Nienneh Posted November 17, 2017 Posted November 17, 2017 So there seems to be this obsession with symmetry in roshar. Reflectional symmetry in the glyphs and names, radial symmetry in the cities as shown by kabsal. The ardents and faithful apparently view this as a sign of divinity but as the reader who is at least somewhat versed in the metaphysics of shards one wonders about the true meaning. A large part of the Magic System seems to be built up on the interaction of various disparate elements (Nahel-bond as the connection of physical and cognitive realm or the resonances between two surges). Are these symmetries "resonances" resulting from the interation of Honor/Cultivation/Odium? Or possibly a reflection of some other basic system? Any theories? Help! 1
Argent he/him Posted November 17, 2017 Posted November 17, 2017 I've moved this to Stormlight Archive. Introduce Yourself! is not exactly the correct place for Stormlight chat 1
Nienneh Posted November 18, 2017 Author Posted November 18, 2017 Ah I understand. The expression »post a topic« is apparently somewhat ambiguous. Thank you Now let's just hope someone is actually interested enough to amswer...
Rage he/him Posted November 21, 2017 Posted November 21, 2017 On 11/16/2017 at 4:15 PM, Nienneh said: So there seems to be this obsession with symmetry in roshar. Maybe Death the Kid influenced how it was created... On a more serious note I do believe that symmetry might have a hand in how the magic works. If it wasn't symmetrical the spren might not be able to bond with humans or There would be no magical outflow into the world I don't know. >Spoiler<(If you haven't read Etlantris.) Spoiler Notice how the magical symbols in Etlantris need to be exact otherwise they wont work. Maybe it's something like that.
Ethan_sedai he/him Posted November 22, 2017 Posted November 22, 2017 (edited) if we look at how Shallan explains symmetry in words in WoR, she says that in words, the letter h can be counted for any other letter, which is why Nohadon is symmetrical. so, the word Honor is also symmetrical. might have something to do with symmetry on Roshar. Edited November 22, 2017 by ethan_sedai
King Cole he/him Posted November 23, 2017 Posted November 23, 2017 On 11/21/2017 at 3:35 PM, Rage said: Maybe Death the Kid influenced how it was created... Man I loved soul eater
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