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[Hearthspren]

Hey everyone! I finally decided to make an account after spending a lot of time reading through the forums. I regularly find myself in long Cosmere theory conversations with ChatGPT, so I figured it was time to join an actual community.

Currently doing a Wind and Truth reread and loving it. Excited to join the discussions!

[CoderDrag0n8 He/They]

On 5/22/2026 at 6:37 PM, Hearthspren said:

Hey everyone! I finally decided to make an account after spending a lot of time reading through the forums. I regularly find myself in long Cosmere theory conversations with ChatGPT, so I figured it was time to join an actual community.

Currently doing a Wind and Truth reread and loving it. Excited to join the discussions!

Hi! Welcome to the shard, sorry I'm so late. This post seemed to have passed me by!

Mind telling us what books you've read?

And, while discussion AI is allowed, do keep in mind that using AI is against the shard's Forum Policy.

Edited May 24 by CoderDrag0n8

[Hearthspren]

2 hours ago, CoderDrag0n8 said:

Hi! Welcome to the shard, sorry I'm so late. This post seemed to have passed me by!

Mind telling us what books you've read?

And, while discussion AI is allowed, do keep in mind that using AI is against the shard's Forum Policy.

I've read all of Stormlight, all of Mistborn (Era 1 and Wax and Wayne), Elantris, Warbreaker, Tress and the Emerald Sea, Edgedancer, Dawnshard, and the Arcanum Unbound stuff. I've read Stormlight, Mistborn Era 1, and Warbreaker multiple times.

Thank you for the reminder about AI. I more of mentioned that because I had been using it to talk through theories that I've had, and found it unreliable. Chat gets a lot wrong. Figured it would be a much better idea to talk through theories with this community!

[CoderDrag0n8 He/They]

3 hours ago, Hearthspren said:

I've read all of Stormlight, all of Mistborn (Era 1 and Wax and Wayne), Elantris, Warbreaker, Tress and the Emerald Sea, Edgedancer, Dawnshard, and the Arcanum Unbound stuff. I've read Stormlight, Mistborn Era 1, and Warbreaker multiple times.

Thank you for the reminder about AI. I more of mentioned that because I had been using it to talk through theories that I've had, and found it unreliable. Chat gets a lot wrong. Figured it would be a much better idea to talk through theories with this community!

Nice! Do you like Dragons? Wayne? What twinborn combos are your favorite? What Radiant Order's Ideals resonate the most with you? What Order's Surges do you like the most?

[Hearthspren]

9 hours ago, CoderDrag0n8 said:

Nice! Do you like Dragons? Wayne? What twinborn combos are your favorite? What Radiant Order's Ideals resonate the most with you? What Order's Surges do you like the most?

Dragons are cool. Wayne is hilarious. Compounding gold for the health and vitality real world. Windrunner, but that could be partially because Kaladin is my favorite character and I relate most to him. Windrunner's became far less interesting after Kaladin stopped leading them. A close second would probably be Stoneward, so I'm excited for Taln's book (although I do find him slightly overrated in this fandom). I like progression for the healing.

[Unintelligenius he/him]

On 5/22/2026 at 6:37 PM, Hearthspren said:

Hey everyone! I finally decided to make an account after spending a lot of time reading through the forums. I regularly find myself in long Cosmere theory conversations with ChatGPT, so I figured it was time to join an actual community.

Currently doing a Wind and Truth reread and loving it. Excited to join the discussions!

Welcome to the Shard!!!!

Who is your least favorite Cosmere character?

If you could try one cosmere food, what would you eat?

If you could travel to one place in the cosmere, where would you go?

Edited May 26 by Unintelligenius

[_Longname_ he/him]

On 5/23/2026 at 3:37 AM, Hearthspren said:

Hey everyone! I finally decided to make an account after spending a lot of time reading through the forums. I regularly find myself in long Cosmere theory conversations with ChatGPT, so I figured it was time to join an actual community.

