HoidvsVoid

Statistic-wise, since if there was one more planet, then there would be eight joint shards, which is half the original amount, it is unlikely there would be any others like them. Also planet-wise, since there are 3 of ten, it is unlikely there would be more since the term "not standard" is used. Also, interestingly, we have exactly 8 shards on 5 major shardworlds. Half of half. (Yes we know other planets and other shards, but i am only counting those to which we know are on their original planet.

While i also don't like it much, it does make a looooooooooot of sense.

Djarskublar saying that it is cognitive makes sense and actually strengthens my original premise(s). Thanks.

Do we have confirmation that hoid actually swallowed the lurasium bead? As far as i know, that one scene in words of radiance doesn't show for sure that Hoid did. Brandon is being very careful about that. I would like to think that he isn't using cadmium, like ookla was saying. And i would also like to think he is saving it for something else (although judging from his actions in the end of elantris, he probably did swallow it, but since it isn't shown like in the end of elantris, i hope it was to setup a future plot line).

The question is now, why did it take so long for Hoid to get out of the beast? Does it have something to do with the creature's gem-heart i wonder?

Do you think those four pillars/people at the cardinal points signify something or are there for artistic design? They do connect the final empire into a large circle.

I like how the hero of ages, harmony, is above shard. It shows he is the most powerful save for adonalsium and god beyond.

So did I. Boy did Brandon fool us. I thought it was too obvious of a Hoid appearance.

Who else thought at first the beggar was obviously Hoid? I mean, he was a beggar, talked about a lot of strange things, and WAS A BEGGAR!!!!! I kept looking for the headcock but could not find it. But I still thought it was him. Who else did?

It is because there is no chapter about Nalthis in this book. So it won't be mentioned here. But in the next related Warbreaker novel, there will probably be one. Same as Vax. The essays are only relevant to the story about to be introduced in the Arcanum Unbound.

I am pretty sure it isn't, if coppermind is up to date. I seem to recall a WoB saying so but I might be making it up. Vax is confirmed I think.

I think so. That is why I said so far.

Well, obviously it is a process of elimination. The only planets we don't see specifically here so far are Vax and Yolen. While one of those is probably in The Scar, that leaves one more.

Here is the photo to all who want to see it.

Thanks oversleep. I thought for some reason that the dwarf was referring to taldain. Whoops! Argent, it is in the preface, right before the selish system. 1% Page 14 of 672.

That is exactly what i was implying.

