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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]]. |
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| + | == Appearance and Composition == |
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| − | The Skaze were "evil [[Seon]]s"{{qa ref|769|210|Annotation: Raoden and Sarene vs. Dilaf|date=Oct 18th, 2004}} and were related to [[Skai]].{{qa ref|691|30|Skaze are ...|date=May, 2010}} Most likely due to Dominion's Intent, the Skaze are "pretty thirsty for power".{{wob ref|date=2015-10-12|6167|Shadows of Self Chicago signing}} |
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| + | 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.{{book ref|Elantris|part=postscript}} Skaze also have a ring around their sphere with a "pattern of misty symbols".{{book ref|Elantris|part=postscript}} The skaze have some relationship to and may be named after Dominion's [[Vessel]] [[Skai]].{{wob ref|5540}} This is similar to the relationship of seons to [[Devotion]]'s Vessel, [[Aona]].{{wob ref|4679}} |
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| + | == Disposition == |
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| − | They look like melon-sized dark spheres which seem to suck in the light around them and which have indistict edges that blend into the air. A Skaze is also described as being "ringed with a pattern of misty symbols—they ran like a hoop from its top, around the side, to the bottom, then back up to the top."{{book ref|Elantris|part=postscript}} |
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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]]. |
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| + | == History == |
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| − | They had a large amount of influence in the politics of [[Fjordell]]{{qa ref|590|45|What's Wyrns motivation to topple Elantris?|date=May, 2010}} and strongly influenced the [[Dakhor]].{{qa ref|510|44|The purification rites are mostly ritualistic|date=Apr 28th, 2010}} |
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| + | 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]] 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}} |
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| − | [[Dilaf]] had information from the Skaze that the [[Elantrian]]s were not indestructible.{{book ref|Elantris|62}} |
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| + | == Similarities to spren == |
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| − | Hoid talks to a Skaze and indicates that he has made some sort of agreement with the Skaze.{{book ref|Elantris|part=postscript}} This is a kind of equal partnership.{{wob ref|date=2017-11-18|8377|Oathbringer Houston signing}} |
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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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| − | == Speculation == |
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| − | It has been speculated that the Skaze might be [[Splinter]]s of [[Dominion]]. |
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== Notes == |
== Notes == |
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| − | {{wob ref|date=2014-13-03|6197|''Words of Radiance'' Omaha signing}} |
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Revision as of 05:14, 13 January 2021
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| 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
Notes
- ↑ Arcanum Unbounded - The Selish System#
- ↑ White Sand Volume 1 signing Orem
— Arcanum - 2016-06-29# - ↑ a b c d e Elantris postscript#
- ↑ a b Ancient 17S Q&A
— Arcanum - 2010-05-01# - ↑ A Memory of Light Signing Milford
— Arcanum - 2013-02-16# - ↑ Shadows of Self signing Chicago
— Arcanum - 2015-10-12# - ↑ Tor.com Q&A with Brandon Sanderson
— Arcanum - 2011-01-10# - ↑ Tor.com Q&A with Brandon Sanderson
— Arcanum - 2011-01-10# - ↑ Elantris chapter 62#
- ↑ Oathbringer signing Houston
— Arcanum - 2017-11-18# - ↑ Words of Radiance signing Omaha
— Arcanum - 2014-03-13# - ↑ DragonCon 2019
— Arcanum - 2019-08-29# - ↑ Elantris annotations
— Arcanum - 2006-05-15#