I tried REALLY hard to avoid spoilers here so please keep the comments the same. Nothing is worse than spoiling a story for someone. Wraithmarked Kickstarter: www.kickstarter.com/projects/wraithmarked/stormweaver-iron-prince-limited-edition-signed-playmat?ref=4hxptv

The Cosmere is just amazing, but man, nothing has ever given me the same feeling as finishing The Ways of Kings and Words of Radiance. I have read almost the entire Cosmere, but I always just look back to those books and can hardly fit into words the emotions after finishing them. Thank you, Sanderson!

Arcanum Unbounded is not JUST a collection of the short stories, it also includes tantalising in-world descriptions of the planets and magic systems tied to each word. There are also fun postscripts by Brandon were he shares some behind-the-scenes about the stories.

One of my favourites is actually The Emperors Soul. So small scale but intriguing, a magic system I’d never considered

Just started Mistborn because of you. It's only been a few days and I'm already halfway through. So excellent. Glad you pushed me into reading again and, specifically, Brandon Sanderson. Thanks, Daniel!

Daniel's "Scaladrial" had me thinking about this line (not spoilers after taking out name of character): __________ moved her finger down the page. “Nalathis. Scadarial. Tal Dain. Do you recognize any of those?”

Dude’s content is so good, I don’t even read fantasy and still find myself watching all these vids

With Elantris being the first novel in the Cosmere, Mistborn being the blockbuster, and Stormlight Archive being ... well ... the Stormlight Archive, I feel Warbreaker often gets forgotten. And indeed, I wasn't looking forward to it, as I really REALLY wanted to start the Way of Kings. But it is very nearly my favourite. I love the characters, the magic system is nuts, it is lower stakes than Mistborn or Stormlight, and the concept of gods having a physical presence in the world is very interesting. Also, it introduces my favourite talking sword.

I know it is because of dyslexia, but each time I heard "Scaladrial" instead of Scadrial something inside me died, I couldn't get used to it lol

I wanted a time stamp for everything, and there wasn't one, so I decided to do it myself. 0:00 - Intro 0:47 - Sponsor 1:35 - Preface and Continued Intro 2:15 - Elantris 3:00 - Hope of Elantris 3:28 - Mistborn 1 (Final Empire) 4:23 - Mistborn 2 (Well of Ascension) 4:37 - Mistborn 3 (Hero of Ages) 5:14 - Warbreaker 5:45 - Stormlight Archive 1 (The Way of Kings) 6:53 - Mistborn 4 (Alloy of Law) 8:10 - Mistborn side story (The Eleventh Metal) 8:37 - The Emperor's Soul 9:16 - Shadows for Silence in the Forests of Hell 10:15 - Stormlight Archive 2 (Words of Radiance) 10:42 - Sixth of the Dusk 11:02 - Mistborn side story (Allomancer Jak) 11:22 - Mistborn 5 (Shadows of Self) 11:41 - Mistborn 6 (Bands of Mourning) 12:01 - Mistborn side story (Secret History) 12:19 - White Sand 1 - 3 13:08 - Stormlight side story (Edgedancer) 13:25 - Arcanum Unbounded 13:46 - Stormlight Archive 3 (Oathbringer) 14:18 - Stormlight side story (Dawnshard) 14:42 - Stormlight Archive 4 (Rhythm of War) 15:17 - Other works outside the Cosmere 15:39 - Future of the Cosmere 16:27 - Word Count and more about the Cosmere 16:56 - Outro

Finally a video to share with people who want to get into the cosmere without being bombarded with all sorts of information. Good work mister goblin man.

And here I am like, "Hey, I've published over a million words, overall! That's pretty great!" Sanderson sitting over there, smiling. "Aw, you're a sweet kid." I've only checked out the Mistborn books, thus far, but I'm excited to dive deeper into these worlds. Thanks for the breakdown!

I was wondering when the next breakdown would be and the fact that it's the Cosmere makes me so excited.

