Usuaria:Truthwatch3r/Peakspren
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|image=Shallan's Sketchbook - Peakspren.jpg
|abilities=[[Nahel bond]], [[Stoneward]] magic, {{tag+|Splinter}}s
|type={{tag|Spren}}
|world=Roshar
|universe=[[Cosmere]]
|books=[[The Stormlight Archive]]
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Peakspren are a subset of spren that exist on Roshar. They are capable of forming a Nahel bond, granting people the abilities of the Order of Stonewards.[1]
Appearance
In the Physical Realm, peakspren take forms that appear to be made of stone. They can hide inside real rocks if they wish; when they want to reappear, they emerge as if breaking their form out of the rock.[2]
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In the Cognitive Realm, peakspren inhabit humanoid bodies formed of stone. The population of peakspren is quite varied as to the type of stone, which seems to include every variety found on Roshar.[2] When they touch or rub parts of their body together, it sounds like stone grating together; they also move heavily, and their voices sound rather like grinding rock.[1][3] The skin of peakspren is etched with cracks that emanate molten light and sometimes seem to form shapes akin to a glyph or symbol. Peakspren wear human clothing and tend to be bald, although their heads sport more cracks than the rest of their bodies.[1][2]
History
The first time members of the coalition of monarchs took note of peakspren during the era of the True Desolation, a group including Adolin, Shallan, Kaladin, their spren, and Azure noticed some while traversing the city of Celebrant in Shadesmar in 1173. As they were seeking passage to either an Oathgate or a perpendicularity, they asked a peakspren who reported that he was headed east towards Freelight if he would consider taking them aboard his ship. The friendly spren seemed ready enough to do so, but told them to return in a half hour after the ship's inspection had taken place; before they had opportunity, however, Syl arranged for them to be taken on board the Honor's Path to avoid a group of pursuing Fused.[4]
Culture
Peakspren share some culture, speech patterns, and mannerisms with the Unkalaki.[2] They have different tribes or nations in Shadesmar, such as the Kasiden peakspren that originate in the east. There is a rivalry between these groups just as tends to arise between humans.[1]
Peakspren also differ in personal opinions and attitudes towards issues, rather than being one homogenous group. For instance, Ua'pam argues in favor of throwing their lot in with the humans to defeat Odium, while Unativi believes that they can ride out the conflict without getting involved.[5]
Abilities
When a peakspren bonds with a human, the human becomes a Stoneward and gains the ability to manipulate the Surges of Cohesion and Tension.
Known Peakspren
- Ua'pam -- a peakspren bonded to Zu.[1]
- Unativi -- Ua'pam's cousin and the captain of the barge that takes the coalition's diplomatic party from Urithiru to Nameless.[5]
Notes
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