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'''Shardblades''' were magical weapons that could be found on [[Roshar]]. People who possessed a Shardblade were called [[Shardbearer]]. They were generally associated with [[Shardplate]], its armor-complement.
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'''Shardblades''' are magical weapons that can be found on [[Roshar]]. People who possess a Shardblade are called [[Shardbearer]]. They are generally associated with [[Shardplate]], its armor-complement.
   
 
== Description ==
  
== Description ==
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There were at least three types of Shardblades{{ref|17s|2383|post|42215|Effects of using a Shardblade against its purpose?}}. Out of those, two types have been identified.
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There are at least three types of Shardblades{{ref|17s|2383|post|42215|Effects of using a Shardblade against its purpose?}}. Out of those, two types have been identified.
 
Shardblades of the first type are about six feet long and a handspan wide and have only one edge. Those are the more common Shardblades.
  
Shardblades of the first type are about six feet long and a handspan wide and have only one edge. Those are the more common Shardblades.
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The second type-Blades are also long, but thin and edged on both sides. They are smaller than the others. A Blade of that type was carried by [[Szeth]].{{ref|b|wok|c|prologue}}
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The second type-Blades are also long, but thin and edged on both sides. They are smaller than the others. A Blade of that type is carried by [[Szeth]].{{ref|b|wok|c|prologue}}
   
 
Often, the Shardblade is somehow ornamented along the blade.
  
Often, the Shardblade is somehow ornamented along the blade.
   
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One can possess more than one Shardblade{{ref|?|836|18|Can you have more than one Shardblade?}}. It's also possible to dual-wield Shardblades.{{ref|?|97|163|You said that a person can have more than one Shardblade--can they be dual-wielded?}}
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One can possess more than one Shardblade{{ref|?|836|18|Can you have more than one Shardblade?}}. It's also possible to dual-wield Shardblades{{ref|?|97|163|You said that a person can have more than one Shardblade--can they be dual-wielded?}}, though the two can only be summoned concurrently, rather than at the same time.{{ref|?|977|189|Separate summoning for multiple shardblades}}
   
 
== Magical abilities ==
  
== Magical abilities ==
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Shardblades could cut easily through anything inanimate, like stone or steel.{{ref|b|wok|c|prologue}} In contrast to this, it cuts through flesh without leaving a mark or spilling blood. However, when passing through the spine of a human, his eyes smoke and burn, blacken and shrivel up in their head.{{ref|b|wok|c|prologue}} It was said to sever the soul itself. However, once a creature was killed, the remains interacted with the Shardblade like any other non-living material. Also, when the Shardblade cut through a limb rather than the spine of a creature, the limb went dead beyond the point of healing.
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Shardblades can cut easily through anything inanimate, like stone or steel.{{ref|b|wok|c|prologue}} In contrast to this, they cut through flesh without leaving a mark or spilling blood. However, when passing through the spine of a human, his eyes smoke and burn, blacken and shrivel up in their head.{{ref|b|wok|c|prologue}} It is said to sever the soul itself. However, once a creature is killed, the remains interact with the Shardblade like any other non-living material. Also, when the Shardblade cut through a limb rather than the spine of a creature, the limb is "killed" and is paralyzed beyond the point of healing, even by Stormlight-infusion. Other types of magic could potentially heal such damage, though.{{ref|?|979|166|Healing "severed" limbs}}
   
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The weapon could only be blocked by another Shardblade, by Shardplate or by [[Half-shard]]s.
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The weapon can only be blocked by another Shardblade, by Shardplate or by [[Half-shard]]s.
   
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When needed, the Shardblade could be summoned from an unknown place to appear in the hand of it's Shardbearer. The process of summoning would take exactly ten heartbeats{{ref|b|wok|c|prologue}}. When summoned it formed as if condensing from mist, water beading along the metal length.
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When needed, the Shardblade can be summoned from an unknown place to appear in the hand of its Shardbearer. The process of summoning takes exactly ten of its wielder's heartbeats{{ref|b|wok|c|prologue}}. When summoned, it forms as if condensing from mist, water beading along the metal length.
   
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When the Blade was dropped, it disappeared unless it was willed to stay, which was a protection from being taken by the enemy during battle.{{ref|b|wok|c|13}}
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When the Blade is dropped, it disappears unless it is willed to stay; this is a protection from being the Blade being taken by the enemy during battle.{{ref|b|wok|c|13}}
   
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When the Shardbearer died, the weapon appeared next to the dead Shardbearer.{{ref|b|wok|c|prologue}} When taken up by someone different, the Shardblade bonds with the person picking it up.
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When the Shardbearer dies, the weapon appears next to the dead Shardbearer.{{ref|b|wok|c|prologue}} When taken up by someone different, the Shardblade bonds with the person who picks it up.
   
