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[[Stormlight]] (or an alternative source of [[Investiture]]) is needed{{book ref|WoK|70}} in order to control objects in Shadesmar, as well as for [[Soulcasting]]. Traveling there without sufficient Stormlight is considered to be perilous.
  
[[Stormlight]] (or an alternative source of [[Investiture]]) is needed{{book ref|WoK|70}} in order to control objects in Shadesmar, as well as for [[Soulcasting]]. Traveling there without sufficient Stormlight is considered to be perilous.
   
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Altitude over the sea of beads and their correspondence in the Physical realm? Re. cryptics in Kharbranth.{{book ref|sa1|45}}
 
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=== Environment ===
  
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Geographically, Roshar in the [[Cognitive Realm]] appears like an inversion of the continent in the Physical Realm, with its inland seas corresponding exactly to the shape of the land of Roshar. The "seas" are made of tiny dark glass beads that represent objects that exist in the Physical Realm. These beads are bean-sized, or slightly larger than a fingernail.{{wob ref|8533}} There are spren that look like "little green and orange people, only a few inches tall" climbing around the spheres.{{book ref|sa3|89}} When asked if this is the general rule, Sanderson said "there are places in Shadesmar that are different, and some are the same."{{wob ref|7200}}
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Geographically, Roshar in the [[Cognitive Realm]] appears like an inversion of the continent in the Physical Realm, with its inland seas corresponding exactly to the shape of the land of Roshar.
   
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Black sky, and a strange white sun that hangs on the horizon in the far distance.{{book ref|sa1|45}} Clouds run towards the sun - combined with the sea of beads it gives the impression that the sun is at the end of a long tunnel{{book ref|sa1|48}}
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The sky on Roshar's Shadesmar is black, with strange cloud formations and a small, cold sun. The land, which corresponds to bodies of water on the Physical Realm, appear to be made of obsidian. Trees made of crystal grow on this land.{{book ref|WoR|7}}
  
   
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The "seas" are made of tiny dark glass beads{{book ref|sa1|45}} that represent objects that exist in the Physical Realm. These beads are bean-sized, or slightly larger than a fingernail.{{wob ref|8533}} The beads are attracted to Stormlight{{book ref|sa1|45}} The beads represent "souls of objects." {{book ref|sa3|89}} It is possible to suffocate if drawn beneath the beads.{{book ref|sa1|70}}
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Land masses appear as lakes or oceans of glass beads. The beads represent "souls of objects." {{book ref|sa3|89}}
  
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When asked if this is the general rule, Sanderson said "there are places in Shadesmar that are different, and some are the same."{{wob ref|7200}}
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The land made of obsidian. Trees made of crystal grow on this land.{{book ref|WoR|7}}
   
 
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=== Notable Features ===
  
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Living things manifest on Roshar's Cognitive Realm as flames. If the person is strongly influenced by [[Odium]] (and presumably certain other Shards), the flame turns red.{{book ref|sa3|116}} A flame vanishes when the person represented by it dies.
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Living things manifest on Roshar's Cognitive Realm as flames.{{book ref|sa1|45}} They give off light{{book ref|sa1|70}}
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If the person is strongly influenced by [[Odium]] (and presumably certain other Shards), the flame turns red.{{book ref|sa3|116}} A flame vanishes when the person represented by it dies.
   
 
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=== Accessing Shadesmar ===
  
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For a member of the [[Order of Lightweavers]] to be granted entrance to Shadesmar, the person must have spoken enough truths about themselves to their bonded Cryptic. In Shallan's case, the Cryptic she calls [[Pattern]] no longer required truths for her to enter Shadesmar{{book ref|WoR|7}} after she confessed her darkest secret.{{book ref|WoK|70}} Pattern helps Shallan Soulcast by acting as a translator between her and the objects represented by the glass beads.
  
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By touching beads, those with the surge of Transformation are able to change the physical form of the object in the physical realm through Soulcasting.{{book ref|sa1|45}}
   
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It may be possible for Soulcasters to appear in Shadesmar with a given bead in their hands if they are holding the corresponding object when they peak into the other realm.{{book ref|sa1|45}}
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Another type of spren that give access to Shadesmar are [[Inkspren]]. They bond to [[Elsecaller]]s and follow the same structure of Oaths as the orders besides Lightweavers.
  
   
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The [[ardent]]s in Roshar are aware of Shadesmar{{book ref|sa1|i|8}} and have used fabrials that allow them to [[Soulcast]] objects through it.
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It seems likely that at the least, [[Willshapers]] also have some direct connection to Shadesmar.
  
