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=== Locations ===
The Rosharan subastral is part of a single infinite plane{{wob ref|8594}} that connects to the other subastrals in the [[cosmere]] by regions that are locally known as ''Expanses''.{{map ref|Shadesmar}} Moving far enough in the direction of an Expanse, will take you to another world in the cosmere.{{wob ref|1392}}{{wob ref|1540}} The four Expanses at the edge of the Rosharan subastral are;
[[File:Shadesmar (TWoK).jpg|thumb|left|600px|Shadesmar Map by {{Isaac_Stewart}}]]
 
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*[[Sea of Lost Lights]]
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It is possible{{wob ref|13234}} to cross between diametrical points on [[Roshar]] by utilizing the Cognitive Realm, however, it would be difficult.{{wob ref|12721}}
 
==== Notable Locations ====
True [[spren]] live in a number of cities and other settlements in Shadesmar. Some of these cities are inhabited and ruled by a single type of spren,{{book ref|sa2|3}}{{book ref|sa3|102}}{{book ref|sa3108sa3|108}} however, not all [[Spren#True_Spren|Radiant spren]] their own kingdom.{{book ref|sa2.5|2}} [[CrypticsCryptic]]s are known to rule one of the greater cities in Shadesmar,{{book ref|sa2|3}} and the [[honorspren]] have control of multiple locations.{{book ref|sa3|102}}{{book ref|sa3|108}} [[Cultivationspren]], however, rule no cities in the realm.{{book ref|sa2.5|2}} A clan of [[HorneatersHorneater]]s live permanently in Shadesmar, presumably nearby to [[Cultivation’sCultivation's Perpendicularity]].{{book ref|sa4|75}}
 
*[[Celebrant]] - a prominent trading port that can be found in the [[Sea of Lost Lights]]
Shadesmar overlays the Physical Realm,{{book ref|sa2|1}} however, as the Cognitive Realm is more compact,{{book ref|sa4|i|2}} locations do not map one to one between the two realms.{{wob ref|13234}} As the realm forms based on people’s perception of objects and space, the vertical dimension,{{book ref|sa4|22}} space between planets,{{wob ref|5671}}{{wob ref|1392}} and unknown locations in the Physical Realm,{{wob ref|4132}}{{wob ref|5671}} are particularly compressed. Shadesmar geography does not need to be based off naturally occurring Physical Realm geology, and can also form as a reflection of man-made land or water sources.{{wob ref|11870}}
 
[[File:ROW_BG_contestant1.jpg|thumb|right|400px| Shallan overlooking Shadesmar by Георги Маджаров (Georgi Madzharov)]]
The sky in Shadesmar is pitch black{{book ref|sa2|7}} with no moon or stars.{{book ref|sa3|95}}{{book ref|sa4|22}} On the horizon sits a small, frail,{{book ref|sa4|22}} white sun,{{book ref|sa1|45}}{{book ref|sa2|1}} that provides enough light to illuminate the lands but not the sky, despite appearing almost too weak to achieve even this.{{book ref|sa4|22}} The sun does not move or change regardless of time of day or distance traveled - because of this, Shadesmar does not have any natural day and night cycle.{{book ref|sa3|91}}{{book ref|sa3|95}}{{book ref|Sa4|24}} Shadesmar has a natural atmosphere with a breathable atmosphere due to air permeating into the Cognitive from the Physical Realm.{{wob ref|9512}}
 
Instead of water, Shadesmar oceans, rivers, and lakes are made of small, translucent,{{book ref|sa2|1}} dark glass beads,{{book ref|sa1|45}}{{book ref|sa2|prologue}} approximately the size of the tip of an index finger,{{book ref|sa4|22}} a bean, or a fingernail.{{wob ref|8533}} Each of these beads represent the soul of a non-living item in the Physical Realm,{{book ref|sa3|89}} and have a very basic consciousness that is able to communicate its primal intent. The beads cannot always be understood and some spren are able to act as translators between beads and other parties.{{book ref|sa2|7}} Beads can be removed from their location in the ocean and taken anywhere within Shadesmar, regardless of where its corresponding item is in the Physical Realm, as the body and mind of the object are connected via the [[Spiritual Realm]].{{book ref|sa3|108}} The beads must be stored securely, however, to prevent them from returning on their own to the corresponding location of their item.{{book ref|sa3|108}} Consuming a bead and transitioning to the Physical Realm would have a negative effect.{{wob ref|12032}} There are no beads that represent the power of the [[Shard]]s in the system.{{wob ref|14026}}
 
It is possible to gain impressions from beads of what object they represent{{book ref|sa2|prologue}}{{wob ref|6642}} - this is more easily done by those who are [[Investiture#Investiture_of_Humans|Invested]],{{book ref|sa3|89}}{{book ref|sa3|93}} however, there is still an element of natural talent with some people being better suited to the task than others.{{book ref|sa4|26}} [[Investiture]] is not needed to get impressions or visualize the souls of the beads,{{book ref|sa3|108}} although the beads are attracted to Investiture and will swarm someone who holds it if they are able to sense it.{{book ref|sa2|prologue}} Impressions will match the magnitude of the object, with larger, older, and/or grander objects threatening to overwhelm the person holding the bead.{{book ref|sa3|89}} As well as this, the weight of each bead is related, but not equal, to the physical object it represents, with souls for larger objects being deceptively heavier than they appear.{{book ref|sa2|7}}
 
Investiture, such as [[Stormlight]], can be detected by the beads if contained in a gemstone, or held by a [[Radiant]]. The degree that the beads can sense Investiture from a Knights Radiant is dependent on the Order, with some being less "detectable" than others.{{book ref|sa3|89}} Because of the reaction of the Shademar ocean beads, it can be dangerous for [[Surgebinder]]s to use their powers while in the Realm, lest they draw the beads - and dangerous spren - to themselves and their companions.{{book ref|sa3|89}} Despite these issues, traveling Shadesmar without sufficient Stormlight is unwise as it is the currency of the realm and can be used by the spren to heal if required.{{book ref|sa4|36}}{{book ref|sa3|97}} It is unclear if the Shadesmar beads can be infused with Stormlight.{{wob ref|10295}}{{wob ref|10290}}
=== Flora and Fauna ===
==== Flora ====
There is a variety of plant life in Shadesmar, which, like in the Physical Realm, appears to differ based on region. Plants and trees are made of different types of glass or crystal and can be a variety of colors.{{book ref|sa2|7}}{{book ref|sa3|95}}{{book ref|sa3|110}} While a number of these plants are brittle and will shatter if touched, some are sturdier and are less prone to breaking.{{book ref|sa3|95}} While some plants and trees share the same general physical shape as flora in the [[Physical Realm]], others, such as mushroom trees, are much more alien.{{book ref|sa3|97}} Fully fledged forests can be found in the south of Shadesmar, both near the [[Oathgate#Thaylenah|Thaylenah Oathgate]]{{book ref|sa3|116}} and near [[Lasting Integrity]].{{book ref|sa4|75}}
 
==== Fauna ====
Physical Realm creatures can also be found in the Cognitive, having been brought through a perpendicularity.{{book ref|sa3|102}} While most Physical Realm animals seem to appear as they would in their natural habitat, [[Ryshadium]] trail a faint afterimage.{{book ref|sa4|22}}
 