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When the Knights Radiant abandoned their Shardblades, the Blades continued to glow for some time.{{ref|b|wok|c|52}}
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When the Knights Radiant abandon their Shardblades, the Blades continue to glow for some time before going dull.{{ref|b|wok|c|52}}
   
 
== History ==
  
== History ==
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The origin of Shardblades was unknown. It was known that the Knights Radiant possessed Shardblades. Legend said that the Shardblades were "gifts of their god, granted to allow them to fight horrors of rock and flame".{{ref|b|wok|c|prologue}}
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The origin of Shardblades is unknown. It was known that the Knights Radiant possessed Shardblades. Legend said that the Shardblades were "gifts of their god, granted to allow them to fight horrors of rock and flame".{{ref|b|wok|c|prologue}}
   
 
At the [[Recreance]] the Shardblades were abandoned by the Knights Radiant along with their Shardplate.{{ref|b|wok|c|52}}. Soldiers who were present picked them up. At that moment, at least 200 Shardblades existed.
  
At the [[Recreance]] the Shardblades were abandoned by the Knights Radiant along with their Shardplate.{{ref|b|wok|c|52}}. Soldiers who were present picked them up. At that moment, at least 200 Shardblades existed.
   
 
Later the Shardblades became objects of power and immense value. Wars were fought for them and a kingdoms power rose and fell with the number of Shardblades possessed.
 
Later the Shardblades became objects of power and immense value. Wars were fought for them and a kingdoms power rose and fell with the number of Shardblades possessed.
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When the [[War of Reckoning]] was fought, there were an estimated twenty Shardblades held by [[Alethkar]], another twenty for [[Jah Keved]], and approximately another forty spread out among the rest of the world. Those forty include five Blades held by [[Thaylenah]], some by [[Selay]] and one held by [[Herdaz]].{{ref|b|wok|c|23}} Some Shardblades were held by the Parshendi.{{ref|b|wok|c|18}}
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When the [[War of Reckoning]] is fought, there were an estimated twenty Shardblades held by [[Alethkar]], another twenty for [[Jah Keved]], and approximately another forty spread out among the rest of the world. Those forty include five Blades held by [[Thaylenah]], some by [[Selay]] and one held by [[Herdaz]].{{ref|b|wok|c|23}} Some Shardblades are held by the Parshendi.{{ref|b|wok|c|18}}
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[[Kharbranth]]{{ref|b|wok|c|29}} and the [[Unkalaki]]{{ref|b|wok|c|23}} did not have a Shardblade.
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[[Kharbranth]]{{ref|b|wok|c|29}} and the [[Unkalaki]]{{ref|b|wok|c|23}} do not have any Shardblades.
   
 
== Known Shardbearers ==
  
== Known Shardbearers ==
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== Cosmere Background ==
  
== Cosmere Background ==
 
{{theory}}
  
{{theory}}
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Shardblades were Invested objects.{{ref|?|593|10|Who would win in a fight between Szeth and Marsh?}} It has been theorized that they are stored in the Spiritual Realm, when not used. Also it seems to produce its effect in the Spiritual Realm, killing the soul of people and not the body. A Shardblade bonds with its bearer.{{ref|17s|2383|post|42189|If two people grabbed the hilt of a Shardblade at the same time and then it got knocked out of their hands, which one could resummon it?}} This seems to indicate a connection with [[Honor]]. It has been theorized that they have been created by the [[Almighty]] who himself is theorized to be [[Honor]]. They also seem to have a connection with [[Honorblade]]s carried by the [[Herald]]s.
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Shardblades are Invested objects.{{ref|?|593|10|Who would win in a fight between Szeth and Marsh?}} It has been theorized that they are stored in the Spiritual Realm when not used. They also seem to "cut" in the Spiritual Realm, killing the soul of people and not their bodies. A Shardblade bonds with its bearer.{{ref|17s|2383|post|42189|If two people grabbed the hilt of a Shardblade at the same time and then it got knocked out of their hands, which one could resummon it?}} This seems to indicate a connection with [[Honor]]. It has been theorized that they have been created by the [[Almighty]] who himself is known to be [[Honor]]. They also seem to have a connection with the [[Honorblade]]s carried by the [[Herald]]s.
   
