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The '''Scar''' is a prominent star system in the [[cosmere]]{{file ref|Cosmere constellation map.jpg|Cosmere constellation map}} that can be seen from multiple planets.{{wob ref|11989}}{{wob ref|3363}} It is also known as the '''Starbelt''', '''Taln's Scar''', and '''Red Rip'''.
  
The '''Scar''' is a prominent star system in the [[cosmere]]{{file ref|Cosmere constellation map.jpg|Cosmere constellation map}} that can be seen from multiple planets.{{wob ref|11989}}{{wob ref|3363}} It is also known as the '''Starbelt''', '''Taln's Scar''', and '''Red Rip'''.
   
 
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The Scar is a region of stars{{wob ref|8094}} that are unusually bright.{{wob ref|6089}}{{wob ref|3363}} In a cosmere star chart that was commissioned by an unknown patron,{{wob ref|8088}} the Scar includes a constellation known as "The Dragon".{{wob ref|8088}}{{file ref|Cosmere constellation map.jpg|Cosmere constellation map}} Most of the stars in the Scar have a red tint on the chart,{{file ref|Cosmere constellation map.jpg|Cosmere constellation map}} and are perceived as red when viewed from several planets, unlike other stars.{{book ref|mb3|7}}{{book ref|sa1|2}} The color is significant,{{wob ref|8093}} but the reason why is not yet known.
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The Scar is a region of stars that are unusually bright.{{wob ref|8094}}{{wob ref|6089}}{{wob ref|3363}} In a cosmere star chart that was commissioned by an unknown patron,{{wob ref|8088}} the Scar includes a constellation known as "The Dragon".{{wob ref|8088}}{{file ref|Cosmere constellation map.jpg|Cosmere constellation map}} Most of the stars in the Scar have a red tint on the chart and are perceived as red when viewed from several planets, unlike other stars.{{book ref|mb3|7}}{{book ref|sa1|2}} The color is significant,{{wob ref|8093}} but the reason why is not yet known. Red is commonly associated with outside influence or corruption in the cosmere;{{wob ref|13830}} however, that is not necessarily the only thing that it symbolizes.{{wob ref|13074}}
   
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The apparent shape of the Scar varies depending on the vantage point in the cosmere; it is not always visible on every planet.{{wob ref|13018}}{{wob ref|3363}} This is due to the positioning of the various planetary systems{{wob ref|3363}} as well as local factors such as mist or ash.{{book ref|mb6|epilogue}}
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The apparent shape of the Scar varies depending on the vantage point in the cosmere; it is not always visible on every planet.{{wob ref|13018}}{{wob ref|3363}} This is due to the positioning of the various planetary systems as well as local factors such as mist or ash.{{wob ref|3363}}{{book ref|mb6|epilogue}} Additionally, stars are not known to be visible from the [[Cognitive Realm]].{{book ref|sa4|22}}
   
 
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On [[Threnody]], the Scar is known as the '''Starbelt'''.{{book ref|sfs}}{{wob ref|3363}} Threnody has no moon,{{map ref|Threnodite system}} making the nights extremely dark; the Starbelt is usually bright enough to faintly illuminate objects, even when its light is filtered by tree branches.{{book ref|sfs}} Threnody may lie relatively close to the Scar, as [[Silence Montane]] implies that the Starbelt's position in the sky changes on a day-to-day basis.{{book ref|sfs}} The residents of Threnody do not describe the Starbelt's light as red; the star at the center of the Threnodite system also appears to be red{{file ref|Cosmere constellation map.jpg|Cosmere constellation map}}{{map ref|Threnodite system}} which may affect their perception of the Scar.
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On [[Threnody]], the Scar is known as the '''Starbelt'''.{{book ref|sfs}}{{wob ref|3363}} Threnody has no moon, making the nights extremely dark; the Starbelt is usually bright enough to faintly illuminate objects, even when its light is filtered by tree branches.{{map ref|Threnodite system}}{{book ref|sfs}} Threnody may lie relatively close to the Scar, as [[Silence Montane]] implies that the Starbelt's position in the sky changes on a day-to-day basis.{{book ref|sfs}} The residents of Threnody do not describe the Starbelt's light as red; the star at the center of the Threnodite system also appears to be red,{{file ref|Cosmere constellation map.jpg|Cosmere constellation map}}{{map ref|Threnodite system}} which may affect their perception of the Scar.
   
