Difference between revisions of "Microkinesis"

Microkinesis grants the power to manipulate the forces that bind [[axi]] together.{{book ref|sa4|part=ars}} Axi are thought to be the smallest units of matter in the cosmere,{{book ref|sa4|97}} although there may be particles that are even smaller.{{wob ref|11359}} A practitioner of microkinesis is able to see individual axi and interact with them;.{{wob ref|3812}} onlyThe [[Odium]]manipulation of axial forces can be "explosive" and presumablyincredibly otherdangerous.{{book ref|sa4|part=ars}} Only [[ShardOdium]]s areis also known to be able to perceive matter at thisthe axial level.,{{book ref|sa4|97}} Thisalthough powerit canis belikely "explosive"that andother incredibly[[Shard]]s dangerousalso have this ability based on their ability to manipulate matter; for example, [[Vin]] as [[Preservation]] was able to remove the ash from [[Scadrial]]'s atmosphere almost instantly.{{book ref|sa4mb3|part=ars76}} It is not known how the power of microkinesis is granted or accessed, or what races or individuals can use it.

According to [[Khriss]], microkinesis is a sort of "cousin" to the [[Surgebinding#Cohesion|Surge of Cohesion]], as both can manipulate a force known as the strong axial interconnection that holds all matter together.{{book ref|sa4|97}} Microkinesis has more sheer power than Cohesion, as [[Honor]] placed limits on Cohesion in order to avoid replicating an unknown harmful event on Yolen. However, microkinesis does not grant the same [[Connection]] to the shaped material that Cohesion does. It is not clear whether or not microkinesis can also manipulate the axial force related to the [[Surgebinding#Tension|Surge of Tension]] known as soft axial interconnection.{{book ref|sa4|part=ars}}

Microkinesis is one of the oldest magics in the cosmere, as it is known to predatepredates the [[Shattering of Adonalsium]].{{wob ref|11359}} Its origins and any wielders are unknown; the only time it is known to have been used is was during some unspecified "mistakes" on Yolen that were presumably disastrous;. theThe original [[ShardVessel]]holderss were very cautious regarding the danger of microkinesis, as Honor took its power into account whileduring creatingthe creation of Surgebinding.{{book ref|sa4|part=ars}}

*Microkinesis was one of the first magic systems that Brandon designed for the cosmere{{wob ref|3812}} and it is discussed in ''[[Dragonsteel Prime]]''. However, it was far too powerful in its original form.{{wob ref|3308}} Various aspects of the magic have therefore not been canonized, but its existence has always remained canon,{{wob ref|7825}}{{wob ref|3812}} and it will presumably feature in the rewritten ''[[Dragonsteel]]'' novels.

*Axi are analogous to atoms,{{wob ref|11359}} and microkinesis was inspired by [[wikipedia: fundamental forces|fundamental forces]], including the [[wikipedia:strong interaction|strong]] and [[wikipedia:weak interaction|weak interactions]] between subatomic particles. However, Brandon intentionally used invented terms for these concepts in the cosmere in order to give himself more latitudefreedom inwith the mechanics of the magic.{{wob ref|10559}}

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