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| + | In the [[cosmere]], '''Sliver''' is a term generally used by scholars{{wob ref|13150}}{{wob ref|4499}} for someone who previously held at least a significant portion of a [[Shard]]'s [[Investiture]] and has since released it,{{wob ref|4499}}{{wob ref|4541}}{{wob ref|14744}} though the term can have a variety of meanings and its exact usage is something of a moving target.{{wob ref|4499}}{{wob ref|14747}}{{wob ref|4712}} |
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| − | A '''Sliver''' is a human intelligence who has held all or a very large portion of the power of a [[Shard]] and has since released it.{{wob ref|4540}}{{wob ref|4541}} There is a certain threshold of power where one would be considered a Sliver of [[Adonalsium]]. Every person on [[Scadrial]] has a bit of the power of [[Preservation]], but they are not technically Slivers. Though there is some grey area in what it means to be a Sliver, individuals who have directly held the power of a Shard are usually termed Slivers. [[Elend]], who became a full [[lerasium]] [[Allomancy|Mistborn]], is not a Sliver, but was starting to get close.{{wob ref|4499}} |
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+ | == Nature == |
| + | The effects of being a Sliver can vary, based on factors like the [[Intention|Intent]] associated with the Investiture they held and how long they held that power for.{{wob ref|3036}} In general, holding the amount of Investiture required to become a Sliver greatly expands a person's mind, allowing them to better use the vast power they hold.{{wob ref|8605}} When a person later releases that power and becomes a Sliver, their mind and soul do not simply return to a baseline, as holding that much Investiture has a lasting effect.{{wob ref|3036}}{{wob ref|5815}} Some changes, such as how the Intent of a Shard will warp the mindset of its Vessel, will fade over time, while other changes are permanent.{{wob ref|3009}} |
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| − | # Slivers must be sapient beings.{{wob ref|4541}}{{wob ref|11252}}{{ref|group=fn|text=Whether [[spren]] can be Slivers is unclear. Brandon has previously stated that non-physical entities are considered [[Splinter]]s instead of Slivers, however, he has also confirmed the [[Stormfather]] to be a Sliver. The Stormfather may be a special case as he is fused with [[Tanavast]]'s [[cognitive shadow]].{{wob ref|4541}}{{wob ref|9207}}}} |
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| − | # A human must hold a large portion of a [[Shard]]; a single bead of [[lerasium]] is not enough.{{wob ref|4499}} While using the Well of Ascension seems to make one a Sliver, touching the [[Well of Ascension]] but not holding and using its power might not.{{cite}} |
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| − | # Slivers must have used up that power or released it. |
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| + | Despite having released the power they once held, a Sliver is still noticeably more Invested than the average person,{{wob ref|9931}} which likely contributes to some of their other traits. Most notably, Slivers can resist the pull of the [[Beyond]] indefinitely and choose to instead remain in the cosmere as a [[Cognitive Shadow]] if they wish.{{msh ref|6|8}}{{wob ref|3841}} Beyond that, they are also more capable of influencing the Physical Realm from the Cognitive and are more resistant to the influence and control of a Shard.{{wob ref|5855}}{{wob ref|15356}} |
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| − | == Qualities of a Sliver == |
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| − | Being a Sliver changes a person, there is a residue left behind in a person.{{wob ref|4499}} This residue has many effects, one of which is that a person who is capable of noticing [[Investiture]] would be able to look at someone and tell that they are a Sliver.{{wob ref|9931}} Holding a large portion of a Shard is similar to inflating a balloon.{{wob ref|5815}} It is unknown what effects this expansion of their mind and spirit ultimately has on a person. |
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| − | == Known |
+ | == Known and Potential Slivers == |
| + | {{theory}} |
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| − | # Holding any [[Shard]] for any amount of time. |
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| − | # The [[Well of Ascension]] |
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| + | [[Rashek]] and [[Vin]] are both Slivers as a result of holding [[Preservation]]'s power at the [[Well of Ascension]].{{wob ref|4499}} [[Kelsier]] is also a Sliver of Preservation, as he served as the Shard's Vessel between the death of [[Leras]] and the Ascension of Vin.{{wob ref|4499}}{{msh ref|6|8}} |
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| + | When [[Tanavast]], the Vessel of [[Honor]], died, he left a Cognitive Shadow that merged with the [[Stormfather]].{{wob ref|4268}}{{wob ref|8439}} As a result, the Stormfather is also a Sliver,{{wob ref|9207}} though he may not fit into standard categories as well as most entities do.{{wob ref|5723}} Because of the Stormfather's [[Nahel bond]] to [[Dalinar Kholin]], Dalinar may have become something like a Sliver; [[Odium]] refers to Dalinar as having Ascended after he opened [[Honor's Perpendicularity]] at the [[Battle of Thaylen Field]],{{book ref|sa3|122}} but Dalinar's exact status after this event remains unclear.{{wob ref|10443}} |
