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A '''Sliver''' is a human intelligence who has held all or a very large portion of the power of a [[Shard]] and has since released it.{{wob ref|4540}}{{wob ref|4541}} There is a certain threshold of power where one would be considered a Sliver of [[Adonalsium]]. Every person on [[Scadrial]] has a bit of the power of [[Preservation]], but they are not technically Slivers. Though there is some grey area in what it means to be a Sliver, individuals who have directly held the power of a Shard are usually termed Slivers. [[Elend]], who became a full [[lerasium]] [[Allomancy#Mistborn|Mistborn]], is not a Sliver, but was starting to get close.{{wob ref|4499}}
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A '''Sliver''' is a human intelligence who has held all or a very large portion of the power of a [[Shard]] and has since released it.{{qa ref|699|7}}{{qa ref|699|8}} There is a certain threshold of power where one would be considered a Sliver of [[Adonalsium]]. Every person on [[Scadrial]] has a bit of the power of [[Preservation]], but they are not technically Slivers. Though there is some grey area in what it means to be a Sliver, individuals who have directly held the power of a Shard are usually termed Slivers. [[Elend]], who became a full [[lerasium]] [[Allomancy#Mistborn|Mistborn]], is not a Sliver, but was starting to get close.{{qa ref|680|26}}
  
   
 
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# All Slivers by definition must be a human first. Non human entities like spren cannot become Slivers.{{qa ref|699|8}}
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# All Slivers by definition must be a human first. Non human entities like spren cannot become Slivers.{{wob ref|4541}}
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# A human must hold a large portion of a [[Shard]], a single bead of [[lerasium]] is not enough.{{qa ref|680|26}} Touching the [[Well of Ascension]] but not holding and using its power will not change a human into a Sliver.{{cite}}
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# A human must hold a large portion of a [[Shard]], a single bead of [[lerasium]] is not enough.{{wob ref|4499}} Touching the [[Well of Ascension]] but not holding and using its power will not change a human into a Sliver.{{cite}}
 
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# Slivers must have used up that power or released it.
   
 
== Qualities of a Sliver ==
  
== Qualities of a Sliver ==
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Being a Sliver changes a person, there is a residue left behind in a person.{{qa ref|680|26}} This residue has many effects, one of which is that a person who is capable of noticing [[Investiture]] would be able to look at someone and tell that they are a Sliver.{{qa ref|836|46}} Holding a large portion of a Shard is similar to inflating a balloon.{{qa ref|1086|18}} It is unknown what effects this expansion of their mind and spirit ultimately has on a person. A Sliver knows it is a Sliver. This most likely has to do with the expanded consciousness gained from holding the [[Shard]].{{cite}}{{clarify}}
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Being a Sliver changes a person, there is a residue left behind in a person.{{wob ref|4499}} This residue has many effects, one of which is that a person who is capable of noticing [[Investiture]] would be able to look at someone and tell that they are a Sliver.{{wob ref|9931}} Holding a large portion of a Shard is similar to inflating a balloon.{{wob ref|5815}} It is unknown what effects this expansion of their mind and spirit ultimately has on a person. A Sliver knows it is a Sliver. This most likely has to do with the expanded consciousness gained from holding the [[Shard]].{{cite}}{{clarify}}
   
 
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== Known Slivers ==
  
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*[[Kelsier]] held [[Preservation]] after his and [[Leras]]'s death until Vin picked up the Shard{{qa ref|680|26}}
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*[[Vin]] is a Sliver of [[Preservation]] on account of holding [[Preservation]] briefly. She was not a Sliver after using the [[Well of Ascension]].{{qa ref|680|26}}
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* [[Vin]] is a Sliver of [[Preservation]] on account of holding [[Preservation]] briefly. She was not a Sliver after using the [[Well of Ascension]].{{wob ref|4499}}
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*The [[Stormfather]] self-identified as a sliver.{{wob ref|date=2016-23-4|9207|JordanCon 2016}} Note that since the Stormfather was never a human, this contradicts the definition given above.
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* The [[Stormfather]] self-identified as a sliver.{{wob ref|9207}} Note that since the Stormfather was never a human, this contradicts the definition given above.
 
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*[[Dalinar]] held [[Honor]] fighting [[Odium]] at Thaylen City.{{book ref|sa3|119}}
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* [[Dalinar]] held [[Honor]] fighting [[Odium]] at Thaylen City.{{book ref|sa3|119}}
   
 
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{{qa ref|699|7|Is a Sliver someone who has held a Shard temporarily?|date=2011-03-19|interview=Vericon 2011 - Towers of Midnight|reporter=Puck}}
  
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Sliver
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A Sliver is a human intelligence who has held all or a very large portion of the power of a Shard and has since released it.[1][2] There is a certain threshold of power where one would be considered a Sliver of Adonalsium. Every person on Scadrial has a bit of the power of Preservation, but they are not technically Slivers. Though there is some grey area in what it means to be a Sliver, individuals who have directly held the power of a Shard are usually termed Slivers. Elend, who became a full lerasium Mistborn, is not a Sliver, but was starting to get close.[3]

Requirements

  1. All Slivers by definition must be a human first. Non human entities like spren cannot become Slivers.[2]
  2. A human must hold a large portion of a Shard, a single bead of lerasium is not enough.[3] Touching the Well of Ascension but not holding and using its power will not change a human into a Sliver.[citation needed]
  3. Slivers must have used up that power or released it.

Qualities of a Sliver

Being a Sliver changes a person, there is a residue left behind in a person.[3] This residue has many effects, one of which is that a person who is capable of noticing Investiture would be able to look at someone and tell that they are a Sliver.[4] Holding a large portion of a Shard is similar to inflating a balloon.[5] It is unknown what effects this expansion of their mind and spirit ultimately has on a person. A Sliver knows it is a Sliver. This most likely has to do with the expanded consciousness gained from holding the Shard.[citation needed][clarification needed]

Known sources of power to become a Sliver

  1. Holding any Shard for any amount of time.
  2. The Well of Ascension

Known Slivers

For a list of all known Slivers, see :Category: Slivers.
This page or section deals with theories or speculation.
Please read carefully and note that this is not necessarily canonical.

Notes

  1. ↑ Vericon 2011
    — Arcanum - 2011-03-19#
  2. ↑ a b Vericon 2011
    — Arcanum - 2011-03-19#
  3. ↑ a b c d e f Goodreads Fantasy Book Discussion Warbreaker Q&A
    — Arcanum - 2010-01-18#
  4. ↑ Orem signing
    — Arcanum - 2012-09-22#
  5. ↑ Words of Radiance San Diego signing
    — Arcanum - 2014-03-04#
  6. ↑ JordanCon 2016
    — Arcanum - 2016-04-23#
  7. ↑ Oathbringer chapter 119#
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