 
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Most [[Roshar]]an people refer to the Scar as '''Taln's Scar''', named for the [[Herald]] known as [[Taln]].{{book ref|sa1|2}} Taln's Scar is described as deep red in color, and it changes position in different seasons.{{book ref|sa1|2}} It is visible before the sun sets and other twinkling white stars (accompanied by [[starspren]]) appear.{{book ref|wor|31}} [[Reya]]'s [[Tear]] is another notably bright star in the sky, but it is not part of Taln's Scar.{{book ref|wor|31}} Roshar has three moons that rise and set during the night;{{map ref|Roshar system}} between moons, the stars provide adequate illumination for someone to move around{{book ref|sa2|i|9}} but not quite enough to read or draw.{{book ref|sa2|43}} The position of Taln's scar on one's seventh birthday is relevant in Rosharan astrology.{{book ref|sa1|33}}
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Most [[Roshar]]an people refer to the Scar as '''Taln's Scar''', named for the [[Herald]] known as [[Taln]].{{book ref|sa1|2}} Taln's Scar is described as deep red in color, and it changes position in different seasons.{{book ref|sa1|2}} It is visible before the sun sets and other twinkling white stars (accompanied by [[starspren]]) appear.{{book ref|wor|31}} [[Reya]]'s [[Tear]] is another notably bright star in the sky, but it is not part of Taln's Scar.{{book ref|wor|31}} Roshar has three moons that rise and set during the night;{{map ref|Roshar system}} between moons, the stars provide adequate illumination for someone to move around but not quite enough to read or draw.{{book ref|sa2|i|9}}{{book ref|sa2|43}} The position of Taln's scar on one's seventh birthday is relevant in Rosharan astrology.{{book ref|sa1|33}}
   
 
===Scadrial===
  
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In [[Classical Scadrial]], no mention is made of any unusually bright stars or constellations, even when [[Sazed]] discusses an astronomically-aware people known as the [[Nelazan]].{{book ref|mb1|9}} During the [[Final Empire]], the sky was largely obscured by [[mist]] and the [[ashmounts]], to the point that even an [[allomancer]] burning [[tin]] could not always see the stars,{{book ref|mb1|7}} with the exception of tin [[savant]]s.{{book ref|mb3|14}} [[Vin]] is able to see the stars by using tin or by using [[steel]] to fly above the mists.{{book ref|mb3|73}} She is able to see some of the same stars that would be in the sky of Threnody,{{wob ref|3675}} but still does not take note of anything that resembles the Scar. It is possible that [[Luthadel]]'s orientation at the north pole of [[Scadrial]] during this era{{wob ref|8042}} was such that the Scar was not visible.
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In [[Classical Scadrial]], no mention is made of any unusually bright stars or constellations, even when [[Sazed]] discusses an astronomically-aware people known as the [[Nelazan]].{{book ref|mb1|9}} During the [[Final Empire]], the sky was largely obscured by [[mist]] and the [[ashmounts]], to the point that even an [[allomancer]] burning [[tin]] could not always see the stars,{{book ref|mb1|7}} with the exception of tin [[savant]]s.{{book ref|mb3|14}} [[Vin]] is able to see the stars by using tin or by using [[steel]] to fly above the mists.{{book ref|mb3|73}} When she does so, she can see some of the same stars that would be in the skies of Threnody,{{wob ref|3675}} yet she still does not take note of anything that resembles the Scar. It is possible that [[Luthadel]]'s orientation at the north pole of [[Scadrial]] during this era{{wob ref|8042}} was such that the Scar was not visible.
   
