Editing Harmony
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What this means in terms of exact intent is unknown, but as Harmony holds both Ruin and Preservation, his intent is certainly a blending of the intents of both. At one point he seems to indicate that his natural inclination as a former human being towards Preservation is somehow separate from his need as Harmony to balance the two forces. If Sazed had been unable to balance the two powers, the Shard's name would be different.{{wob ref|3187}} In his response to one of [[Hoid]]'s [[letters]] he states that the Shards he holds are in such conflict that even simple actions are difficult.{{epigraph ref|sa3|55}} [[Odium]] is scared of Harmony, as he represents the possibility that two Shards can merge and, by being in harmony, become more powerful.{{wob ref|14009}} |
What this means in terms of exact intent is unknown, but as Harmony holds both Ruin and Preservation, his intent is certainly a blending of the intents of both. At one point he seems to indicate that his natural inclination as a former human being towards Preservation is somehow separate from his need as Harmony to balance the two forces. If Sazed had been unable to balance the two powers, the Shard's name would be different.{{wob ref|3187}} In his response to one of [[Hoid]]'s [[letters]] he states that the Shards he holds are in such conflict that even simple actions are difficult.{{epigraph ref|sa3|55}} [[Odium]] is scared of Harmony, as he represents the possibility that two Shards can merge and, by being in harmony, become more powerful.{{wob ref|14009}} |
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− | Although Harmony allows free will, he is not beyond causing or allowing interference, as evident from having [[Ironeyes]] act as his agent, and communicating to [[Waxillium]] through an earring. He also controls the [[kandra]] |
+ | Although Harmony allows free will, he is not beyond causing or allowing interference, as evident from having [[Ironeyes]] act as his agent, and communicating to [[Waxillium]] through an earring. He also controls the [[kandra]] which act as his agents. |
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