Difference between revisions of "Splinter"

== Formation ==

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|[[Pattern]] explaining to [[Shallan]] the nature of spren.{{book ref|sa2|75}}

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== Vulnerabilities ==

 

As Splinters are fragments of energy and energy is conserved in the cosmere,{{wob ref|6984}} they ultimately cannot be reduced to true nothingness.{{book ref|sa2|75}} They may be damaged sufficiently to destroy their minds, if they are self-aware in the first place. It seems one source of vulnerability of a Splinter is in any bonds it may have formed with other beings. One of the primary examples of this are the [[deadeye]]s of the [[Knights Radiant]] who betray their oaths. These spren are effectively immortal, as their essence cannot be destroyed,{{book ref|sa2|75}} but they suffer physical disfigurement in the Cognitive Realm,{{book ref|sa3|89}} as well as some sort of state of agony when drawn as a [[Shardblade|Blade]],{{book ref|sa2|87}} and other reduced functionalities. This betrayal of the [[Nahel bond]] rips out a portion of their soul, which does not seem to be easily replaceable.{{wob ref|6053}}