An animal exists in the Cognitive Realm that vaguely resembles a horse, and is used in a similar manner, by [[Spren#True_Spren|true spren]].{{book ref|s4sa4|34}}
 
=== Beings ===
If someone is corrupted, their soul will turn red.{{book ref|sa3|116}} The souls of [[Fused]] appear as a twisted humanoid shape that shimmer with dark light before the Fused has taken over a physical body,{{book ref|sa3|116}} and after taking a host, will resemble a dark flame that pulses like a beating heart.{{book ref|sa4|11}} The type of form that a [[singer]] is wearing is distinguishable through viewing their Cognitive aspect based on the [[spren]] they hold in their [[gemheart]], and it is easy to tell if they are a Fused, [[Regal]], or ordinary singer. It is also possible to tell apart the different brands of Fused by viewing their cognitive aspect.{{book ref|sa4|11}}
 
If someone is to die in the Physical Realm, their soul flame will disappear. Although the deceased does not seemingly appear in Shadesmar after they die, as they do in the [[Cognitive_Realm#Scadrial|Scadrial subastral]], it may be that they are just not visible to regular people, and one would need to be a [[Cognitive Shadow]] themselves to see the newly departed soul.{{book ref|sa3|89}}{{wob ref|11427}} Similar to the beads, touching a soul flame will give the impression of the person it represents and it is possible to feel their emotions and general thoughts.{{book ref|sa3|89}}
 
Singers are closer to the Cognitive Realm than humans and this, in part, is what allows them to change forms.{{epigraph ref|sa2|32}} [[Lift]] is also unique in that she exists partially in the Cognitive, which allows her to physically touch spren when it shouldn't be possible.{{book ref|Sa2|i|9}}
==== Spren ====
:''Main article:'' [[Spren]]
[[File:Spren_by_Marie_Seeberger.jpg|thumb|right|300px|Spren in their Shadesmar form by {{a|MarieSeeberger}}]]
 
Shadesmar is predominantly populated by spren, with [[Spren#True_Spren|true spren]] organized in civilizations and [[Spren#Lesser_Spren|lesser spren]] roaming wild, similar to animals as they would be found in the Physical Realm.{{book ref|sa4|22}} Many of these lesser spren live within the bead ocean{{book ref|sa3|89}} as they are drawn to human populations that are in the equivalent location in the other realm.{{book ref|sa3|101}} There is a regionality to the spread of spren types and certain spren may be more commonly found in different areas.{{wob ref|14430}} The number of spren in Shadesmar help to act as "release valves" for Honor’s splintered power, due to their nature as [[Splinter]]s.{{wob ref|4129}}
 
 
===== Spren as Fabrials =====
Sapient spren that have transitioned themselves to the Physical Realm, including [[Spren#Odium.27s_Influence|corrupted spren]],{{book ref|sa4|19}} to become [[fabrial]]s{{book ref|sa4|9}}{{book ref|sa4|19}} and [[SoulcastersSoulcaster]]s{{book ref|sa4|9}} still manifest in the Cognitive Realm. Soulcaster spren are small and unresponsive, and appear in Shadesmar with their eyes closed,{{book ref|sa4|9}} while corrupted spren have more of an ability to communicate and are more aware of their surroundings.{{book ref|sa4|19}}
 
==== Urithiru and the Sibling ====
 
=== Perpendicularity ===
[[File:I_am_Unity.jpg|thumb|right|350|Dalinar opening Honor's Perpendicularity by {{a|Wanda_Sonneman}}]]
==== Honor's Perpendicularity ====
[[Honor’sHonor's Perpendicularity]], also referred to as Honor’s path,{{book ref|sa4|111}} is an unstable portal{{book ref|sa3|93}} that can allow for transport between the Physical and Cognitive Realm. It moves around Shadesmar randomly, however, can be summoned by both Dalinar and [[Ishar]].{{book ref|sa3|119}}{{book ref|sa4|111|Ishar}} The Stormfather can feel when the perpendicularity is opened, except when done by Ishar.{{book ref|sa4|111}} The [[Fused]] also appear to be negatively affected by the perpendicularity.{{book ref|sa3|119}}
 
The size of it when opened can be controlled{{book ref|sa4|47}} and the perpendicularity often, but not always, shrouds the summoner in a bright, almost impenetrable light. This light is also blinding to the summoner from their place within the perpendicularity, with people in the vicinity being hard to see.{{book ref|sa4|111}} Some people and objects, however, such as Ishar and [[Nightblood]], can be seen clearly when they are within the perpendicularity.{{book ref|sa4|111}} In Shadesmar, Honor’s Perpendicularity forms as a brilliant glowing pillar. If forming above the ocean, the perpendicularity will create a path from itself towards the land so it can be reached, by locking the beads together into a solid object.{{book ref|sa3|119}} It is quite taxing to hold open.{{book ref|sa4|3}}{{book ref|sa4|111}} The perpendicularity can be consumed by Nightblood if he is drawn within it. If he is stabbed into its center, the perpendicularity will be closed but not destroyed.{{book ref|sa4|111}}
 
=== Modern History ===
[[CrypticsCryptic]]s began, at some point, to flock to the Shadesmar location equivalent to [[Kharbranth]].{{book ref|sa1|29}}{{book ref|sa1|42}}{{book ref|sa1|45}}{{book ref|sa1|48}}
 
Following the escape of [[Syl]] from [[Lasting Integrity]],{{book ref|sa3|102}} posters of Syl were placed in some, if not all, port cities in Shadesmar by the honorspren in an attempt to have her found and returned to the capital.{{book ref|sa3|102}}{{book ref|sa3|99}}
 
==== Jasnah’s Holiday ====
[[File:Jasnah_by_Audrey_Hotte.png|thumb|right|350px|Jasnah returning from Shadesmar by {{a|Audrey_Hotte}}]]
[[Jasnah]] first became aware of Shadesmar as a real place in 1167 when she was pulled through by [[Ivory]] when he attempted to kill her.{{book ref|sa2|prologue}} After bonding Ivory and becoming an Elsecaller, Jasnah began to research Shadesmar, along with [[Urithiru]] and the [[Voidbringers]].{{book ref|sa2|1}}
 
In 1173, Jasnah found herself in Shadesmar after Elsecalling there to escape an assassination attempt aboard the ''[[WindsWind's Pleasure]]''.{{book ref|sa2|7}}{{book ref|sa3|33}} Unable to return to the Physical Realm without first finding a waypoint, she spent several months{{wob ref|5758}} trekking across Shadesmar to a location that corresponded to the middle of the wilderness. During her journey, Jasnah spent time with the [[highspren]], who shared with her details of the past, and the history surrounding the Recreance and [[DesolationsDesolation]]s. She also learned of the [[Everstorm]] and the effect it would have on the entrapped [[singer]]s of Roshar.{{book ref|sa2|epilogue}}
 
Jasnah’s appearance in Shadesmar caused trouble for the spren, although it is unknown whether this is because she was a native Rosharan or because she was a [[Surgebinder]]. During her escape from the realm, she may have been involved in some sort of conflict.{{book ref|sa2|epilogue}}
 
After returning from the Cognitive RealveRealm, Jasnah recorded her exploration and experiences of Shadesmar in a number of journals. She released some of these records to the public after becoming queen, however, not all journals were released, much to the chagrin of her mother, [[Navani]].{{book ref|sa4|6}}
 
