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A '''Half-shard''' is a type of [[Fabrial#Augmenter|augmenter fabrial]] developed by [[Veden]] [[Artifabrian]]s late during the [[War of Reckoning]].{{ref|b|sa1|c|22}} |
A '''Half-shard''' is a type of [[Fabrial#Augmenter|augmenter fabrial]] developed by [[Veden]] [[Artifabrian]]s late during the [[War of Reckoning]].{{ref|b|sa1|c|22}} |
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− | They are the only known objects able to block a [[Shardblade]] apart from [[Shardplate]] and other |
+ | They are the only known objects able to block a [[Shardblade]] apart from [[Shardplate]] and other Shardblades. Despite not granting any of the other benefits of Shardplate, such as enhanced strength and agility, they represent a significant breakthrough in fabrial science. Their bulky size and shape often leads to their users being hampered in ways Shardbearers are not.{{ref|b|sa1|i|9}} While inspired by Shardplate, half-shards work according to a different design principle.{{ref|b|sa1|c|60}} It is unknown how closely the secret of how to construct a half-shard is guarded. |
Their design consists of a diamond-shaped metal plate with an infused gem attached to its back increase its durability.{{ref|b|sa1|i|9}} It is believed any of the ten [[Polestone]]s may be used.{{ref|b|sa1|ars}} |
Their design consists of a diamond-shaped metal plate with an infused gem attached to its back increase its durability.{{ref|b|sa1|i|9}} It is believed any of the ten [[Polestone]]s may be used.{{ref|b|sa1|ars}} |
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+ | Half-shards were used by King [[Hanavanar]] of Jah Keved in his failed attempt to kill [[Szeth]].{{ref|b|sa1|i|9}} |
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==Notes== |
==Notes== |
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Revision as of 02:38, 5 November 2013
Half-shard | |
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Fabrial type | Augmenter |
Gem | any Polestone |
World of Origin | Roshar |
Universe | Cosmere |
A Half-shard is a type of augmenter fabrial developed by Veden Artifabrians late during the War of Reckoning.Cite error: Invalid <ref>
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They are the only known objects able to block a Shardblade apart from Shardplate and other Shardblades. Despite not granting any of the other benefits of Shardplate, such as enhanced strength and agility, they represent a significant breakthrough in fabrial science. Their bulky size and shape often leads to their users being hampered in ways Shardbearers are not.Cite error: Invalid <ref>
tag; refs with no name must have content While inspired by Shardplate, half-shards work according to a different design principle.Cite error: Invalid <ref>
tag; refs with no name must have content It is unknown how closely the secret of how to construct a half-shard is guarded.
Their design consists of a diamond-shaped metal plate with an infused gem attached to its back increase its durability.Cite error: Invalid <ref>
tag; refs with no name must have content It is believed any of the ten Polestones may be used.Cite error: Invalid <ref>
tag; refs with no name must have content
Half-shards were used by King Hanavanar of Jah Keved in his failed attempt to kill Szeth.Cite error: Invalid <ref>
tag; refs with no name must have content