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| ⚫ | The '''First Gem''' is a topaz with magical properties{{wob ref|5301}} that [[Hoid]] |
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| ⚫ | The '''First Gem''' is a topaz with magical properties{{wob ref|5301}} that [[Hoid]] once carried and from which he took his name for a while.{{wob ref|6065}}{{wob ref|8609}} The name "First Gem" was revealed in the [[Letters#Second_Oathbringer_Letter|Second Oathbringer Letter]] when [[Patji (being)|Patji]]{{wob ref|12761}} addressed Hoid as "Cephandrius, bearer of the First Gem." Some individuals in the [[cosmere]] still know Hoid as "Topaz".{{wob ref|5882}} Hoid tells [[Kaladin]] that he was once named for a beautiful rock that became worthless for his wearing it,{{book ref|sa1|57}} presumably referring to the First Gem. |
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== Theories == |
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| + | Hoid's belief that the gem is now "worthless"{{book ref|sa1|57}} likely indicates that it no longer holds its original magical properties. |
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| − | It has been theorised that the First Gem was used in some form in the shattering of Adonalsium.{{wob ref|10439}} |
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| + | Although topaz is a [[polestone]] on [[Roshar]], Patji's knowledge of the gem, its name, and Hoid's status as one of the oldest beings in the cosmere{{wob ref|3083}} all hint that the First Gem has importance beyond Roshar. It has been theorised that the First Gem was used in some form in the [[Shattering of Adonalsium]].{{wob ref|10439}} |
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== Notes == |
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Revision as of 16:50, 24 June 2019
| First Gem | |
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| Type | Magic |
| Owner | Hoid |
| Universe | Cosmere |
The First Gem is a topaz with magical properties[1] that Hoid once carried and from which he took his name for a while.[2][3] The name "First Gem" was revealed in the Second Oathbringer Letter when Patji[4] addressed Hoid as "Cephandrius, bearer of the First Gem." Some individuals in the cosmere still know Hoid as "Topaz".[5] Hoid tells Kaladin that he was once named for a beautiful rock that became worthless for his wearing it,[6] presumably referring to the First Gem.
Theories
Hoid's belief that the gem is now "worthless"[6] likely indicates that it no longer holds its original magical properties.
Although topaz is a polestone on Roshar, Patji's knowledge of the gem, its name, and Hoid's status as one of the oldest beings in the cosmere[7] all hint that the First Gem has importance beyond Roshar. It has been theorised that the First Gem was used in some form in the Shattering of Adonalsium.[8]
Notes
- ↑ Shadows of Self signing London UK
— Arcanum - 2015-10-19# - ↑ Words of Radiance signing Seattle
— Arcanum - 2014-03-08# - ↑ Oathbringer London signing
— Arcanum - 2017-11-28# - ↑ Bonn Signing
— Arcanum - 2019-05-15# - ↑ Shadows of Self release party
— Arcanum - 2015-10-05# - ↑ a b The Way of Kings chapter 57#
- ↑ Firefight Seattle Public Library signing
— Arcanum - 2015-01-07# - ↑ Idaho Falls signing
— Arcanum - 2018-07-21#