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In the cosmere, everything exists in three Realms: the [[Physical Realm]], the [[Cognitive Realm]], and the [[Spiritual Realm]].{{tes ref|12}}{{epigraph ref|mb3|57}}{{book ref|sa3|103}} {{expand}}
When someone in the cosmere dies, his or her body remains in the Physical Realm and a [[Cognitive Shadow]] forms in the Cognitive Realm.{{msh ref|1|1}}{{book ref|mb6|28}} For most people, this Cognitive Shadow quickly moves on to the [[God Beyond#Beyond|Beyond]] and their [[Investiture]] returns to the Spiritual Realm.{{msh ref|1|1}}{{book ref|mb6|28}} The more Investiture someone held in life, the longer they can linger before being drawn to the Beyond,{{msh ref|1|1}} but only [[Sliver]]s, those who once held a significant portion of a [[Shard]]'s power can resist the Beyond forever, though the can still choose to go if they desire.{{msh ref|6|8}}
==== Physical Realm ====
[[File:Cosmere constellation map.jpg|thumb|right|A star chart of the cosmere in the Physical Realm]]
In the [[Physical Realm]], the cosmere is a star cluster of about 50 to 100 stars.{{wob ref|9284}} The laws of physics are the same as our own, except when the other Realms are involved.{{wob ref|6360}} Currently, ten solar systems are known in the cosmere containing a total of twelve major planets. The cosmere is also home to other celestial objects, including several dwarf planets, gas giants, and constellations.{{article ref|Cosmere#Planets}}{{article ref|Physical Realm}}
==== Cognitive Realm ====
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[[File:Shadesmar (TWoK).jpg|thumb|right|350px|A map of [[Shadesmar]], the region of the Cognitive Realm around [[Roshar]].{{wob ref|5814}} Regions labelled "Expanse" lead to other planets in the cosmere.]]▼
| All things have three components: the soul, the body, and the mind. That place you saw, Shadesmar, is what we call the Cognitive Realm—the place of the mind.
| [[Jasnah]] explaining [[Shadesmar]] to [[Shallan]]{{book ref|sa2|1}}
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The [[Cognitive Realm]] is
==== Spiritual Realm ====
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