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The '''skaze''' are [[Splinter]]s of [[Dominion]] that live on [[Sel]].{{au ref|sel}}{{wob ref|4547}} The skaze have many similarities to the [[seon]]s that also live on Sel. Like the seons, they appear as sapient floating spheres of energy that can converse with humans. Unlike the seons, however, the skaze are very rarely seen or discussed during the events of ''[[Elantris]]''.
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The '''skaze''' are [[Splinter]]s of [[Dominion]] that live on [[Sel]].{{au ref|sel}}{{wob ref|4547}} The skaze have many similarities to the [[seon]]s that also live on Sel. Like the seons, they appear as sapient floating spheres of energy that can converse with humans. Unlike the seons, however, the skaze are very rarely seen or discussed in [[Arelon]].
   
 
== Appearance and Composition ==
  
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== Disposition ==
  
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Most likely due to Dominion's intent, the skaze are "pretty thirsty for power".{{wob ref|6167}} Brandon has referred to them as "evil seons".{{wob ref|2232}}{{wob ref|5540}} The skaze are "reliant upon humankind",{{book ref|Elantris|part=postscript}} but it is not known if they have masters like the seons. It is unknown if the skaze were affected by the [[Reod]].
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Most likely due to Dominion's intent, the skaze are "pretty thirsty for power".{{wob ref|6167}} The skaze are "reliant upon humankind",{{book ref|Elantris|part=postscript}} but it is not known if they have masters like the seons. It is unknown if the skaze were affected by the [[Reod]].
   
 
== History ==
  
== History ==
 
They have a large amount of influence in the politics of [[Fjordell]]{{wob ref|4641}} and strongly influence the [[Dakhor]].{{wob ref|4640}} [[Dilaf]], the leader of the Dakhor, had information from the skaze that the [[Elantrian]]s were not indestructible.{{book ref|Elantris|62}}
  
They have a large amount of influence in the politics of [[Fjordell]]{{wob ref|4641}} and strongly influence the [[Dakhor]].{{wob ref|4640}} [[Dilaf]], the leader of the Dakhor, had information from the skaze that the [[Elantrian]]s were not indestructible.{{book ref|Elantris|62}}
   
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[[Hoid]] talks to a skaze and they appear to have some kind of agreement.{{book ref|Elantris|part=postscript}} This is a kind of equal partnership.{{wob ref|8377}} Hoid reflects on the fact that the skaze have a wide range of emotions and individual personalities.
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[[Hoid]] made some kind of agreement with a group of skaze in which he promised to become an [[Elantrian]], but he failed to do so.{{book ref|Elantris|part=postscript}} The partnership between them was fairly loose.{{wob ref|8377}} When he discovered that he had failed, he was in the company of a skaze who displayed a surprising level of emotion and humor, causing him to reflect on the fact that the skaze had a wide range of individual personalities.{{book ref|Elantris|part=postscript}}
   
 
== Similarities to spren ==
  
== Similarities to spren ==
 
Skaze have many similarities to the [[spren]] that live on [[Roshar]]. Like spren, skaze can turn into [[Shardblade]]s if they have something to pull them more into the [[Physical Realm]].{{wob ref|6197}} Skaze can also be used to build a [[fabrial]].{{wob ref|12918}}
  
Skaze have many similarities to the [[spren]] that live on [[Roshar]]. Like spren, skaze can turn into [[Shardblade]]s if they have something to pull them more into the [[Physical Realm]].{{wob ref|6197}} Skaze can also be used to build a [[fabrial]].{{wob ref|12918}}
   
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== Speculation ==
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== Trivia ==
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* Brandon has referred to them as "evil seons".{{wob ref|2232}}{{wob ref|5540}}
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[[Raoden]] notices "ancient [[Fjordell]] characters" seemingly carved into a bone retrieved from a dead Dakhor monk.{{book ref|Elantris|63}} Based on the nature of [[AonDor]] and other Selish [[Investiture]], it is very likely that these glyphs are related to the magical powers of the Dakhor. Assuming that skaze and Dakhor are both of Dominion, then the symbols seen on the "halo" around the skaze may be the same glyphs, much like Aons appear inside each seon.
  
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[[Odium]] visited Sel in the past{{article ref|The Letter}} and the description of the skaze as dark to the point of sucking in light is very similar to some small [[black sphere]]s related to Odium that are seen on Roshar. However, Brandon has confirmed that Odium did not leave his own power on Sel,{{wob ref|4129}}{{wob ref|11928}} so this is likely a coincidence.
  
   
 
== Notes ==
  
== Notes ==

Revision as of 05:14, 13 January 2021

Skaze
World of Origin Sel
Universe Cosmere

The skaze are Splinters of Dominion that live on Sel.[1][2] The skaze have many similarities to the seons that also live on Sel. Like the seons, they appear as sapient floating spheres of energy that can converse with humans. Unlike the seons, however, the skaze are very rarely seen or discussed in Arelon.

Appearance and Composition

While the seons glow with light and have an Aon at their center, the skaze are described as dark, seeming to suck in the light around them, with indistinct edges that blend into the air.[3] Skaze also have a ring around their sphere with a "pattern of misty symbols".[3] The skaze have some relationship to and may be named after Dominion's Vessel Skai.[4] This is similar to the relationship of seons to Devotion's Vessel, Aona.[5]

Disposition

Most likely due to Dominion's intent, the skaze are "pretty thirsty for power".[6] The skaze are "reliant upon humankind",[3] but it is not known if they have masters like the seons. It is unknown if the skaze were affected by the Reod.

History

They have a large amount of influence in the politics of Fjordell[7] and strongly influence the Dakhor.[8] Dilaf, the leader of the Dakhor, had information from the skaze that the Elantrians were not indestructible.[9]

Hoid made some kind of agreement with a group of skaze in which he promised to become an Elantrian, but he failed to do so.[3] The partnership between them was fairly loose.[10] When he discovered that he had failed, he was in the company of a skaze who displayed a surprising level of emotion and humor, causing him to reflect on the fact that the skaze had a wide range of individual personalities.[3]

Similarities to spren

Skaze have many similarities to the spren that live on Roshar. Like spren, skaze can turn into Shardblades if they have something to pull them more into the Physical Realm.[11] Skaze can also be used to build a fabrial.[12]

Trivia

  • Brandon has referred to them as "evil seons".[13][4]

Notes

  1. ↑ Arcanum Unbounded - The Selish System#
  2. ↑ White Sand Volume 1 signing Orem
    — Arcanum - 2016-06-29#
  3. ↑ a b c d e Elantris postscript#
  4. ↑ a b Ancient 17S Q&A
    — Arcanum - 2010-05-01#
  5. ↑ A Memory of Light Signing Milford
    — Arcanum - 2013-02-16#
  6. ↑ Shadows of Self signing Chicago
    — Arcanum - 2015-10-12#
  7. ↑ Tor.com Q&A with Brandon Sanderson
    — Arcanum - 2011-01-10#
  8. ↑ Tor.com Q&A with Brandon Sanderson
    — Arcanum - 2011-01-10#
  9. ↑ Elantris chapter 62#
  10. ↑ Oathbringer signing Houston
    — Arcanum - 2017-11-18#
  11. ↑ Words of Radiance signing Omaha
    — Arcanum - 2014-03-13#
  12. ↑ DragonCon 2019
    — Arcanum - 2019-08-29#
  13. ↑ Elantris annotations
    — Arcanum - 2006-05-15#
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