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There are ten primary worlds in the cosmere, called [[Shardworld]]s, as the Shards of Adonalsium play major roles there.{{qa ref|718|8}} There are also minor worlds, where Shards have little influence, but may have lesser powers, like [[Splinter]]s on them. Magic on these planets are called [[Investiture]], or manifestations of Investiture,{{book ref|mb4|part=ars}} and all magic we've seen has been derived from the Shard's (or Adonalsium's) power.{{qa ref|979|160|Are there any magic systems in the cosmere that aren't shard based?|date=Apr 15th 2013}}
 
The physical universe of the cosmere only tells one part of the story. In fact, there are [[Realmatic Theory|three Realms]] of existence:{{citebook ref|tes|day|12}} the Physical Realm, the Cognitive Realm, and the Spiritual Realm that all coexist simultaneously. Investiture transcends all three of these Realms.{{qa ref|1069|3|What is the Realmatic composition of Investiture?|date=Mar 11th 2014}} There is also something beyond the Three Realms, where people "pass on," which Shards can potentially touch,{{qa ref|428|10|Where Tindwyl exists is beyond space and time, in a place Sazed hasn't learned to touch yet. He might yet|date=July 2009}} but Brandon does not wish to reveal anything about it.{{citeqa ref|727|87|Well... I don't want to speak too much about the great beyond in the books, as in my opinion that level of cosmology is influenced by your own beliefs in the hereafter and in deity|date=Oct 19th, 2008}}
 
There are also other forces outside of things derived from Adonalsium. One is a force that opposes Adonalsium, which still exists{{qa ref|979|85|Before Adonalsium shattered, was it consciously opposed by something, be it people or another cosmic force? Is whatever opposed it still around?|date=Apr 15, 2013}}, and some say there are "subtle forces" being manifest, separate from Adonalsium.{{qa ref|836|44|There are those who would say there are other subtle forces being manifest|date=Sep 22nd, 2012}}{{cite17s ref|post|274433|There is belief in a God who is not one of the Shards|date=June 5th, 2015}}
 
==Planets==
====Vin and Preservation====
 
Ruin could now directly affect the world, but the power of Preservation--in the form of the mists--still protected the planet.{{epigraph ref|mb3|58}} Ruin had been weakened since the Lord Ruler hid his essence, [[atium]], and so Ruin and Preservation were balanced again. Ruin could not find the atium personally, as he could not see metal, and the [[Steel Inquisitors]], had spikes in their eyes, and so had this same flaw. So, Ruin continued to use his pawn, Vin, along with Elend, to find the atium for him.{{citeannotation ref|mb3|part=2|chapter=63}}
 
Ruin did not know that Preservation had actually selected Vin to take up his power,{{epigraph ref|mb3|74}} which enabled Vin to draw upon the mists--Preservation--directly.{{epigraph ref|mb3|79}} Unfortunately, Vin could not use this power with her earring being a Hemalurgic spike, as Hemalurgy, being of Ruin, pushed away Preservation.{{epigraph ref|mb3|77}}
In those final days, the shadow of Preservation's mind that remained communicated with Elend, and then passed.{{book ref|mb3|55}} This had the potential to be a catastrophic event: when a Shard lacks a mind controlling it, and the power has no "release," it is incredibly dangerous, as happened on Sel when [[Odium]] destroyed [[Devotion]] and [[Dominion]].{{qa ref|944|7|Does Roshar have a similar problem, with Honor being Splintered?|date=March 2013|asker=Windrunner}} Fortunately, Kelsier, who had not passed on beyond the [[Realmatic Theory|Three Realms]], held onto Preservation's power for just a little longer, until Vin could take it up.{{qa ref|727|50|Hero of Ages Q&A - TWG|date=2008-10-17}}
 
Vin eventually caught onto Ruin's ploys, and would not find the atium for him.{{book ref|mb3|67}} Because of this, Ruin sent his Inquisitors, along with Marsh, his main Inquisitor, to kill Vin.{{book ref|mb3|72}} Marsh, though almost entirely under Ruin's direct control, held a small bit of himself back, and he used that shred of humanity to tear the Hemalurgic earring from her.{{book ref|mb3|72}} Vin could now access the mists--Preservation's power--fully, and upon burning it, she ascended, becoming Preservation.{{book ref|mb3|7344}}
 
====The Catacendre====
*[[Dragonsteel]], the origin story of [[Hoid]]. This will not be written until after the Stormlight Archive is finished.
*Era 4 Mistborn trilogy, the science fiction trilogy. [[Hoid]] is a main character of this. This will be last known cosmere sequence, chronologically.
 
==Notes==
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