Was the Lord Ruler a shard?

The Lord Ruler, also referred to as the Sliver of Infinity (and later, the Sliver), was the sovereign head of the theocratic Final Empire for a thousand years. The legends say that he went to the Well of Ascension and became a god.

What are all the shards of Adonalsium?

Odium has Splintered three shards: Honor, Devotion, and Dominion. spren, seons and skaze are all Splinters. Most of the Shards have already, of their own volition, splintered themselves to either create life or set up their respective magic systems. They can do this and not die.

Is HOID a shard?

Hoid was involved in the events taking place before any of the cosmere's published books begin, and is the second oldest character seen so far. He was originally human, but has changed enough that when asked, Brandon only says "It's complicated." Hoid is not a Shard, nor is he a Herald, but something else entirely.

Why was Adonalsium shattered?

For a list of all Shards, including current and past Vessels, see Known Shards. The sixteen people who killed Adonalsium all had different motivations, including a desire for power and a belief in the necessity of the action. Hoid was there at the Shattering and was offered a Shard, but he refused.

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Who is Ironeyes alloy of law?

1) Ironeyes was Marsh's nickname. He appears to have become a symbol of Death in at least one of the main religions, and is referred to as such by Marasi, but has followers of his own in Sliverism. 2) The Path seems to be based on Sazed's teachings, with Vin's earring and mist-thinking added in.

How did Elend become Mistborn?

Elend was born with no Allomantic abilities. After swallowing a bead of lerasium at the Well of Ascension, he becomes Mistborn. His Allomantic power, not weakened by interbreeding, is stronger than that of contemporary Allomancers. Though his raw power is bigger than Vin's, she is more skilled in its use.

Is Elantris a HOID?

In Elantris, Hoid appears as a beggar whom Sarene trusts to bring weapons into New Elantris, but one who will only meet with her at night.

Who is Rayse Stormlight?

Rayse was the Shardholder of the Shard of Adonalsium, Odium, who was - for a time - one of the three Shards located on Roshar. At some point in the past, Rayse made a pact with Cephandrius (Hoid) which (presumptuously) prohibited the god from inflicting upon Cephandrius any type of pain.

Is Vin a sliver?

The Lord Ruler held a little bit of it and then let it go. From then on they referred to that change in him—the residue, what was left—as a Sliver. When he held it he became the Shard for a short time, and Vin was a Shard for a short time.

How was Rashek immortal?

Rashek was the Lord Ruler, and a former Terris packman. He killed Alendi, the man believed at the time to be the Hero of Ages, and took the power at the Well of Ascension. He ruled the Final Empire, achieving immortality by combining Feruchemy and Allomancy.

Is Marsh a steel inquisitor?

Marsh was a half-skaa Seeker from the Final Empire on Scadrial. He was the brother of Kelsier, and the brother in law of Mare. At some point he was captured and seemingly killed by the Lord Ruler, but it was later revealed that he was still alive, having been transformed into a Steel Inquisitor.

Is Ironeyes Marsh?

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Before becoming an Inquisitor, Marsh is stern and determined, earning him the name "Ironeyes" as a result of his piercing gaze. Marsh looks very similar to his brother Kelsier, even after becoming an Inquisitor.

Is Mraize a worldhopper?

Mraize is a member of the Ghostbloods on Roshar. He is a Rosharan born worldhopper and might be in possession of Tears of Edgli, among other artifacts.

Is Vin a cognitive shadow?

The mist spirit that Vin sees during The Well of Ascension is not a Cognitive Shadow. Depending on the scene, it was an actual manifestation of Preservation or Ruin's imitation of that manifestation.

How did Kelsier become Mistborn?

Mare's death, and his guilt around it, was enough to open huge gaps in Kelsier's spirit web, allowing preservation to enter fully, making him mistborn.

Is Dragonsteel in the cosmere?

Dragonsteel refers to an unpublished series set on Yolen that has been called the prequel to the cosmere. It takes place first chronologically and will feature the Shattering, Hoid's backstory, and dragons.

How many Dawnshards are there?

According to Brandon, there are only four Dawnshards.

Is mistborn in the cosmere?

Mistborn is a fantasy series by Brandon Sanderson. It is a major part of the cosmere sequence and is set mostly on the planet Scadrial. It is most well known as the trilogy of Mistborn: The Final Empire, The Well of Ascension and The Hero of Ages, but there have been additional installments.