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Ali asked this question about The Emperor's Soul (The Cosmere):
Why is The Emperor's Soul considered to be set in the universe of Elantris, rather than in the universe of The Way of Kings? Seems to be a much much stronger connection between WOK and TES than Elantris and TES.
Sarah Fagan There are several great answers here specifically that the magic system in both books are based on writing. But you can see how the mention of the 3 r…moreThere are several great answers here specifically that the magic system in both books are based on writing. But you can see how the mention of the 3 realms are echoed in all the cosmere but especially The Stormlight Archive books and Mistborn books. In TES Shai references places that are also referenced in Elantris, but the most obvious references is to the man "in red priests armor" which is a direct reference to Derethi priests from Elantris. Also of course, because Brandon Sanderson has said so :)(less)
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