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The metal '''silver''' has some notable properties in the [[cosmere]].{{wob ref|1633}} |
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=== Scadrial === |
=== Scadrial === |
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| − | Silver is [[Allomancy|Allomantically]] inert.{{wob ref|7983}} It may have interesting properties, but on Scadrial they are largely undiscovered.{{wob ref|11892}} |
+ | Silver is [[Allomancy|Allomantically]] inert.{{wob ref|7983}} It may have interesting properties, but on Scadrial they are largely undiscovered.{{wob ref|11892}} Like all metals other than [[aluminium]] (and certain aluminum alloys), it can be used as an anchor by [[Coinshot]]s and [[Lurcher]]s.{{book ref|mb5|2}}{{wob ref|11239}} |
=== Cognitive anomalies === |
=== Cognitive anomalies === |
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Revision as of 00:38, 29 March 2021
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| Properties | Harms shades |
| Universe | Cosmere |
The metal silver has some notable properties in the cosmere.[1]
Uses
Threnody
Silver is a significant substance and a valuable currency in the Forests of Hell as it is known to repel spirits. Shades that touch it are thrown backward, though the touch of the Shades blacken and ruin it. A ring of silver is installed around every house to ward off the shades, and they need to be replaced regularly.[2]
Silver can also heal the effects of a Shade attack. Silver dust is applied immediately to areas of the body that are affected, reversing the necrotic effects of the Shade's touch. Applying too late would have no effect on the wound.[2]
Scadrial
Silver is Allomantically inert.[3] It may have interesting properties, but on Scadrial they are largely undiscovered.[4] Like all metals other than aluminium (and certain aluminum alloys), it can be used as an anchor by Coinshots and Lurchers.[5][6]
Cognitive anomalies
Silvery chains that originate on Threnody[7] somehow allow a user to "anchor" themselves through a Cognitive anomaly.[8] The implications of anchoring are unknown, but the chains are incredibly rare and valuable on other planets.[8] The exact composition of the chains remains unknown. The chains are known to be used by the scholars of Silverlight.[7]
Trivia
Brandon originally envisaged the Allomantic powers of tin as silver, falsely assuming that pewter had a high quantity of silver.[9] He also considered using it instead of aluminum when Vin is captured in Kredik Shaw, but decided it was too abundant.[3] After changing it, he was concerned that Vin's earring might be confusing, so it became 'silver coated'.[10]
Notes
- ↑ Boskone 54
— Arcanum - 2017-02-18# - ↑ a b Shadows for Silence in the Forests of Hell#
- ↑ a b The Hero of Ages Annotations
— Arcanum - 2010-02-11# - ↑ Skyward Atlanta signing
— Arcanum - 2018-11-17# - ↑ Shadows of Self chapter 2#
- ↑ Miscellaneous 2012
— Arcanum - 2012-03-14# - ↑ a b General Reddit 2019
— Arcanum - 2019-08-22# - ↑ a b Rhythm of War chapter 64#
- ↑ Mistborn: The Final Empire Annotations
— Arcanum - 2007-02-12# - ↑ The Hero of Ages Annotations
— Arcanum - 2010-01-14#