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The precise nature of Fortune and how it functions and is used, is currently unclear. Fortune has been described as "luck" by less cosmere-aware groups, such as the [[Terris]] three centuries after the [[Catacendre]].{{book ref|mb6|part=ars}} However, it is clear from other individuals that are more cosmere-aware that Fortune is more than simple luck. It's a way of knowing things you would not know otherwise,{{wob ref|2567}} and a way in which one can see the future.{{wob ref|8481}} It is implied that Fortune is a thing one can access{{book ref|sa3|122}} and draw upon.{{msh ref|5|2}} Someone drawing upon Fortune can lead to events that appear to be coincidences.{{msh ref|5|2}}
In general, future sight has been said to be dangerous in the cosmere,{{wob ref|8904}} so Fortune would likely be as well.
Chromium can be used by a Feruchemist to store Fortune, but when used Hemalurgically, it doesn't steal Fortune, but destiny.
When the [[Ire]] spotted an agent--who happened to be [[Kelsier]]--[[Alonoe]] thought the sighting was not a coincidence, but [[Elrao]], another member of the Ire, said the use of Fortune was not related to every coincidence.{{msh ref|5|2}}
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[[Odium]] remarked to [[Taravangian]] that the [[Diagram (literature)|Diagram]] was impressive, considering he created it without access to Fortune, or the Spiritual Realm.{{book ref|sa3|122}}
[[Venli]] mentions the [[Rhythm]] of Fortune in a context where a human might refer to luck, suggesting the [[singer]]s have some awareness of Fortune.{{book ref|sa4|77}}
Three hundred and forty years after the [[Catacendre]] on [[Scadrial]], the [[Terris]] were aware of Fortune. They knew a [[chromium]] [[Feruchemy|Ferring]] (Spinner) could store Fortune. To most Terris, Fortune, as well as the other Spiritual metals of Feruchemy, were considered beyond understanding.{{book ref|mb6|3}} These metals were under heavy experimentation by the Terris,{{book ref|mb6|part=ars}} but they did not fully understand
Hoid uses the same mechanics of chromium [[Feruchemy]]--Fortune--to know where he needs to go.{{wob ref|2567}} However, his use of Fortune does not allow him to know why he needs to be in certain places.{{book ref|sa3|68}}
== Trivia ==
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