Difference between revisions of "Connection"

'''Connection''' is a spiritualSpiritual attribute that represents spiritual connections and relationships between different entities -- living being, locations, items and so on. Like other spiritualSpiritual attributes in the [[cosmere]], Connection is quantifiable and can affect or be affected by different [[Investiture|Invested artsArts]].

Connection uses [[spiritwebSpiritweb]]s, and connects them in the [[Spiritual Realm]]. Connection is thought to be part of the spiritualSpiritual aspect of a being. Additionally, it is possible to alter connectionConnection through artificial means,{{msh ref|5|2}} though the particulars of how this is accomplished are unknown. Connection can be inherited.{{wob ref|11881}} People are generally Connected to certain locations, and can be Connected to more than one place at a time.{{wob ref|642}} [[Cognitive Shadow]]s, and in certain instances [[Shard]]s, can get tied to an area or [[Cosmere#Planets|planet]] in the cosmere, due to their Connection to the location.{{wob ref|2688}}

When made visual in the [[Physical Realm]], Connection looksappears likeas glowing cords of light connecting things together in a complex web.{{book ref|sa4|47}}{{book ref|yumi|22}}

Many methods of accessing [[Investiture]] have been observed throughout the [[cosmere]], but all share certain cardinal similarities; an established Connection or ability to create a Connection to a source of power and a way of directing that power.