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− | A '''Sliver''' is a human intelligence who has held all or a very large portion of the power of a [[Shard]] and has since released it.{{qa ref|699|7}} There is a certain threshold of power where one would be considered a Sliver of Adonalsium. Every person on [[Scadrial]] has a bit of the power of Preservation, but they are not technically Slivers. Though there is some grey area in what it means to be a Sliver, individuals who have directly held the power of a Shard are usually termed Slivers. [[Elend]] who it a |
+ | A '''Sliver''' is a human intelligence who has held all or a very large portion of the power of a [[Shard]] and has since released it.{{qa ref|699|7}}{{qa ref|699|8}} There is a certain threshold of power where one would be considered a Sliver of Adonalsium. Every person on [[Scadrial]] has a bit of the power of Preservation, but they are not technically Slivers. Though there is some grey area in what it means to be a Sliver, individuals who have directly held the power of a Shard are usually termed Slivers. [[Elend]] who it a full [[lerasium]] [[Mistborn]] is not a Sliver, but is starting to get close.{{qa ref|680|26}} |
== Requirements == |
== Requirements == |
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− | # All Slivers by definition must be a human first. Non human entities like Spren can not become Slivers. |
+ | # All Slivers by definition must be a human first. Non human entities like Spren can not become Slivers.{{qa ref|699|8}} |
− | # A human must hold a large portion portion of a [[Shard]], a single bead of [[ |
+ | # A human must hold a large portion portion of a [[Shard]], a single bead of [[lerasium]] is not enough.{{qa ref|680|26}} Touching the [[Well of Ascension]] but not holding and using its power will not change a human into a Sliver.{{cite}} |
# Slivers must have used up that power or released it. |
# Slivers must have used up that power or released it. |
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== Qualities of a Sliver == |
== Qualities of a Sliver == |
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− | Being a Sliver changes a person, there is a residue left behind in a person.{{qa ref|680|26}} This residue has many effects, one of which is that a person who is capable of noticing [[Investiture]] would be able to look at someone and tell that they are a Sliver.{{qa ref|836|46}} Holding a large portion of a |
+ | Being a Sliver changes a person, there is a residue left behind in a person.{{qa ref|680|26}} This residue has many effects, one of which is that a person who is capable of noticing [[Investiture]] would be able to look at someone and tell that they are a Sliver.{{qa ref|836|46}} Holding a large portion of a Shard is similar to inflating a balloon.{{qa ref|1086|18}} It is unknown what affects this expansion of their mind and spirit ultimately has on a person. A Sliver knows it is a Sliver this most likely has to do with the expanded consensus gained from holding the [[Shard]].{{cite}}{{clarify}} |
== Known sources of power to become a Sliver == |
== Known sources of power to become a Sliver == |
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# Holding any [[Shard]] for any amount of time. |
# Holding any [[Shard]] for any amount of time. |
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# The [[Well of Ascension]] |
# The [[Well of Ascension]] |
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− | # Multiple beads of [[Lerasium]]? |
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− | For some reason the other forms of power such as Atium when burned do not create this effect. This maybe due to [[Atium]] being used as fuel for [[Allomancy]] and not being used in its own right. |
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== Known Slivers == |
== Known Slivers == |
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{{for|:Category: Slivers|a list of all known Slivers}} |
{{for|:Category: Slivers|a list of all known Slivers}} |
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− | *[[Kelsier]] held [[Preservation]] after |
+ | *[[Kelsier]] held [[Preservation]] after his and [[Leras]]'s death until Vin picked up the Shard{{qa ref|680|26}} |
− | *[[Rashek]] used the [[Well of Ascension]] |
+ | *[[Rashek]] used the [[Well of Ascension]]{{qa ref|680|26}} |
− | *[[Vin]] is a Sliver of [[Preservation]] on account of holding [[Preservation]] |
+ | *[[Vin]] is a Sliver of [[Preservation]] on account of holding [[Preservation]] briefly. She was not a Sliver after using the [[Well of Ascension]].{{qa ref|680|26}} |
== Notes == |
== Notes == |
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{{qa ref|680|26|Also, would the Elantrians and the Lerasium-mistings be considered Slivers?|date=2010-01-18|interview=Warbreaker @ Goodreads}} |
{{qa ref|680|26|Also, would the Elantrians and the Lerasium-mistings be considered Slivers?|date=2010-01-18|interview=Warbreaker @ Goodreads}} |
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{{qa ref|699|7|Is a Sliver someone who has held a Shard temporarily?|date=2011-03-19|interview=Vericon 2011 - Towers of Midnight|reporter=Puck}} |
{{qa ref|699|7|Is a Sliver someone who has held a Shard temporarily?|date=2011-03-19|interview=Vericon 2011 - Towers of Midnight|reporter=Puck}} |
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+ | {{qa ref|699|8|How is a Splinter different from a Sliver?|date=2011-03-19|interview=Vericon 2011 - Towers of Midnight|reporter=Puck}} |
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{{qa ref|836|46|So you talk about the residue a Shard leaves on a sliver|date=2012-09-22|interview=Orem|reporter=Zach Stay}} |
{{qa ref|836|46|So you talk about the residue a Shard leaves on a sliver|date=2012-09-22|interview=Orem|reporter=Zach Stay}} |
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{{qa ref|1086|18|Like a Balloon|date= Mar 4th, 2014}} |
{{qa ref|1086|18|Like a Balloon|date= Mar 4th, 2014}} |
Revision as of 23:18, 30 May 2015
A Sliver is a human intelligence who has held all or a very large portion of the power of a Shard and has since released it.[1][2] There is a certain threshold of power where one would be considered a Sliver of Adonalsium. Every person on Scadrial has a bit of the power of Preservation, but they are not technically Slivers. Though there is some grey area in what it means to be a Sliver, individuals who have directly held the power of a Shard are usually termed Slivers. Elend who it a full lerasium Mistborn is not a Sliver, but is starting to get close.[3]
Requirements
- All Slivers by definition must be a human first. Non human entities like Spren can not become Slivers.[2]
- A human must hold a large portion portion of a Shard, a single bead of lerasium is not enough.[3] Touching the Well of Ascension but not holding and using its power will not change a human into a Sliver.[citation needed]
- Slivers must have used up that power or released it.
Qualities of a Sliver
Being a Sliver changes a person, there is a residue left behind in a person.[3] This residue has many effects, one of which is that a person who is capable of noticing Investiture would be able to look at someone and tell that they are a Sliver.[4] Holding a large portion of a Shard is similar to inflating a balloon.[5] It is unknown what affects this expansion of their mind and spirit ultimately has on a person. A Sliver knows it is a Sliver this most likely has to do with the expanded consensus gained from holding the Shard.[citation needed][clarification needed]
Known sources of power to become a Sliver
- Holding any Shard for any amount of time.
- The Well of Ascension
Known Slivers
- Kelsier held Preservation after his and Leras's death until Vin picked up the Shard[3]
- Rashek used the Well of Ascension[3]
- Vin is a Sliver of Preservation on account of holding Preservation briefly. She was not a Sliver after using the Well of Ascension.[3]
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