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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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+ | 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}} |
== Disposition == |
== Disposition == |
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| − | Most likely due to Dominion's Intent, the |
+ | Most likely due to Dominion's Intent, the skaze have a thirst 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 also unknown if the skaze were affected by the [[Reod]]. |
== History == |
== History == |
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| − | + | The skaze had a large amount of influence in the politics of [[Fjordell]]{{wob ref|4641}} and had a particularly strong influence on the monks of the [[Dakhor Monastery]].{{wob ref|4640}} [[Dilaf]], the leader of the Dakhor, learned that [[Elantrian]]s were not indestructible from the skaze.{{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]].{{book ref|Elantris|part=postscript}} The partnership between them was fairly loose.{{wob ref|8377}} When he discovered that he had failed in his initial attempts, 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}} |
| + | Hoid later succeeded at becoming an Elantrian, but it is not known if the skaze are aware of this development or if it has affected their relationship.{{book ref|tress|64}} |
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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 noted that Odium did not leave his own power on Sel{{wob ref|4129}} and also that Selish magic usually does not work well away from Sel,{{wob ref|6157}} so this may simply be a coincidence. |
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| + | * Brandon has referred to them as "evil seons".{{wob ref|2233}}{{wob ref|5540}} |
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Latest revision as of 01:43, 30 September 2023
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| Type | Splinters of Dominion |
| Sapient | Yes |
| 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[edit]
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[edit]
Most likely due to Dominion's Intent, the skaze have a thirst for power.[6] The skaze are "reliant upon humankind",[3] but it is not known if they have masters like the seons. It is also unknown if the skaze were affected by the Reod.
History[edit]
The skaze had a large amount of influence in the politics of Fjordell[7] and had a particularly strong influence on the monks of the Dakhor Monastery.[8] Dilaf, the leader of the Dakhor, learned that Elantrians were not indestructible from the skaze.[9]
Hoid made some kind of agreement with a group of skaze in which he promised to become an Elantrian.[3] The partnership between them was fairly loose.[10] When he discovered that he had failed in his initial attempts, 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]
Hoid later succeeded at becoming an Elantrian, but it is not known if the skaze are aware of this development or if it has affected their relationship.[11]
Similarities to spren[edit]
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.[12] Skaze can also be used to build a fabrial.[13]
Trivia[edit]
Notes[edit]
- ↑ 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# - ↑ Tress of the Emerald Sea chapter 64#
- ↑ Words of Radiance signing Omaha
— Arcanum - 2014-03-13# - ↑ DragonCon 2019
— Arcanum - 2019-08-29# - ↑ Elantris Annotations
— Arcanum - 2006-05-15#