The Cognitive Realm

Holiday decor and an open book mark the advent of another holiday season. Photo by Sabina Sturzu on Unsplash.
Dec 22, 2025
However you celebrate the season, we at Dragonsteel wish you happy holidays! We’ve tuned in to some familiar faces here to see what they are most looking forward to during the holiday break, getting a peek at their favorite holiday movies, traditions, and treats.
DSNX25: 20 Years Later, I Still Love Elantris
Dec 06, 2025
Elantris holds a special place in my fantasy pantheon. My affection for its characters and its world has only deepened as I’ve grown more immersed in the Cosmere they launched.
Happy Halloween: Explore the History and Hinterlands of Horror with Team Dragonsteel!
Oct 31, 2025
Hey Worldhoppers! Jack here, bringing you The Cognitive Realm’s Halloween reading guide. While we ramp...
A Love Letter in Leather: Dragonsteel's "The Eye of the World" Leatherbound Reveals
May 09, 2025
HEY!(Did you shout it? We hope you shouted it. According to JordanCon, call and response...
Behind the Scenes: How Wind and Truth Came to Life
May 08, 2025
At JordanCon this year, Dragonsteel’s editorial team gave fans an incredible peek behind the scenes...
The Languages of the Cosmere
Dec 06, 2024
Welcome back to our coverage of Dragonsteel Nexus 2024! Yesterday afternoon I had the pleasure...