SilverTiger

Yes, but chemically pure silver does not naturally occur. It may be mostly silver, but it still has trace amounts of other elements. And a society with Threnody's level of science/technology would not have the necessary knowledge or equipment to purify it. Hence, my suggestion that Threnody's silver naturally occurs containing trace amounts of another substance that gives it its weird properties, said substance being NOT present on other worlds or in other worlds' silver. This mystery substance could be simply be another chemical element (i.e. iridium, which naturally occurs in meteors but not on Earth) that does not naturally occur, or is very rare, on other planets, or something stranger, such as Ambition's god-metal or another form of Ambition's Investiture.

It was interesting. A good story, but slightly strange.

"Silver" is both a color and a metal. And I'm leaning towards it being a silver/something alloy, mostly silver but with something else in it (like maybe Ambition's Godmetal).

I'm thinking that it's connected to Perfect State. Edit: After reading the excerpt, I still think it is connected to Perfect State. Also, I hope Spensa punches her teacher in the face, then vanishes into the caverns.

Besides the theory that something about Threnody's silver or Shades is weird, there is another possibility: A lot of metals on the periodic table are silver or silvery in color. Threnody's "silver" could in fact be an entirely different metal (titanium, platinum, antimony, etc.) or an alloy of said other metals and silver. It could be an alloy of silver, titanium, cobalt, and copper for all we know, unless Brandon has said that the silver on Threnody is the chemical element silver, and is reasonably chemically pure (not an alloy or compound, no added materials).

This closed system you're referring to is the cosmere, which includes the Cognitive, Physical, and Spiritual Realms. The Physical Realm, and all it contains, defines the Cognitive Realm. The Spiritual Realm takes what's in the Physical and Cognitive and then perfects it. Therefore, the Physical Realm defines the extent of the other two realms. Question(s): How big is the cosmere? We know from WoB's that the Cosmere is a dwarf galaxy, but that implies that it exists within a larger universe. Is this universe, for scientific purposes, part of the cosmere? As in, do the Cognitive and Spiritual Realms only cover the dwarf galaxy, or do they cover the larger universe as well? If they don't, then is there some barrier that prevents energy, matter, or Investiture from leaving or entering the cosmere? Does this barrier also prevent outside forces from acting on the cosmeric dwarf galaxy? (and other, similar questions...) Personally, I prefer the idea that the cosmere is a dwarf galaxy, and only a dwarf galaxy, that may exist within a larger universe (such as ours), but is not effected by nor effecting the universe. This would have the benefits of simplifying the math/science we do involving the cosmere, and (on Brandon's part) reduce the amount of worldbuilding needed.

Lightning would work better with Air, due to its association with storms and sound (thunder).

@Thunderclast, you are not supposed to double-post like that. I actually got through the first book, started the second, and got about halfway through it before stopping.

I started Wheel of Time and stopped at the second book because I hated it. I also read WoK before any other book by Sanderson, and I picked it up because I liked the cover. It was on the "new books we just got" shelf in my school library.

So many hugs for you, @Truthweaver. I am so sorry for your loss.

A few questions... Are there other denizens of the Wraithwood? If there are, are they super-rare or unusual or something (why aren't they as big a threat?), and what are their weaknesses? For the society, what is the religion/belief system? If you're going for "medieval Europe", then using an organized, unified church with monasteries/convents and chapels would fit. If you don't want religion to play a big role, then make the church humble, good-hearted, and genuine/sincere.That way, there isn't any conflict. As for the part about people voluntarily sacrificing themselves to make wraith-killing weapons, that could be point of contention in the society: one group (of Hunters, maybe or of villagers) believes that elderly, disabled, or seriously ill/injured people should "volunteer" themselves, while another group thinks that is wrong. Also, given the connection with children and rustic setting, it is likely that grandparents would live with their children and grandchildren. And that children would be very highly valued and cherished, resulting a some taboos against harming them- i.e., someone who abuses a child would be considered the scum of the earth, someone who molests or kills a child might be killed or even tortured.

One of two options: 1 Do things like steal stuff (a laptop, new iPhone, some books...), and other fun things. 2 Panic and hide in my bed, waiting for my parents and sister to reappear. The second's probably more likely...

