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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.
Derrick White Its the same planet, not the same story. You really have to be looking for them to see it though. Comments about places from Elantris are actually rea…moreIts the same planet, not the same story. You really have to be looking for them to see it though. Comments about places from Elantris are actually reasonably common: on my second read I caught about twice as many references as the first read.

The magic system in WOK (or rather the stormlight archive) is all about objects and powered abilities. You have shardplate, stormlight energy, and pens that move to match each other.

The magic systems in TES and Elantris (both have multiple) are all about writing and symbols.(less)
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