New Shard Intent: Serendipity

[Scriptorian he/him]

So, I'm new to the 17th Shard, but I've been a huge Sanderson fan for a couple years now. I was completely blown away when I first learned of the Cosmere, Hoid, and the spooky connections in all of his books. (Hoid was my favorite character even before I knew he was everywhere.)

 

Anyway, when I got Cosmere-savey, I thought to myself, If I had a Shard, what would its intent be? After some deliberation, it struck me (in a rather serendipitous fashion) that Serendipity should totally be one of the Shards (hence my username). 

 

I'm thinking a person would gain access to this Shard's magic system essentially by complete luck. I picture the shardholder interpreting the intent to mean "doing as much good in the most bizarre and unexpected way possible". Thus, he/she gives random people magical abilities to allow them to help others, and also to test them with responsibility. Think Hoid with a Shard.

 

Please reply to either call me an idiot, or acknowledge my genius!

[Scriptorian he/him]

Another thought, Serendipity could be the 17th shard! Bu-dum-bum...

[Claincy he/him]

Welcome to the forums Serendipity!

 

Serendipity would be an interesting shard. Luck granting powers...like chromium compounding

[Scriptorian he/him]

Thanks! I thought of chromium too.

[Argent he/him]

I am here just to say I like your avatar and signature banner. Kind of makes me want to go back to the days when I used to spent hours making myself a matching combination of avatar/banner for each forum I registered for...

[Scriptorian he/him]

Thanks Argent!

 

Edit: I wonder how many people actually get what my avatar is of. I know this a site for people who catch obscure connections, but...

 

P.S. (It's the Allomantic and Feruchemical symbols for Electrum. I'm a nerdy Twinborn!)

Edited October 9, 2013 by Serendipity