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| − | Like other sapient spren, Inkspren are humanoid, and though they seem to become smaller in the [[Physical Realm]], their shape does not change significantly between there and [[Shadesmar]]. In either realm, they are entirely black, as if made of shadows, and have a prismatic quality to their skin, as if coated in oil, although that is less visible in the Physical. They wear fashionable clothing that matches their color and texture -- it may in fact be part of their essence.{{book ref|sa2|prologue}}{{book ref|sa2|3}} |
+ | Like other sapient spren, Inkspren are humanoid, and though they seem to become smaller in the [[Physical Realm]], their shape does not change significantly between there and [[Shadesmar]]. In either realm, they are entirely black, as if made of shadows, and have a prismatic quality to their skin, as if coated in oil, although that is less visible in the Physical. They wear fashionable clothing that matches their color and texture -- it may in fact be part of their essence.{{book ref|sa2|prologue}}{{book ref|sa2|3}} They sometimes carry weapons like swords.{{book ref|sa2|prologue}} |
They dislike humans for their irrational and changing nature, considering them unstable. Their society as a whole is hostile to the idea of reforming the [[Knights Radiant]], believing that death is the only option for a bonded spren. It's implied they'd be willing to kill a bonded human to "rescue" their kinsmen from such a fate, even if the bonded inkspren entered the bond willingly. There are very few of them, with [[Ivory]] being the only one known, interested in attempting the Nahel Bond again.{{book ref|sa3|47}} It seems he is not entirely alone in his views, however, as several accompany him to watch the beginnings of his bond with [[Jasnah]].{{book ref|sa2|prologue}} |
They dislike humans for their irrational and changing nature, considering them unstable. Their society as a whole is hostile to the idea of reforming the [[Knights Radiant]], believing that death is the only option for a bonded spren. It's implied they'd be willing to kill a bonded human to "rescue" their kinsmen from such a fate, even if the bonded inkspren entered the bond willingly. There are very few of them, with [[Ivory]] being the only one known, interested in attempting the Nahel Bond again.{{book ref|sa3|47}} It seems he is not entirely alone in his views, however, as several accompany him to watch the beginnings of his bond with [[Jasnah]].{{book ref|sa2|prologue}} |
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Revision as of 11:21, 21 September 2019
| Inkspren | |
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 by ToastSamurai
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| Type | Spren |
| Abilities | Nahel bond, Elsecaller magic, Splinters |
| World of Origin | Roshar |
| Universe | Cosmere |
“ You think by facts. You change not on simple whims. You are as you are. ”
The inkspren are a race of sapient spren that dwell primarily in the Cognitive Realm of Roshar.
They tend to be attracted to people who are logical and willing to think through their decisions as opposed to acting on instinct.[2] They form Nahel Bonds, giving people the powers of the Order of Elsecallers.[3]
Appearance and Culture
Like other sapient spren, Inkspren are humanoid, and though they seem to become smaller in the Physical Realm, their shape does not change significantly between there and Shadesmar. In either realm, they are entirely black, as if made of shadows, and have a prismatic quality to their skin, as if coated in oil, although that is less visible in the Physical. They wear fashionable clothing that matches their color and texture -- it may in fact be part of their essence.[4][5] They sometimes carry weapons like swords.[4]
They dislike humans for their irrational and changing nature, considering them unstable. Their society as a whole is hostile to the idea of reforming the Knights Radiant, believing that death is the only option for a bonded spren. It's implied they'd be willing to kill a bonded human to "rescue" their kinsmen from such a fate, even if the bonded inkspren entered the bond willingly. There are very few of them, with Ivory being the only one known, interested in attempting the Nahel Bond again.[1] It seems he is not entirely alone in his views, however, as several accompany him to watch the beginnings of his bond with Jasnah.[4]
Abilities
Unlike some other types of spren, inkspren cannot make themselves invisible to humans; they are, however, capable of drastically changing their size. Their upper limit is unknown, but they can become as small as a speck of dust, letting them move about unseen.[6] They are also capable of blending into shadows.[4][5]
Inkspren are one of the spren types capable of forming Nahel Bonds with humans. The bond makes a person a Surgebinder, and grants the powers of Transformation and Transportation.[7]
![[7]](#cite_note-TWoK_Front_Endsheet.jpg-7){kind=link}
Bond-holders
- Jasnah Kholin bonded with the inkspren Ivory on the night her father was assassinated.[4]
Notes
- ↑ a b Oathbringer chapter 47#
- ↑ Boskone 54
— Arcanum - 2017-02-17# - ↑ Arcanum Unbounded Fort Collins signing
— Arcanum - 2016-11-29# - ↑ a b c d e Words of Radiance prologue#
- ↑ a b Words of Radiance chapter 3#
- ↑ Oathbringer chapter 53#
- ↑ Surgebinding Table