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| − | == Known Slivers == |
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| − | * [[Kelsier]] held [[Preservation]] after his and [[Leras]]'s death until Vin picked up the Shard{{wob ref|4499}} |
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| − | * [[Rashek]] used the [[Well of Ascension]].{{wob ref|4499}} |
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| − | * [[Vin]] used the [[Well of Ascension]].{{wob ref|4499}} |
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| − | * The [[Stormfather]] self-identified as a sliver.{{wob ref|9207}} |
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| + | [[Telsin Ladrian]], who was on the path to becoming an [[avatar]] of [[Autonomy]], claims that she would be a Sliver of Autonomy once she is fully Invested.{{book ref|mb7|35}} |
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| − | === Potential Slivers === |
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| − | * [[Dalinar]] may be a Sliver as he has held the power of [[Honor]], however, it is currently unclear.{{book ref|sa3|119}}{{wob ref|11318}}{{wob ref|10443}} |
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| + | While most scholars would not consider [[Nightblood]] or [[Hoid]] to be Slivers, some might argue that they are because of the amount of Investiture they have accumulated.{{wob ref|14747}}{{wob ref|4712}} |
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Latest revision as of 02:19, 4 August 2023
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| Related to | Shards |
| Universe | Cosmere |
In the cosmere, Sliver is a term generally used by scholars[1][2] for someone who previously held at least a significant portion of a Shard's Investiture and has since released it,[2][3][4] though the term can have a variety of meanings and its exact usage is something of a moving target.[2][5][6]
Nature[edit]
The effects of being a Sliver can vary, based on factors like the Intent associated with the Investiture they held and how long they held that power for.[7] In general, holding the amount of Investiture required to become a Sliver greatly expands a person's mind, allowing them to better use the vast power they hold.[8] When a person later releases that power and becomes a Sliver, their mind and soul do not simply return to a baseline, as holding that much Investiture has a lasting effect.[7][9] Some changes, such as how the Intent of a Shard will warp the mindset of its Vessel, will fade over time, while other changes are permanent.[10]
Despite having released the power they once held, a Sliver is still noticeably more Invested than the average person,[11] which likely contributes to some of their other traits. Most notably, Slivers can resist the pull of the Beyond indefinitely and choose to instead remain in the cosmere as a Cognitive Shadow if they wish.[12][13] Beyond that, they are also more capable of influencing the Physical Realm from the Cognitive and are more resistant to the influence and control of a Shard.[14][15]
Known and Potential Slivers[edit]
Rashek and Vin are both Slivers as a result of holding Preservation's power at the Well of Ascension.[2] Kelsier is also a Sliver of Preservation, as he served as the Shard's Vessel between the death of Leras and the Ascension of Vin.[2][12]
When Tanavast, the Vessel of Honor, died, he left a Cognitive Shadow that merged with the Stormfather.[16][17] As a result, the Stormfather is also a Sliver,[18] though he may not fit into standard categories as well as most entities do.[19] Because of the Stormfather's Nahel bond to Dalinar Kholin, Dalinar may have become something like a Sliver; Odium refers to Dalinar as having Ascended after he opened Honor's Perpendicularity at the Battle of Thaylen Field,[20] but Dalinar's exact status after this event remains unclear.[21]
Telsin Ladrian, who was on the path to becoming an avatar of Autonomy, claims that she would be a Sliver of Autonomy once she is fully Invested.[22]
While most scholars would not consider Nightblood or Hoid to be Slivers, some might argue that they are because of the amount of Investiture they have accumulated.[5][6]
Notes[edit]
- ↑ Tel Aviv Signing
— Arcanum - 2019-10-18# - ↑ a b c d e Goodreads Fantasy Book Discussion Warbreaker Q&A
— Arcanum - 2010-01-18# - ↑ Vericon 2011
— Arcanum - 2011-03-19# - ↑ YouTube Livestream 32
— Arcanum - 2021-06-03# - ↑ a b YouTube Spoiler Stream 2
— Arcanum - 2021-06-03# - ↑ a b Kraków signing
— Arcanum - 2017-03-21# - ↑ a b Steelheart Chicago signing
— Arcanum - 2013-10-01# - ↑ Oathbringer London signing
— Arcanum - 2017-11-28# - ↑ Words of Radiance San Diego signing
— Arcanum - 2014-03-04# - ↑ Steelheart Chicago signing
— Arcanum - 2013-10-05# - ↑ Orem signing
— Arcanum - 2012-09-22# - ↑ a b Mistborn: Secret History part 6 chapter 8#
- ↑ Stormlight Three Update #5
— Arcanum - 2016-11-19# - ↑ White Sand vol.1 release party
— Arcanum - 2016-06-28# - ↑ YouTube Spoiler Stream 3
— Arcanum - 2021-12-16# - ↑ Shadows of Self San Francisco signing
— Arcanum - 2015-10-09# - ↑ Oathbringer Houston signing
— Arcanum - 2017-11-18# - ↑ JordanCon 2016
— Arcanum - 2016-04-23# - ↑ Shadows of Self Newcastle UK signing
— Arcanum - 2015-10-20# - ↑ Oathbringer chapter 122#
- ↑ Idaho Falls signing
— Arcanum - 2018-07-21# - ↑ The Lost Metal chapter 35#