UltimateArchivist

Although I do wonder if you could use a healing fabrial attuned to a Spiritual Aspect in some way to do this. After all, they often describe madness as "cracks in the soul." Could it be possible for a specific fabrial (or really any investiture mechanic, really) to fill in or close up those cracks, maybe even just temporarily? Just a thought.

It is so encouraging to see everyone discussing this. I appreciate you all seeking to fill out the boxes I could not, and am glad to have sparked such intruiging debate. Please, continue!

Ah, I see. From the WoBs and their greater lack of definite information, I'm going to assume that if I asked Brandon this question, I would recieve RAFO. Thanks for the opinions and clarification, your insight is vastly appreciated! I am aware. This is definitely a question; it is simply more broad than a typical one. Thank you!

No, no, I like it. This kind of critical thinking is what I thrive on. I'll keep checking in from time to time, but this is very thought proking topic!

Then come, Aeromancer Dorksider, and follow me as we step into the Mage Ring!

A worthy selection. Then come, Geomancer kylie13, and step into the Mage Ring!

I welcome you to our haven of study and focus, where we (or at least I) seek to rectify gaps in our knowledge through companionship and sharing! Tell me, 'twere you a mage, which of the elements would you choose to manipulate?

Welcome to our haven of scholarship and learning! 'Twere you a mage, what would your chosen element be?

I have a question; what are your thoughts on how Mayalaran is regaining consciousness? Not an accusation or anything, I'm just curious as to how you rationalize that. Bo-Ado-Mishram is still trapped. How do you propose that Mayalaran is reawakening through the lens of your theory? I do like the idea. The sense of an Investiture "plug" is successful, as we've seen in Elantris. If this is true, I would love to see how it plays out. The Ultimate Archivist

We know that anyone can burn Lerasium. But do we? So far, the only Non-Scadrian we've seen ingest and burn Lerasium is Hoid. We know that when Preservation and Ruin created humanity, Preservation Invested humanity with just a little bit more, presumably to allow them to Preserve more than they Ruin. This grants them Allomancy, unless I am misinformed. However, we've also seen this surplus Investiture siphoned off by the Set to partially invest a Hemalurgic Spike, which means that all people have at least some Preservation in them as long as they are from Scadrial. My question is this; can only Scadrians burn Lerasium because of the innate Preservation within them? (I don't count Hoid because we already know he wouldn't let something like insufficient Connection stop him from gaining Allomancy.) Otherwise, can people from other worlds burn Lerasium? Also, if off-worlders cannot burn Lerasium, how would this relate to the inexplicable ability of the Malwish Consortium to create metalminds that anyone can tap? Perhaps they are using that same bit of Investiture. Thoughts?

Whichever rules you desire. Skyrim/Elder Scrolls works fine; you would be a Phonomancer, like me!

I like Szeth because he is insane. In other words, we have some startling similarities.

Welcome to our haven of scholarship. 'Twere you a Mage, what would be your chosen Element?

It is good to meet you! Were you a Mage, which Element would you choose?

It is good to have you on the Shard! Were you a Wizard, what would be your chosen Element?

Very interesting. However, I do not believe that this new information proves my Shard Chart wrong. The reason for this is because it cannot be wrong; neither can it be right. It is not meant to be; it is merely speculation. If we were simply ascertaining which attributes would form from a perfect combination of the two branched Shards, attributes similar to what I have put forth would arise. However, when one is considering the Intent of the Shard, the history of the Shard, the location, the Vessel's circumstances, and thousands of other small contributors like these, of course my Chart will show holes. I am not Brandon. However, stretching something like this shows its strength too. I applaud you for questioning knowledge. And those of you with an open mind who takes this for what it is has hopefully gleaned a small bit of perspective as to my thoughts when I created this. Know that my revisions will be far more secure in the future. The Ultimate Archivist

I'm not entirely sure that Vessels can adjust the Intents of an entire Shard like that. In the past, all we've seen is the Vessel becoming adjusted to the Shard's Intent. It is a good thought, but I believe that seeing as it has never yet happened in-world, it cannot be confirmed. If someone does not match a Shard's Intent, they typically cannot control it very well. (For instance, Kelsier controlling Preservation.) Thank you for your input! It is vastly appreciated. That... is odd. I also found that I put Discretion in two seperate places. It is clear that though I thought the Chart was ready for publishing, there are still many more problems that need addressing. Thank you for bringing this to my attention! The Ultimate Archivist

Thank you very much! it is very appreciated. Oh this a very good addition. It makes sense to specify a little more than loathing, a more... Cultivated Hatred. Clever!

I cannot stress enough that this is not an exact science. This is me having fun and speculating. It does not have to be true; it was a recreational study that is completely hypothetical.

Yes, and I do remember that when I originally started, I didn't feel like they would merge like that either. I thought Honor and Odium would make something similar to justice, and Honor and Cultivation something more like Progression, but outside influences and the phrasing in the stories led me to believe I should change the name. This is all make believe, folks. Just for fun.

Very true. After all, this is very hypothetical. It's hard to take into account the fact that, like Harmonium, these are not a direct mixture of the constituent elements, but those two and something else; and Intent, a Connection, something odd we just have not yet identified. That's why it takes the Harmonium-Trellium Reduction Reaction to form Lerasium and Atium out of Harmonium. Now you see why I left them blank.

Here we are, in RoW. I don't know what page it is, but it is the moment when Navani is bonding the Sibling, the moment when she and the Sibling find common purpose in protecting the Knights Radiant. Honor's song welled up in her, and she sang it. The pillar began to vibrate as the Sibling sang Cultivation's song. The pure sound of Lifelight. The sound began to shift, and Navani modulated her tone, inching it closer and closer to... The two snapped into harmony. The boundless energy of Cultivation, always growing and changing, and the calm solidity of Honor - organized, structured. The vibrated together. Structure and nature. Knowledge and wonder. Mixing. The song of science itself. "That is it!" the Sibling whispered to the Rhythm of the Tower. "My song". Of this, I am fairly certain, and I am sure others can attest, but please, if I am wrong, do not let me continue in ignorance! I abhor being wrong, and would welcome correction.

If there are any you don't agree with, feel free to propose ideas of your own! Yes, it was very hard to make at times; some Shard combos really stretch your creativity.

Sure! I'll message a copy to you directly!

"Noble" fits me fine, I just can't wait until I get to "Keeper" or "Inquisitor". P.S. @Lord Spirit, I'm a Lurcher too! I don't know when I've last seen one; Coinshots are seemingly far more popular.