Cosmere Conversations

Episode 2: Adonalsium and the Shards

Oct 17, 2017
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INSIGHT

Harmony Emerges From Two Shards

  • Preservation and Ruin on Scadrial are two separate Shards whose merging into Harmony changed the Cosmere's balance.
  • Harmony, held by Sazed, combines opposing intents and raises complex moral trade-offs.
INSIGHT

Unknown Shard And Odium's Threat

  • One Shard's primary drive is 'hide and survive', though its identity and location remain unknown.
  • Odium embodies hatred and is currently active in the Roshar system, threatening other Shards.
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Intent Alters Vessels Not Absolutes

  • Shard intent aligns and gradually alters the vessel's personality, but vessels can still interpret intent uniquely.
  • Ruin and Preservation demonstrate that names aren't morality labels; they represent forces that must balance.
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