Her experience of being trapped in the Cognitive Realm left Jasnah with a heightened sense of paranoia, leading to her having an increased level of preparedness in the case that she might have to escape into Shadesmar at a future point.{{book ref|sarsa4|47}}{{book ref|sa4|99}}
 
=== Azure’s Treasure Hunt ===
[[Azure]] first traveled to Shadesmar in 1173, in pursuit of [[Nightblood]] and [[Vasher]], and crossed into the Physical Realm using [[Cultivation’sCultivation's Perpendicularity]].{{book ref|sa3|93}} After being unintentionally brought back during the battle at [[Kholinar Palace]],{{book ref|sa3|87}} she travelled with [[Adolin]] and his companions, before parting ways when they jumped off ''[[Honor’sHonor's Path]]'' in an attempt to escape the [[Fused]].{{book ref|sa3|110}} Azure had already made a bargain with the honorspren prior to the appearance of [[Odium]]’s forces, where they would allow her to travel with them and enter Lasting Integrity. Once there, the spren would exchange information about Nightblood, who had passed through their fortress, for information on [[Vivenna's Blade|Azure's bladeBlade]].{{book ref|sa3|108}}
 
Azure was one of the last humans to enter Lasting Integrity before it implemented its isolationist policy. She moved on approximately five months after her arrival.{{book ref|sa4|75}}{{book ref|sa4|78}}
Following their escape from the [[Kholinar Palace]] through the corrupted [[Oathgate]], [[Kaladin]], [[Shallan]], [[Adolin]], [[Azure]], along with the [[spren]] of the [[Radiant]]’s and [[Maya|Adolin’s Shardblade]], found themselves trapped in Shadesmar.{{book ref|sa3|87}} Unable to return through the Oathgate, and to escape [[Ashertmarn]], the group made their way to the [[Windrunner River]],{{book ref|sa3|89}}{{map ref|Alethkar}}{{map ref|Sea of Lost Lights}} before making their way up the peninsula and away from [[Kholinar]].{{book ref|sa3|89}}
 
Eventually, the travelers came upon [[Riino’sWind's LighthousePleasure]];{{book ref|sa3|95}} while Kaladin went to investigate the building and find out more about the occupants, Shallan and the others were contacted by [[Sja-anat]]. When the group had first transitioned to Shadesmar, Sja-anat had falsely reported back to [[Odium]] that the group had been transported to an unknown point, far from the Kholinar Oathgate. Odium ordered Sja-anat to search for the Radiants, however, once she located them she used the opportunity to warn them about Odium’s hunt and that they should avoid his forces.{{book ref|sa3|97}}
 
Kaladin, deeming Riino’s Lighthouse to be safe, returned to fetch the other members of his party then convened at the lighthouse to enquire about travel and supplies.{{book ref|sa3|97}} A ship, captained by the [[Reacher]] [[Ico]], reached the lighthouse not long after the group arrived,{{book ref|sa3|97}}{{book ref|sa3|99}} and ferried them to [[Celebrant]], a trade city, found in the south east on the [[Sea of Spears]]. The party was unable to agree on a destination, with Azure wanting to go west to [[Cultivation’sCultivation's Perpendicularity]] as she had previously used it to reach the Physical Realm,{{book ref|sa3|93}}{{book ref|sa3|99}} while Kaladin was strongly insistent about traveling south to [[Thaylenah]], due to a vision he had when he touched Riino’s magic globe.{{book ref|sa3|99}}{{book ref|sa3|101}}
 
Once they reached Celebrant, the group split in half with some members going to the market place to gather supplies, while the rest enquired about potential passage to [[Thaylen City]] or Cultivation’s Perpendicularity. While at the marketplace, [[Syl]], who had been disguised, was recognized as the [[Ancient Daughter]], leading her to confess to Adolin and Kaladin that she may be a wanted person by the honorspren. Meanwhile at the docks, Shallan and Azure were unable to secure passage to either of their proposed destinations. After realizing that a Fused was conducting an inspection on Ico’s ship, the two women, as well as [[Pattern]] and [[Maya]], returned to the dock registrar to interrogate her, and learnt about the increased [[Voidspren]] presence in Shadesmar over the preceding months. After escaping the Fused at the docks with out detection, the group reconvened to decide on how to proceed. Syl, having seen ''[[Honor’sHonor's Path]]'' docked in the harbor, ran to catch the ship before it pulled away, revealing who she was so that she and her friends could escape Odium’s minions on the honorspren vessel.{{book ref|sa3|102}}
 
Once aboard, [[Notum]], the ship’s captain, began their voyage towards [[Lasting Integrity]], post-haste, to try and outrun the Fused. After being taken captive, most of the group, barring Syl, were released from captivity and allowed to explore most parts of Honor’s Path.{{book ref|sa3|108}} When it became apparent that the Fused were slowly gaining ground on the vessel, Notum decided to disobey his mandate and aided the friends in escaping to the [[Longbrow’sLongbrow's Straits]], by dropping them secretly into the beads.{{book ref|sa3|110}}
 
Having lost the Fused, the party made its way across the land in the direction of Thaylen City, following Kaladin’s hunch that [[Dalinar]] was in danger.{{book ref|sa3|110}} When they arrived, they found large numbers of Odium’s forces waiting. Soon after, Odium's minions disappeared, as they were drawn through to the Physical Realm.{{book ref|sa3|112}}{{book ref|sa3|115}} To buy time and give an opportunity for Shallan to reach the Oathgate, Kaladin, Adolin, and the spren engaged with the remaining Fused in their own ways.{{book ref|sa3|116}} Shallan attempted to convince the Oathgate spren to allow them passage, however, they refused, remaining steadfast in the mandate given to them by the [[Sibling]].{{book ref|sa3|116}}{{book ref|sa4|22}} With Kaladin out of [[Stormlight]], and Adolin severely injured, the hopes of the friends making it back to the Physical Realm were slim,{{book ref|sa3|117}}{{book ref|sa3|118}} until [[Honor’sHonor's Perpendicularity]] appeared after being opened by [[Dalinar]] during the [[Battle of Thaylen Field]].{{book ref|sa3|119}} The group transitioned back to the Physical Realm using the perpendicularity to then engage in the ongoing conflict that was occurring in Thaylen City.{{book ref|sa3|120}}
 
Following the Battle of Thaylen Field, at least some of the Oathgates agreed to allow for passage between realms again.{{book ref|sa4|22}}
 
=== Electric Boogaloo: The Brady Bunch Adventures ===
[[File:Lasting_Integrity_Interior.jpeg|thumb|right|350px|Shallan and the honorspren in Lasting Integrity by {{a|Connor_Chamberlain}}]]
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In 1175, a delegation from [[Urithiru]] headed by [[Adolin]] and [[Shallan]], set out to visit [[Lasting Integrity]] and try to convince the [[honorspren]] to rebondre-bond humans and join their war efforts against [[Odium]] and the [[Fused]].{{book ref|sa4|19}} Setting out from Urithiru, the group travelled on a [[peakspren]] ship captained by [[Unativi, the cousin of _____]], then by caravan from [[Nameless]] to Lasting Integrity. During this time, Shallan began taking notes for her eventual book on Shadesmar’s natural history.{{book ref|sa4|26}} During the second half of their journey, they were followed by a Tukuri[[Tukari caravaneers|Tukari mercenary group]] that eventually broke away from their path to head south, while the Urithiru delegates continued west. Unfortunately, the Tukari had continued in the same direction of [[Notum]], who had also been travellingtraveling along the route, and he had been their target all along. Racing to save him, Adolin and [[Maya]] fought off the Tukari, long enough for the other soldiers in their party to arrive and provide backup.{{book ref|sa4|35}}
 
