Sliver
| Sliver | |
|---|---|
| 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#