I just binged all of the Cosmere for the first time these past few months and now I’m listening to the GraphicAudio adaptation of the Stormlight Archive, I can’t get enough

Isn't it Scadrial not Scaladrial?

I really love Shadows for Silence in The Forest of Hell! You should read it! Very unusual type of protagonist in fantasy and Threnody is just such a bleak world, I want more stories from that planet T-T

Mistborn: Final Empire is a near perfect book in a near perfect trilogy. If you want to laugh, cry, rage and just feel exhausted and glad that something so wonderful can exist in this world, Mistborn is the series for you

This was such a great video! I got into the Cosmere during my second year of grad school, started with the Way of Kings not actually realizing who Brandon Sanderson was at the time. I quickly realized what I had stumbled upon and became obsessed! His worlds were so fascinating and I loved how specific and borderline scientific he got with his magic systems. As a biology grad student, this really excited me since you rarely see stuff like that in fantasy. If you want to do another Cosmere deepdive video, I would love to see a Cosmere timeline. I think with your video style it could be a lot of fun!

lets not forget that Brandon has stated that he has a master plan roughly sketched out for the entire cosmere that includes a totally of at least 40 books to be eventually written. so we are not even halfway in.

this is amazing, thankyou so much goblin!

The video we've all been waiting for

Been watching your channel for a while and finally started Stormlight this year. The series has completely reinvigorated my love for reading I had as a kid and sort of lost due to being in school and now a profession that requires alot of reading and can be tiring. I've loved it so far and am currently reading Oathbringer! Will be reading everything Sanderson for sure.

Mistborn was one of my first entries in the Fantasy genre, and also the reason I got into your channel. Thanks to both you and Mistborn I started reading books (mostly Fantasy) more frequently, it's been an absolute joy so far.

While I have read of few of Sanderson’s books when I was a kid. It wasn’t until recently that I became a fan of Sanderson’s work, in part due to your videos. Thank you for making a clear and concise explanation of his universe. Keep up the good work :)

You can tell how much I love mistborn by the little cheer and dance I did when you mentioned it.

Enjoying these vids! It’s nice to get a background of series to get some interest in books in the TBR shelf!

Currently reading the Wheel of Time since the show got me into it. I’m on book 11 so just approaching the Sanderson books. I’ve never read any of his work so I’m hyped (WoT is actually my first fantasy series ever). Thinking of starting the Stormlight Archive next.

Love this video mate. A+ job summarizing it!

This was extremely helpful just reading the first 2 Mistborn books, I now know what to look forward to and thank you for not spoiling

Lots of work went into this. Appreciate your grind.

I got into Sanderson because of you and Merphy. I've now read all of the cosmere and the cytoverse books and am going to Dragonsteel this year. I've also got 4 other friends and family members into him as well. Thanks for introducing me to the latest thing I love!

That zoom in when you said "Thredodebutite!" 🤣🤣

Thanks so much for this! I really wanted to get into the cosmere but the sheer amount of content was a little paralyzing, I had no idea where to even BEGIN. What a "complaint" to have 😂 All thanks to Mr. Sanderson for his hard work

I really appreciate that you released a Cosmere video on the 16th.

I'm so excited you are doing this. I just finished book2 of mist born. I love the deep breakdowns that you do. thank you

"Scaladriel"

I started reading the Cosmere and Wheel of Time because of your videos. Now I’ve finished WOT, Mistborn Era 1, Warbreaker, and am on the second Stormlight book. Thank you for introducing me to these great stories!

As a person who started in the Cosmere thanks to your recommendations, I really wanted to say thank you. Currently reading oathbringer and alloy of law, but man these stories are great!

I remember the first thing I ever heard about the Cosmere was the neat forms of investiture as hard magic systems maybe 3ish years ago. I'm so happy to see Sanderson become this modern equivalent of the big fantasy novelist, his works are great and I'm super excited for anything new he puts out or adaptations.

Thank you for making this!!!

If they f up Vin's casting I'm gonna cry.

