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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}} |
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, |
+ | They are the only known objects able to block a [[Shardblade]] apart from [[Shardplate]], other Shardblades, metalminds and aluminium. Despite not granting any of the other benefits of Shardplate, such as enhanced strength and agility, 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}} It is unknown how closely the secret of how to construct a half-shard is guarded. |
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}} |
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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Revision as of 19:34, 25 October 2018
| 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 aluminium. Despite not granting any of the other benefits of Shardplate, such as enhanced strength and agility, 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] It is unknown how closely the secret of how to construct a half-shard is guarded.
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]