One universe. Many worlds. Countless stories.
The Cosmere is Brandon Sanderson’s interconnected fantasy universe: separate stories with their own identities, linked by deeper connections for curious readers.
The working index
Start with a shape, not a checklist.
Cosmereando brings the universe into focus from several angles: the works themselves, the worlds they inhabit, the systems that shape them and the routes that connect them.
Choose a lens
The universe, section by section.
Every section answers a different question. Follow the stories, study the settings or find a reading order that feels like yours.
Books
A growing catalogue of novels, novellas, short fiction and graphic stories.
02Sagas
The major sequences, their reading shape and the worlds they make visible.
03Independent works
Self-contained doors into the Cosmere, from early experiments to newer horizons.
04Planets
Scientific-style profiles of climates, terrain, biospheres and habitats.
05Magic systems
How each system operates, what it enables and where its limits appear.
The big picture
What is the Cosmere?
The Cosmere is the name for the interconnected universe behind many of Brandon Sanderson’s epic fantasy stories. Its worlds have different histories, cultures and systems of magic, but they share a larger setting and an unfolding story beneath the surface.
Many worlds
Scadrial, Roshar and other planets each bring their own history, atmosphere and rules for how magic works.
Different doors in
You can enter through a heist, a political mystery, an epic war or a self-contained adventure. There is no single correct beginning.
Connections to notice
Recurring names, characters and ideas reward attention, while most stories still work as complete experiences on their own.
A guide for starting out
Discover the Cosmere without spoilers.
Cosmereando is a collected guide for readers who want to approach the Cosmere without getting lost among sagas, planets, magic systems and seemingly endless connections. It offers clear, general information even if you have not read a book yet. The aim is not to replace the reading experience, but to show you the scale of the universe and help you find an entry point that fits. The site avoids major revelations and uses public information such as publisher synopses whenever possible. When a section may reveal a sensitive detail, you will see a warning before continuing.
A Cosmere guide for understanding its greatness without losing the joy of discovering it yourself.
Made for first-time readers
You do not need to know the Cosmere or have read several sagas to find your bearings. Start with the world or story that catches your attention.
Without spoiling the stories
Connections are explained carefully and important details are protected with warnings. The site sparks curiosity without taking discoveries away from you.
Choose how much to know
Stay with the big picture, explore worlds or follow a reading route. You decide how far into the Cosmere you want to go.
Start here
Choose your route
There is no universal correct order. We offer several ways to enter the Cosmere depending on how much context and connection you want from the beginning.
Community routes
A collection of reading routes recommended by readers online, so you can choose the one that appeals to you most.
02Publication order
A way to watch the Cosmere develop through the order in which its stories appeared.
03My journey
A personal reading path that shows how this guide began and grew over time.
The author
A builder of connected worlds
Brandon Sanderson is an American fantasy author known for detailed worldbuilding, inventive magic systems and ambitious long-form storytelling. Elantris, published in 2005, was his first published novel and the first story he released in the Cosmere. Behind separate books and sagas, he has been building a much larger universe.
Start where you like
Many books can be read independently. Choose a first story by the kind of experience you want, not by fear of getting the order wrong.
Follow the clues
Look for recurring details, especially a traveller named Hoid, and let the wider connections reveal themselves at their own pace.
Keep discovering
The Cosmere works on two levels: an immediate story you can enjoy today and a larger universe that becomes clearer over time.