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Shallan is able to take Memories in the physical that capture Cryptics in the Cognitive even when she is not actively looking into the other Realm.{{book ref|sa1|45}}
   
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The [[ardent]]s in Roshar are aware of Shadesmar{{book ref|sa1|i|8}}, and have used fabrials that allow them to [[Soulcast]] objects through it. There are also people whose bond with certain types of [[spren]] grants them access to Shadesmar. One type of such a spren, called a [[Cryptic]], is described by [[Shallan]] as
  
   
 
== History ==
  
== History ==
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Cryptics in Kharbranth{{book ref|sa1|29}}{{book ref|sa1|42}}{{book ref|sa1|45}}{{book ref|sa1|48}}
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Shallan soulcasts in her room{{book ref|sa1|45}} Shallan Soulcasts near Jasnah and is saved by her{{book ref|sa1|70}}
   
 
Both Orders can use the glass beads in Shadesmar to form various structures that can be used there. For example, [[Jasnah]] can create a raft out of Shadesmar beads that she could stand safely on.{{book ref|WoK|70}} While trapped in Shadesmar, Shallan uses this ability on several occasions. While attempting to use the [[Thaylen City]] [[Oathgate]], she makes a wall physically appear there, rather than just being made of beads. This is called manifesting, and is described as being dangerous by Captain [[Notum]].
  
Both Orders can use the glass beads in Shadesmar to form various structures that can be used there. For example, [[Jasnah]] can create a raft out of Shadesmar beads that she could stand safely on.{{book ref|WoK|70}} While trapped in Shadesmar, Shallan uses this ability on several occasions. While attempting to use the [[Thaylen City]] [[Oathgate]], she makes a wall physically appear there, rather than just being made of beads. This is called manifesting, and is described as being dangerous by Captain [[Notum]].
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| [[Jasnah Kholin]]'s first visit to Shadesmar{{book ref|sa2|prologue}}
  
| [[Jasnah Kholin]]'s first visit to Shadesmar{{book ref|sa2|prologue}}
 
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== Notes ==
  
== Notes ==

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This article is about the Cognitive Realm region specific to Roshar. For the Cognitive Realm in general, see Cognitive Realm.

Shadesmar is a Rosharan word for the Cognitive Realm.[1] The word Shadesmar is sometimes used in non-Rosharan contexts when referring to that Realm.[2][3] Stormlight (or an alternative source of Investiture) is needed[4] in order to control objects in Shadesmar, as well as for Soulcasting. Traveling there without sufficient Stormlight is considered to be perilous.

Altitude over the sea of beads and their correspondence in the Physical realm? Re. cryptics in Kharbranth.[5]

Geography and Ecology

The Shadesmar Map

The map of Shadesmar labels several areas in the Cognitive Realm, including regions called "Expanses" that are outside of Roshar. If you walk far enough (likely for days) in the direction of one of those Expanses, you can arrive on another world.[6] The areas labeled are as follows:

Environment

Geographically, Roshar in the Cognitive Realm appears like an inversion of the continent in the Physical Realm, with its inland seas corresponding exactly to the shape of the land of Roshar.

Black sky, and a strange white sun that hangs on the horizon in the far distance.[5] Clouds run towards the sun - combined with the sea of beads it gives the impression that the sun is at the end of a long tunnel[9]

The "seas" are made of tiny dark glass beads[5] that represent objects that exist in the Physical Realm. These beads are bean-sized, or slightly larger than a fingernail.[10] The beads are attracted to Stormlight[5] The beads represent "souls of objects." [11] It is possible to suffocate if drawn beneath the beads.[4]

When asked if this is the general rule, Sanderson said "there are places in Shadesmar that are different, and some are the same."[12]

The land made of obsidian. Trees made of crystal grow on this land.[13]

Notable Location

Celebrant Lasting Integrity Unyielding Fidelity Sea of Lost Lights

Notable Features

Living things manifest on Roshar's Cognitive Realm as flames.[5] They give off light[4]

If the person is strongly influenced by Odium (and presumably certain other Shards), the flame turns red.[14] A flame vanishes when the person represented by it dies.

Highstorm

Accessing Shadesmar

Transformation

By touching beads, those with the surge of Transformation are able to change the physical form of the object in the physical realm through Soulcasting.[5]

It may be possible for Soulcasters to appear in Shadesmar with a given bead in their hands if they are holding the corresponding object when they peak into the other realm.[5]

The ardents in Roshar are aware of Shadesmar[15] and have used fabrials that allow them to Soulcast objects through it.

