#soulstamp

[tinynavajoreads]

Currently Reading: The Emperor's Soul by Brandon Sanderson

This is another reread for @logarithmicpanda's rereathon 2026, and I honestly forgot how much I love Shai, our main character, and Gaotona, an advisor to the emperor.

Such a small book that probably packs one of the biggest stories of the Cosmere, in my opinion. Forgers work to rewrite the past of something to make it something new. Their abilities are thought to be a blasphemy to the "normal" way of life. But when the emperor is attacked and in a coma, Shai is told to reforge the emperor. To build him anew. It's so so good! And I love all of the little bits and ways that we can see this world come to life.

I would love to maybe have a follow up to this story at some point of how the emperor is faring, but I highly doubt we'll get that. But seriously, if magic, people skills, and knowing what it means to influence your past to better your future, I recommend The Emperor's Soul.

[lamaery]

Cosmere Inktober – 24 survival I had another idea from one of the shorter cosmere works that might fit even better, but then I was already set on drawing Shai using her warrior soul stamps. Silence and Wiliam-Ann have to wait for another prompt.

[butwhybother]

"You can change my clothing and my bearing, but you can't change the soul of who I am. I'll do what I think is right--and that includes letting the Assembly depose me, if that is their choice." -Elend Venture, The Well of Ascension chapter 28.

The soul of this emperor is un-stampable!

[topsecretumbreonage]

A tattoo concept:

An Essence Mark as an injection site tattoo.

A Soulstamp that alters your own identity needs to be regularly reapplied.

A lot like some certain injections people take on an often weekly basis.

You can modify the Essence Mark to reflect who you are and the key points of your Identity.

Is this anything?