This is a good thread. And I must support it. Reason 1: My sister has been diagnosed with Asperger's Syndrome, and she has it bad. She is antisocial- does not get along with any of her classmates, doesn't like to talk to people, that sort of thing. There's other stuff, too, like how she doesn't understand people very well, and can be very...blunt. Her attempts at humor tend to be more insulting than funny. I am the only person that she can really talk to, who will understand her. Reason 2: When I was in elementary school, I was diagnosed with ADHD. I can get off-topic very easily, and am sometimes hyper. I take medicine to deal with it. Also, after my sister was diagnosed with Asperger's, my parents realized that I show a lot of the symptoms as well: inability to pick up on subtle social cues, obsessive studying of strange topics, and other peculiarities. I have also experienced depression (of the suicidal kind) too, but managed to deal with it. Thanks for working to bring awareness to the many issues people can face, and some of the worst: the issues within our own minds.

*Hugs* to @The Forgetful Archivist, I understand and sympathize. I have several problems, not the least of which is that finals are coming up (I'm in high school, btw) and I do not have the best grades. So, if I don't do well on the finals, then I may fail some classes. The worst part is, the bad grades are entirely my fault. I could have all A's if I tried. But instead, I just don't do my homework. And then I get zeros on the homework, which brings down my grades. It's not that I don't understand the material, or that I don't have time, or anything. Mostly I just forget it, or am too lazy/bored to do it. And I could ace it. For context: I got a 32 overall score on my ACT test (36 is the highest score possible). I am highly intelligent; I read books incredibly fast (1000+ pgs in 2 days); I have a bigger vocabulary than some adults; I can remember the scientific classification of most of the family Felidae (cats); blah-blah-blah, etc., etc., etc. And other stuff my mom brings up when she's mad about me failing. Basically, I am a very smart junior in high school who is kind-of failing some classes. I have two weeks left of school, so I can hopefully pull up my grades enough to pass. And then, senior year, focus on school enough to do all the work and get a scholarship for college. Also, for some reason both the hand-dryers in the school bathroom are broken, have been for several weeks, and have yet to be fixed. And the other bathroom in the girls' locker room has one soap dispenser, which is empty and has been the entire storming year. *Sigh*

This story is brilliant. It has a good plot, interesting characters, and is very well written. Why haven't you sent it to a publisher yet? Thanks for posting it-- and if it is published, I'll buy it.

I know lots of cat trivia... 1. There is no such thing as a saber-toothed tiger, as tigers are members of the conical-toothed cat subfamily. All saber-toothed cats (there are several on record) belong to the other feline subfamily, the saber-toothed felids. 2. Siberian tigers, the largest subspecies of tigers and therefore the largest extant felines, are not the same as white tigers. White tigers have been recorded in different subspecies. 3. There is no such thing as a black panther. There are black jaguars, though, which also have black spots like a normal jaguar. These spots are visible under the right light conditions. Black leopards have also been recorded. 4. There used to be lions and cheetahs in North America. 5. Black cats do not bring and/or cause bad luck. They do, however, possess the ability to turn invisible at will.

My kitties roll around on their backs when I pet their tummies, so it is not an isolated phenomenon. However, my cat Star follows me around, cries when I leave the house, likes to burrow under blankets that I'm under, and often comes running to me when I call her name. My sister's cat, Captain Fuzzy Butt, is so lazy I once vacuumed him. With the vacuum cleaner. He also sticks his butt in my mom's face when it is dinnertime (when convenient).

Good plot idea, and the characters could be interesting, but you seriously need to edit it for grammar and such. If you want the chapters to be obviously separate, please put them in separate spoiler tags rather than adding massive spaces. And your grammar could use work. Also, is that world map (in the old thread) still relevant? Because if it is then you should add it to this thread too. On the story itself: it could use a tad more description. And Charles needs to be slightly smarter. Right now he apparently has all these great ideas, and plans to implement them, but also lacks the intellect to realize some obvious things. Also, as a prince and heir to the throne, Charles should have learned much more tact and subtlety (diplomacy) than he currently displays. Something else: Titus is a boy's name. It does not remotely sound like a girl's name, and the contradiction threw me for a bit. It has the potential to be a good novel, but you need to work on it. And please continue to update on this thread, 'cause I hate unfinished stories.

