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'''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 [[spiritweb]]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.{{book ref|tsm|40}}{{wob ref|642}} [[Cognitive Shadow]]s, [[splinter]]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}}{{book ref|yumi|21}}

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.

=== CommunicationLinguistic Connection ===

Connection can be used in many ways to allow the user to speak the language of another person they are Connecting with.{{book ref|mb6|22}}{{book ref|sa3|65}}{{book ref|mb7|39}} This can be done without the user learning any of the language beforehand. Some methods replace their native language, tricking a person's soul into thinking they were born where they are currently located.{{book ref|tsm|6}}{{book ref|tsm|44}} The ability has flaws though, as it will fill in local idioms and phrases on its own, but if the user is careless and focuses on a specific word or phrase the ability may fail and they will say the word verbatim in their own tongue{{wob ref|3759}} or it may be said in an odd way.{{wob ref|3583}} This includes slip-ups that confuse others,{{wob ref|8185}} such as saying coin{{book ref|sa2|epilogue}} or bunny{{book ref|sa2|59}} on [[Roshar]]. BlankingThey [[Identity]]may andalso tappinginterpret Connectionlocal canwords causeas someonesomething tomore gainfamiliar, aneven accentif forit ais particularless areaaccurate.{{wobbook ref|2558tsm|13}}

Using the [[Surge]] of [[Adhesion]] to manipulate spiritual, rather than purely physical forces, a [[Bondsmith]] can touch another person and forge a spiritual connectionConnection between them. This allows the Bondsmith to temporarily speak whatever languages this other person can speak.{{book ref|sa3|65}}

**'''Other Spren Bonds''': Certain spren bond with animals native to Roshar, enhancing those animals and granting them abilities. Animals that are confirmed to have these bonds are [[chasmfiend]]s, [[chull]]s, [[Ryshadium]], [[Larkin]] and [[skyeel]]s.

*'''Shardplate''': There is some manner of bond between [[Shardplate]] and its wearer that will disappear when the wearer dies, causing the the Plate to fall off of their body.{{wob ref|6758}}{{book ref|sa1|47}}

*''' Tracking ''': Certain entities are able to follow Connection in order to find people, such as the [[Messengers]] in the [[Cognitive Realm]].{{book ref|mb7|epilogue|6}}

*''' Body Swap ''': Manipulation Connection in certain ways can allow one to swap souls between bodies. How this would be done intentionally is unknown, but it can be done on accident when creating a Connection between two people.{{book ref|yumi|40}}

Through an unknown manner, one can make Connection partially physical, taking the form of a cord of light, and directly interact with it.and Whenmanipulate it is in this state,Connection. theyThey can directly stretch it and check for issues in the Connection. Stretching it too far can risk degradation to the Connection.{{book ref|yumi|22}} How exactly distance functions in relation to Connection, given the lack of such concepts in the Spiritual Realm, is unknown.