With an injured Notum in tow, the group pressed on quickly to reach Lasting Integrity, wary that the Tukari were still in the area and could circle back around to attack them again. Reaching the honorspren stronghold however, the group was not welcomed warmly welcomed; Thethe honorspren did not respond kindly to the diplomatic efforts of Adolin, destroying his correspondence from the coalition monarchs and refusing to engage his pleas and arguments. With all of his other plans having failed, Adolin surrendered himself into the custody of the honorspren, after giving them the opportunity to trialput him on for the [[Recreance]]. The honorspren allowed for two others to remain with Adolin, and Shallan and [[Pattern]] joined the Highprince inside the fortress where Adolin was taken into custody.{{book ref|sa4|36}}
 
While a number of the Urithiru party began the return journey to the tower, several members including [[Godeke]], [[Felt]] and [[Malli]], Shallan’s [[Order of Lightweavers|Lightweavers]], and Notum remained camped outside the keep, on the edge of the nearby forest, and remained in contact with the [[Alethi]] highprince via letter.{{book ref|sa4|75}}
 
Shallan, during her time in Lasting Integrity, set about completing the mission she was given by [[Mraize]] to find [[Restares]]. When Kalak returned to the keep, Shallan realized that the man she sought was a [[Herald]]. After speaking with Mraize, she discovered the Ghostblood member wishedhe forwanted her to “kill” the Herald by capturing his soul in a knife containing Odium’s godmetal. The last day of Adolin’s trial, Shallan went to Kalak’s lodgings with the intent to kill him, having adopted her “new” persona of Formless. Pattern interrupted her on her way there, trying again to introduce Shallan to [[Testament]], whom he had already tried to introduce once before. Shallan sent Pattern away, not wanting to hear what he had to say, before continuing on to Kalak’s house. Once inside, Veil confronted Shallan about Formless and forced her to remember what Shallan had done as a child when she had been bonded to Testament. Duty done, Veil disappeared, being reintegrated into Shallan. Kalak discovered Shallan in his house shortly after her ordeal, and although the Lightweaver acknowledge that she had been sent to kill Kalak, she had instead decided to try and work with him.{{book ref|sa4|93}} ▼
Held as the honorspren’s captive, Adolin prepared for his trial with the help of the inkspren emmesary, Blended. After Kalak, the High Judge, returned to the fortress from patrolling, the trial began and lasted for three days. On the first day, three witnesses - Amuna, Blended, and Notum - gave testimony against Adolin. Notum, having clearly been coerced into testifying, broke from his script half way through his statement, to stand with Adolin and promote the bond between humans and spren. The second day of the trial Adolin was free to give his own testimony to the judge and audience, however, this quickly went sour and the day ended in chaos. The third day of trial was held by the honorspren Sekeir, due to Kalak’s absence, and Maya was brought forth as the final witness. Due to her inability to speak, Sekeir used this as an opportunity to promote his own agenda under the guise he was speaking on her behalf. Drawing strength from Adolin, Maya addressed the crowd herself, proclaiming that the deadeyes had willingly chosen to give up their bonds during the Recreance. Shocked, the honorspren left the room and the trial was dismissed. Following the trial, Blended returned to the inkspren to spread the news about the role of spren in the Recreance and Maya’s growing consciousness.{{book ref|sa4|94}}▼
 
[[Lusintia]], Sekeir, and several other honorspren (check) found Shallan andthe Kalakpair not long after the Herald confronted Shallan, and accused the Lightweaver of trying to influence her husband’s trial. Despite Kalak’s denial, the honorspren took Shallan into custody, to be held until the trial was completed. The honorspren also detained Kalak, with Sekeir taking his place to oversee the final day of the court proceedings.{{book ref|sa4|93}}{{book ref|sa4|93}}▼
▲Shallan, during her time in Lasting Integrity, set about completing the mission she was given by Mraize to find Restares. When Kalak returned to the keep, Shallan realized that the man she sought was a Herald. After speaking with Mraize, she discovered the Ghostblood member wished for her to “kill” the Herald by capturing his soul in a knife containing Odium’s godmetal. The last day of Adolin’s trial, Shallan went to Kalak’s lodgings with the intent to kill him, having adopted her “new” persona of Formless. Pattern interrupted her on her way there, trying again to introduce Shallan to Testament, whom he had already tried to introduce once before. Shallan sent Pattern away, not wanting to hear what he had to say, before continuing on to Kalak’s house. Once inside, Veil confronted Shallan about Formless and forced her to remember what Shallan had done as a child when she had been bonded to Testament. Duty done, Veil disappeared, being reintegrated into Shallan. Kalak discovered Shallan in his house shortly after her ordeal, and although the Lightweaver acknowledge that she had been sent to kill Kalak, she had instead decided to try and work with him.{{book ref|sa4|93}}
 
▲Held as the honorspren’s captive, Adolin prepared for his trial with the help of the [[inkspren]] emmesaryemissary, [[Blended]]. After [[Kalak]], the High Judge, returned to the fortress from patrolling, the trial began and lasted for three days. On the first day, three witnesses - [[Amuna]], Blended, and Notum - gave testimony against Adolin. Notum, having clearly been coerced into testifying, broke from his script half way through his statement, to stand with Adolin and promote the bond between humans and spren. The second day of the trial Adolin was free to give his own testimony to the judge and audience, however, this quickly went sour and the day ended in chaos. The third day of trial was held by the honorspren [[Sekeir]], due to Kalak’s absence, and Maya was brought forth as the final witness. Due to her inability to speak, Sekeir used this as an opportunity to promote his own agenda under the guise he was speaking on her behalf. Drawing strength from Adolin, Maya addressed the crowd herself, proclaiming that the deadeyes had willingly chosen to give up their bonds during the Recreance. Shocked, the honorspren left the room and the trial was dismissed. Following the trial, Blended returned to the inkspren to spread the news about the role of spren in the Recreance and Maya’s growing consciousness.{{book ref|sa4|94}}
▲Lusintia, Sekeir, and several other honorspren (check) found Shallan and Kalak not long after the Herald confronted Shallan, and accused the Lightweaver of trying to influence her husband’s trial. Despite Kalak’s denial, the honorspren took Shallan into custody, to be held until the trial was completed. The honorspren also detained Kalak, with Sekeir taking his place to oversee the final day of the court proceedings.{{book ref|sa4|93}}{{book ref|sa4|93}}
 
=== Guess Who’s Back, Back Again ===
At some point prior to 1175, the Ghostbloods began to set up trade routes in Shadesmar, including in the [[Sea of Lost Lights]]. Their intention was to set up a powerful trade empire with [[Stormlight]] and [[Investiture]] being their main commodity. They wished to find [[Urithiru]] before the Radiants so that they could seize control of the Oathgates[[Oathgate]]s and have power over the ability to travel between the Physical and Cognitive Realms, as this would allow them to dominate the market dueas tothey their ability tocould easily move their good back and forth betweenwithout realmsinterference.{{book ref|sa4|13}}
 
