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Yeah, easy to mistake when you expect the "ium" ending or do not know it is Aluminum + Dur and - um. . . Durable Aluminum* - Dur alumin *not really - that's just how I remember it

Hopefully they don't mark you down for misspelling Duralumin (TOW). Any reason you didn't do all eight (Steel, Brass, Bronze, Pewter, Nicrosil)?

Maybe we can convince the Powers that Be to add a feature to profiles for locking the rep title despite gaining rep.

Have you checked out the Rithmatist Forums? Many of the threads are old, but new Sharders looking to discuss the book are few-and-far-between. However, you might find some interesting theories to discuss.

Please see these threads for significant discussion of known and suspected uses for A-Gold. Based on known on-screen examples (Vin and Miles - references in linked threads), Augers will see a versoin of their present as-if some significant event in th epast were diffenent (For Vin, it was has she not joined Kelsier and learned to trust, for Miles it was if he had not turned his back on his oath as a lawman and foundedd the Vanishers). So, it's not seeing "past lives," ancestry, heritage, etc. (which does mean there would not be a way to accomplish that, but it would likely need something other than just A-Gold (even flared or enhanecd with Duralumin/Nicrosil) Gold does seem to be affected by the Cognitive Realm, in-that the Gold Shadow is likely to be based on an event during which the Misting's Cognitive Identity experienced a significant shift/change. Hope that helps

Whole Post sounds awesome, thank you. Stock tops my list of things I refuse to buy because homemade is easier, cheaper and/or signifcantly better[1]. That said, stock does take significant overall time, but not much "cooking time." Depending on an individual level of commitment, stock can be a part of your normal routine. For example, I try not to waste any meat or vegetable product. All bones, fat, cooking liquid (as long as it is not too salted), etc. goes into a container by protein type (red meat, white meat, poultry) to be used the next time I make that stock. Ditto with vegetable trimmings and peels (see notes below). That level of commitment is not required at all, you can just use a decent mix of bones, fat and vegetables in water to make a one-time stock without saving scraps over days/weeks/months. Just remember that while a stock base begins with celery, carrot, and onion; the more vegetables you use the more depth of flavor you will build. Making the actual stock is maybe 1 hour of work over 16(ish) hours of time. essentially: Put vegetables, meat, bones and fat is a pot over medium low heat Simmer, stirring once an hour or so, until you are happy with the taste test (about 6 hours for my 12 qt pot) Strain This is, by far, the most labor-intensive step My technique is to put the chinois over the cooling pan and use tongs to fill it with the solids to drip until cool enough to put in the trash, when 75+% of the solids are disposed, I feel safe enough to try pouring the rest through the strainers to cool. Cool overnight Remove Fat Store I tend to make stock 1-2 weekends per month. Notes for the Stock: Pictured Example: bag of vegetable parts, bag of chicken bones and cooking liquid, and the start of the new Beef bag (I had recently emptied it to make Beef Stock) [1]: That list also inludes things like Applesauce, Marinara, many soups, etc. Hope that helps

It seems most investiture will do this. Please see your previous thread here where we discuss Riino's displayed Heightening effects (4th adn 5th). Because Scadrial and the Metallic Arts are Low Investiture. The changes to the Spiritweb are minor, and access to Preservation's power is only happening while Burning/Tapping (unlike Elantrians - who are always Connected to the Dor; Holding thousands of Breaths, which are always there and "working;" holding a Dawnshard; or being a Splinter like Yumi, etc.). I would guess that it is less about what realm the investiture occupies (since examples for each, Physical, Cognitive and Spiritual are listed) and more about how much is actively helps for a long-term period. So, Third, Fourth, and Fifth Heightening are all-but-confirmed for any high investiture system where the person stays invested long-term in at least one Realm. First and Second Heightening have less evidence and may be Endowment-Specific.

Correct - Unpublished Preview material requires spoilers. New releases also require spoilers while in the spoiler period. Spoiler Policy - Sharder FAQ Theorizing on future works is fine as long as you are not referencing preview material, and goes in the appropriate Section. For example, theories on Elantris 2 would go in the Elantris section, unless you were referencing other Cosmere Worlds, then it would go in Cosmere Discussion. Hope that helps.

I ended up supporting the author's Patreon to get access to the ebooks without going through Amazon. Now starting book 6 (Book 7 comes out later this year, I think).

I'd give this a hesitant possible, but I don't think it is nearly as definitive as y'all seem to think. The HoA Ch 3 reference; Vin was already facing an Inquisitor burning Atium. The WoB is also about Electrum's use in countering Atium. I would not agree this is "confirmed" until we get to see an Oracle buring Electrum without other influences. From a purely logical standpoint, many varied Shadows simply do not make sense, since the time "seen" is so brief that without something else interfering with access to Fortune; it seems most likely there would be one Electrum Shadow, and one (maybe two) "splits" if and when that shadow leads to you changing your planned action. Otherwise, since it does not seem to come with a similar increase in mental processing (like Atium, where you are processing shadows for everything around you), the likelihood of "many shadows" forming while the Misting stops to analyze them would probably result in the few seconds passing and making all of the shadows moot.

