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*Ironsides (Admiral [[Judy Ivans]]): Just claimed. I'd like to get Gran-Gran marked as complete and get some feedback on that article before starting on this one, if possible.
*[[Cognitive Shadow]]: Noticed this on the urgent list and thought I'd put some work into it.
'''Cognitive Shadows Work'''
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|A force of mind, holding his spirit together, preventing it from diffusing.
|[[Kelsier]]'s recollection of [[Preservation]]'s description of a Cognitive Shadow{{msh ref|2|1}}
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'''Cognitive Shadow''' is term used by [[Brandon]] to refer to a spirit that has not yet moved into the afterlife.{{wob ref|8836}} While the manifestations of this kind of entity can vary depending on the [[Shardworld|world]] it occurs on, Cognitive Shadows can occur on any planet of the [[Cosmere]]. In general, they are similar to the concept of ghosts on Earth.
== Mechanics ==
Cognitive Shadows can be created by a variety of processes. Some of them are created when a person has sufficient attachment to something in the Physical Realm. When a [[Vessel]] that has held onto a [[Shard]] for a long time dies it becomes a Cognitive Shadow that can continue to act.{{wob ref|1391}} The Cognitive aspect of a recently deceased person can become a Cognitive Shadow by finding a source of Investiture to anchor themselves to the Cognitive Realm before passing on to the Beyond. The Investiture replaces the parts of the soul that connects it to the Three Realms, providing an anchor for it in the Cognitive Realm. {{wob ref|857}} Some [[Vessel]]s can prepare a Cognitive Shadow at or just prior to their death or [[Splinter|Splintering]], allowing a portion of their power to continue to function with a small amount of direction; the [[Stormfather]] is an example of this.{{wob ref|8439}}
== Examples ==
=== Roshar ===
;[[Fused]]
[[Fused]] are the Cognitive Shadows of ancient singers that possess living singers.{{wob ref|8693}}
;[[Herald]]s
[[Herald]]s of [[The Almighty]] are Cognitive Shadows.{{wob ref|8942}}
;[[Stormfather]]
The Stormfather was an existing spren, who merged with the Cognitive Shadow of [[Tanavast]] (Honor's Vessel) after his death.{{wob ref|4268}}
=== Scadrial ===
;[[Kelsier]]
After his death, Kelsier managed to become a Cognitive Shadow by Investing himself using Preservation's Shardpool ([[Well of Ascension|the Well of Ascension]]). After becoming a Cognitive Shadow he was able to influence the Physical Realm, even holding the Shard Preservation for a time.
;The mist spirit
The mist spirit that [[Vin]] sees during [[The Well of Ascension]] is ''not'' a cognitve shadow.
=== Nalthis ===
;[[Returned]]
[[Returned]] are Cognitive Shadows that have been attached back to their bodies with a [[BioChromatic_Breath#Type_I|divine Breath]].{{wob ref|4995}}
;[[Lifeless]]
Brandon has indicated that, if given enough extra Breath, a Lifeless might develop a Cognitive Shadow
=== Sel ===
;Aona
The voice Raoden hears above the pool may be Aona's Cognitive Shadow
=== Threnody ===
;[[Shade]]s
Common on [[Threnody]], Shades are somewhat unique in that they can convert living people into more Shades. This is explained by the kind of Investiture the people on that planet have, as well as the lack of Shard.{{wob ref|6891}}
== Notes ==
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