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'''Virtuosity''' is a [[Shard]] of [[Adonalsium]] who [[Splinter#Formation|Splintered]] herself. The Shard's [[Intent]] concerns artistic intent, and artistic talent, and artistic appreciation.{{wob ref|15500}} The Vessel was an unknown female.{{book ref|yumi|1}}
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'''Virtuosity''' is a [[Shard]] of [[Adonalsium]] who [[Splinter#Formation|Splintered]] herself. The Vessel was an unknown female,{{book ref|yumi|1}} she is possibly one of the scholars Hoid questioned about talent.{{book ref|wok|epilogue}}
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== Intent ==
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Virtuosity's [[Intent]] concerns artistic intent, and artistic talent, and artistic appreciation.{{wob ref|15500}}
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== Associated Magics ==
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=== Hijo ===
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[[Hijo]] are spirits found on [[Komashi]].{{book ref|yumi|17}} They naturally reside underground, and are attracted by thoughts, emotions, and artistic expressions.{{book ref|yumi|17}} They are a major part of the lives of people all over Komashi, and are the key to their survival on the planet.{{book ref|yumi|17}} They can be bound by a [[yoki-hijo]] into useful tools and devices,{{book ref|yumi|4}} or be utilized to produce and supply [[hion]].{{book ref|yumi|part=anotherepilogue}} The hijo are related to Komashi's strange geothermal activity, apparently being directly responsible for the intense heating of the ground in the region of [[Torio]].{{book ref|yumi|4}}
   
 
== History ==
  
== History ==
 
Like all Shards, Virtuosity was created at the [[Shattering]] of [[Adonalsium]] and picked up by an unknown Vessel.{{msh ref|3|2}}{{wob ref|15504}} In the millennia that followed, Virtuosity primarily spent her time exploring various artistic expressions throughout the [[cosmere]], and consequently never settled in one location for very long.{{wob ref|15530}}
  
Like all Shards, Virtuosity was created at the [[Shattering]] of [[Adonalsium]] and picked up by an unknown Vessel.{{msh ref|3|2}}{{wob ref|15504}} In the millennia that followed, Virtuosity primarily spent her time exploring various artistic expressions throughout the [[cosmere]], and consequently never settled in one location for very long.{{wob ref|15530}}
   
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At some point, Virtuosity Splintered herself for unknown reasons in the [[UToL system]], in the vicinity of [[Komashi]].{{book ref|yumi|1}} [[Design]] asserts that the entire region is filled with Splinters of Virtuosity in the wake of this.{{book ref|yumi|17}} [[Hoid]] believes that her Splintering may have contributed to the odd way [[UTol]] is visible through the [[shroud]] on Komashi.{{book ref|yumi|1}}
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At some point, Virtuosity Splintered herself for unknown reasons in the [[UTol system]], in the vicinity of [[Komashi]].{{book ref|yumi|1}} [[Design]] asserts that the entire region is filled with Splinters of Virtuosity in the wake of this.{{book ref|yumi|17}} [[Hoid]] believes that her Splintering may have contributed to the odd way [[UTol]] is visible through the [[shroud]] on Komashi.{{book ref|yumi|1}}
   
 
== Trivia ==
  
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* The name "Virtuosity" is often mistaken to be related to the notion of "[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Virtue virtue]". The term actually refers to the characteristics of a [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Virtuoso virtuoso]: someone having outstanding talents or technical abilities, especially in the arts.
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* The word "Virtuosity" is often mistaken to be related to the notion of "[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Virtue virtue]". The term actually refers to the characteristics of a [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Virtuoso virtuoso]: someone having outstanding talents or technical abilities, especially in the arts.
 
* Brandon considered naming the Shard "Artistry", but felt the name "Virtuosity" fit with other Shard names, like [[Odium]], better.{{wob ref|15500}}
  
* Brandon considered naming the Shard "Artistry", but felt the name "Virtuosity" fit with other Shard names, like [[Odium]], better.{{wob ref|15500}}
 
* A future book will explore Virtuosity's story.{{wob ref|15555}}
  
* A future book will explore Virtuosity's story.{{wob ref|15555}}
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* The sacred number of Virtuosity is most likely 13.{{wob ref|15498}}
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* The Push-Pull theme can be seen in all magic systems, but is most pronounced with Virtuosity's Investiture.{{wob ref|16165}}
   
 
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Latest revision as of 13:30, 1 January 2024

Virtuosity
Virtuosity by Gar Leyva.jpg
by Gar leyva
Vessel Unknown
Slivers None
Splinters Hijo
Status Splintered
Residence Unknown
Universe Cosmere

Virtuosity is a Shard of Adonalsium who Splintered herself. The Vessel was an unknown female,[1] she is possibly one of the scholars Hoid questioned about talent.[2]

Intent[edit]

Virtuosity's Intent concerns artistic intent, and artistic talent, and artistic appreciation.[3]

Associated Magics[edit]

Hijo[edit]

For more information, see Hijo.

Hijo are spirits found on Komashi.[4] They naturally reside underground, and are attracted by thoughts, emotions, and artistic expressions.[4] They are a major part of the lives of people all over Komashi, and are the key to their survival on the planet.[4] They can be bound by a yoki-hijo into useful tools and devices,[5] or be utilized to produce and supply hion.[6] The hijo are related to Komashi's strange geothermal activity, apparently being directly responsible for the intense heating of the ground in the region of Torio.[5]

History[edit]

Like all Shards, Virtuosity was created at the Shattering of Adonalsium and picked up by an unknown Vessel.[7][8] In the millennia that followed, Virtuosity primarily spent her time exploring various artistic expressions throughout the cosmere, and consequently never settled in one location for very long.[9]

At some point, Virtuosity Splintered herself for unknown reasons in the UTol system, in the vicinity of Komashi.[1] Design asserts that the entire region is filled with Splinters of Virtuosity in the wake of this.[4] Hoid believes that her Splintering may have contributed to the odd way UTol is visible through the shroud on Komashi.[1]

Trivia[edit]

  • The word "Virtuosity" is often mistaken to be related to the notion of "virtue". The term actually refers to the characteristics of a virtuoso: someone having outstanding talents or technical abilities, especially in the arts.
  • Brandon considered naming the Shard "Artistry", but felt the name "Virtuosity" fit with other Shard names, like Odium, better.[3]
  • A future book will explore Virtuosity's story.[10]
  • The sacred number of Virtuosity is most likely 13.[11]
  • The Push-Pull theme can be seen in all magic systems, but is most pronounced with Virtuosity's Investiture.[12]

Notes[edit]

  1. ↑ a b c Yumi and the Nightmare Painter chapter 1#
  2. ↑ The Way of Kings epilogue#
  3. ↑ a b Secret Project #3 Reveal and Livestream
    — Arcanum - 2022-03-22#
  4. ↑ a b c d Yumi and the Nightmare Painter chapter 17#
  5. ↑ a b Yumi and the Nightmare Painter chapter 4#
  6. ↑ Yumi and the Nightmare Painter Another Epilogue#
  7. ↑ Mistborn: Secret History part 3 chapter 2#
  8. ↑ Secret Project #3 Reveal and Livestream
    — Arcanum - 2022-03-22#
  9. ↑ Secret Project #3 Reveal and Livestream
    — Arcanum - 2022-03-22#
  10. ↑ Secret Project #3 Reveal and Livestream
    — Arcanum - 2022-03-22#
  11. ↑ Secret Project #3 Reveal and Livestream
    — Arcanum - 2022-03-22#
  12. ↑ Shardcast Interview
    — Arcanum - 2023-07-30#
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