This is just what I needed. I just recently started the mistborn trilogy and finished the second book and I’m ready for hero of ages. This clears up a lot.

Great video! Take a shot everytime Daniel says "Scaladriel". I can't blame him with Rings of Power coming up though... Galadriel is on all our minds ;)

In addition to all of this, the community is amazing and the fan wiki is the best I’ve ever seen, shout-out to the 17th Shard!

Shadows for Silence in the Forests of Hell is Brandon’s most underrated story imo, everyone should read it. One of the best atmospheres in his stories, and the planet of Threnody has some very interesting mysteries and Cosmere-wide implications.

I feel like the four novels he wrote in secret and then kickstarted to publish through his own company which became the largest kickstarter in history is worth a mention here as well. The man is going to be releasing FIVE novels in the next eighteen months

I convinced my girlfriend to read Stormlight and she just finished The Way of Kings and turned to me and said “well, at least that was the longest one” and I’ve since repeatedly told her that it’s probably one of the shortest I think she’s repressing it because she won’t stop saying that. She’s a trooper.

Every time you say "Scaladrial" my soul hurts a little bit. 😅

How was this not a video before now? I feel a re-read coming on, thanks DG

Perfect timing, I just dragged my best friend into a cosmere reading journey to prep for the MB7 release convention!

Shadows for Silence in the Forests of Hell is one of my favorite things that Sanderson has written.

Great Breakdown my dude, good summaries of the books without giving anything away. Mistborn was how I started with Sanderson's books. The Stormlight Archive I believe is what he really wants to be a large part of his legacy. Always enjoy your content.

This video made me realize I've never read Warbreaker. Thanks Daniel! Going to pick up the audio book now.

I bought Mistborn, Elantris and TSA because of you goblin and enjoyed them immensely. Haven't yet gotten to Warbreaker but I surely will once my ever expanding TBR pile slims a little bit. Cheers!

Thanks for inspiring me to dive into the Cosmere. I love Mistborn (both eras) so much and I'm currently in the middle of the Stormlight archive (just finished Words of Radiance). Thanks Dan!

This is an amazing simple explanation of the Cosmere. I’d love to see a video by you explaining more in depth and maybe discussing theories. I’m very new to the channel and don’t know if you do stuff like that, but it would pique my interest a lot to listen to something like that.

The plan is to start mistborn next month, ur videos were one of the main motivations 😂

Great overview of the Cosmere, Daniel!

This was such a good breakdown!! Thanks

The k you so much for making this! Makes it very clear!

I went through all of Sanderson's books so quickly when I discovered him, I feel like when the new Stormlight and Mistborn entries come out I'm just going to have to read through both respective series again. Normally I'm not really forgetful, but Sanderson packs so, so, so much in to his books that I feel like I'll miss key callbacks and hints to the overall Cosmere narrative if I don't give myself a refresher.

I'm currently a little light on the novellas, but I've read all of the main books in the cosmere I believe, and honestly, I really think my favourite so far is rhythm of war! I remember all of your mixed feelings being very reasonable and valid, but I just love that book and I can't wait for book 5 (and the inevitable gut-punch that'll come with it )!

Loved this video! 😁👍🏼

For the upcoming projects did you include the 3 out of 4 secret projects that are set in the cosmere?

I have the first ideal on my jacket at work. Really do love that series.

Thank you Daniel! i love this series

I just started reading The Way of Kings and I'm loving it so far. I can't wait to able to connect all the dots in this universe.

This is like the fourth time I’m watching this video. These breakdown videos are awesome and reading through the Cosmere made me want to revisit it!

Brandon Sanderson is one of my favorite Fantasy authors. I have enjoyed reading his books and I love them all so far.

Thanks. This was a good reminder that I still have two novellas/short stories to read.

For anyone wondering, while it says 3,460,000, it's because it doesn't count white sands, if you add up all the word counts together of his cosmere works, you get 3,665,534 for a very exact number. Subtract 200,000 from the total to not count white sands and you get 3,465,534 which is ~6000 more words than what it says there meaning you could basically not count one of the short stories and still get a similar word count.

