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Shards and Shattering: The Cosmere's Biggest Mystery
Shards and Shattering: The Cosmere's Biggest Mystery
May 15, 2026
What we don’t know is why, 10,000 years ago, the shards decided that Adonalsium needed to go. And we don’t know how the conflict between them is going to end.
20 Years of Cosmere Connections: A stack of books and merchandise from Sanderson's Cosmere Universe.
Continuity in the Cosmere and Beyond
Nov 14, 2025
The Cosmere is a fantasy universe created by Brandon Sanderson. This article explores it's history and connects it to other media universes like the MCU. 
Exploring Cosmere Connections in Mistborn Era 2
Exploring Cosmere Connections in Mistborn Era 2
Oct 29, 2024
WARNING: Major spoilers for all the Mistborn books below! Hey there! Nice to see you...
The Role of Food and Drink in Fantasy Worldbuilding: Adding Flavor to Fiction
The Role of Food and Drink in Fantasy Worldbuilding: Adding Flavor to Fiction
Sep 05, 2024
Food and drink are more than sustenance in fantasy worlds—they reflect culture, history, and societal norms. Learn how authors like Tolkien and Sanderson use these elements to create immersive worlds.
Interview with Ruvaid Virk: Writer and Game Designer for the Mistborn RPG
Interview with Ruvaid Virk: Writer and Game Designer for the Mistborn RPG
Aug 06, 2024
Now that our big secret is out, let's dive deeper into the Cosmere RPG! At...