=== Politics ===
[[Worldhoppers]] are common enough in Shadesmar that the true spren are aware of other planets, their inhabitants,{{book ref|sa4|24}} and will trade for their wares.{{book ref|sa3|102}}
 
==== Interspren Politics ====
Prior to the [[Recreance]], the spren created written treaties between their nations, some of which have survived.{{book ref|sa4|94}}
 
The different varieties of spren do not often mingle with each other. In mixed spren cities, each spren type will often only congregate with their own brethren unless they require a service rendered.{{book ref|sa3|102}}
 
Very few, if any, other types of spren think positively about [[honorspren]] or enjoy being in their company. This is in part due to their attempts to conquer Shadesmar in the past.{{book ref|sa3|47}}{{book ref|sa3|99}}{{book ref|sa3|102}} In turn, honorspren are not friendly towards most other types of spren; they have a negative political relationship with Cryptics[[Cryptic]]s,{{book ref|sa2|3}} dislike the [[highspren]],{{book ref|sa4|87}} and hate the [[inkspren]], whom they may have previously warred with.{{book ref|sa4|20}}{{book ref|sa3|47}} Despite these negative relationships, the honorspren still accept spren emissaries from their adversaries,{{book ref|sa4|78}} though this has not improved relations between the spren nations.{{book ref|sa4|87}} At one point, mistpren[[mistspren]] were highly regarded by the honorspren.{{book ref|sa4|21}}
 
Cryptics have a feared reputation in Shadesmar,{{book ref|sa2|3}} however, rarely venture outside of their city.{{book ref|sa4|26}} They are not well liked by other spren.{{book ref|sa4|26}} [[Cultivationspren]] are not very important politically,{{book ref|sa2.5|2}} however, those who rebondre-bond humans are considered quite highly by others in the Cognitive Realm.{{book ref|sa4|19}} [[Inkspren]] are not commonly found around Shadesmar as the group tend to keep to themselves.{{book ref|sa4|29}}
 
==== Spren-Human Politics ====
Humans and spren have a strained relationship due to the Recreance, which had a profound effect on spren societies, with many true spren being partially{{book ref|sa3|47}}{{book ref|sa4|87}} or almost completely wiped out.{{book ref|sa4|87}} The spren hold deep resentment for humans and while humans have gained back the trust of some groups through reforgedreforging [[Nahel]] bonds, many of the spren are still suspicious or outright hostile towards them.{{book ref|sa3|102}}{{book ref|sa4|29}} Many true spren blame humans for the deaths of their friends and family during the Recreance,{{book ref|sa4|30}}{{book ref|sa4|29}} as they are unaware that these spren were willing participants at the time. Despite the tension between the two races, humans have never been known to attack spren or harm them.{{book ref|sa4|36}}{{book ref|sa4|111}}
 
The Radiants of [[Urithiru]] have attempted to open a diplomatic relationship with some of the more hostile spren, including the honorspren.{{book ref|sa4|30}} Following Adolin’s[[Adolin]]’s trial at the hands of the honorspren, and Maya’s[[Maya]]’s confession about spren participation in the Recreance, the relationship between humans and spren may start to improve and be mended.{{book ref|sa4|115}}{{book ref"|sa4"|94}}
[[File:The_Thaylen_Oathgate_by_Marie_Seeberger.jpg|thumb|right|350px|Our heroes approaching the Thaylen Oathgate, guarded by Odium's forces by {{a|Marie Seeberger}}]]
 
 
FIX THIS
{{quote
Ha!” she said. “You have been tricked, god! I am Hualinam’lunanaki’akilu, the daughter of Numuhukumakiaki’aialunamor, the Fal’ala’liki’nor, he who drew the Bow of Hours at the dawn of the new millennium, heralding the years of change! If you were to kill me, you would be violating the ancient pact of the Seven Peaks, and so must now forfeit the battle!”
Nikli blinked in what seemed like a very human show of utter confusion. “I . . . have no idea what any of that means,” he said.
“Well as I can be,” Rysn said. “Cord . . . I think they’re going to kill everyone to keep their secret.”
“They don’t seem to know about the ancient treaties,” Cord whispered. “And in truth, those treaties were made with other gods. I had hoped the Gods Who Sleep Not would be similarly bound, but now I am not certain.” She looked down. Dawnshard 18
}}
 
==== Odium’s Forces ====
Odium’s[[Odium]]’s forces control different sections of Shadesmar, including Cultivation’s[[Cultivation's Perpendicularity]],{{book ref|sa3|102}} an area near [[Thaylen City]],{{book ref|sa3|102}} and the city of [[Celebrant]],{{book ref|sa3|102}} and plan to build their own empire within the CogntiveCognitive Realm.
Since their arrival in Shadesmar, the [[Voidspren]] have spread their influence across the realm.{{book ref|sa3|108}} Shany[[Shanay-im]] are occasionally seen by travelers, flying around Shadesmar,{{book ref|sa4|26}} and will conduct inspections on cities that they have captured.{{book ref|sa3|102}}
 
There is a level of hostility between the [[honorspren]] and the [[Fused]].{{book ref|sa3|102}} The honorspren appear to be a big contender against the Fused in terms of controlling land in the southern portion of the [[Sea of Souls]], with any areas not controlled by either being dubbed as "free lands."{{book ref|sa4|29}} Despite this antagonistic relationship, some honorspren are considering siding with the Fused and Odium’s forces, as the highspren have already done. This would likely have a domino effect on the other spren types, and pave the way for many spren to join the enemy.{{book ref|sa4|87}}
 
==== Ghostbloods ====
The [[Ghostbloods]] are planning to commercialize [[Stormlight]] and create a monopoly, due to it’sits easy transportability to an off world market, by utilizing Shadesmar. A trade path has been established through the [[Sea of Lost Lights]].{{book ref|sa4|13}} With the main currency in Shadesmar isbeing Stormlight, this would likely have a profound and wide reaching effect on the Realmrealm and would give the Ghostbloods and [[Thaidakar]], a large amount of power in Shadesmar.
 
