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{{quote|I ''will'' go if you release me, but only if you do it by Intent.|[[Odium]] to [[Dalinar]]{{book ref|sa3|57}}}}
'''Intention''' is a Spiritual concept in the [[cosmere]] referring to a being's express will or purpose. Intention plays a vitally important role in the workings of most manifestations of [[Investiture]] in the cosmere.{{book ref|elantris|part=ars}}{{wob ref
==Nature==
The precise nature of Intention, and how it functions and is used, is currently unclear. When Intent is exercised, one's mind reaches out into and interacts with the [[Spiritual Realm]], allowing for one's intentions to have influence in the Spiritual Realm.{{wob ref|77
Intention plays an important, esoteric role in the underlying framework of the cosmere's magic. Within the context of specific magic systems it is often involved in specific ways, though the extent and importance of these functions varies.
==Role==
In general, while use of magic can often be learned without guidance, and even be performed subconsciously, many applications can be learned significantly faster and with greater ease when the magic user receives instruction and is able to perform the magic intentionally within the bounds of it's nature.{{wob ref
Intention is involved to some degree in the following contexts:
;Selish Magic
:Intent plays a particularly notable role on [[Sel]], where the copious manifestations of Investiture are accessed in ways that are distinctly tied to human culture.{{au ref|sel}} The precise shapes and movements associated with these magic systems must be composed with the intention of accessing the [[Dor]] for a specific purpose.{{wob ref|77
;BioChromatic Breath
:While the exact wording of a [[Command]] in [[Awakening]] is important, one must also exercise Intent through careful visualization of what the Awakener intends to happen.{{book ref|wb|46}}{{wob ref
;Allomancy and Feruchemy
:With [[Allomancy]] and [[Feruchemy]], the role of Intent is less significant than in many other systems. The specific application of Investiture is shaped by the metal used rather than by the user's will. However, Intention does allow for faster learning and greater skill with the magic.{{wob ref
;Hemalurgy
:While [[Hemalurgy]] can be performed anywhere in the cosmere and by anyone, Intent is required to some degree during the placement of the Hemalurgic spike.{{wob ref|3214
;On Roshar
:The remnants of [[Honor]]'s power could be used to release and expel [[Odium]] from [[Roshar]], if the wielder of the power did so with Intent.{{book ref|sa3|57}} Prior to the [[Recreance]] some believed that the [[Sibling]] had withdrawn from humans by intent, though there is some evidence that this was not the case.{{epigraph ref|sa3|68}} In order to access the powers granted by an [[Honorblade]], one must do so intentionally. It is possible to hold an Honorblade and not have access to its powers if they are unknown.{{wob ref|1875
==Notes==
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