Shallan is able to take Memories in the physical that capture Cryptics in the Cognitive even when she is not actively looking into the other Realm.[5]


History

Cryptics in Kharbranth[16][17][5][9]

Shallan soulcasts in her room[5] Shallan Soulcasts near Jasnah and is saved by her[4]

Both Orders can use the glass beads in Shadesmar to form various structures that can be used there. For example, Jasnah can create a raft out of Shadesmar beads that she could stand safely on.[4] While trapped in Shadesmar, Shallan uses this ability on several occasions. While attempting to use the Thaylen City Oathgate, she makes a wall physically appear there, rather than just being made of beads. This is called manifesting, and is described as being dangerous by Captain Notum.

When Shallan tries to use the corrupted Oathgate in Kholinar it transports all those in the control room to Shadesmar.[18] Azure tells them that the way to get out is to go to where the Horneater Peaks are in the Physical Realm and use Cultivation's Perpendicularity.[19]

Culture and Society

Spren Societies

Main article: Spren

Spren are Splinters that reside mainly in the Cognitive Realm of Roshar. Each spren represents an idea or concept, and are described as ideas that gained life.

There is great variety among spren, both in appearance and in cognitive levels. Some spren are intelligent enough to build their own civilizations and live on cities in Shadesmar, while others are more like animals.[20] Most of these spren appear and behave differently when they transition to the Physical Realm.

Economy

Food and Drink

Languages

Investiture

Manifestations

Azure, Shallan, and Kaladin all get impressions from the beads they pick up while in Shadesmar, so it should be reasonable to say that any Invested person can manifest objects there. Adolin, not being an Invested person, gets only the vaguest impressions of the objects the beads represent.

Trivia

Ingesting the beads and then moving to the Physical Realm would not be good for a person.[21]

quotes and images [/[File:Shadesmar.png|thumb|left|300px|Shadesmar by LittleGreyDragon]] {/{quote | ... a place with a black sky and a strange, small white sun that hung on the horizon ... Flames hovered nearby ... Like the tips of candles floating in the air and moving with the wind ... An endless dark sea, except it wasn't wet. It was made of the small beads, an entire ocean of tiny glass spheres | Shallan Davar[5] }} [/[File:Elsecaller.png|thumb|right|150px|An Elsecaller in Shadesmar by LittleGreyDragon]]


{/{quote | She stepped up beside the bead statue, noting for the first time the strange clouds overhead. They seemed to form a narrow ribbon of highway, straight and long, pointing toward the horizon. | Jasnah Kholin's first visit to Shadesmar[22] }}

something tugged on her leg, pulling her down. She screamed, slipping beneath the surface, tiny beads of glass filling her mouth. wok 70


Notes

  1. ↑ Barnes and Noble Book Club Q&A
    — Arcanum - 2009-07-08#
  2. ↑ Words of Radiance San Diego signing
    — Arcanum - 2014-03-04#
  3. ↑ Words of Radiance Omaha signing
    — Arcanum - 2014-03-13#
  4. ↑ a b c d e The Way of Kings chapter 70#
  5. ↑ a b c d e f g h i j k The Way of Kings chapter 45#
  6. ↑ a b Orem signing 2014
    — Arcanum - 2014-12-06#
  7. ↑ Oathbringer San Francisco signing
    — Arcanum - 2017-11-15#
  8. ↑ Rithmatist Omaha signing
    — Arcanum - 2013-05-17#
  9. ↑ a b The Way of Kings chapter 48#
  10. ↑ Oathbringer Portland signing
    — Arcanum - 2017-11-16#
  11. ↑ Oathbringer chapter 89#
  12. ↑ Words of Radiance Omaha signing
    — Arcanum - 2014-03-13#
  13. ↑ Words of Radiance chapter 7#
  14. ↑ Oathbringer chapter 116#
  15. ↑ The Way of Kings interlude I-8#
  16. ↑ The Way of Kings chapter 29#
  17. ↑ The Way of Kings chapter 42#
  18. ↑ Oathbringer chapter 87#
  19. ↑ Oathbringer chapter 93#
  20. ↑ Words of Radiance chapter 1#
  21. ↑ Skyward Chicago signing
    — Arcanum - 2018-11-16#
  22. ↑ Words of Radiance prologue#

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