The Cosmere is Brandon Sanderson's interconnected fictional universe, where the god Adonalsium was shattered into 16 Shards, each granting immense power. Key worlds include Scadrial (Mistborn) and Roshar (Stormlight Archive), with the enigmatic Hoid appearing across all stories.
Sixteen individuals conspire to kill Adonalsium, the primordial god of the Cosmere, shattering it into 16 Shards. Each Shard embodies a fundamental aspect of existence, such as Ruin, Preservation, Honor, Cultivation, and Odium. This event sets the stage for all Cosmere conflicts. #cosmere #fantasy
On Sel, the Shards Devotion and Dominion are Splintered by Odium, leaving their power trapped in the Cognitive Realm. This event leads to the unique magic systems of Sel, such as AonDor and Dakhor. #cosmere #sel )
Humans from Ashyn, fleeing a cataclysm caused by their use of Surges, arrive on Roshar. They are granted refuge by the native singers (listeners) and the Dawnsingers. This migration leads to the eventual conflict between humans and singers. #cosmere #roshar
Odium initiates the first Desolation, a war between humans and the Voidbringers (Fused). The Heralds and Knights Radiant are formed to fight back. The Desolations recur periodically, each time the Heralds returning to Damnation to endure torture. #cosmere #stormlight
The Heralds, led by Talenel, win the Last Desolation. However, Talenel is the only Herald to return to Damnation; the others abandon their oaths, breaking the Oathpact. This begins the Era of Solitude on Roshar. #cosmere #stormlight
The Knights Radiant, learning that their spren are being killed by their use of Stormlight, abandon their oaths and shatter their Shardblades. This event leads to the loss of much knowledge about Surgebinding and the decline of the Radiants. #cosmere #stormlight
On Scadrial, the Lord Ruler (Rashek) takes the power of the Well of Ascension and becomes a Sliver of Infinity. He remakes the world, creating the Final Empire, and rules for a thousand years. He also creates the Terris people as keepers of knowledge. #cosmere #mistborn
The Lord Ruler creates the koloss, a race of powerful, mindless warriors, by Hemalurgically spiking humans. They serve as his army and enforcers. #cosmere #mistborn
Hoid, also known as Cephandrius, is born on Yolen. He becomes a key figure in the Cosmere, present at the Shattering of Adonalsium. He refuses a Shard and instead travels the Cosmere, collecting stories and memories. #cosmere #hoid
The Lord Ruler establishes the Final Empire calendar, with year 0 marking his ascension. This is the standard dating system for Scadrial. #cosmere #mistborn
Kelsier, a half-skaa Mistborn, is born in the Final Empire. He becomes a legendary figure, leading the rebellion against the Lord Ruler. #cosmere #mistborn
Vin, a young street urchin and Mistborn, is born. She is discovered by Kelsier and becomes a key player in the overthrow of the Lord Ruler. #cosmere #mistborn
Kelsier sacrifices himself to rally the skaa, and Vin kills the Lord Ruler. The Final Empire collapses, leading to the rise of Elend Venture as king. #cosmere #mistborn
Vin releases the power of the Well of Ascension, inadvertently freeing Ruin. Elend becomes a Mistborn, and the world faces the threat of the Deepness. #cosmere #mistborn
Vin and Elend die defeating Ruin. Sazed takes up both Preservation and Ruin, becoming Harmony. He remakes the world, restoring plant life and creating the Elendel Basin. #cosmere #mistborn
The city of Elendel is founded in the Elendel Basin, becoming the center of civilization on Scadrial. The Basin is a fertile region created by Harmony. #cosmere #mistborn
King Gavilar Kholin is assassinated by the Parshendi, triggering the War of Reckoning. Kaladin, a young surgeon, is enslaved and becomes a bridgeman. #cosmere #stormlight
The Everstorm is summoned by the Parshendi, awakening the Fused and beginning the True Desolation. Kaladin becomes a Windrunner, and Shallan discovers her powers as a Lightweaver. #cosmere #stormlight
Dalinar Kholin opens the perpendicularity and bonds the Stormfather, becoming a Bondsmith. The coalition defeats Odium's forces at Thaylen Field. #cosmere #stormlight
The Fused occupy Urithiru, and Navani Kholin discovers the Sibling, the spren of the tower. She bonds the Sibling and becomes a Bondsmith. #cosmere #stormlight
Dalinar and Odium engage in the Contest of Champions. The outcome determines the fate of Roshar. Hoid plays a crucial role. #cosmere #stormlight
Hoid, under the alias of Wit, advises the Kholin family and subtly influences events. He is revealed to be a Dawnshard, a being of immense power. #cosmere #hoid
Waxillium Ladrian, a Twinborn (Steel Ferring and Iron Allomancer), is born. He moves to the Roughs to become a lawman, later returning to Elendel. #cosmere #mistborn
On First of the Sun, trappers like Sixth of the Dusk encounter off-worlders from the Cosmere. This marks the beginning of inter-world trade and conflict. #cosmere #firstofthesun
Waxillium Ladrian and Wayne investigate the Vanishers, a group kidnapping people. They uncover a plot by the Set, a criminal organization. #cosmere #mistborn
Wax confronts the serial killer Bloody Tan, who is revealed to be a kandra. The event deepens the conflict with the Set. #cosmere #mistborn
Wax and his team seek the Bands of Mourning, a powerful metalmind. They discover the Sovereign, a figure from the past, and the existence of the Southern Scadrians. #cosmere #mistborn
Wax and his allies face the invasion of Trell, a force from another world. Harmony reveals the existence of other Shards, and the Cosmere conflict escalates. #cosmere #mistborn
On Threnody, Silence Montane runs a waystation in the Forests of Hell, where shades of the dead are dangerous. This story explores the unique magic of Threnody. #cosmere #threnody
On Sel, Shai, a Forger, is imprisoned and forced to create a new soul for the Emperor. This story delves into the magic of Forgery. #cosmere #sel )
On Taldain, Kenton, a Sand Master, struggles to revive his order. The magic involves manipulating sand with water. #cosmere #taldain
On Sel, the city of Elantris falls into decay after the Reod, a magical catastrophe. Prince Raoden works to restore Elantris and its magic. #cosmere #elantris
On Nalthis, the god-king Susebron and the Returned are central to the magic of BioChromatic Breath. Vivenna and Siri navigate political intrigue. #cosmere #nalthis
The Ghostbloods, a secret organization led by Kelsier (now a Cognitive Shadow), operate across worlds. They seek to control the Cosmere's resources. #cosmere #ghostbloods
On Canticle, a world with a sun that moves, Nomad (a Skybreaker) fights against the Scourge. This story explores the far future of the Cosmere. #cosmere #canticle
On Komashi, Yumi, a yoki-hijo, and Nikaro, a nightmare painter, work together to save their world from nightmares. This story introduces the magic of hion and the Machine. #cosmere #komashi
The Set, a group seeking to free Trell, is defeated by Wax and his team. Harmony's plans for Scadrial become clearer. #cosmere #mistborn
A new era on Roshar, with advanced technology and the Knights Radiant fully established. The conflict with Odium continues in new forms. #cosmere #stormlight
Scadrial enters a space age, with Allomancy and Feruchemy used in space travel. The conflict with other Shards intensifies. #cosmere #mistborn
The prequel series set on Yolen, detailing the events leading to the Shattering of Adonalsium and the origins of Hoid. #cosmere #dragonsteel
The ultimate conflict between the Shards, with Hoid and the heroes of all worlds uniting to defeat Odium and restore Adonalsium. #cosmere #finale