 
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|The mists were out, curling around outside, though the skyscraper was tall enough he thought he could see stars and the Red Rip through that mist.
  
|The mists were out, curling around outside, though the skyscraper was tall enough he thought he could see stars and the Red Rip through that mist.
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During the [[Catacendre]], [[Harmony]] moves Scadrial back to its original orientation and orbit.{{book ref|mb3|82}} Hundreds of years later, [[Waxillium Ladrian]] sees a celestial phenomenon known as the '''Red Rip''' on several occasions, although he seems to view it as mundane. The Red Rip is not described in detail, but it is prominent on cloudless nights, and sometimes sits low on the horizon.{{book ref|mb3|7}} It is bright enough that it can sometimes be seen through the mists when they are present if observed at high enough elevation.{{book ref|mb3|epilogue}} When Wax is temporarily dead, Harmony shows him a seemingly troublesome red haze that is enveloping Scadrial,{{book ref|mb6|28}} but this haze is not necessarily related to the Red Rip.{{wob ref|9649}}
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During the [[Catacendre]], [[Harmony]] moves Scadrial back to its original orientation and orbit.{{book ref|mb3|82}} Hundreds of years later, [[Waxillium Ladrian]] sees a celestial phenomenon known as the '''Red Rip''' on several occasions, although he seems to consider it mundane. The Red Rip is not described in detail, but it is prominent on cloudless nights, and sometimes sits low on the horizon.{{book ref|mb3|7}} It is bright enough that it can sometimes be seen through the mists when they are present if observed at high enough elevation.{{book ref|mb3|epilogue}}
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The Scar is visible on [[Canticle]], but only from certain angles of the planet.{{book ref|tsm|28}}
   
 
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Scar
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by Isaac Stewart
Universe Cosmere
This page or section contains spoilers for The Sunlit Man!
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The Scar is a prominent star system in the cosmere[1] that can be seen from multiple planets.[2][3] It is also known as the Starbelt, Taln's Scar, and Red Rip.

Description[edit]

The Scar is a region of stars that are unusually bright.[4][5][3] In a cosmere star chart that was commissioned by an unknown patron,[6] the Scar includes a constellation known as "The Dragon".[6][1] Most of the stars in the Scar have a red tint on the chart and are perceived as red when viewed from several planets, unlike other stars.[7][8] The color is significant,[9] but the reason why is not yet known. Red is commonly associated with outside influence or corruption in the cosmere;[10] however, that is not necessarily the only thing that it symbolizes.[11]

The apparent shape of the Scar varies depending on the vantage point in the cosmere; it is not always visible on every planet.[12][3] This is due to the positioning of the various planetary systems as well as local factors such as mist or ash.[3][13] Additionally, stars are not known to be visible from the Cognitive Realm.[14]

Local Names and Observations[edit]

Threnody[edit]

“The Forests felt... dark this night. The light of the Starbelt above didn’t seem to filter through the branches as well as it should. ”

On Threnody, the Scar is known as the Starbelt.[15][3] Threnody has no moon, making the nights extremely dark; the Starbelt is usually bright enough to faintly illuminate objects, even when its light is filtered by tree branches.[16][15] Threnody may lie relatively close to the Scar, as Silence Montane implies that the Starbelt's position in the sky changes on a day-to-day basis.[15] The residents of Threnody do not describe the Starbelt's light as red; the star at the center of the Threnodite system also appears to be red,[1][16] which may affect their perception of the Scar.