== Culture and Society ==
==== True Spren Societies ====
True spren live in a number of cities and other settlements in Shadesmar. Some of these cities are inhabited and ruled by a single type of spren,{{book ref|sa2|3}}{{book ref|sa3|102}}{{book ref|sa3108sa3|108}}, however, not all Radiant spren their own kingdom,{{book ref|sa2.5|2}} and some settlements are a conglomeration of different spren types.{{book ref|sa3|102}}{{book ref|sa4|29}} Cryptics[[Cryptic]]s are known to rule one of the greater cities in Shadesmar,{{book ref|sa2|3}} and the [[honorspren]] have control of multiple locations.{{book ref|sa3|102}}{{book ref|sa3|108}} [[Cultivationspren, however,]] rule no cities in the realm.{{book ref|sa2.5|2}} However, the true spren types are not homogenous, andwith different nationalities and subgroups being found in the different regions of Shadesmar.{{book ref|sa4|22}}
 
The longstanding presence of one type of spren in a given area, can affect the fundamental forces in that section of Shadesmar, and although this may mimic [[Surgebinding]], these environmental changes are caused by another mechanism.{{book ref|sa4|78}} Some spren choose to build their cities in particular parts of Shadesmar for specific reasons, that may be related to these realmatic changes, however, this is rare and the different spren types mostly choose areas where they can assert political control over the area.{{wob ref|12889}} The [[Lasting_Integrity|honorspren capital]], however, is one such place where the environment has been altered and the spren of this keep have utilized and integrated these changes into their lifestyles.{{book ref|sa4|78}} Most, if not all, spren cities utilize manifested objects to create their buildings.{{book ref|sa3|102}}
 
The lack of water in Shadesmar, leads the spren to keep stores of sand in their cities in the case of fires.{{book ref|sa3|102}} They also rarely use obsidian chunks as a building material becauseeven ofthough thisis is abundantly difficultyavailable, although they occasionally create weapons using thethis resource.{{book ref|sa4|21}}{{book ref|sa4|26}}
 
Like many of the Physical Realm Rosharan societies, the true spren disapprove of fortune telling and claims of predicting the future. Any who practice this discipline are shunned in spren society and forced to the outskirts and remote locations of the realm if they wish to practice their trade.{{book ref|sa3|97}}
 
There is an spren festivity known as the [[Feast of Light]].{{book ref|sa3|101}}
 
==== Deadeyes ====
Deadeyes[[Deadeye]]s are spren who have been "killed" though the breaking of the [[Nahel]] bond. They did not exist prior to the [[Recreance]], and most deadeyes can trace their "deaths" back to when they agreed to break their bond with their [[Knights Radiant]]. Deadeyes still maintain the same general appearance they took prior to dying, however, appear raggedy and their eyes are scratched out.{{book ref|sa3|87}}
 
Although deadeyes physically live in Shadesmar, like with Radiant bonded spren, they can be pulled completely into the Physical Realm in the form of a [[Shardblade]]. Because Shardblades are their physical form, deadeyes are unable to be summoned as a blade in Shadesmar. They will, however, still respond if someone tries to summon them in the Cognitive Realm, stretching in an unnatural way towards the summoner.{{book ref|sa3|89}} This causes them distress and pain.{{book ref|sa3|89}}{{book ref|sa4|94}} As [[Shardplate]] is also the physical manifestation of spren in the Physical Realm,{{book ref|sa4|110}} it can also not be physically taken into Shadesmar.{{book ref|sa4|21}}{{book ref|sa4|22}}
 
Deadeyes are often placid, and unphasedunfazed by what goes on around them.{{book ref|sa3|89}}{{book ref|sa3|101}} However, that does not mean they are ableunable to feel stronger emotion or become dangerous if provoked,{{book ref|sa3|117}}{{book ref|sa4|35}} though this is rare.{{book ref|sa4|29}}{{book ref|sa4|35}} Deadeyes can be found wandering aimlessly around Shadesmar and are known to wander off without care for their surroundings.{{book ref|sa3|101}} This has led to some spren imprisoning deadeyes to prevent them from disappearingleaving on their own,{{book ref|sa3|101}} though this does not prevent them from being summoned as a Blade.{{book ref|sa4|87}}
 
The [[honorspren]] of [[Lasting Integrity]] often find lost deadeyes in the barrens or the shallows of the ocean nearby their keep, and will bring them back to Lasting Integrity to take care of them.{{book ref|sa4|87}} The honorspren take their duty seriously and the deadeyes are treated well in their care. Although, despite their good intentions, the honorspren do have a habit of being dismissive of deadeyes.{{book ref|sa4|36}}{{book ref|sa4|30}}
 
==== Human Societies ====
Generally humans that visit Shadesmar are refugees, merchants, or explorers,.{{book ref|sa3|99}} though thereThere are some permanent human settlements, such as a clan of Horneaters[[Horneater]]s who presumably live near Cultivation’s[[Cultivation's Perpendicularity]] on the [[Horneater Peaks]].{{book ref|Sa4|75}} Some of the true spren are not used to dealing with humans from [[Roshar]] proper, likely because the [[Cognitive Realm]] has not been visited by Rosharans for several millennia.{{book ref|sa2|epilogue}}
 
{{quote
|The Peaks have a portal, Rysn. A gateway. A path to the world of gods and spren.” She met Rysn’s eyes. “Soon, everyone will know. And they will want our land. A portal to the land of spren is valuable enough to be worth the trip to the Peaks.”
“I . . .” Rysn trailed off. She wasn’t certain what to make of this. A portal to the land of the spren? She’d heard about Shadesmar; rumors of it were making their way through society. But if the Horneaters had a way into the place . . .
Dawnshard 14
}}
 
=== Travel ===
[[File:Shadesmar_Travel_by_LittleGreyDragon.jpeg|thumb|right|350px|A Boat Traveling Past [[Riino's lighthouse]] by {{a|LittleGreyDragon}}]]
==== Local Travel ====
Travel is largely conducted by [[Reachers]] and [[peakspren]], who can be hired for travel over both land and sea.{{book ref|sa3|99}}{{book ref|sa4|26}} They utilize [[mandras]] for sea travel in lieu of standard sailing equipment to offset the lack of wind in Shadesmar.{{book ref|sa3|97}} Multiple mandras have to be used at the same time on all ships, as these spren will occasionally be pulled into the [[Physical Realm]] and vanish -- a phenomenon known as "dropping."{{book ref|sa3|99}} Ships in Shadesmar move faster than an average ship in the Physical Realm, largely because they are not dependent on wind direction and can use the most efficient path to reach their destination.{{book ref|sa3|99}} Some ships will keep rations and a water making machinesfabrial aboard in case they encountertake on human passengers.{{book ref|sa3|99}}
 
Not all ships are equipped, or willing, to take on humans. Although dock registrar's will keep a list of all ships in port and their destinations, as well as which will take passengers, they do not keep records of which ships are human friendly, and humans looking for passage must visit each ship individually to ask about passageenquire.{{book ref|sa3|101}}
 
Land travel is conducted using established caravan routes. A large number of caravans can be commonly found on the southern edge of Shadesmar near the [[Expanse of Vibrance]] and it is not unusual for these caravans to include humans.{{book ref|sa4|29}}
 
==== Realmatic Travel ====
Travel between the Realmsrealms is possible through the use of the Oathgates[[Oathgate]]s or Cultivation’s[[Cultivation's Perpendicularity]]. Those with access to the [[Surgebinding#Transportation|Surge of Transportation]] are also able to physically move between the Realmsrealms, although it is harder to move from Shadesmar to the Physical than vice versa. [[Stormlight]] is necessary when using the Oathgates{{book ref|sa3|8}} or Elsecalling.{{book ref|sa1|70}} [[Odium]] is also able to transition [[Cognitive ShadowsShadow]]s and the [[Unmade]] between the Realmsrealms to allow them to take over a physical host’s body. He does this by pulling the souls “along ancient paths” so that they can cross the realmspaths."{{book ref|sa3|116}}
 
Communication between the Physical Realm and Shadesmar is slow moving and likely requires the physical delivery of information through traders and travelers.{{book ref|sa4|78}} Instantaneous communication methods such as spanreeds do not work across the Realmsrealms,{{book ref|sa4|20}} likely due to the nature of spren. Unbound [[seons]], however, can be used to communicate with those on the different planes, provided one can be found and is willing to provide help with communication.{{book ref|sa4|78}}{{book ref|sa4|20}}
 
