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{{Magic ~~{{theory}}~~ \|related=[[Realmatic Theory]] {{quote\|The actual outlet of the power is not chosen by the practitioner, but instead is hardwritten into their Spiritweb.\|[[Alloy of Law]] on [[Allomancy]]{{ref\|b\|aol\|ars}}}}▼ \|universe=[[Cosmere]] The '''Spiritweb''' is a rather mysterious concept in the [[cosmere]], very little is known about it for sure. However, it does seem likely that the Spiritweb is a person's Spiritual aspect. Evidence suggests that the Spiritweb is laid out in a specific pattern in a person. This pattern forms a network of lines and points.{{qa ref\|428\|80\| Imagine there being a different overlay on a human body}} These points are sort of Spiritual pressure points }} {{update\|sa4\|mb7\|yumi}} {{quote The Spiritweb is related to "Spiritual DNA;" a person's Spiritual heritage from living on a specific [[Shardworld]].{{qa ref\|622\|64\|They are all related to a kind of "Spiritual DNA"}} It is also passed down like regular DNA, from parents to children.{{qa ref\|691\|6\|It's all in the spiritual DNA, which is passed on like normal DNA}} The Spiritweb is also implied to determine which manifestations of [[Investiture]] a person can utilize.{{qa ref\|692\|12\|It depends on your spiritual DNA, what people are able to do, and things like that}}{{qa ref\|691\|6\|It's all in the spiritual DNA, which is passed on like normal DNA}} ▲~~{{quote~~\|The actual outlet of the power is not chosen by the practitioner, but instead is hardwritten into their ~~Spiritweb~~spiritweb.~~\|[[Alloy of Law]] on [[Allomancy]]{{ref\|b\|aol\|ars}}}}~~ \|[[Khriss]]{{book ref\|mb7\|part=ars}} }} The '''spiritweb''' is the network of [[Connection]]s and [[Investiture]] which make up the soul of a creature, place, or object. Residing in the [[Spiritual Realm]], spiritwebs lack any tangible shape or size, with their borders defined by their [[Identity]]. Contained within a spiritweb are various pieces, including '''Spiritual DNA''', the '''Spiritual Aspect''', and one’s '''Spiritual Ideal'''.{{wob ref\|3923}} == Mechanics == Some manifestations of Investiture seem to be built into a person's Spiritual DNA, like Allomancy and [[Feruchemy]]. Other times, such as in [[Hemalurgy]] and potentially [[Surgebinding]], involve manipulating Spiritual DNA. In Hemalurgy, portions of the Spiritweb seem to be ripped off of one person and grafted onto another person's Spiritweb.{{qa ref\|428\|80\| Imagine there being a different overlay on a human body}} A Surgebinder's [[Nahel bond]] with a [[spren]] may work in a similar way, a spren becoming spiritually attached to a certain point on a person's Spiritweb, sort of like a non-invasive form of Hemalurgy. [[AonDor]] requires some innate Spiritual DNA, but the change that turns someone into an [[Elantrian]] likely involves some sort of change to the Spiritual DNA during the [[Shaod]]. The ability to give [[Breath]], which seems to be a part of a person's Spiritual aspect, appears to be built into a [[Nalthis\|Nalthian]]'s Spritual DNA. As a [[Shardblade]] can be stolen with Hemalurgy,{{17s ref\|2383\|post\|42202\|A novel use of Hemalurgy which is not outside the sphere of its powers.}} it seems likely that it is attached to a point in a person's Spiritweb as well. === Spiritual DNA === A person’s spiritweb, closely related to Spiritual DNA,{{wob ref\|115}} makes up their presence in the Spiritual Realm. Measuring and quantifying a spiritweb is possible, if difficult, to do.{{wob ref\|13361}} Spiritual DNA can be passed from parent to child like regular DNA,{{wob ref\|5514}} yet does not function exactly the same as identical twins can have different Spiritual DNA.{{wob ref\|3037}}{{wob ref\|7761}}{{wob ref\|16270}} Some ways of utilizing Investiture are written into Spiritual DNA. Spiritwebs can be manufactured, though the process of how is unknown.{{wob ref\|15234}} === Damaging and Healing === A person's spiritweb can be damaged either through physical or emotional trauma. This creates "cracks" in the soul. It is easier for Shards to [[Invest]] in people who are damaged in this way, as Investiture can enter the soul through these "cracks". This is why [[Allomancer]]s need to undergo [[Snapping]] in order to awaken their powers, and is implied to be the reason why [[Surgebinder]]s tend to have psychological problems.{{wob ref\|5469}}{{book ref\|sa2\|68}}{{book ref\|sa4\|110}} Spiritwebs can be damaged with weapons like hemalurgic spikes and Shardblades. Those wounds can then be healed with a graft of Investiture. The healing process does leave a permanent wound on a person's spiritweb.{{wob ref\|126}} Investing an object or person for a long period of time will warp and change their spiritweb.{{wob ref\|2690}} In humans, this process leads to [[Savant]]ism.{{wob ref\|7267}} ==== Healing the Physical ==== Most forms of healing work by using the three aspects of the user's self; their Physical, Cognitive, and Spiritual.{{wob ref\|9441}}{{wob ref\|5306}} Healing typically heals the Physical version by matching it to their Spiritual Ideal, which is filtered through the lens of their minds (the Cognitive aspect).