], notable among these was [[Yolish Lightweaving]] which he would continue to use throughout his life.{{wob ref|8498}}{{wob ref|10852}}
 
Eventually, Hoid met the [[dragon (cosmere)|dragon]] [[Frost]], who is his elder by a small amount, though Hoid may have already started aging strangely by that time.{{wob ref|11305}}{{wob ref|945}}{{wob ref|11070}} Shortly thereafter, Hoid also met the people would become the sixteen original Vessels.{{wob ref|11305}} His early relationships with the future Vessels seem to have been amicable; he went out for drinks with [[Tanavast]] at least once,{{book ref|sa2|epilogue}} considered [[Ati]] to be a kind and generous man,{{epigraph ref|sa1|18}} and became friends with [[Rayse]].{{wob ref|2101}}
Whilst a Dawnshard Hoid travelled throughout Yolen and met various [[Sho Del]] and [[Dragon (cosmere)|dragons]], as well as this he was known to get in trouble due to his ability to Lightweave.{{wob ref|10852}} During this period Hoid also had served a 'master' of some form who would later die,{{book ref|sa1|57}}{{epigraph ref|sa2|60}} it is from them that he would later take the name of Hoid.{{wob ref|5882}}
 
{{image|Shattering by Connor Chamberlain.jpg|A depiction of the [[Shattering of Adonalsium]]|side=left|width=350px}}
At some point, for a variety of reasons, the future Vessels resolved to kill [[Adonalsium]];{{msh ref|3|2}} Hoid considered doing so to be somewhat necessary and was only loosely involved in their plan,{{wob ref|8718}}{{wob ref|10868}} though he was present for the actual Shattering.{{wob ref|10773}} At the Shattering, he was offered one of the newly-created [[Shards]], which he refused;{{wob ref|3337}} even millennia later, he regards this as having been a wise decision because it allows him a greater degree of freedom.{{book ref|sa4|99}}
 
In his conversations with the new Vessels, he implied that his rejection of a Shard meant he would not interfere with their affairs,{{msh ref|2|1}} though given his interest in being able to as he pleased it seems unlikely he actually intended to leave them alone. The Shattering appears to have been a turning point in his relationships with many of the Vessels, as he seems to look down on them for being so eager to Ascend,{{book ref|sa4|99}}{{wob ref|4175}} while [[Edgli]] at least looks down on him continuing to involve himself in the affairs of the cosmere after refusing a Shard;{{epigraph ref|sa3|38}}{{epigraph ref|sa3|41}} additionally, the Shattering may be the origin of his grudge against Rayse and [[Bavadin]].{{epigraph ref|sa1|23}}{{wob ref|10630}}
Eventually Hoid met and befriended [[Frost]] who was his elder by a small amount.{{wob ref|945}}{{wob ref|11305}}{{wob ref|2870}} Shortly afterwards Hoid assumed the identity of '''Cephandrius Maxtori'''{{wob ref|5882}} and under this alias became acquainted with the sixteen original vessels,{{wob ref|11305}}{{wob ref|12654}}{{wob ref|11070}} thus granting him a level of insight as to each of their personalities. Hoid became drinking buddies with [[Tanavast]]{{book ref|sa2|epilogue}} and upon meeting him considered [[Ati]] to be one of the nicest people he ever met.{{Epigraph ref|sa1|18}} Notably during this time he met and became good friends with [[Rayse]].{{wob ref|2101}} He also developed an interest in the [[Endowment]] Shard during this period of his life.{{wob ref|5300}}
 
At some point early in the history of the cosmere, Hoid held a [[Dawnshard]];{{wob ref|14300}} this Dawnshard appears to have been associated with a piece of topaz.{{wob ref|5301}}{{wob ref|14355}} Hoid apparently attempted to do something more with the gemstone for a long time,{{epigraph ref|sa2|60}} but ultimately was forced to admit that it had become worthless because he wore it.{{book ref|sa1|57}} His association with this gem earned him the name Topaz and the title Bearer of the First Gem.{{wob ref|8609}}{{wob ref|14355}} Holding a Dawnshard also permanently altered Hoid's [[spiritweb]]; among other things, these alterations make him unable to harm others or consume meat,{{wob ref|14300}} allow him to heal from nearly any injury,{{wob ref|8498}}{{wob ref|11671}} and are likely the cause of his immortality.{{wob ref|10439}}
For reasons unknown the idea of killing [[Adonalsium]] emerged, whilst reluctant to help with this idea Hoid did believe it to be necessary.{{wob ref|8718}} Hoid was present during the events of the Shattering, although he did not directly participate in events as they played out,{{wob ref|10773}}{{wob ref|10868}}{{wob ref|11858}} despite this however the Dawnshards, of which he was one, were used in order to kill Adonalsium.{{book ref|dawnshard|19}} Immediately upon the Shattering taking place the original sixteen [[Shards]] were created, Hoid was offered one of these but refused it,{{wob ref|3337}}{{wob ref|4175}}{{book ref|sa4|99}} due to his refusal someone else became a vessel in his place.{{wob ref|12132}} In the ensuing discussion Hoid did imply, but not promise, that he would not interfere with the other Shards or their activities in the future. This implication would be broken many times in the ensuing years.{{msh ref|2|1}}
 
Hoid's involvement in important events early in the history of the cosmere has had significant effects on his relationship to Investiture. The fact that he comes from before the Shattering, when magic worked much differently, makes Investiture sometimes act oddly with regard to him;{{wob ref|3212}} the Shattering also appears to have changed magic such that his Yolish Lightweaving is no longer fully functional.{{wob ref|11587}} Additionally, his connection to certain events involving the Dawnshards makes some uses of Investiture particularly dangerous for him.{{wob ref|15140}}
Like with the rest of the Cosmere the Shattering had a large impact on himself, one such change was that of Investiture which has behaved 'oddly' around him ever since,{{wob ref|3212}} as well as this his Lightweaving then suddenly had issues functioning as it had before.{{wob ref|11587}} As well as this Hoid lost someone very dear to himself due to the event,{{wob ref|13276}} and also left the encounter holding a grudge against Rayse and [[Bavadin]].{{wob ref|10630}} In the years following the Shattering Hoid eventually gave up his Dawnshard and left Yolen, going on to explore the wider [[Cosmere]].{{wob ref|14300}}
 
=== The Desolations ===
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