Currently doing a Wind and Truth reread and loving it. Excited to join the discussions!

Welcome! I know exactly what you mean. I used to occasionally chat to AI for my Cosmere ideas, so I joined here instead.

On 5/25/2026 at 1:12 AM, Hearthspren said:

I more of mentioned that because I had been using it to talk through theories that I've had, and found it unreliable. Chat gets a lot wrong. Figured it would be a much better idea to talk through theories with this community!

So true…

On 5/25/2026 at 1:12 AM, Hearthspren said:

I've read all of Stormlight, all of Mistborn (Era 1 and Wax and Wayne), Elantris, Warbreaker, Tress and the Emerald Sea, Edgedancer, Dawnshard, and the Arcanum Unbound stuff. I've read Stormlight, Mistborn Era 1, and Warbreaker multiple times.

Do you have a favourite?

[coldfuzion76 he/him]

What character duos would you like to see in some unlimited universe where anything was possible?

I was listening to Dawnshard over the weekend, and I thought about how much fun it would be to see Wayne and The Lopen together for example. There's several others I've thought about, too, but I'll let someone else answer!

Edited May 26 by coldfuzion76

[Hearthspren]

8 hours ago, Unintelligenius said:

Welcome to the Shard!!!!

Who is your least favorite Cosmere character?

If you could try one cosmere food, what would you eat?

If you could travel to one place in the cosmere, where would you go?

Thanks!!

Gavilar sucks. There are other horrible characters in the Cosmere, but none are as fake as he is. I'm happy that he died knowing that he wasn't as smart as he thought he was. A fitting end for a horrible person.

Definitely Rock's bridge 4 stew!

The Horneater Peaks. I want to know what it feels like not to be air sick

7 hours ago, _Longname_ said:

Do you have a favourite?

The Way of Kings is my favorite simply because it's what got me into the Cosmere. Words of Radiance is my favorite Stormlight book post becoming a dad. Dalinar pleading with Elhokar to save his son's hits differently when you have kids, and the "Honor is dead, but I'll see what I can do" is legendary. My favorite stand alone book is Warbreaker.

[Hearthspren]

6 hours ago, coldfuzion76 said:

What character duos would you like to see in some unlimited universe where anything was possible?

I was listening to Dawnshard over the weekend, and I thought about how much fun it would be to see Wayne and The Lopen together for example. There's several others I've thought about, too, but I'll let someone else answer!

Ooh! That's an interesting question! I don't think the entire Cosmere could handle Wayne and The Lopen in the same room, lol.

Pre-Harmony Sazed and Jasnah locked in a room talking about religion could be interesting.

Ishar and Vasher would also be interesting considering their respective understanding of investiture mechanics.

I'd also like to see Vin and Lift.

[CoderDrag0n8 He/They]

On 5/25/2026 at 6:02 AM, Hearthspren said:

Dragons are cool. Wayne is hilarious. Compounding gold for the health and vitality real world. Windrunner, but that could be partially because Kaladin is my favorite character and I relate most to him. Windrunner's became far less interesting after Kaladin stopped leading them. A close second would probably be Stoneward, so I'm excited for Taln's book (although I do find him slightly overrated in this fandom). I like progression for the healing.

Those are good answers!

[coldfuzion76 he/him]

10 hours ago, Hearthspren said:

Ooh! That's an interesting question! I don't think the entire Cosmere could handle Wayne and The Lopen in the same room, lol.

Pre-Harmony Sazed and Jasnah locked in a room talking about religion could be interesting.

Ishar and Vasher would also be interesting considering their respective understanding of investiture mechanics.

I'd also like to see Vin and Lift.

Ooooh, I like those! Definitely didn't think of Vin and Lift! I just got done with listen-through #2 of Warbreaker, it really would be cool to see Vasher and Ishar talk, I think it would be enlightening for us all! Sazed and Yasnah, too, that would be an epic, but respectful battle!