{{wob ref\|3923}} Almost all forms of healing in the [[cosmere]], even natural healing, are filtered through the perception of the user, {{wob ref\|7024}}{{wob ref\|9623}} which means that if a person hasn't accepted a wound as a part of themselves, they can still heal it regardless of how long they've had it.{{wob ref\|12149}} However, even if a wound is recent, if the person has changed their mindset to see it as a part of themselves, they will not be able to heal from it.{{wob ref\|6501}}{{book ref\|sa3\|i\|13}} An example of this can be found when [[Kaladin]] was unable to heal his slave brand until he swore the fourth oath and recognized that it wasn't a part of him.{{book ref\|sa4\|110}} == Interactions == All forms of Investiture which one can use are related to the spiritweb. Some manifestations of Investiture are built into a person's Spiritual DNA, such as [[Allomancy]] and [[Feruchemy]]. Other abilities, such as [[Hemalurgy]] and [[Surgebinding]], involve manipulating Spiritual DNA. A few types of Investiture even work by manipulating or overwriting the spiritweb directly, such as [[Forgery]]. === Awakening === The ability to give [[Breath]], which is a part of a person's Spiritual aspect, is built into a [[Nalthis\|Nalthian]]'s Spiritual DNA.{{wob ref\|12603}} The ability to [[Awakening\|Awaken]] is not limited to Nalthians.{{book ref\|sa3\|epilogue}} === The Dor === ==== AonDor ==== [[AonDor]] requires some innate Spiritual DNA, but the [[Shaod]] that turns someone into an [[Elantrian]] involves some sort of change to the Spiritual DNA during the transition.{{wob ref\|14742}}{{wob ref\|2173}} ==== Forgery ==== [[Forgery]] works by overlaying an object’s or person’s history and spiritweb with an alternative one. This may indicate that it is possible to remove the effects of a [[soulstamp]], though it is currently unknown.{{wob ref\|837}} === Heat Sharing === People from the planet [[Canticle]] are able to exchange portions of their spirtweb similar to breath. Unlike breath, heat can only be exchanged with people of Canticle (including by invitation).{{book ref\|tsm\|Thirty-Nine}} It is unclear how this would interact with Allomancy, as the strength of Allomantic power is generally proportional to the amount of [[Preservation\|Preservation's]] investiture an Allomancer contains.{{Cite}} === The Metallic Arts === ==== Allomancy ==== Multiple forms of Allomancy relate to the spiritweb. Allomantic [[zinc]] and [[brass]] will work only on creatures with a sufficient level of sapience and work better on creatures whose spiritweb has been damaged, as with Hemalurgic constructs.{{book ref\|mb2\|54}}{{book ref\|mb3\|3}}{{epigraph ref\|mb3\|21}} The ability to use Allomancy is passed down via Spiritual DNA.{{wob ref\|12576}} ==== Feruchemy ==== Several of the Feruchemical Attributes are deeply connected to the spiritweb, especially the Spiritual metals such as [[aluminum]] and [[duralumin]], which allow for Identity and Connection, respectively, to be stored. Similarly to Allomancy, the ability to use Feruchemy is passed down through Spiritual DNA. ==== Hemalurgy ==== In Hemalurgy, portions of the spiritweb seem to be ripped off of one person and grafted onto another person's spiritweb.{{wob ref\|5969}} This causes lasting damage to the spiritweb of the creature in which a Hemalurgic Spike is placed.{{wob ref\|4961}} === Surgebinding === A [[Surgebinder]]'s [[Nahel bond]] involves a [[spren]] attaching themselves to a person's spiritweb, merging more fully as the [[Surgebinder]] progresses in their [[Immortal Words\|Oaths]].{{wob ref\|184}}{{cite\|WOB on merging more as oaths progress}} ==== Bondsmithing ==== A [[Bondsmith]] that is bonded to the [[Stormfather]] is able to read a person's spiritweb.{{book ref\|sa4\|47}} The person's spiritweb appears to the Bondsmith as faintly glowing lines of varying thickness depending on the strength of the connection. It is currently unknown if other Bondsmiths share this ability. ==== Soulcasting ==== Although it does not directly alter the spiritweb, [[Soulcasting]] can alter a spiritweb if the Cognitive aspect stays altered for long enough.{{book ref\|sa3\|part=ars}} ==== Regrowth ==== [[Regrowth]] allows for healing both the Physical form of a living thing and its spiritweb, as does a sufficient amount of Stormlight. This likely functions by restoring one’s physical form to the state of their Spiritual Ideal.{{wob ref\|9441}} Regrowth can even go so far as to reattach the soul of one recently deceased.{{book ref\|sa2\|88}}{{book ref\|sa3\|90}} === Shardblades === A [[Shardblade]] can be stolen with Hemalurgy,{{wob ref\|1153}}{{wob ref\|4548}} because it is Connected to a person's spiritweb. When a Shardblade cuts through living matter, its edge fuzzes, leaving the physical body uninjured.{{book ref\|sa1\|13}} === Fabrials === There are fabrials, that are capable of accurately [[Aura fabrial\|reading a person's spiritweb]]. However, these devices tend to go haywire if the person being read is heavily Invested, such as a [[Returned]], [[Elantrian]], or [[yoki-hijo]].{{book ref\|yumi\|32}} == Notes == <references /> {{~~complete~~partial}} {{cosmere}} [[es:Red espiritual]]