This theory is also supported by the cover art of the Gollancz edition of Dawnshard. Since there are four Dawnshards, and sixteen Intents of Adonalsium, it may be possible that each Dawnshard Command is somehow related to four Shardic Intents. The pie chart-like cover art of the Gollancz edition of Dawnshard supports the above quote here.

And then eventually, they were used to undo Adonalsium itself. The four primal Commands that created all things.

Sigzil - At one point, Sigzil held the same Dawnshard that Hoid used to have.

Rysn Ftori - Readers don't know if the Dawnshard currently held by Rysn is the same as that of Hoid.

The word Dawnshard was never mentioned, for example, though the primary story of Dragonsteel (which is no longer canon) was about several people who unwittingly became Dawnshards. (Consider this the same fundamental principle as savanthood.) Those who have read Dragonsteel know that his having been a Dawnshard was also the source of his immortality in that book, though the terms were different back then.

Hoid - At some point in the deep past, Hoid was a Dawnshard, and the reason he (even still) cannot physically harm people - or even eat meat - is related to the changes this made to his spirit.

–A man claiming to be the Almighty, speaking to Dalinar Īccording to Brandon, there are only four Dawnshards. It is a terrible, terrible thing to leave you alone.' A champion could work well for you, but it is not certain. 'You might be able to get him (Odium) to choose a champion. They seem ignored by scholars, though talk of them was obviously prevalent among those recording the early mythologies.) –From the Poem of Ista (Jasnah's note: I have found no modern explanation of what these 'Dawnshards' are. Taking the Dawnshard, known to bind any creature voidish or mortal, he crawled up the steps crafted for Heralds, ten strides tall apiece, toward the grand temple above. Certainly worth seeking, but only with great caution.'

'A mythological treasure, Brightness, much like the Dawnshards or the Honorblades. Commands Įach Dawnshard has a different Command. There is one Dawnshard that is different from the rest.

ĭawnshards predate the Shattering, so they're something other than traditional Shards.

The Investiture of every Dawnshard grants Heightening-like abilities, which allows individuals to see colors more vividly than before.

Audible dawnshard