Letters

The letters are a set of correspondence between Hoid and several other prominent figures in the cosmere, including Frost, Endowment, Autonomy, and Harmony. Hoid's initial letters express his fears concerning Odium--both his former attacks against various Shards of Adonalsium, his activities on Roshar, and the potential for future devastation throughout the cosmere--and calls for assistance from the recipients. Subsequent letters, all addressed to Hoid, are a response to this call for aid.
In addition to giving some insight concerning the significance of the conflict on Roshar as it relates to the greater cosmere, the letters give some insight into the histories, goals, and personalities of their authors.
== The First Letter ==
The first letter, written by Hoid to Frost, argues for the danger presented by Rayse, the vessel of Odium, hoping to draw Frost out of his oath of nonintervention. Hoid points out that Rayse was dangerous even before taking the Shard of Odium upon himself, and thus if Ati could be so corrupted by the Shard of Ruin then Rayse will only be made worse. Hoid cites the Splintering of Devotion and Dominion on Sel as proof of the threat Odium presents. He then dismisses concerns of his own biases and asks Frost to call off the members of the Seventeenth Shard who have been hunting for him on Roshar before making his final plea.
==The Second Letter==
The second letter is a reply to the first, written by Frost to Hoid. In this letter, Frost dismisses Hoid's concerns, arguing that Rayse has been trapped by Honor in the Rosharan system, and thus the threat he presents is sufficiently obstructed for the time being. Though his frustration with Hoid comes through in the opening lines, he names Hoid a friend and begs him to consider the danger that Hoid's own meddling may introduce.
==Oathbringer Letters==
Three additional letters were written to Hoid (two using one of his aliases, Cephandrius), in response to messages similar to that presented in the first letter. The responses vary, though they are generally dismissive or apathetic toward Hoid's plea.
===First Oathbringer Letter===
The first of these letters is written by Endowment and offers a dismissal much like Frost's. It notably expresses a disdain for multiple Shards sharing a planet, referencing an agreement that they made not to settle near one another. Endowment ultimately argues that Rayse's activity is none of Hoid's business, and that Odium, and potentially Hoid himself, will be dealt with if they feel the need arises.
===Second Oathbringer Letter===
The second letter is written by Patji, an avatar of Autonomy, and mentions First of the Sun. As things stand, Autonomy dismisses Hoid's concern, believing Rayse to be captive, and even offers some admiration for the trapped Shard. The author refers to itself in a plural sense and suggests that Hoid may have found more favor if he had approached some other avatar. The letter is closed with a challenge by which Hoid may earn the Shard's respect.
===Third Oathbringer Letter===
The third letter is written by Sazed, the vessel of Harmony, evident in the writing patterns, the reference to two diametrically opposed Shards, and his relative ignorance regarding Adonalsium. While Harmony does not dispute Hoid's claims, he feels unequipped and expresses a hesitancy to offer any support before he is able to place any trust in the man, whom he knows nothing about. He requests that Hoid visit him directly before taking any action of his own.
==The Sixth Letter==
The sixth letter is in reply to Hoid. It is also written by Sazed, the vessel of Harmony, again evident in his writing patterns, mention of his relative youth, and talk of being made up of Ruin and Preservation.
==The Seventh Letter==
The seventh letter is in reply to Hoid from the Shard Endowment, as a response to Hoid's request for help regarding Odium.
== Notes ==
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