 
It is thought that [[Helaran Davar]] owned a Shardblade, until his death at the hands of [[Kaladin]].{{ref|b|twok|c|47}} His blade would be the one now owned by [[Amaram]].{{ref|b|twok|c|51}}
  
It is thought that [[Helaran Davar]] owned a Shardblade, until his death at the hands of [[Kaladin]].{{ref|b|twok|c|47}} His blade would be the one now owned by [[Amaram]].{{ref|b|twok|c|51}}

Revision as of 01:16, 26 January 2014

Shardblades are magical weapons that can be found on Roshar. People who possess a Shardblade are called Shardbearer. They are generally associated with Shardplate, its armor-complement.

Description

There are at least three types of ShardbladesCite error: Invalid <ref> tag; refs with no name must have content. Out of those, two types have been identified. Shardblades of the first type are about six feet long and a handspan wide and have only one edge. Those are the more common Shardblades. The second type-Blades are also long, but thin and edged on both sides. They are smaller than the others. A Blade of that type is carried by Szeth.Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; refs with no name must have content

Often, the Shardblade is somehow ornamented along the blade.

One can possess more than one ShardbladeCite error: Invalid <ref> tag; refs with no name must have content. It's also possible to dual-wield ShardbladesCite error: Invalid <ref> tag; refs with no name must have content, though the two can only be summoned concurrently, rather than at the same time.Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; refs with no name must have content

Magical abilities

Shardblades can cut easily through anything inanimate, like stone or steel.Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; refs with no name must have content In contrast to this, they cut through flesh without leaving a mark or spilling blood. However, when passing through the spine of a human, his eyes smoke and burn, blacken and shrivel up in their head.Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; refs with no name must have content It is said to sever the soul itself. However, once a creature is killed, the remains interact with the Shardblade like any other non-living material. Also, when the Shardblade cut through a limb rather than the spine of a creature, the limb is "killed" and is paralyzed beyond the point of healing, even by Stormlight-infusion. Other types of magic could potentially heal such damage, though.Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; refs with no name must have content

The weapon can only be blocked by another Shardblade, by Shardplate or by Half-shards.

When needed, the Shardblade can be summoned from an unknown place to appear in the hand of its Shardbearer. The process of summoning takes exactly ten of its wielder's heartbeatsCite error: Invalid <ref> tag; refs with no name must have content. When summoned, it forms as if condensing from mist, water beading along the metal length.

When the Blade is dropped, it disappears unless it is willed to stay; this is a protection from being the Blade being taken by the enemy during battle.Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; refs with no name must have content

When the Shardbearer dies, the weapon appears next to the dead Shardbearer.Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; refs with no name must have content When taken up by someone different, the Shardblade bonds with the person who picks it up.

When the Knights Radiant abandon their Shardblades, the Blades continue to glow for some time before going dull.Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; refs with no name must have content

History

The origin of Shardblades is unknown. It was known that the Knights Radiant possessed Shardblades. Legend said that the Shardblades were "gifts of their god, granted to allow them to fight horrors of rock and flame".Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; refs with no name must have content

At the Recreance the Shardblades were abandoned by the Knights Radiant along with their Shardplate.Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; refs with no name must have content. Soldiers who were present picked them up. At that moment, at least 200 Shardblades existed.

Later the Shardblades became objects of power and immense value. Wars were fought for them and a kingdoms power rose and fell with the number of Shardblades possessed. When the War of Reckoning is fought, there were an estimated twenty Shardblades held by Alethkar, another twenty for Jah Keved, and approximately another forty spread out among the rest of the world. Those forty include five Blades held by Thaylenah, some by Selay and one held by Herdaz.Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; refs with no name must have content Some Shardblades are held by the Parshendi.Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; refs with no name must have content KharbranthCite error: Invalid <ref> tag; refs with no name must have content and the UnkalakiCite error: Invalid <ref> tag; refs with no name must have content do not have any Shardblades.

Known Shardbearers

Cosmere Background

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Please read carefully and note that this is not necessarily canonical.

Shardblades are Invested objects.Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; refs with no name must have content It has been theorized that they are stored in the Spiritual Realm when not used. They also seem to "cut" in the Spiritual Realm, killing the soul of people and not their bodies. A Shardblade bonds with its bearer.Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; refs with no name must have content This seems to indicate a connection with Honor. It has been theorized that they have been created by the Almighty who himself is known to be Honor. They also seem to have a connection with the Honorblades carried by the Heralds.

It is thought that Helaran Davar owned a Shardblade, until his death at the hands of Kaladin.Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; refs with no name must have content His blade would be the one now owned by Amaram.Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; refs with no name must have content

Notes

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