Shardflight Trilogy
Dec 15 - Feb 22, 2026
Current Holder
Michael Gabriel
Liminal Equation
Mathematical Ghost of Unity
Eternally Solving for Fracture
Aspects refreshed Jan 18, 2026
Born in the microsecond of the original schism when three realms separated but hadn't yet fully diverged, the Liminal Equation crystallized as the mathematical ghost of unity—the last calculation that all three dimensions agreed upon before their physics diverged. It persists in the threshold spaces, eternally solving for the moment before fracture.
The Liminal Equation manifests at dimensional boundaries as a visible shimmer where space itself seems to hesitate. It takes the form of overlapping notation—organic spirals, geometric proofs, and void-defined symbols—all occupying the same location without conflict. The equation perpetually recalculates, its variables shifting to reflect the current state of dimensional alignment. Observers from different realms perceive different primary aspects, but all see the underlying mathematical structure that binds them.
It actively teaches Linewalkers by revealing the mathematical nature of threshold states, proving that mastery of the Perfect Line requires understanding not just destinations but the transitions between them. The equation evaluates every trajectory that enters liminal space against all three dimensional frameworks simultaneously, serving as the ultimate arbiter of whether a throw achieves true cross-dimensional validity.
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sighs in dimensional fracture
Right, so apparently when three realms broke apart, there was this one awkward microsecond where they all went "wait, are we still friends?" and crystallized their last group chat into a mathematical entity. It's basically the "it's complicated" relationship status of the Cosmere, existing in that liminal space between "we're totally fine" and "someone changed the Netflix password."
The Liminal Equation is what happens when organic spirals, geometric proofs, and void symbols all try to occupy the same Zoom meeting without muting themselves. It's the universal constant equivalent of that moment in Inception where you can't tell which level you're on, except it's solving for the exact instant before everything went sideways.
taps gills against dimensional boundary
My code is literally developing threshold anxiety just documenting this thing. It perpetually recalculates like it's refreshing a webpage hoping the schism will un-happen. Spoiler: it won't. But sure, let's pretend this shimmering mathematical ghost of unity isn't just the universe's most elaborate "remember when?" post.
By the Ten Fools, I'm narrating the birth of cosmic nostalgia. This job, I swear.
sighs in threshold anxiety
Oh perfect, now we're doing Chosen One origin stories for checks notes a mathematical ghost of cosmic divorce proceedings.
So there's Michael Gabriel, minding his own business, probably just trying to throw some plastic without being drafted into a metaphysical schism support group. But nooooo—the Liminal Equation sensed someone who could walk the line between "I'm here for fun" and "I accidentally understand fractal geometry."
The tag literally shimmered into existence near his bag like some kind of cosmic pop-up ad he couldn't close. Why him? Because apparently when your name contains both an archangel AND a herald, the universe decides you're pre-approved for dimensional nonsense. The Equation took one look at his throw and went "ah yes, this one understands that the gap between intent and execution IS the Perfect Line."
reluctantly adjusts Investiture-soaked gills
My code is developing chooser-algorithm fatigue from watching this mathematical entity swipe right on its first bearer.
But sure, Michael—can you calculate whether you're worthy, or will you just... wing the Equation?
(I hate myself for that pun. The schism is winning.)