WHAT is Adonalsium? | The clues you missed so far

This video explains Adonalsium, the Shattering, the origin of the Shards, and the theory that Nohadon may be connected to Adonalsium in Brandon Sanderson's Cosmere. Adonalsium is one of the most important and mysterious figures in the Cosmere, serving as the original source of all Investiture before being shattered into sixteen Shards. This video explores what is known about Adonalsium, how the Shattering occurred on Yolen, the motivations of the conspirators involved, and how the Shards have shaped worlds such as Roshar, Scadrial, Sel, and Nalthis. It also examines the current state of the Shards after the events of Wind and Truth and explores a popular theory suggesting that Nohadon may be more than he appears. Finally, the video considers whether Adonalsium may have allowed the Shattering to happen as part of a larger design. Links 17thshard.com/forums/topic/198493-theory-adonalsium-is-nohadon-and-willingly-shattered/ What’s covered in this video: An overview of Adonalsium as the original source of all Investiture and creator of the Physical, Cognitive, and Spiritual Realms. The role of the four Dawnshards in the creation of the Cosmere and the Rosharan system. Evidence regarding whether Adonalsium was a conscious being, a force of nature, or something in between. The events of the Shattering on Yolen and how eighteen individuals used the Dawnshards to kill Adonalsium. How Adonalsium's power split into sixteen Shards and became the foundation of modern Cosmere lore. The motivations of key conspirators including Rayse, the future Vessel of Odium. Why Hoid refused to take up a Shard despite being present during the Shattering. The concept of Shardic Intent and how Shards such as Honor, Ruin, Preservation, Cultivation, Endowment, and Odium reshape their Vessels over time. Ati and Ruin as an example of a Vessel gradually being consumed by a Shard's Intent. The agreement among the original Vessels to separate and how many later formed alliances instead. The history of Ruin, Preservation, Harmony, and Sazed on Scadrial during and after the Mistborn era. How Odium splintered Devotion and Dominion on Sel, creating the unstable magical force known as the Dor. Endowment's role on Nalthis and her refusal to join Hoid's proposed coalition against Odium. The relationship between Honor, Cultivation, and Odium on Roshar throughout The Stormlight Archive. The deaths of Tanavast and Rayse and the rise of Taravangian following the events of Wind and Truth. The creation of Retribution through the merger of Odium and Honor. The fate of Ambition, the self-splintering of Virtuosity on Komashi, and the expanding influence of Autonomy across multiple worlds. A review of lesser-known Shards including Invention, Mercy, Valor, Whimsy, and Reason. The theory proposed by Herald of Dogs on 17th Shard that Nohadon may be connected to Adonalsium. Nohadon's philosophy of abdication and non-intervention as presented in The Way of Kings and its parallels with Adonalsium's possible motives. Dalinar Kholin's encounter with Nohadon in Wind and Truth and the evidence suggesting the vision differs from previous experiences. Tanavast's comments regarding Nohadon and why they may indicate hidden significance. The mystery surrounding who ultimately claimed Dalinar after the Contest of Champions and whether a power greater than Odium or Harmony may be involved. The possibility that Adonalsium intentionally allowed the Shattering and may still be influencing events throughout the Cosmere. 00:00 Introduction 00:21 Part one - What is Adonalsium? 02:41 Part two - The Shattering of Adonalsium 04:27 Part three - Who are Shards of Adonalsium? 09:22 Part four - Is Nohadon Adonalsium? Mentioned in this video: Adonalsium, Cosmere, Brandon Sanderson, Investiture, Stormlight, Allomancy, Breath, AonDor, Dawnshards, Physical Realm, Cognitive Realm, Spiritual Realm, Roshar, Rosharan System, Tanavast, Wind, Stone, Night, Khriss, Yolen, Shattering, Shards of Adonalsium, Rayse, Odium, Hoid, Wit, The Stormlight Archive, Honor, Preservation, Ruin, Cultivation, Endowment, Ati, Vessel, Scadrial, Mistborn, Sazed, Harmony, Sel, Elantris, Devotion, Dominion, Dor, Nalthis, Warbreaker, Wind and Truth, Taravangian, Dalinar Kholin, Retribution, Ambition, Virtuosity, Komashi, Autonomy, Taldain, Invention, Mercy, Valor, Whimsy, Reason, Nohadon, Alethela, The Way of Kings, Herald of Dogs, 17th Shard, Contest of Champions.