Plaeggs he/him Posted April 5, 2015 Posted April 5, 2015 I will first lay out what we know and possible influences on Brandon, then I will put out my theory. First of all, we know that on each of the Shardworlds, there is Man (Humankind). Each world is a bit different, but they all look the same. Second, Shards are akin to Gods in the Cosmere. Third, in the Bible, one of, if not the most published book in the history of the world, a book that Brandon most likely has heard some part of, it states that Man was made in God's Image. Do you see where I am getting at here? My theory: The Shards created life in the Image of Adonalsium, which is essentially saying they created life in their own image, as God did. Each is slightly different, but they all look the same, which brings me on to my main point: Adonalsium, whatever it is, was the original template for Mankind, and therefore is shaped as if a man (human). Okay, so now its out there. I'm not sure if this theory has been proposed before, and I'm sorry if I made any incorrect assumptions, but I think that this is definitely possible. I welcome input (your thoughts, etc.) or even outright dismissals. ~Patchwork Gibletish 2
Bremen Posted April 5, 2015 Posted April 5, 2015 It is much simpler to say that the shards created life in their own image. The shardholders that we know of are/were human. We also know that Adonalsium created things other than humans with the Listeners. As far as Adonalsium is concerned humans may only have been one creation among many and no more preferred than others. 3
natc Posted April 5, 2015 Posted April 5, 2015 It is much simpler to say that the shards created life in their own image. The shardholders that we know of are/were human. We also know that Adonalsium created things other than humans with the Listeners. As far as Adonalsium is concerned humans may only have been one creation among many and no more preferred than others. Well we can't say for sure if some of the shards are dragons I guess? Dragons existed on Yolen I believe. But humans are definitely the most notable race on Yolen that I know of. Case in point, Hoid.
Plaeggs he/him Posted April 5, 2015 Author Posted April 5, 2015 It can be said though, that the shards are Adonalsium, and vice versa. Also, though I have not read all of the cosmere, humans seem to be the dominant species in all the shardworlds, or at least the object of the story. As natc said, they are the most notable race.
natc Posted April 6, 2015 Posted April 6, 2015 It can be said though, that the shards are Adonalsium, and vice versa. Also, though I have not read all of the cosmere, humans seem to be the dominant species in all the shardworlds, or at least the object of the story. As natc said, they are the most notable race. The shards' power are fragments of Adonalsium. The minds controlling them are very separate entities from Adonalsium, and are presumably humans of the Yolish species bar the potential dragon that might have showed up. As far as I know Adonalsium wasn't ever mentioned to even be alive.
Senor Feesh Posted April 7, 2015 Posted April 7, 2015 In one of the books (or perhaps the annotations - I think it was Mistborn?) it was actually stated that the Shards on that world created life patterned after life from their homeworlds. The Shardholders themselves WERE (are?) human themselves, they aren't inherently divine. They were humans present at the Shattering, and each received some of Adonalsium (which could be called God)'s power. Adonalsium may or may not have 'created lift in its own image' - we don't really know what Adonalsium WAS still. But the Shards - they created life patterned after the life forms they knew.
Plaeggs he/him Posted April 9, 2015 Author Posted April 9, 2015 In one of the books (or perhaps the annotations - I think it was Mistborn?) it was actually stated that the Shards on that world created life patterned after life from their homeworlds. The Shardholders themselves WERE (are?) human themselves, they aren't inherently divine. They were humans present at the Shattering, and each received some of Adonalsium (which could be called God)'s power. Adonalsium may or may not have 'created lift in its own image' - we don't really know what Adonalsium WAS still. But the Shards - they created life patterned after the life forms they knew. In that case, I apologize. It seems that I am indeed mistaken. I had not even considered that there were humans at the shattering.
natc Posted April 9, 2015 Posted April 9, 2015 In that case, I apologize. It seems that I am indeed mistaken. I had not even considered that there were humans at the shattering. Well Preservation and Ruin had clearly human corpses so. . .
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