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| You think by facts. You change not on simple whims. You are as you '''are'''. |
| You think by facts. You change not on simple whims. You are as you '''are'''. |
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| − | + | '''Inkspren''' are a race of sapient [[spren]] that dwell primarily in the [[Cognitive Realm]] of Roshar.{{book ref|sa3|37}} |
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| + | Inkspren are humanoid, and their form does not change when entering the [[Physical Realm]]. They have angular features, more reminescent of an unfinished statue than a real person.{{book ref|sa3|47}} Both there and in [[Shadesmar]], they are entirely black, as if made of shadows, and have marble-like skin with a prismatic quality as though it's been coated in a thin layer of oil.{{book ref|sa2|prologue}} In Shadesmar, their skin shimmers and gleams in a variety of colors depending on how the light hits it.{{book ref|sa3|102}} |
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| + | They wear stiff, fashionable clothing that matches their shade and texture, and which is in fact part of their essence.{{book ref|sa2|3}}{{book ref|sa3|102}} They sometimes carry weapons like swords.{{book ref|sa2|prologue}} |
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| + | | You think all humans are unstable. |
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| + | | [[Jasnah]] to [[Ivory]]{{book ref|sa3|47}} |
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| + | Inkspren have a particular way of speaking, using "be" instead of phrases like "be here" or "exist" -- for example, "a spren is" rather than "there's a spren here", or "a traitor is" instead of "a traitor exists".{{book ref|sa3|116}}{{book ref|sa3|115}} They prefer simple, limited body language.{{book ref|sa3|47}} |
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| ⚫ | They dislike humans for their irrational and changing nature, and admire those among them who are willing to be cautious, logical and unemotional. Their society as a whole is hostile to the idea of reforming the [[Knights Radiant]], believing that death is the only option for a bonded spren. It's implied they'd be willing to kill a bonded human to "rescue" their kinsmen from such a fate, even if the inkspren entered the bond willingly. There are very few of them interested in attempting the Nahel Bond again, with [[Ivory]] seemingly the only one to dare to do so.{{book ref|sa3|47}} It seems he is not entirely alone in his views, however, as several other inkspren accompany him to watch the beginnings of his bond with [[Jasnah]].{{book ref|sa2|prologue}} |
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| − | Like other sapient spren, Inkspren are humanoid, and though they seem to become smaller in the [[Physical Realm]], their shape does not change significantly between there and [[Shadesmar]]. In either realm, they are entirely black, as if made of shadows, and have a prismatic quality to their skin, as if coated in oil, although that is less visible in the Physical. They wear fashionable clothing that matches their color and texture -- it may in fact be part of their essence.{{book ref|sa2|prologue}}{{book ref|sa2|3}} They sometimes carry weapons like swords.{{book ref|sa2|prologue}} |
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| + | It's uncertain if inkspren have their own nation in Shadesmar, although they are very common in cities like [[Celebrant]].{{book ref|sa3|102}} |
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| ⚫ | They dislike humans for their irrational and changing nature, |
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+ | Unlike other sapient spren, inkspren cannot shape-shift or make themselves invisible to humans while in the Physical Realm; they are, however, capable of drastically changing their size. They can become as large as a person and as small as a speck of dust, letting them move about unseen if they so wish.{{book ref|sa3|47}}{{book ref|sa3|53}} They are also capable of blending into shadows.{{book ref|sa2|prologue}}{{book ref|sa2|3}} |
| − | Inkspren are one of |
+ | Inkspren are one of spren types capable of forming [[Nahel Bond]]s with humans. The bond makes a person a [[Surgebinder]], and grants the powers of [[Transformation]] and [[Transportation]].{{file ref| TWoK Front Endsheet.jpg | Surgebinding Table}} |
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+ | == Known inkspren == |
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+ | *[[Ivory]] (bonded to [[Jasnah Kholin]]){{book ref|sa2|prologue}} |
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Revision as of 14:26, 21 September 2019
| Inkspren | |
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 by ToastSamurai
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| Type | Spren |
| Abilities | Nahel bond, Elsecaller magic, Splinters |
| World of Origin | Roshar |
| Universe | Cosmere |
“ You think by facts. You change not on simple whims. You are as you are. ”
Inkspren are a race of sapient spren that dwell primarily in the Cognitive Realm of Roshar.[2]
They tend to be attracted to those who are logical and willing to think through their decisions, as opposed to acting on instinct.[3] They can form Nahel Bonds, giving people the powers of the Order of Elsecallers.[4]
Appearance
Inkspren are humanoid, and their form does not change when entering the Physical Realm. They have angular features, more reminescent of an unfinished statue than a real person.[1] Both there and in Shadesmar, they are entirely black, as if made of shadows, and have marble-like skin with a prismatic quality as though it's been coated in a thin layer of oil.[5] In Shadesmar, their skin shimmers and gleams in a variety of colors depending on how the light hits it.[6]
They wear stiff, fashionable clothing that matches their shade and texture, and which is in fact part of their essence.[7][6] They sometimes carry weapons like swords.[5]
Culture
“ You think all humans are unstable. ”
Inkspren have a particular way of speaking, using "be" instead of phrases like "be here" or "exist" -- for example, "a spren is" rather than "there's a spren here", or "a traitor is" instead of "a traitor exists".[8][9] They prefer simple, limited body language.[1]
They dislike humans for their irrational and changing nature, and admire those among them who are willing to be cautious, logical and unemotional. Their society as a whole is hostile to the idea of reforming the Knights Radiant, believing that death is the only option for a bonded spren. It's implied they'd be willing to kill a bonded human to "rescue" their kinsmen from such a fate, even if the inkspren entered the bond willingly. There are very few of them interested in attempting the Nahel Bond again, with Ivory seemingly the only one to dare to do so.[1] It seems he is not entirely alone in his views, however, as several other inkspren accompany him to watch the beginnings of his bond with Jasnah.[5]
It's uncertain if inkspren have their own nation in Shadesmar, although they are very common in cities like Celebrant.[6]
Abilities
Unlike other sapient spren, inkspren cannot shape-shift or make themselves invisible to humans while in the Physical Realm; they are, however, capable of drastically changing their size. They can become as large as a person and as small as a speck of dust, letting them move about unseen if they so wish.[1][10] They are also capable of blending into shadows.[5][7]
Inkspren are one of spren types capable of forming Nahel Bonds with humans. The bond makes a person a Surgebinder, and grants the powers of Transformation and Transportation.[11]
![[11]](#cite_note-TWoK_Front_Endsheet.jpg-11){kind=link}
Known inkspren
- Ivory (bonded to Jasnah Kholin)[5]
Notes
- ↑ a b c d e f Oathbringer chapter 47#
- ↑ Oathbringer chapter 37#
- ↑ Boskone 54
— Arcanum - 2017-02-17# - ↑ Arcanum Unbounded Fort Collins signing
— Arcanum - 2016-11-29# - ↑ a b c d e Words of Radiance prologue#
- ↑ a b c Oathbringer chapter 102#
- ↑ a b Words of Radiance chapter 3#
- ↑ Oathbringer chapter 116#
- ↑ Oathbringer chapter 115#
- ↑ Oathbringer chapter 53#
- ↑ Surgebinding Table
