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'''Dominion''' is a [[Shard]] of [[Adonalsium]] once held by [[Skai]].{{wob ref|9990}}{{wob ref|783}} After the [[Shattering]], theyshe traveled to [[Sel]] with [[Devotion]], where both were [[Splinter]]ed by [[Odium]].{{epigraph ref|sa1|22}}{{au ref|Sel}}
 
== Intent ==
Since Dominion was destroyed well before any other known events on Sel,{{wob ref|5021}} it is somewhat unclear exactly how the Shard's intent would drive its Vessel to act. The only trace of themher are their [[splinter]]s, [[skaze]], which are thirsty for power as a result of their relationship with the Shard, and driven to maintain influence over politics of [[Fjordell]].{{wob ref|6167}} This suggests that Dominion's focus was amassing and maintaining control over others.
 
== Associated Magics ==
Though the two Shards of Sel weren't directly involved in the human civilizations of the planet, the discovery of their powers drove their development regardless. The magic systems they inspired were fundamental in the development of local writing systems and languages, and heavily impacted the local cultures.{{au ref|Sel}} In the present times, this influence is most pervasive in the form of [[Shu-Dereth]], the state religion of [[Fjordell]], though its god [[Jaddeth]] is also slightly inspired by [[Devotion]].{{wob ref|783}}
 
Though it's unknown how much -- if anything -- of Devotion and Dominion's original self remains, they continue to have magical effects on Sel. As [[Dor]], they make the Selish [[Cognitive Realm]] exceptionally dangerous to travel through.{{au ref|Sel}} Their [[splinter]]s, the [[skaze]], continue to have political power over Fjordell.{{wob ref|6167}}
 
== Trivia ==
* In ''[[wikipedia:Magic: The Gathering|Magic: The Gathering]]'' colors, Dominion would be black/white.{{wob ref|11057}}
* Although Skai, and therefore Dominion, was often assumed to be male in the fandom, Skai's pronouns are currently she/her.{{cite}} They are subject to change until canonized in a book.{{cite}}
 
== Notes ==