Due to the nature of the Cognitive Realm, it is possible to reach different worlds in the [[cosmere from the Rosharan subastral]]. However, this is significantly harder for highly [[Investiture#Investiture_of_Humans|Invested]] individuals who are [[Connection|Connected]] to [[Roshar]].{{book ref|sa4|13}}{{wob ref|1540}}{{wob ref|9285}}
 
=== Economy ===
==== Currency ====
[[Stormlight]] is the major currency of Shadesmar, however, due to its propensity to quickly fade, some cities have banks where infused gems can be exchanged for tokens.{{book ref|sa3|93}} The Stormlight is then transferred into [[perfect or near perfect gemstonesgemstone]]s so that it will not fade and is available for future use.{{book ref|sa3|99}}{{book ref|sa4|29}} Infused sphere’s[[sphere]]’s can be used as currency though it is up to the merchant to decide if they will accept sphere’s directly,{{book ref|sa3|97}} and while dun spheres can be traded, they are worth much less than infused ones.{{book ref|sa3|101}} In general, spren care very little about gemstones themselves or their value, and are instead only interested in any Stormlight the gems carry.{{book ref|sa4|26}}
 
==== Trade ====
[[Reachers]] and [[peakspren]] are commonly found as traders and sailors in Shadesmar, often transporting goods between the different port cities.{{book ref|sa3|99}}{{book ref|sas4sa4|26}} There are dedicated cities and towns that act as waypoints where traders can resupply during their journeys.{{book ref|sa3|102}}{{book ref|sa4|29}} Haggling is an accepted practice in at least some trade cities.{{book ref|sa3|102}} Trade within these places is conducted in an open aired manner due toas the lackrealm ofdoes considerationnot neededneed for traditionalto Physicalworry Realmabout weather occurrencesissues.{{book ref|sa3|102}}{{book ref|sa4|29}}
 
Items that are imported from the [[Physical Realm]] are considered much more valuable than manifested items because they will not eventually disappear. However, these are much harder to obtain as they have to be brought through a perpendicularity or [[Oathgate]].{{book ref|sa4|29}} This has been historically unattainable since the [[Recreance]], as the Oathgates had been sealed and abandoned{{book ref|sa3|116}}{{book ref|sa4|22}} and the Horneaters[[Horneater]]s that guardedguard Cultivation’s[[Cultivation's PerpendicularlityPerpendicularity]] were not receptive to travelers using the waypoint.{{book ref|sa4|13}} Non-manifested weapons, in particular, are worth a lot of money in Shadesmar.{{book ref|sa4|75}} Following the [[True Desolation]], traders from outside of the Rosharan system increased in traffic, with people being drawn to the subastral by stories of Shardblades[[Shardblade]]s, and a desire to purchase them. [[Roshar#Wines|Rosharan wines]] are also popular off-world.{{book ref|sa4|30}}
 
As well as being the major currency, Stormlight is a valued commodity because it can be used to manifest objects from the Physical Realm. These objects can then be sold as wares by a merchant. The price set for an manifested item is reflective, not of the craftsmanship of the item,{{book ref|sa4|29}} but the length of time the object will last in Shadesmar before it disappears,{{book ref|Sa4|75}} not the craftsmanship of the item.{{book ref|sa4|29}} These items, however, can be reinfused so that they will last longer.{{book ref|sa4|26}} The skill of the manifester determines the length of time the item will remain in the realm,{{book ref|sa4|26}} although truethe ability to manifest objects is rare,{{book ref|sa4|26}} and can be quite dangerous,{{book ref|sa3|108}} and is rather draining.{{book ref|sa4|26}}
 
The demand for Stormlight as a commodity, both in Shadesmar and off-world, has led the [[Ghostbloods]] to attempt to set up a trade route that will transport the [[Investiture]] from the Physical Realm and through Shadesmar, using the Oathgates. They eventually plan to trade Stormlight on other planets, and although they are aware of how to transport the Investiture off of Roshar, they have run into issues in implementing their plan.{{book ref|sa4|13}}
 
{{quote
|“Aluminum,” Lopen said, still floating above the deck a few feet. “Yeah, it’s weird stuff. Can block a Shardblade, Rua tells me, if it’s thick enough. They get it from Soulcasting, though only a few can make it, so it’s pretty rare.”
“Can get from trade,” Cord said. “In Peaks. We trade.”
“Trade?” Huio said. “Who trade?”
“He is strange metal,” Cord said. “Does strange things to spren.”
Dawnshard 7
}}
 
=== Food and Drink ===
True spren do not require food or water to survive,{{book ref|sa3|93}} however, they are able to consume [[Stormlight]]{{boobook ref|sa4|36}} or human emotions.{{book ref|sa3|99}} The weather patterns of Shadesmar also can have a similar effect onnourishes spren, thatthe nourishmentway food would have on anourish human.{{book ref|sa3|101}}{{book ref|sa3|110}} Lesser spren feed on Stor
 
Human rations are available for purchase in Shadesmar cities and are sometimes carried by spren sailors, even when they do not currently have human passengers.{{book ref|sa3|99}} Rations are most easily found in port cities which see a steady trade of the goods to help accommodate for humans that live in the area.{{book ref|sa3|93}} Tinned food is commonly found in Shadesmar, and may originate from [[Scadrial]] due to their canning processes.{{book ref|sa3|97}}{{book ref|sa3|102}}{{wob ref|8650}}{{wob ref|10807}} Water can be created using a [[hydrator]]; these devices are carried on ships in the case that humans are granted passage by the captain.{{book ref|sa3|99}}
 
=== Leisure Activities ===
==== Gardening ====
[[File:Wyndle.jpg|thumb|right|350|Wyndle gardening by {{a|Bonnie Johnson}}]]
Gardening appears to be an art form in Shadesmar, that is enjoyed particularly by [[cultivationspren]]. It differs from Physical Realm gardening, with the cultivation of plants being considered mundane and pedestrian. Instead, Shadesmar gardening involves growing items out of crystals, based on the souls of objects, though this method is distinctly different from manifesting souls. Cultivationspren are known to create gardens of chairs. Like with Physical Realm artwork, these garden creations are put on display in exhibitions where they can be viewed by other spren.{{book ref|sa2.5|1}}
 
=== Clothing ===
Clothing in Shadesmar is either created as part of a spren’s essence, or is manifested from the Physical Realm.{{book ref|sa4|30}} Spren do not follow any of the fashion trends seen on Roshar, and will instead mix and match clothing from a variety of Rosharan cultures in ways that would be considered bizarre or unseemly into the Physical Realmhumans.{{book ref|sa3|102}}{{book ref|sa4|29}} Spren clothing that is created from a being essence can be changed by the given individual, however, [[Stormlight]] is required.{{book ref|sa3|102}}
 
[[Honorspren]] in particular have a propensity towards military dress,{{book ref|sa4|36}} although some in the younger generation tend towards flowing garments instead.{{book ref|sa4|87}}
 
=== Languages ===
Like humans, spren speak a multitude of different languages and the ability to speak multiple languages, spren or human, varies between individuals.{{book ref|sa2|60}}{{book ref|sa3|102}} These languages must be learned and are not inherently known.{{book ref|sa4|26}} Most spren are able to speak human languages.{{book ref|sa4|21}}
 
