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A '''perpendicularity''' is a junction between the [[Physical Realm|Physical]], [[Cognitive Realm|Cognitive]], and [[Spiritual Realm]]s. They are used by [[worldhoppers]] such as [[Hoid]] to go from planet to planet. They are formed through the concentration of [[Investiture]]. Because of this, they are most commonly found at places where a Shard's power is focused, often in the form of a pool of liquid. A Shard can control where their perpendicularity manifests.{{wob ref|11322}} A perpendicularity may manifest as the Shards color.
 
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Perpendicularities are formed at locations with a large concentration of Investiture. The concentration of Investiture brings the three realms closer together and allows travel between them.{{au ref|drominad}} The proximity of the realms also makes [[Soulcasting]] easier.{{book ref|sa3|120}} They occur naturally when a [[Shard]] spends lots of time on a world.{{wob ref|3504}} Generally, leaving a planet would cause the Shard's perpendicularity to disappear. As a result, their presence is often used to indicate the presence of a Shard. Special circumstances, however, can prevent the perpendicularity from disappearing, and there is at least one Shard that fits these circumstances.{{wob ref|2570}}{{wob ref|4740}} [[AluminumAutonomy]] canis becapable usedof tocreating takeperpendicularities liquidunexpectedly fromacross amultiple perpendicularity,planets andin ita willway staythat Invested.{{wob ref|9233}} They can be used to seegoes intoagainst the Spirituallaws Realm.{{wob ref|10945}}of [[NightbloodRealmatic Theory]] as it is ablecurrently tounderstood collapseby a perpendicularityarcanists.{{wobbook ref|12915mb7|50}} SomeIt perpendicularities are more Investedrequires thanspecific othersconditions.{{wobbook ref|5914mb7|59}} The enormous concentration of Investiture in a perpendicularity makes it possible to become a Cognitive Shadow by entering one.{{wob ref|8324}}
 
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== Mechanics ==
Perpendicularities are formed at locations with a large concentration of Investiture. The concentration of Investiture brings the three realms closer together and allows travel between them.{{au ref|drominad}} Perpendicularities will not transport people between realms unless they want it to happen.{{book ref|mb7|64}} They can be used to see into the Spiritual Realm.{{wob ref|10945}} The proximity of the realms also makes [[Soulcasting]] easier.{{book ref|sa3|120}}
 
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== Known Perpendicularities ==
* '''Preservation''': [[Preservation]]'s perpendicularity was the [[Well of Ascension]]. It served as [[Ruin]]'s prison, making it extremely dangerous.{{msh ref|2|1}}
* '''Harmony''': [[Harmony]] has a perpendicularity somewhere in the south, it is known to be under careful watch by the Malwish.{{book ref|mb7|50}} An article in ''[[The House Record]]'' mentions a woman coming across a perfectly blue pool somewhere in the mountains in the Southern [[Roughs]], and a sudden appearance of a strange figure by the pool. It's possible, though not confirmed, that this could be Harmony's perpendicularity.{{file ref|House_Record_broadsheet.jpg|''The House Record'' Broadsheet}}
* '''Autonomy''': Autonomy briefly had a perpendicularity on in [[Bilming]], that was since destroyed by [[Marasi Colms]], [[Armal]], and several other allomancersAllomancers.{{book ref|mb7|50}}
 
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* Threnody does not have a stable perpendicularity, but rather a number of unstable, unpredictable ones of a morbid origin.{{au ref|threnodite}} They may possibly have something to do with the creation of [[Shade]]s, although the fact that the Shard of [[Ambition]] has died near the system has far greater influence on their creation.{{wob ref|12922}} It is more of a circumstance than a __cpLocationlocation.{{wob ref|14992}}
 
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* '''Endowment''': The __cpLocationlocation of [[Endowment]]'s perpendicularity is unspecified. It is, however, located somewhere in the jungles of [[Hallandren]]. The [[Tears of Edgli]] owe their existence and their unusual properties as dye material to soaking up the [[Investiture]] flowing up from the perpendicularity.{{wob ref|9833}} There are enough cosmere-aware people on Nalthis for there to be customs at this perpendicularity,{{wob ref|9501}} and it is used for trade.{{book ref|mb7|39}}
 
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