I’m only a little more than half way though the Cosmere and I’m loving it. The Cosmere community is fantastic and I can’t wait to get through the rest so I can listen to more podcasts and look at fan art without spoilers! PS your RAFO shirt is awesome. I definitely need one!

The whole cosmere is breathtaking. Absolute masterpieces each and every one (that I have read). I do favor the stormlight archives above the rest of the cosmere since The way of kings has shaped fundamentals in my personality and oathbringer pulled me through religious struggles. Absolutely best books out there. Thank you Brandon Sanderson!

THANK YOU!!

I'm really digging these breakdowns. I was wondering if you were considering doing the Dark Tower Universe at some point. I know that's a massive task considering how much of Kings work is tied into the Tower but that'd be an amazing Breakdown

I was waiting for thissss 😩😩😩

Thank you for keeping it spoiler free. I still haven’t jumped in but really want too.

Thanks for the video, Daniel! Looooove me some Brando Sando!

This has come at a timely moment for me! Just started Way of Kings (and have read a few other Sandersons in the Cosmere)

Thanks for this. I've had the Mistborn trilogy and Elantris (as well as Shadows of Alloy I think) sitting on my shelf since I started wanting to dive into fantasy in March but I haven't gotten around to reading them. I've already committed to Sanderson's kickstarter so I know I want to read all the Cosmere stuff, but it can get overwhelming, having this run down helps. Also, unrelated, but I just checked out your merch for the first time (I usually watch videos in the background and my pea sized ADHD brain can't remember to look at it when I get a chance if I don't do it immediately) and MY GOSH man! You're going to make me go broke! I already have your books - again ADHD has had them sitting on my shelf unread, but I like what I've skimmed - but I love the designs of everything on your website, and the price at least on paper is significantly better than other creator merch. I'm out of a job right now, but whenever I find anotehr one I know the first thing I'm spending money on.

I would love a breakdown of what we know about the cosmere as a whole and the world jumpers. what books they have made appearances in and what we know about them and there motives so far.

We finally have a cosmere video from Daniel again. Cheers Goblins!

Emperors Soul and Warbreaker are a couple of my absolute favorite Brando Sando stories!

Selling or giving away Daniel green autographed merch is actually a smart business move. You’ve built a following , the market is ripe and ready for the pickn’.

WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO been waiting for this one

I discovered the Cosmere just this year as I got back into reading during a very difficult time in my life. I recently just finished Rhythm of War a few weeks ago, and I don't know where I'd be without these books. Sanderson has created a form adventurous escapism unlike anything I've ever experiences. I'm so incredibly thankful for Sanderson, the team at Dragonsteel, and his books.

Shadows for Silence is so awesome. I think it’s so unique and the main character is a very different archetype than you normally get in fantasy.

I already got my free copy of the iron prince, I am so glad you recommended the book.

Thank you!

I like that you actually dressed like Brandon does (including a shirt that he has worn while streaming). I'm not sure if anyone else noticed, but I sure did.

I just started reading the well of ascension so this video has perfect timing 😁

ngl I was waiting for daniel to breakdown over the course of this video.

I had on my RAFO shirt yesterday. It is an almost weekly wardrobe staple.

could not believe we didn't see more maps from the map lover. great breakdown

“Lift, as in lift off…” lol I had to rewind watch that again

I love how to put up the covers

Love the dagger mick

This is a great video to have right now. I'm currently waiting to read The Way of Kings again, since it's coming out this week in Brazil, and then continue my readings with Arcanum Unbounded and The Lost Metal (as soon as it comes out). PS: I'm reading the books in publication order, so, no short stories in between yet...

I've read most of Sanderson's works. He is my all time favorite author.

As a Shardcaster this isn't what I expected for this video at all, but I can definitely see why having a solid idea of what conforms the Cosmere is good for new fans. Also, you did miss mentioning the essays in Arcanum Unbounded, which aren't published anywhere else.