Cusicesh the Protector is an enormous spren that appears at the same time - seven forty-six every morning, without fail - from the inland sea within Iri. It appears for at least 10 minutes,[1] and first appeared a very long time ago.[2]
Appearance[]
It is sea-blue in color, translucent, and appears to throw out waves as it rises from the inland sea. As observed by Axies, it takes the shape of a large jet of water, its center of deepest blue, like the depths of the ocean, but the outer edges are a lighter shade.[1]
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It has formed a face, looking eastward. Directly toward the Origin. That face is shifting, bewilderingly quick. Different human faces appear on the end of its stumplike neck, one after another in blurred succession. |
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–Axies' thoughts[1] | ||
The faces changed so quickly that Axies couldn't tell whether any of them repeated. Some of the faces seemed male, others female.[1]
This spren is judged to be at least a hundred feet; one of the largest Axies has ever seen. It is capable of sprouting four long arms, forming fingers and thumbs.[1]
Aftermath[]
Once the spren's display was finished, Cusicesh retreated down into the bay, sending up phantom waves again.[1]
Some people worship Cusicesh as a god.[1]
Notes[]
Brandon has indicated that the Stormfather and the Nightwatcher are a level above Cusicesh. Further, that they are also a much bigger deal than something like one of the sapient spren, and that that's what Cusicesh is.[3]
According to Brandon, Cusicesh is an odd spren that has a lot of Investiture, but one that didn't become a Radiant spren, let alone a Bondsmithspren. To become a Radiant spren requires some different things.[4]
Speculation[]
Is Cusicesh akin to a tardigrade?[5]
References[]
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