Difference between revisions of "Steelheart"

The use of an epic power seems to cause the Epic to be altered psychologically, seeming to strip the moral compass from people (the book notes how many epicsEpics see a brutal death as a fitting retaliation for even the smallest of slights against them). It does not however make them into murderers.<!--(A speculative note: The effect seems to heighten emotions, while dulling any sense of responsibility, making epics far more rash and impulsive). --> The only exception to this are the 'Gifters', a slang term for those who can give others a part of their power. While using the power themselves they are affected like any other epicEpic, the transferring and use of the power by another doesn't affect the Gifter. Gifters cannot give other Epics their powers. It is unknown whether technology developed to imitate or replicate Epic powers carries this same penalty.

The magic seems to be tied to [[Calamity (Epic)|Calamity]]. Though it's a speculation by many in the books, the fact that epicsEpics began to appear after Calamity arrived is taken as strong proof. In addition, Nightwielder's power blocks all light from passing through its barrier, but Calamity can still be seen.