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The '''Rosharan system''', also known as '''Greater Roshar''', is the name given to the planetary system containing the [[Cosmere#Planets|planet]] called [[Roshar]].{{au ref|Roshar}} It comprises thirteen planets, three of which are inhabited, as well as the usual asteroid belt, and three moons for a total of sixteen orbital bodies -- an important number in the [[cosmere]].{{map ref|Roshar system}} |
The '''Rosharan system''', also known as '''Greater Roshar''', is the name given to the planetary system containing the [[Cosmere#Planets|planet]] called [[Roshar]].{{au ref|Roshar}} It comprises thirteen planets, three of which are inhabited, as well as the usual asteroid belt, and three moons for a total of sixteen orbital bodies -- an important number in the [[cosmere]].{{map ref|Roshar system}} |
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− | == The Sun == |
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− | The centre of the system is situated a large sun around which all of the planets orbit.{{wob ref|7966}} Though it is smaller than [[UTol system|UTol's sun]].{{book ref|yumi|35}} |
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== Planets == |
== Planets == |
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− | The Greater Roshar system is composed of three terrestrial planets and ten gas giants, divided by the asteroid belt. |
+ | The Greater Roshar system is composed of three terrestrial planets and ten gas giants, divided by the asteroid belt. In order from the sun, the terrestrial planets are: |
− | === Ashyn === |
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− | '''[[Ashyn]]''' is the closest planet to the Rosharan system's sun. |
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⚫ | While there are humans inhabiting this planet, a global cataclysm at some point in the past has forced most of its inhabitants to flee to Roshar, while the remainder lives in floating cities in the sky and in small areas of habitability.{{au ref|roshar |
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− | Ashyn has a notable axial tilt, allowing it to experience seasonal variation.{{wob ref|11448}} |
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− | It is visible in the sky from Roshar.{{book ref|sa4|80}} |
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⚫ | This is where [[The Silence Divine]] is set. While there are humans inhabiting this planet, a global cataclysm at some point in the past has forced most of its inhabitants to flee to Roshar, while the remainder lives in floating cities in the sky and in small areas of habitability.{{au ref|roshar}}{{wob ref|9847}} The cataclysm was likely caused by overuse of [[Surge]]s by Ashynites, and has left the surface highly volcanically active. There is a known manifestation of Investiture on Ashyn, based around Surge-granting diseases, but no known Shard.{{wob ref|6646}} In Rosharan mythology, Ashyn is referred to as the [[Tranquiline Halls]].{{book ref|row|17}} |
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{{image|Inner Rosharan System by Art Noob.jpg|The inner Rosharan system|side=right|width=400px}} |
{{image|Inner Rosharan System by Art Noob.jpg|The inner Rosharan system|side=right|width=400px}} |
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− | + | ;[[Roshar]]: |
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− | + | The second planet is the eponymous planet of Greater Roshar, and the primary setting of the [[Stormlight Archive]]. The [[Shard]]s of [[Honor]] and [[Cultivation]] can be found here. Roshar features a single supercontinent, also called Roshar, on which its inhabitants live. |
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− | Roshar has a surface gravity or approximately 0.7g, and a radius of approximately 5663 kilometres, just under 0.9 cosmere standard.{{au ref|roshar}}{{wob ref|10231}} The planet has a substantial atmosphere, and has a partial pressure of oxygen that is higher than standard cosmere.{{au ref|roshar}}{{wob ref|1806}} |
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− | Roshar has no axial tilt.{{wob ref|11448}} It has a solar day of twenty Rosharan hours, and rotates around five-hundred times every orbit.{{wob ref|248}} |
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The majority of the Rosharan System's sentient lifeforms lives on Roshar. |
The majority of the Rosharan System's sentient lifeforms lives on Roshar. |
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− | + | A cold planet, perhaps outside the habitable zone. While no humans live here, there do exist self-aware Splinters that inhabit either the planet or its Cognitive manifestation.{{au ref|Roshar}} Braize is where the Shard of [[Odium]] resides.{{wob ref|9847}} In Rosharan mythology, Braize is referred to as Damnation, and is where Rosharan Heralds returned to between [[Desolation]]s.{{book ref|sa3|121}} |
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− | Like Ashyn, it is visible in the sky from Roshar.{{book ref|sa4|80}} |
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Beyond the asteroid belt are ten gas giants. These outer planets, which are designated by [[Ten Essences|Vorin numerals]], are '''Jes''', '''Nan''', '''Chach''', '''Vev''', '''Palah''', '''Shash''', '''Betab''', '''Kak''', '''Tanat''', and '''Ishi''', in order of increasing distance from the sun. |
Beyond the asteroid belt are ten gas giants. These outer planets, which are designated by [[Ten Essences|Vorin numerals]], are '''Jes''', '''Nan''', '''Chach''', '''Vev''', '''Palah''', '''Shash''', '''Betab''', '''Kak''', '''Tanat''', and '''Ishi''', in order of increasing distance from the sun. |
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The system was created for a specific purpose.{{wob ref|12702}} The Rosharan spren [[Stormfather]] and the [[Singers]] likely predate it as well. |
The system was created for a specific purpose.{{wob ref|12702}} The Rosharan spren [[Stormfather]] and the [[Singers]] likely predate it as well. |
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− | After the Shattering, the Shards Honor and Cultivation settled on Roshar, becoming the gods of Singer people. Humans initially settled on Ashyn, but following the destruction of its environment |
+ | After the Shattering, the Shards Honor and Cultivation settled on Roshar, becoming the gods of Singer people. Humans initially settled on Ashyn, but following the destruction of its environment, migrated to Roshar, and were granted the land that comprises modern [[Shinovar]]. The Shard Odium arrived on Roshar alongside them, and while the Singers believe it to be the human god, the exact relation is unclear.{{book ref|sa3|111}} Honor trapped Odium in the system by unknown means, and the shard settled on Braize. However, when the relationship between humans and Singers deteriorated to the point of war, Odium took the Singers under his wing, creating the first Fused and starting the cycle of Desolations, periodic invasions of Roshar.{{book ref|sa1|part=prelude}} During that time, Honor was killed by Odium, but his pact with Odium, along with the [[Oathpact]] that governs the Desolations, prevented Odium from leaving the system.{{book ref|sa3|57}} |
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− | Honor trapped Odium in the system by unknown means, and the shard settled on Braize. However, when the relationship between humans and Singers deteriorated to the point of war, Odium took the Singers under his wing, creating the first Fused and starting the cycle of Desolations, periodic invasions of Roshar.{{book ref|sa1|part=prelude}} During that time, Honor was killed by Odium, but his pact with Odium, along with the [[Oathpact]] that governs the Desolations, prevented Odium from leaving the system.{{book ref|sa3|57}} |
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== Mythology == |
== Mythology == |
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== Notes == |
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