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You cannot operate spanreeds whilst moving.{{book ref|sa2|88}} |
You cannot operate spanreeds whilst moving.{{book ref|sa2|88}} |
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| − | * [[Shallan Davar]] was in possession of a spanreed paired with one located at her family's estate which she uses to communicate with her brothers.{{book ref|sa1|39}} It is lost after the sinking of the ''[[Wind's Pleasure]]''.{{book ref|sa2|7}}{{book ref|sa2|21}} She is attempting to replace the lost one by sending another to her family.{{book ref|sa2|47}} |
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| − | * [[Dalinar Kholin]] is in possession of a number of spanreeds, including one paired with one possessed by [[Jasnah Kholin]]{{book ref|sa1|28}}{{book ref|sa2|1}} |
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| − | * The relay station at [[Tashikk]] has at least one pair for each Alethi warcamp{{book ref|sa2|47}}{{book ref|sa2|67}} |
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| − | * [[Tyn]] also has a Tashikk-paired reed.{{book ref|sa2|42}} It is used by Tyn, and later Shallan, to contact the [[Ghostbloods]]. |
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| − | * Presumably Tashikk is also paired with [[Kharbranth]]{{book ref|sa2|67}} |
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| − | * [[Meridas Amaram]] possesses a connection to [[Restares]]{{book ref|sa2|88}} |
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== Notes == |
== Notes == |
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Revision as of 07:22, 13 June 2020
| Spanreed | |
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| Fabrial type | Conjoiner |
| Gem | Ruby |
| World of Origin | Roshar |
| Universe | Cosmere |
A spanreed is a type of conjoiner fabrial developed during the War of Reckoning that enabled long distance communication on the world of Roshar.[1][2]
Spanreeds, like all conjoiner fabrials, are made by capturing a spren inside a ruby and splitting it in half.[3] The two halves are then embedded in reed pens. The two pens can then mimic the movements of the other, exactly. The energy required to for the second pen to move is provided by the holder of the first pen, which feels twice as heavy as an ordinary pen would.[2]
The setting of the ruby is able to be rotated to switch between different "modes." One is to alert the possessor of the spanreed's twin that a conversation is desired. Another to alert the first that the message was received. The third and fourth notches sync the movements of the two pens, each notch makes one pen the transmitter and the other the receiver.[1] Vorin men who do not write can communicate with a spanreed by turning the gem on and off to indicate that they are still alive.[4]
By the sixth year of the War of Reckoning spanreeds have achieved widespread use, at least among the Vorin nations, from the Shattered Plains, to Kharbranth, and even to the isolated estates of House Davar.[1][5]
Tashikk is beginning to become a spanreed hub, with a number of people and places having reeds connected to various businesses in Tashikk. The Tashikk operator is hired by the remote user to exchange messages, to research on your behalf, and to make other enquiries.[6]
You cannot operate spanreeds whilst moving.[7]