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The '''inkspren''' are a race of sentient [[spren]] that dwell primarily in the [[Cognitive Realm]] of Roshar.
  
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| You think by facts. You change not on simple whims. You are as you '''are'''.
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'''Inkspren''' are a race of sapient [[spren]] that dwell primarily in the [[Cognitive Realm]] of Roshar.{{book ref|sa3|37}}
   
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They appear to be related to the [[Order of Elsecallers]]{{wob ref|2575}}, the seventh Order of [[Knights Radiant]], which has access to the Transformation and Transportation [[Surge]]s.{{17s ref|post|67791}}
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They tend to be attracted to those who are logical and willing to think through their decisions, as opposed to acting on instinct.{{wob ref|1603}} They can form [[Nahel bond]]s, giving people the powers of the [[Order of Elsecallers]].{{wob ref|2575}}
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They tend to be attracted to people who are logical and willing to think through their decisions as opposed to acting on instinct.{{wob ref|1603}} Inkspren also dislike how humans change so often.{{wob ref|1603}}
  
   
 
== Appearance ==
  
== Appearance ==
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Inkspren appear as human-shaped figures dressed all in black. They have been described as being coated in what seems to be oil, and as having a mother-of-pearl or prismatic quality to their look.{{book ref|sa2|prologue}} Unlike certain other bond spren, they cannot make themselves invisible to humans. They can, however, change their size drastically, allowing them to shrink to the point where they cannot be seen.{{book ref|sa3|53}}
  
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=== Physical Realm ===
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In the [[Physical Realm]], inkspren look exactly like their cognitive form, but are able to change their size.{{file ref|Shallan's Sketchbook - Inkspren.jpg|text=Shallan's Sketchbook - Inkspren}}
   
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=== Cognitive Realm ===
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They are capable of blending into shadows.{{book ref|sa2|prologue}}{{book ref|sa2|3}}
  
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In the [[Cognitive Realm]], Inkspren are humanoid, and their form does not change. They have angular features, more reminiscent of an unfinished statue than a real person.{{book ref|sa3|47}} They are entirely black, as if made of shadows, and have marble-like skin with a prismatic quality as though it has been coated in a thin layer of oil.{{book ref|sa2|prologue}} Their skin shimmers and gleams in a variety of colors depending on how the light hits it.{{book ref|sa3|102}}{{file ref|Shallan's Sketchbook - Inkspren.jpg|text=Shallan's Sketchbook - Inkspren}}
   
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They wear stiff, fashionable clothing that matches their shade and texture; the clothing is part of their essence.{{book ref|sa2|3}}{{book ref|sa3|102}} They sometimes carry weapons like swords, which may or may not be sheathed, and sometimes hang in the air besides them.{{book ref|sa2|prologue}}{{file ref|Shallan's Sketchbook - Inkspren.jpg|text=Shallan's Sketchbook - Inkspren}} They have armor as part of their form, similar to carapace.
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== Bond-holders ==
  
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*[[Jasnah Kholin]] bonded with the inkspren [[Ivory]] on the night her father was assassinated.{{book ref|sa2|prologue}}
  
   
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== Notes ==
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== Abilities ==
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Unlike other sapient spren, inkspren cannot shape-shift or make themselves invisible to humans while in the Physical Realm; they are, however, capable of drastically changing their size. They can become as large as a person and as small as a speck of dust, letting them move about unseen if they so wish.{{file ref|Shallan's Sketchbook - Inkspren.jpg|text=Shallan's Sketchbook - Inkspren}}{{book ref|sa3|47}}{{book ref|sa3|53}} They are also capable of blending into shadows.{{book ref|sa2|prologue}}{{book ref|sa2|3}}
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=== Nahel bond ===
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Inkspren are one of the spren types capable of forming [[Nahel bond]]s with humans. The bond makes a person a [[Surgebinder]], and grants the powers of [[Transformation]] and [[Transportation]].{{file ref| TWoK Front Endsheet.jpg | Surgebinding Table}}
   
