Difference between revisions of "Odium"

The Shard's [[intent]], Odium, means two things: the feeling of strong hatred, and that which provokes hatred from others.{{17s ref|post|42190|Some dictionaries list two meanings for the word "odium"|date=26 September 2012}}

Over time, a person holding a Shard will be shaped to the Shard's [[intent]]. This can, for example, turn a kind person like [[Ati]] into [[Ruin|someone who just wants to destroy]]. However, Rayse was purportedly already an incredibly crafty, loathsome, and dangerous individual, even before picking up the power. A Shard's intent is mildly interpreted by its Vessel{{17s ref|topic|1729|A holder's personality, however, does get to filter the Shard's intent, so to speak|date=17 March 2012}} (for example, the idea of [[Preservation]] could be interpreted in a number of ways, and the Shard's Vessel helps determine this), so Odium is probably being interpreted in the darkest, most dangerous way possible. Odium is a force of pure hatred which is held by a man who can--and will--use that power to the most terrible end.