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+ | A '''Splinter''' is a specific type of fragment of a Shard's power. Though Brandon has not stated the complete definition of what a Splinter is, in a way they are qualitative opposites of [[Sliver]]s. Whereas Slivers are people who have been influenced by Shardic power, a Splinter is a thing that has never been human.{{ref|?|699|8|How is a Splinter different from a Sliver?}} One distinguishing factor of a Splinter is that they often have an [[intent]], separate from their Shards'.{{ref|?|552|<!--TODO:FIX when transcribed-->|Do Splinters have their own Intent, in addition to the Shards'?}} |
| − | Brandon has not told us the complete definition of a Splinter. [[Lerasium]] and [[atium]], despite being condensed essences of their Shards, are not Splinters. One distinguishing factor of a Splinter is that they often have an [[intent]], separate from their Shards'.{{ref|?|552|<!--TODO:FIX when transcribed-->|Do Splinters have their own Intent, in addition to the Shards'?}} |
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| − | + | Examples of Splinters are the divine Breath that [[Returned]] hold, which are Splinters of [[Endowment]]{{ref|?|680|13|If a returned gives away his/her breath they die right?}}, and the [[Aon]]s inside of [[Seon]]s are Splinters of [[Devotion]].{{ref|?|949|5|Are the Aons at the heart of Seons shards of Devotion?}} |
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| + | [[Lerasium]] and [[atium]]--despite being condensed essences of their Shards--are not Splinters. |
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It is known that Splinters appear in ''[[The Way of Kings]]'' as well, but not in ''[[Mistborn]]''.{{ref|?|699|8}} |
It is known that Splinters appear in ''[[The Way of Kings]]'' as well, but not in ''[[Mistborn]]''.{{ref|?|699|8}} |
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Revision as of 21:31, 18 February 2013
A Splinter is a specific type of fragment of a Shard's power. Though Brandon has not stated the complete definition of what a Splinter is, in a way they are qualitative opposites of Slivers. Whereas Slivers are people who have been influenced by Shardic power, a Splinter is a thing that has never been human.Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; refs with no name must have content One distinguishing factor of a Splinter is that they often have an intent, separate from their Shards'.Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; refs with no name must have content
Examples of Splinters are the divine Breath that Returned hold, which are Splinters of EndowmentCite error: Invalid <ref> tag; refs with no name must have content, and the Aons inside of Seons are Splinters of Devotion.Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; refs with no name must have content
Lerasium and atium--despite being condensed essences of their Shards--are not Splinters.
It is known that Splinters appear in The Way of Kings as well, but not in Mistborn.Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; refs with no name must have content
It is not clear how Splinters are formed, though it appears a Shard must actively create one. Endowment seems to be able to form them at will for Returned. Odium traveled to Sel and Splintered Devotion and Dominion.Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; refs with no name must have content Since Odium killed Tanavast,Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; refs with no name must have content the holder of Honor, Honor was Splintered as well.Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; refs with no name must have content