Uploaded May 2018 | Updated September 2026, 6 hours ago

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Confused about the different magic systems in the Cosmere? Can't keep the five Elantris magics straight? Here's a discussion on the differences and categorizations of everything we've seen so far!

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Books referenced: Mistborn, Elantris, Emperor's Soul, Warbreaker, White Sand, The Stormlight Archive

Huge thanks to Botanicaxu for the gorgeous art of Selish Investiture and Kaladin. Check out more art here: botanicaxu.tumblr.com

The Blue Shifting was a great help in discussion terminology for this video, so take a look at his channel here: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLAMyafmbn7Hk67TaxlZonSLqp9CGovvA6

Also, thanks to Jonathan Percy for the beautiful White Sand picture. More of his photos can be seen here: unsplash.com/@jonathan_percy

If you're interested, here's a link to the full chart seen in the video: bit.ly/2ksgge1