Hey there! Introduction

[HolyDoloken]

Hi All - 

Introducing myself to the forum here. I actually made this account in 2015 after I finished Elantris (my first exposure to the Cosmere at the suggestion of a good friend). I periodically have come to the 17th shard just looking at fan theories and Forum topics as I continued to read more of the Cosmere works. Having now read a bulk of the books/short stories I wanted to introduce myself and I plan on contributing to the forum and responding more frequently.

I have read: Elantris, Mistborn Era 1 & 2 (through bands of mourning), Arcanum Unbounded, Stormlight Archive (through Oathbringer), War Breaker

I believe the only thing left is White Sand.

I am a big fantasy fan in general, grew up on Hobbit/Lord of the Rings, have read all of the ASOIAF books, Patrick Rothfuss, and now the Cosmere. I have to say of all the fantasy I have read, I like Brandon the best. I think the concept of creating epics within epics and building the Cosmere as a whole is incredibly ambitious so I am excited to be along for the ride and explore the worlds and content as it progresses.

Favorite Character so far is tough, I would say top 3 are Kelsier, Hoid (specifically Wit), and Lopen.

Looking forward to being more active on here, particularly coming up with and commenting on theories for the future of the Cosmere. 

 

Cheers 

[Lunamor she/her]

Welcome! Which order of the knights radiant would you say that you belong to?

[HolyDoloken]

19 minutes ago, Lunamor said:

Welcome! Which order of the knights radiant would you say that you belong to?

Good question - 

I would say Bondsmiths if I had to pick.

[+Invocation]

Welcome to the Shard! Accept no cookies while you're here, they are not good (too metallic...and soul-tearing). What's your favorite magic system?

[HolyDoloken]

6 hours ago, Invocation said:

Welcome to the Shard! Accept no cookies while you're here, they are not good (too metallic...and soul-tearing). What's your favorite magic system?

I think Scadrial has the coolest magic system (allomancy being my favorite). That being said, I find the most interesting part about the magic systems to be looking for commonalities across systems and how they are built/the sources of magic. I am fascinated with how Brandon will end up tying everything together and/or crossing magic systems as investitures from different systems interact.

[+Invocation]

1 hour ago, HolyDoloken said:

I think Scadrial has the coolest magic system (allomancy being my favorite). That being said, I find the most interesting part about the magic systems to be looking for commonalities across systems and how they are built/the sources of magic. I am fascinated with how Brandon will end up tying everything together and/or crossing magic systems as investitures from different systems interact.

I agree, Scadrial is fun, and I'm looking forward to the merger, too.