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== Culture ==
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{{image|Ivory by Jove.jpg|side=right|width=200px|[[Ivory]]}}
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| You think all humans are unstable.
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| [[Jasnah]] to [[Ivory]]{{book ref|sa3|47}}
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Inkspren have a particular way of speaking, using "be" instead of phrases like "be here" or "exist" -- for example, "a spren is" rather than "there's a spren here", or "a traitor is" instead of "a traitor exists".{{book ref|sa3|116}}{{book ref|sa3|115}} They prefer simple, limited body language.{{book ref|sa3|47}}
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They dislike humans for their irrational and changing nature, and admire those among them who are willing to be cautious, logical and unemotional. Their society as a whole is hostile to the idea of reforming the [[Knights Radiant]], believing that death is the only option for a bonded spren. It's implied they'd be willing to kill a bonded human to "rescue" their kinsmen from such a fate, even if the inkspren entered the bond willingly. There are very few of them interested in attempting the Nahel bond again, with [[Ivory]] seemingly the only one to dare to do so.{{book ref|sa3|47}} It seems he is not entirely alone in his views, however, as several other inkspren accompany him to watch the beginnings of his bond with [[Jasnah]].{{book ref|sa2|prologue}}
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It's uncertain if inkspren have their own nation in Shadesmar, although they are very common in cities like [[Celebrant]].{{book ref|sa3|102}}
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== Notable Inkspren ==
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* [[Ivory]] (bonded to [[Jasnah]])
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* [[Blended]]
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Latest revision as of 01:26, 15 February 2024

Inkspren
Shallan's Sketchbook - Inkspren.jpg
by Ben McSweeney
Type Spren
Abilities Nahel bond, Elsecaller magic, Splinters
World of Origin Roshar
Universe Cosmere
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“ You think by facts. You change not on simple whims. You are as you are. ”

Inkspren are a race of sapient spren that dwell primarily in the Cognitive Realm of Roshar.[2]

They tend to be attracted to those who are logical and willing to think through their decisions, as opposed to acting on instinct.[3] They can form Nahel bonds, giving people the powers of the Order of Elsecallers.[4]

Appearance[edit]

by ms-marz

Physical Realm[edit]

In the Physical Realm, inkspren look exactly like their cognitive form, but are able to change their size.[5]

Cognitive Realm[edit]

In the Cognitive Realm, Inkspren are humanoid, and their form does not change. They have angular features, more reminiscent of an unfinished statue than a real person.[1] They are entirely black, as if made of shadows, and have marble-like skin with a prismatic quality as though it has been coated in a thin layer of oil.[6] Their skin shimmers and gleams in a variety of colors depending on how the light hits it.[7][5]

They wear stiff, fashionable clothing that matches their shade and texture; the clothing is part of their essence.[8][7] They sometimes carry weapons like swords, which may or may not be sheathed, and sometimes hang in the air besides them.[6][5] They have armor as part of their form, similar to carapace.

Abilities[edit]

Unlike other sapient spren, inkspren cannot shape-shift or make themselves invisible to humans while in the Physical Realm; they are, however, capable of drastically changing their size. They can become as large as a person and as small as a speck of dust, letting them move about unseen if they so wish.[5][1][9] They are also capable of blending into shadows.[6][8]

Nahel bond[edit]

Inkspren are one of the spren types capable of forming Nahel bonds with humans. The bond makes a person a Surgebinder, and grants the powers of Transformation and Transportation.[10]

Culture[edit]

by Jove
Ivory

“ You think all humans are unstable. ”

Inkspren have a particular way of speaking, using "be" instead of phrases like "be here" or "exist" -- for example, "a spren is" rather than "there's a spren here", or "a traitor is" instead of "a traitor exists".[11][12] They prefer simple, limited body language.[1]

They dislike humans for their irrational and changing nature, and admire those among them who are willing to be cautious, logical and unemotional. Their society as a whole is hostile to the idea of reforming the Knights Radiant, believing that death is the only option for a bonded spren. It's implied they'd be willing to kill a bonded human to "rescue" their kinsmen from such a fate, even if the inkspren entered the bond willingly. There are very few of them interested in attempting the Nahel bond again, with Ivory seemingly the only one to dare to do so.[1] It seems he is not entirely alone in his views, however, as several other inkspren accompany him to watch the beginnings of his bond with Jasnah.[6]

It's uncertain if inkspren have their own nation in Shadesmar, although they are very common in cities like Celebrant.[7]

Notable Inkspren[edit]

Notes[edit]

  1. ↑ a b c d e f Oathbringer chapter 47#
  2. ↑ Oathbringer chapter 37#
  3. ↑ Boskone 54
    — Arcanum - 2017-02-17#
  4. ↑ Arcanum Unbounded Fort Collins signing
    — Arcanum - 2016-11-29#
  5. ↑ a b c d Shallan's Sketchbook - Inkspren
  6. ↑ a b c d Words of Radiance prologue#
  7. ↑ a b c Oathbringer chapter 102#
  8. ↑ a b Words of Radiance chapter 3#
  9. ↑ Oathbringer chapter 53#
  10. ↑ Surgebinding Table
  11. ↑ Oathbringer chapter 116#
  12. ↑ Oathbringer chapter 115#
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