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Investiture directory

The forces that shape each world.

A growing catalogue of the Cosmere's magic systems and invested arts, organised by the worlds where they are best understood.

06systems in this catalogue

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Systems and expressions of power.

Start with a world, then follow the connections between its stories, people and forms of Investiture.

01Scadrial

Metallic Arts

Allomancy, Feruchemy and Hemalurgy form Scadrial's three interrelated Metallic Arts.

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02Roshar

Surgebinding

A Rosharan system shaped by Surges, bonds and the spren who make those bonds possible.

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03Sel

AonDor

AonDor turns symbols, place and intention into a precise form of power connected to Sel.

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04Nalthis

Awakening

An art of giving life and command through Breath, colour and carefully spoken words.

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05Taldain

Sand mastery

Taldain's sand mastery channels Investiture through the living sands of Dayside.

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06Sel

Forgery

Forgery uses soulstamps to impose a possible history on an object or person.

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