The Shard Insanity

If I remember correctly, he says that he "never got along" with Cultivation. He also says "Wisdom and I have always been at cross-purposes." I can't seem to track down the exact quotes, unfortunately.

I would like to discuss this WoB. Questioner Wit's dated a dragon; has Wit also dated a Shard? Brandon Sanderson Wit has dated someone who wasn't a Shard at the point, but at some point in the future became a Vessel for a Shard https://wob.coppermind.net/events/522/#e16253 I've been wondering, which Shard (or rather, pre-ascenscion vessel) did Hoid date? I think there are a few possibilities. He might have dated Odium or Autonomy, as his letter to Frost in TWoK indicates that he has personal grudges against them. He refers to them as Bavadin and Rayse rather than their shardic names, indicating that he dislikes the vessels, not just the shards. He also says "Rayse, ... was among the most loathsome, crafty, and dangerous individuals I had ever met," which definitely shows a personal dislike. These negative opinions could well be caused by bad relationships in the past. The other possibility that makes sense to me is Valor. This stems from one epigraph in Harmony's letter to Hoid in RoW. He says "I do think that Valor is reasonable, and suggest you approach her again. It has been too long, in her estimation, since your last conversation." This could indicate that Hoid has been avoiding talking to her because she's his ex. Valor may want to at least be friends with him again, and be using Harmony as a way to contact him. These ideas are pure speculation, of course, and I would love to hear more ideas.

I have a theory. The One, worshipped in Iri and Rira, is Virtuosity. There are a few points that make this make sense: 1. The One is said to have split itself apart in pursuit of new experiences. Virtuosity splintered herself, and I suspect it was to better experience and inspire art. She, according to WoB, spent her time pre-splintering viewing art throughout the Cosmere. This lines up well with the One's goals. The pursuit of new experiences likely manifests itself as artistry in Iriali and Riran culture, so the One and Virtuosity do have similar Intents. 2. The Iri are not native to Roshar. They could be from an area more influenced by Virtuosity, but then left, carrying their religion with them. There is the question, however, of what might drive them to leave. What if the Iri were the natives of UTol, and fled when the Fain arrived? It's pure conjecture, but it would make sense. 3. Brandon has said that the One is not Adonalsium, and that Iriali religion is more influenced by more recent events. Perhaps the splintering of Virtuosity? 4. This is the most dubious point, but it could work. In Yumi, we only see cyan and magenta hion lines. Brandon has hinted that yellow may also be connected to Virtuosity, as a third color in the triad. What if that is what gives Iriali and Riran people their blond hair? It doesn't really match how hair color normally works, as Adolin has half-blond half-black hair, instead of a combination. In addition, Iriali religion says that all people are fragments of the One. This particular belief could come from all Iriali and Riran people being Invested with Virtuosity's power, which manifests in their hair color.