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| − | A '''Half-Shard''' was a form of [[fabrial]] produced by [[Jah Keved]] on [[Roshar]]. |
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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]].{{book ref|sa1|22}} |
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| + | They are the only known objects able to block a [[Shardblade]] apart from [[Shardplate]], other Shardblades, metalminds and [[aluminum]]. Despite not granting any of the other benefits of Shardplate, such as enhanced strength and agility,{{book ref|sa1|22}} 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.{{book ref|sa1|i|9}} While inspired by Shardplate, half-shards work according to a different design principle.{{book ref|sa1|60}} |
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| − | They were capable of stopping blows from [[Shardblade]]s. They were diamond shaped shields made of metal with an altering fabrial on the back which enhanced the durability of the metal, many different gemstones in the fabrial have been observed and it is thought that any of the ten polestones will work.{{ref|b|WoK|Ars}} |
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| − | They were created in imitation of [[shardplate]] and are the only objects other than plate known to be able to stop a Shardblade. They gave none of the other benefits of Shardplate and were quite bulky, hindering their users much more than Plate. |
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| + | Their design consists of a diamond-shaped metal plate with an infused gem attached to its back to increase its durability.{{book ref|sa1|i|9}} |
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| + | Half-shards were used by King [[Hanavanar]] of Jah Keved in his failed attempt to kill [[Szeth]].{{book ref|sa1|i|9}} |
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| + | When [[Dalinar]] travels to [[Azimir]], [[Navani]] sends along detailed schematics of the new half-shards provided by [[Taravangian]] in an effort to generate good will with the Viziers.{{book ref|sa3|65}} |
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| + | ==Design== |
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| + | Half-shards are diamond-shaped kite shields, large enough to cover a person's entire side.{{book ref|sa3|100}} The back of the shield contains a steel box with a gemstone inside of it.{{book ref|sa3|100}} |
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| + | It is currently unknown which spren is used in the creation of Half-shards, but [[Taravangian]] says in his conversation with [[Dalinar Kholin]] that the spren entrapped in the Half-shard could have graced a Knights Radiant. However, he may have been lying or trying to mislead [[Dalinar Kholin]].{{book ref|sa3|100}} |
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Latest revision as of 13:04, 2 October 2023
| 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.[1]
They are the only known objects able to block a Shardblade apart from Shardplate, other Shardblades, metalminds and aluminum. Despite not granting any of the other benefits of Shardplate, such as enhanced strength and agility,[1] 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.[2] While inspired by Shardplate, half-shards work according to a different design principle.[3]
Their design consists of a diamond-shaped metal plate with an infused gem attached to its back to increase its durability.[2]
Half-shards were used by King Hanavanar of Jah Keved in his failed attempt to kill Szeth.[2]
When Dalinar travels to Azimir, Navani sends along detailed schematics of the new half-shards provided by Taravangian in an effort to generate good will with the Viziers.[4]
Design[edit]
Half-shards are diamond-shaped kite shields, large enough to cover a person's entire side.[5] The back of the shield contains a steel box with a gemstone inside of it.[5]
It is currently unknown which spren is used in the creation of Half-shards, but Taravangian says in his conversation with Dalinar Kholin that the spren entrapped in the Half-shard could have graced a Knights Radiant. However, he may have been lying or trying to mislead Dalinar Kholin.[5]