Roshar[edit]

“The crimson eyes hovered like Taln's Scar - like spheres in the darkness, deeper in color than any ruby. ”

Most Rosharan people refer to the Scar as Taln's Scar, named for the Herald known as Taln.[8] Taln's Scar is described as deep red in color, and it changes position in different seasons.[8] It is visible before the sun sets and other twinkling white stars (accompanied by starspren) appear.[18] Reya's Tear is another notably bright star in the sky, but it is not part of Taln's Scar.[18] Roshar has three moons that rise and set during the night;[19] between moons, the stars provide adequate illumination for someone to move around but not quite enough to read or draw.[20][21] The position of Taln's scar on one's seventh birthday is relevant in Rosharan astrology.[22]

Scadrial[edit]

Classical Scadrial[edit]

In Classical Scadrial, no mention is made of any unusually bright stars or constellations, even when Sazed discusses an astronomically-aware people known as the Nelazan.[23] During the Final Empire, the sky was largely obscured by mist and the ashmounts, to the point that even an allomancer burning tin could not always see the stars,[24] with the exception of tin savants.[25] Vin is able to see the stars by using tin or by using steel to fly above the mists.[26] When she does so, she can see some of the same stars that would be in the skies of Threnody,[27] yet she still does not take note of anything that resembles the Scar. It is possible that Luthadel's orientation at the north pole of Scadrial during this era[28] was such that the Scar was not visible.

Post-Catacendre Scadrial[edit]

“The mists were out, curling around outside, though the skyscraper was tall enough he thought he could see stars and the Red Rip through that mist. ”

During the Catacendre, Harmony moves Scadrial back to its original orientation and orbit.[29] Hundreds of years later, Waxillium Ladrian sees a celestial phenomenon known as the Red Rip on several occasions, although he seems to consider it mundane. The Red Rip is not described in detail, but it is prominent on cloudless nights, and sometimes sits low on the horizon.[7] It is bright enough that it can sometimes be seen through the mists when they are present if observed at high enough elevation.[30]

Canticle[edit]

The Scar is visible on Canticle, but only from certain angles of the planet.[31]

Notes[edit]

  1. ↑ a b c Cosmere constellation map
  2. ↑ Skyward Chicago signing
    — Arcanum - 2018-11-16#
  3. ↑ a b c d e /r/books AMA 2015
    — Arcanum - 2015-03-13#
  4. ↑ Miscellaneous 2017
    — Arcanum - 2017-06-01#
  5. ↑ TWG Hero of Ages Q&A
    — Arcanum - 2008-04-25#
  6. ↑ a b Miscellaneous 2017
    — Arcanum - 2017-06-01#
  7. ↑ a b The Hero of Ages chapter 7#
  8. ↑ a b c The Way of Kings chapter 2#
  9. ↑ Miscellaneous 2017
    — Arcanum - 2017-06-01#
  10. ↑ YouTube Livestream 10
    — Arcanum - 2020-06-18#
  11. ↑ ICon 2019
    — Arcanum - 2019-10-15#
  12. ↑ Isaac Stewart r/Stormlight_Archive AMA
    — Arcanum - 2019-10-01#
  13. ↑ a b The Bands of Mourning epilogue#
  14. ↑ Rhythm of War chapter 22#
  15. ↑ a b c d Shadows for Silence in the Forests of Hell#
  16. ↑ a b Map of Threnodite system
  17. ↑ Words of Radiance chapter 80#
  18. ↑ a b Words of Radiance chapter 31#
  19. ↑ Map of Roshar system
  20. ↑ Words of Radiance interlude I-9#
  21. ↑ Words of Radiance chapter 43#
  22. ↑ The Way of Kings chapter 33#
  23. ↑ The Final Empire chapter 9#
  24. ↑ The Final Empire chapter 7#
  25. ↑ The Hero of Ages chapter 14#
  26. ↑ The Hero of Ages chapter 73#
  27. ↑ /r/books AMA 2015
    — Arcanum - 2015-09-08#
  28. ↑ The Hero of Ages Annotations
    — Arcanum - 2010-05-04#
  29. ↑ The Hero of Ages chapter 82#
  30. ↑ The Hero of Ages epilogue#
  31. ↑ The Sunlit Man chapter 28#
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