Does anyone know the different kinds of fruits, vegetables, and other ingredients there are, in Alethkar and/or Jah Keved? Because that might help (and I'm curious). Also, I imagine that women's food might use creamy sauces (Ranch dressing), while men's food is more water+meat juices+spices sauces. Also, women's food uses fruit, bread, and some vegetables and meat. Men's food (in my opinion) probably has more meat and vegetables in it, and uses flatbread simply as a vehicle for getting said meat and veggies into the mouth. Probably uses less sauce overall, too. So, men's food is going to be spicy, meat and vegetable dishes with little to no sauce. The vegetable likely take second place to the meat in more complex dishes. They probably need a lot of wine to go with it, too. Women's food, on the other hand, primarily uses fruit and bread; with thicker, creamy sauces. There is meat in more complex dishes, but not in simple dishes; and meat is either second fiddle or equal to the fruit. May use vegetables as well, but probably sweeter/juicier ones. The bread is probably not flatbread, more like a dinner roll, and probably has slightly more importance-> several types of bread, with different uses. I also suspect that the presentation of dishes is different. Men's food has very little ornamentation, and is not arranged on the plate very much. Women's food is very much arranged on the plate, uses extra ingredients that don't add flavor, just aesthetics; basically, it looks nice. Men's food is just dumped on a plate. A note: when I talk about simple dishes, I mean stuff that is easily prepared and eaten, like sandwiches and grilled kabobs. Complex dishes is like stuff at a nice restaurant: takes more ingredients and preparation, and you need to sit down to eat it. Also, on savory vs dessert sweet for women's food, I actually think it might be both: some dishes are savory, some are dessert-like. Men's food is spicy, but not necessarily spicy-hot. Has anyone considered that Horneater stew is like gumbo? Gumbo is a spicy stew in south Louisiana that has vegetables and meat in it.

In one of the Era 1 Mistborn novels (I think HoA), it is explicitly stated that "silver is a frustrating metal for Mistborn" because they can't burn it (Vin was chained using silver). Also, aluminium is not found on its own naturally-- it has to be smelted down out of ore, normally bauxite. And it has a really high melting temperature. Remember, it took near-modern technology for Scadrial to rediscover aluminum. And in the real world, aluminum was once considered a precious metal simply because it was so hard to produce/procure. The top of the Washington Monument is aluminum, for instance.

That is truly sad. I am of the opinion that Jesus did exist, that he is the Son of God, and that he established the Catholic Church to share the gospel with all the world. And that the Catholic Church is the greatest organization that has ever existed.

Yellow bloods could burn blood to enhance a physical property pertaining to a sense of an object? Like, a yellow-blood could make the colors of an object seem brighter, or to infuse, like, an instrument to make it sound "better". Or defuse it and make it sound like a clarinet/banjo hybrid "worse".

Happy Easter! I'm excited that I'm going to Easter mass at 11:00 am today, instead of 5:00 pm mass that I normally go to, and that the youth choir isn't singing today. Because, really, singing in choir is my favorite part of mass. And Easter mass is always crowded, being a holy day of obligation and all. Ah, well. Also exciting for me: This week I am going on a field trip for my school chorus (I am in chorus at school, and the youth choir at church) to New York. To sing in Carnegie Hall for a festival that involves high school choruses from across the country singing there. It's also going to be the first time I've flown on an airplane. I'm excited and scared all at once.

@A Budgie, I'm alright. It turned out to be a false alarm. @Del-light-full, I'm sorry you've experienced hate crime and discrimination. That must hurt. But basically, someone had a rifle in their car, another person saw it called the cops, big scare ensued. Said parishioner with a rifle had a concealed carry permit. Everyone is fine. Thanks for your support and sympathy!

I have just been through the single most terrifying experience of my entire life. I sing in the young adult choir at my local church, and today we were singing at the 3:00-4:30 Good Friday Mass. During the homily, just after the stations of the cross had finished, the altar servers go up to Father, and then they all start quietly conferring. Then Father says, "There's been an incident. Because of the nature of the incident, let's say the Our Father." We said the Our Father. Then the Hail Mary. All the while, the altar servers are over at one of the entrances/exits of the church, clustered by the doors. Then they come back and talk to Father some more. That's when Father tells everyone to please go quietly to their vehicles, out of the left entrance. Not the other two, just the left one. And the choir director asks us (the choir) to all go too. I kept asking what was going on, no one knew, the choir director told me to stay with him because I didn't have a car, and no, I couldn't walk home (I live close to the church), he'd drop me off instead. After going outside, I asked him (again) what was going on, and could I just walk home. He'd talked to the priest just before leaving. That's when he told me, "There's been a threat." I ended up getting to walk home, and while doing so I saw no less than two cop cars and a sheriff's department car. One of the cop cars was parked on the sidewalk, empty, but still running. I have never been scared for my life before. I was singing church hymns while walking. I called my mom to let her know what was happening, and told her I loved her. I was terrified. For my life. I am in high school. And I was at CHURCH. As I said, the most terrifying experience of my life: that moment you hear there's been a threat. And you realize you could die today.