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Half-shard

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Half-shard
Fabrial type Augmenter
Gem Any Polestone
World of Origin Roshar
Universe Cosmere
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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, metal minds 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]

Notes

  1. ↑ The Way of Kings chapter 22#
  2. ↑ a b c The Way of Kings interlude I-9#
  3. ↑ The Way of Kings chapter 60#
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