From TES Day 30: I would guess one of two outcomes - based on the situation's unique circumstances: The Object changes, and its soul changes - so the Stamps wear off like they would on any living thing that changes enough (but probably not nearly as quickly) By the time the parts are seen-as and considered a whole, the owner (not the builder or stamper) already knows and considers *this* table to look *this* way and the stamped parts are a part of its cognitive identity, so though the object changed, and the Identity changed; the stamps remain because it is in this quality that they have been incorporated into the whole. After all (Days 30 and 76):

Where do you get this? There would only be one Electrum Shadow unless there is another Electrum or Atium user also burning. Being in a Cadmium or Bendalloy bubble has an effect on the Surge of Time, but does not access Fortune the way that Burning Atium and Electrum do. This access to Fortune is what causes the split shadows when two sources are interfering with each other. Granted, the only WoB on the subject that I can find is a RAFO, but I also cannot find any evidence supporting your supposition (Which is why I asked what theory you were referencing, if not your own). Compressed or Compounded F-Zinc is far more likely to result in esitmating the refraction of objects passing through a Speed bubble (see @Trusk'our's WoB) as you can notice, process and account for more variables much faster and easier.

Also note that in the other WoR passage, she actually draws Yalb's survival, but doubts herself (WoR Ch 30):

I think it's more likely this was all foreshadowing that when Shallan takes a "memory" - that is something Magical happeneing (confirmed to be related to her Resonance); so the drawings were showing that without the "Memory" (which expires after the first drawing - foreshadowed when she had to take a second "memory" or Taravangian after cryptics appeared in her first drawing) her drawings were not nearly as accurate.

You are not the only one (at least the pictures/recording). In the 90's, I considered it money-well-spent when a (drunk?) jerk in the barracks knocked on my door at midnight to snap a picture without permission as I opened the door (I was getting known for avoiding pictures). Without a thought I snatched the camera from his hand and hurled it into the wall (I thought at the time it was a cheap disposable - it wasn't) - and the whiney jerk cried over the other photos he lost). The Executive Officer made me pay for the broken camera - but nobody ever tried that stunt again. . . *Note: I do not recommend destruction of property as a solution to problems (but I do recommend making sure others know where your boundaries are). Later in life it was much easier to make sure friends and coworkers knew I was uncomfortable if they pointed their devices my way and that I would report harrassment if they took my picture or recorded me without permission.

Others have already made some great suggestions, so I'll just add my 20yen. . . Assuming you have some discretionary budget, I would recommend picking up a few main book pdfs (on sale if possible) on DriveThruRPG so you can read a bit about the setting and system. Many people use "D&D" as shorthand for Table Top Role Playing Game (TTRPG - or just RPG). You can then evaluate if the settings and systems interest you (I've played over a dozen RPGs since 1982 - D&D is not in my top five). So, exposure to variety is more likely to find something that really clicks (and maybe your friends might like something other than the Tolkien-esqe setting of D&D, if they considered other options (yes, there are also some D&D settings outside of "traditional elf-dwarf fantasy" settings)). There is likely to be an RPG for almost any setting you may consider intriguing. Outside of an established circle of friends, you can usually meet new groups of players to try a game with at an LGS (Local Game Store), high school or college campus, or through forums like this (and others). As said previously, a group with good synergy is really the most important part to finding a fun experience. Unsolicited Life Advice (read at own risk):

More info on this topic in The Lost Metal. If you still have questions feel free to return after you finish Era 2.

Because the Shardplate spren are not deadeyes. Maya (and other DeadBlades) only appear in Shadesmar because Rosharans learned to add Bonding Gems so that they could be dismissed and summoned. When a Blade is Dismissed, the Deadeye is already in Shadesmar - so Maya did not "come with" Adolin, she was already there. Shardplate is only in the Physical Realm. The spren making the plate have been pulled fully through to form the Plate (which is why you see Kaladin always has it, even when not visible - also mentioned in Syl's Interlude when she touches the Plate and senses contentment from the Spren forming the Plate) RoW: Hope that helps

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"Ookla, Vessel of Ruin" does have a nice ring; does it not? We can always just use the new name when the SA5 Typo thread opens, and link it to this thread. He'd find it eventually. . .

Thanks again for the insight. I was actually discussing the inverse (converse?) - in that the peoples conquered by Arelon would not consider themselves Aonic (whether or not Arelon did) - just as Fjorden's territories do not consider themselves Fjordell (just look at Jalla's indignation - "I'm Svordish"). Concur on the Geography, Aon. We don't even know if Elantris' builders considered themselves "Aonic" since the peoples and sounds for the Aons all came after they were gone.

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Thank you very much. Great to learn something new. But, is the idea correct? The current inhabitants would not have a primary self-identity of "We are Roman" at this point?

Congrats. Now the important question: Cheese sauce or cheese shred/cubes recipe?

Unlikely. While there is no direct (WoB) answer, there is anecdotal evidence. Hrovell has been under Fjorden's control for most of centuries (First Empire, then religious dominance) and they still have their own indiginous Manifestation of Investiture unique to them, rather than Dakhor (and we have no indication that Dakhor changed due to Fjorden's accordian boundries). The most common theory I have seen is that the people would have to shift their Cognitive Identity (Think of themselves by the new label) long enough for the region to also consider itself under that label as well. For example - Teos are Aonic and can be taken by the Shaod (but only while in Arelon's Borders), so while Teod has existed a long time, it has not impacted the land's Cognitive "Idea" of what "Aonic" means geographically. Or, to put this IRL - Turks don't really consider themsleves "Byzantines" in their primary self-perception - So the Cognitive "Idea" of what was "Byzantium" has changed and broken into the lands you know now (which may or may not match political borders, as many of those divisions are artificial).