Cosmere Conversations Episode 43: Words of Brandon Vol. 2
Sep 3, 2019
Dive into the latest revelations from Brandon Sanderson as fans pose intriguing questions at signings. Discover the rich lore surrounding characters like Yim and Lift, and the implications of truth and lineage in the Cosmere. Explore the mysteries of Mistborn abilities, the ethical dilemmas of identity manipulation, and the lore of the Eriali Long Trail. Plus, intriguing parallels between medicine and magic spark fascinating discussions. Get ready for a thought-provoking journey through Sanderson's expansive universe!
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Ghostbloods Are Roshar-Centric Post-Initiation
- 'Proto-ghostbloods' appear outside Roshar but fully initiated Ghostbloods have not been shown beyond the system.
- Ethnic origins of some Ghostblood members suggest cross-planet movement before the group's formation.
Shapeshifting Requires Spirit-Web Work
- Changing physical identity or growing new anatomy (wings) is possible but requires intensive spirit-web work and is difficult.
- The Parshendi/Decor achieve body changes through careful identity editing; hemorrhagy is a crude but evil shortcut.
Long Trail Points To Future Reunion
- The Iriali Long Trail hints at planets and peoples once unified and destined to reunite when the seventh land is reached.
- This suggests a Cosmere-scale history of dispersion and future reunification tied to Adonalsium's condition.