Here is the Cosmere map for those who couldn't find it. Just like Mistborn: Secret History, there is a lot of new information in this book. So let us dissect a few. First of all the maps: First, the Galaxy (or is it universe?) We have possibly a new planet called "The scar" (weird name I know) which is part of a constellation of a Reptilian beast (a serpent or dragon...sound familiar?) Second: Roshar, which is part of a constellation of a shardbearer's, more specifically on its heel/tendon. From the map it seems like it is fighting the serpent in a final battle. Like Roshar it is the primary foundation of the Shardbearer, and without it, it would lose its balance and fall to the beast. The Knight is probably honor. Third: Scadrial, this is a weird one since it seems like it is barely connected to the hair of a woman's face constellation (I am not sure what this signifies, but maybe it ties in to the next one). Maybe it ties into the flowing of hair which can sort of be represented as a huge but slow surge of power. (But that seems like a stretch). Fourth: Nalthis. this one is the most interesting in my opinion, since it is a constellation grown from another (both Nalthis and Scadrial share a constellation) But while I could not discern Scadial's placement meaning, Nalthis is obvious. It is on the breath of the previously mentioned women's face, a barely visible misty wind engulfing the planet and the constellation line growing from the constellation. This correlates to Endowment breathing breath into Returned and people using breath as investiture. If I knew what the Scadrial placement meant, I could probably discern this unique occurrence, but maybe the you will figure that out and post theories below. The woman is probably meant to be Endowment, but maybe it is Vin, or maybe they are the same...dundundundun. (or not). Fifth: Sel, which is the part of the constellation of a genie's lamp, on the open end part with similar said mist coming out. This signifies that it is the only possible place in its constellation for investiture to come out of, and in only a very controlled amount. It is never-ending, but very restricted in passage. Just like the Dor. Sixth: First of the Sun, this one is more difficult to understand, but it looks like a constellation of a boy on boat reaching out to a lone planet far from its own constellation (First of the Sun) and the planet is on some long rope/thread/net (figurative obviously). Maybe the boy is granting the planet power even though there is no shard on it. Or maybe it is a worldhopper trying to travel to the planet via Perpendicularity (hence the thread). Or maybe it is the Ones Above. Seventh: Taldain, It is in the middle/center/heart of a constellation of a bare gnarled tree. This might signify that it is being protected or isolated from outsiders and it is impossible to make it past that wicked pointy tree to make it inside the outside shell and into its core. Just like Bavadin/Autonmoy is currently doing. Eighth (and final): Threnody, This one is second the most interesting because it almost looks like it, the constellation of a another women, with the planet at the back of her neck, is watching from the sidelines while the other planets dig deeper into the fray. And that is very much Threnody's ideology. However, if you look at the map as a whole it could look like all the known planets are ganging up against the serpent, which could be in the future. But that also might be a stretch. Now individually, they all have their own map which I will get into; First, Sel, it is interesting because each planet here has two names (sel/seol) one without the added Aonic language, and the other with. This might just be a small detail or might hint at some things (because the moon doesn't have two names, just one Oem, which is already an Aonic name). There is also a sign on the planet which I don't know the meaning of. It does not look like an Aon. But more to that later. Second: Scadrial, this one is very interesting, as it shows the two orbits of the planet, from the Lord rulers time to the Harmony time. The old one is closer to the sun with a steel sign showed on the planet, signifying that it was pushed closer, too close, to the sun. Meanwhile, the new orbit is farther away from the sun with a Harmony sign on it, showing that it is in perfect placement. Also there are two further planets, the closer blue one called Aagal Nod ans the farther red one called Aagul Uch. The blue could represent Preservation's good intent of blocking the planet behind him, ruin, from interfering with the planet. (It is funny because Presevation is Nod, like yes, while Ruin is Uch, like eww gross). Third: Taldain is my favorite, and it finally clarifies how White Sand works. The two big luminaries, one near invisible because of a particulate ring (sort of like pollution) blocking most of it from view, except part of the rays/brightness. (The sign is two sides of the planet (pretty simple). Fourth: Threnody, it is a planet with a symbol of a knife, an open eye, and a six petaled snowflake thingy. Those might represent the three simple rules of the forest of hell. Knife: Don't shed blood. Open eye: Don't make a light to see with Snowflake: Not sure, but maybe go slow, not fast, like a snowflake. Also, there is a much bigger planet far away from Threnody called Purity, which could possibly be a shard. (not likely, but would explain a lot like how it has Investiture). Also, we do have news of a new shard that used to be in that system that Odium fought there: Ambition. (Two new shards in one System!) Fifth: First of the Sun, not much to talk about here. It has a symbol of a feather, or something (not really sure what it is supposed to be). First of seven planets. That is it really. Sixth (and final): Roshar, The most interesting in my opinion, the planet is marked with the famous five crossed sword that is the chapter heading to many of the side characters. Roshar is in the middle of Braize and Ashyn. Roshar is the only one with moons (all of which are palindromes). More interestingly however are the ten other planets farther away which are named after the ten heralds (so again, all are palindromes). This makes me wonder if when they die, is it possible they go onto their respective planets to reside (not physically) until they are called on again. (Also, they are all numbered. But numbers are represented by lines which seem to number them by lines, but after six, they retract back towards one. Hopefully someone can discern a possible method of applying it), Also, we don't see a map of the world of Warbreaker. Why is that? Why some planets have signs on them might be just random for planets that are in our story, or maybe there is more to it than meets the eye. Obviously there is more but I already typed enough. And that is it. Any comments, mistakes, thoughts, theories, questions, or answers, please inform me. Anything i missed I want to discuss.

I know. I mentioned there were others, but this was the first and most obvious. I completely forgot about it until i reread steelheart. That is one main problem about waiting a year between books. Although i read steelheart many times.

As much as i think calamity is the weakest of the Reckoner's trilogy, i really admire the foreshadowing of Prof's weakness. The only reason David has a chance to join the Reckoners is because he made an off hand remark stating the Prof was failing, which made him hesitate. Why? Because it was his weakness. There were other forshadowing moments, but I think that this small tidbit was all that was needed. Brandon is a genius once again, giving us the answer right to our faces off the bat.

I am looking forward for brandon to say WAFO.

I just look forward to brandon saying WAFO.

The thing i look forward to the most is brandon saying WAFO.

I can't wait for Brandon to ask for actors from this website!!! People who already know the material....just joking. While i really want elantris to be first, because i think it is the easiest to adapt, and for stormlight to be a tv show, i am just glad that this is finally happening, and hopefully it is better than the d.c. universe movies.

What did Vin accomplish in order to measure herself next to Kelsier? She took out the Lord('s) Ruler.

Either way, we don't have any confirmation from secret history that Vin actually fled due to Kelsier's interference.