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It is set on the world of [[Yolen]] and features a character called Midius who takes on the name of his master, [[Hoid]]. The original plan was for it to be part of [[Dragonsteel]], but published as if a standalone book to avoid confusion with the main Dragonsteel sequence.{{twg ref|6655|129402|Brandon's answer to Peter|date=2008-10-20}}
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The main character performs [[Lightweaving]], a common form of investiture in the Cosmere. The Ars Arcanum of [[Words of Radiance]] claims that Roshar's Lightweaving is the most similar to this "original Yolish variant."
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