There appears to be some languages that are specific for different types of spren.{{book ref|sa3|108}}{{book ref|sa4|26}} Not all languages are spokenverbal, with some spren, such as [[Reachers]], knownbeing able to communicate using vibrations passed through metal plates.{{book ref|sa3|99}}
 
=== Religion ===
==== Mythology ====
Following the [[Recreance and]], the disappearance of the [[Knights Radiant]], and the locking of the Oathgates[[Oathgate]]s, knowledge of Shadesmar disappeared from the general population, and the realm faded into myths and legends, eventually becoming known as the mythical kingdom of the [[spren]].{{book ref|sa2|prologue}} This fictionalization of the realm was further fueled by the [[Vorinism|Vorin Church]] during the [[Hierocracy]], who tampered and altered a great number of texts to remove or change information about Shadesmar, in their effort to expunge knowledge of the Recreance and Knights Radiant from historical record.{{book ref|sa2|3}} Older texts on [[Roshar]] still contain mentions of the [[Cognitive Realm]], including in literature and children’s books,.{{book ref|sa1|i|8}}{{book ref|sa2|prologue}} whileFolklore folklorecontains makes referencereferences to those with backwards shadows, like one would have in Shadesmar, and describes the individuals as being cursed.{{book ref|sa2|prologue}}
 
Shadesmar is still believed to be real by at least some inhabitants of Roshar, prior to its "re-discovery" in 1174. [[Jasnah Kholin]] has written about the realm in some of her earlier scholarly works,{{book ref|sa2|3}} and at least some in the [[ardentia]] are aware that Shadesmar is a real place.{{book ref|sa1|i|8}}
 
=== Magic ===
[[File:Elsecaller.png|thumb|right|250px| Jasnah Elsecalling Shadesmar beads by {{a|LittleGreyDragon}}]]
Some species and people have a more natural ability to view the Cognitive Realm. [[Singers]] can commonly see some level of Shadesmar, which usually equates to seeing the entirety of a spren’s[[spren]]’s physical appearance,{{book ref|sa4|48)}} while humans rarely can see the other realm naturally.{{book ref|sa4|i|5}} Some Horneaters[[Horneater]]s also have the ability to see spren that are invisible to others,{{book ref|sa3.5|9}} though it is unclear if this is related to their singer ancestry, or their interactions with Cultivation’s[[Cultivation's Perpendicularity]]. [[Cultivation]] has the power to permanently move someone more into the Cognitive than they normally would be, which can allow them to physical touch spren that are not physically manifested in the Physical.{{book ref|sa2.5|4}}
 
==== Surgebinding ====
All Radiants[[Radiant]]s have an attachment to Shadesmar, by virtue of the [[Nahel bondBond]],{{book ref|sa3|33}} and on occasion, they can see a glimpse of the realm.{{book ref|sa2|41}}{{book ref|sa1|45}} Some Orders however,that have greater access due to being able to access the Surges of Transformation andor Transportation have greater access.{{book ref|sa3|33}}{{book ref|sa4|11}}{{book ref|sa1|70}} Due to this higher affinity, it is particuarlyparticularly dangerous for [[Order_of_Elsecallers|Elsecallers]], [[Order_of_Lightweavers|Lightweavers]], and [[Order_of_Willshapers|Willshapers]] to visit Shadesmar without sufficient Stormlight as it risks their minds or physical beingsbody becoming trapped in the Cognitive Realm.{{book ref|sa1|70}}{{book ref|sa2|epilogue}} All three orders are capable of mentally peeking into Shadesmar,{{book ref|sa3|33}}{{book ref|sa4|11}}{{book ref|sa1|70}} although there is a level of talent involved in this process.{{book ref|sa4|20}} This ability is a "quiet" typeuse of [[Investiture]] and will not draw the attention of [[secretspren]].{{book ref|sa1|45}}
 
During times where the realms are closer, or combined, it is easier to access Shadesmar and foran someoverlay effect can createoccur anwith almostthe overlay[[Physical effectRealm]]. Soulcasting[[Soulcast]]ing also becomes much easier to perform.{{book ref|sa3|120}} When in Shadesmar, Soulcasting can be performed on any physical material that is in the Cognitive Realm, however, if performed on the beads then only the object in the Physical Realm wouldis changeaffected. Items that fully exists in Shadesmar, however, can be changed into other substances as would normally occur.{{book ref|sa3|93}}{{book ref|sa4|26}} Soulcasting items that are in the Cognitive Realm already is easier than changing the souls of the beads.{{book ref|sa4|93}}
 
Elsecalling to Shadesmar requires a large amount of Stormlight, and it is harder when moving from the Cognitive to the Physical, than the other way around.{{book ref|sa3|33}}{{wob ref|5758}} Although it is possible to leave the Cognitive from any point,{{wob ref|13196}} those who are less experience with using [[Surgebinding#Transportation|Transportation]], require a transfer point, where the Physical and Cognitive Realms are closer together, to be able to make the journey.{{book ref|sa3|33}}
 
== Development ==
Shadesmar was loosely inspired by a painting by {{a|Michael Whelan}} that Brandon saw as a teeneagerteenager, and largely developed off Brandon’s interest in creating a place that was a reflection of the real world, but also different. The crystalline nature of Shadesmar was part of this interest.{{wob ref|13466}} The bead ocean wasn’t inspired by anything in particular and grew out of the general worldbuilding for [[The Stormlight Archive]].{{wob ref|13799}}
 
== Trivia ==
*[[Expanse of Vibrance]]: This expanse's name was hidden behind the Shadesmar's map's title.{{wob ref|4805}} BelievedIt is believed to be Nalthis.▼
Ingesting the beads and then moving to the Physical Realm would not be good for a person.{{wob ref|12032}}
* An uncanonical scene from [[Words of Radiance]] was released in 2014 about [[Jasnah]] transitioning to Shadesmar from the Wind’s''[[Wind's Pleasure]]'' when it was attacked.{{wob ref |12304}} It was excluded from the book so as to not lessen the epilogue reveal that Jasnah survived the attack in the epilogue.{{wob ref|4576}}▼
▲*[[Expanse of Vibrance]]: This expanse's name was hidden behind the map's title.{{wob ref|4805}} Believed to be Nalthis
*This Although Brandon plans to use Shadesmar more widely in the cosmere, there may shift to being ‘Cognitive Realm’ as Brandon reaches Era 4 so that a more scientific term is being used.{{wob ref|10305}} ▼
▲* An uncanonical scene from Words of Radiance was released in 2014 about Jasnah transitioning to Shadesmar from the Wind’s Pleasure when it was attacked.{{wob ref |12304}} It was excluded from the book so as to not lessen the reveal that Jasnah survived the attack in the epilogue.{{wob ref|4576}}
▲*This may shift to being ‘Cognitive Realm’ as Brandon reaches Era 4 so that a more scientific term is being used.{{wob ref|10305}}
* There is a specific reason that the Rosharan subastral is full of spheres.{{wob ref|2742}}
* The idea of Shadesmar can be tied back to Brandon’s love of Tel’aran’rhiod from the Wheel of Time and some ideas from ancient Green philosophy.{{wob ref|12616}}
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