I would say "hello world" but that's taken

[Reckless Reader]

First post! I'm gonna start right off here:

Is being a cosmere reader is like being on your first bridge run or is it just me?

At first, you're at the back, and quite disgruntled at not being able to see anything. It's EXHAUSTING. Sometimes you want to give up, but you just have to keep going. You keep tripping over stuff and trying to guess where you're going. And then... Congrats! You're at the very front and EVERYTHING IS DYING.

Thoughts?

[Archer he/him]

Welcome! Good analogy. Though I can't decide if Brandon is our bridgeleader or our brightlord. Scratch that, he's probably somewhere around Shard level. 

[Stormblessed Dolphin he/him]

Welcome to the Shard! I like your analogy lol. So, what's your favorite Sanderson book? 

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[Reckless Reader]

Well, I really like the characters in the Wax & Wayne series (Haven't read Bands of Mourning yet!), but the the worldbuilding in Stormlight Archive is my favorite.

[Rebecca she/her]

Ha ha, nice analogy. I like it. We’re glad to have you here on the Shard. Who’s your favorite Sanderson character?

[Ink he/him]

Great analogy and welcome. As a member of TUBA, i offer to you a fortune cookie, our safe and fun alternative to the DA’s hemalurgic cookies. Would you care to try?

[Barbarian AL he/him]

Welcome to the shard yo!! I hope you make it to the front soon enough lol.

[Reckless Reader]

Thanks for the cookies and warm welcome! I'm leaning towards Elend as a favourite right now - because who doesn't like an idealistic bookworm? - but that will probably change as I meet new characters.

[+ElephantEarwax he/him]

Would you say some words for initiation? If so repeat, "My life to yours, my Breath become yours."

[Reckless Reader]

I'm sorry, I'm a bit new to this type of thing. Is this an important thing to do?

[Jorville he/him]

Well, I suppose it doesn't matter if you are not a Nalthian, but if you are and don't care then it doesn't matter either way.

[Reckless Reader]

After some research, I realize I should point out that I haven't yet read Warbreaker. I'll get there soon, though!

[+ElephantEarwax he/him]

Still should say it. Very good for the soul.

[Reckless Reader]

My life to yours, my Breath become yours.

Also, if it doesn't spoil too much, what is Breath?

[Jorville he/him]

Just now, Reckless Reader said:

My life to yours, my Breath become yours.

Also, if it doesn't spoil too much, what is Breath?

It the animation force behind the magic in Warbreaker.

[Life&Death]

I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but you just gave away your soul. Or at least the Warbreaker equivalent. Sorry about that.

[Apollyon he/him]

There’s a club you can join now. Check @ElephantEarwax‘s sig.

[Reckless Reader]

Yes, I was in fact worried about that honestly. But I can delete my account if it becomes a problem (don't make it one). Thanks for telling me

[Reckless Reader]

Anyway, it was bound to happen sometime. Best to get it over with early.

[Archer he/him]

You know, if you join TUBA we could RP you up a new breath. I'm sure we could mug a NPC for ya. 

[+ElephantEarwax he/him]

3 hours ago, Reckless Reader said:

Yes, I was in fact worried about that honestly. But I can delete my account if it becomes a problem (don't make it one). Thanks for telling me

It doesn't make any difference. I started it as a joke.

[Life&Death]

It’s mostly for RP. If you don’t role play then it doesn’t matter. If you do RP, it still mostly doesn’t matter cause then you can role play to get a new one. Enjoy the Shard!