Connection and Bonds in the Cosmere

In Brandon Sanderson’s Cosmere, one of the most important mechanics that’s lurking in the background is the spiritual attribute Connection. Connection, sometimes referred to as “Capital ‘C’ Connection” by the community, is one of the building blocks of all magic in the Cosmere. In Mistborn it connects allomancers to Preservation so they can use Allomancy, in the Way of Kings connection is strengthened with the Nahel bond with a spren.
In this video, Jason discusses what connection is and how it relates to the two named bonds in the Cosmere. He does this on the planet Taldain, a planet in the Cosmere covered in vast sand dunes that hold a magical secret. Sandmastery. Is this magic like some of the others we’ve seen in the Cosmere before? Is it a Nahel or Luhel bond?

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[trafulgerlaw]

Brother, how the hell are you in whole ass different biomes every video, and you even have a well written, well spoken script. Easily my favorite bit of cosmere content, maybe my favorite piece of content period.

[thefastmagician]

This channel needs more visibility. You do things well. I will help.

[PopMyBubble]

I really enjoy all your cosmere videos. Your "on site" takes are always a nice touch. Thanks for all the hard work!

[actuallyjustanapple]

The sheer terror of someone just taking your connection to a god AND YOUR SPREN is crazy

[luckyowl]

As someone who's only read The Reckoners series by Sanderson this was confusing but fun. I see so much love for whatever the cosmere is I should probably just start reading them.

[Oxegyn]

Wake up babe, there’s a new Jasonioan post

[alakaiwarford]

I've seen two cosmere videos come out of your channel with ACTUAL quality.. haven't opened your page and started looking to binge but seems I have to now

[casthelion]

Just comenting to please the YouTube algorithm. You deserve every few!

[benbrady]

I like the idea of the ability to use sand mastery being atributed to the luehel bond. The sand masters are always at risk of dehydration and grow in power as they over master being able to strengthen their bond.

[dorianguaragna]

As a fellow Bondsmith I have to say I love this video. it has a very good Intention.
Speaking of which, will you do others about Intention, fortune? It would be very interesting

[aidanpocock]

What a stellar video as usual dude! Staying in that shady motel to get those early morning dune shots was worth it!

Interested to see what place you’ll film next 😂 be sure to hit me up when you decide 🔥

[nwnate]

I appreciated the bit about seons! It makes sense that bonds can form throughout the Cosmere, similar to how metals behave similarly across the Cosmere. So like Nahel bonds are a Rosharan word to describe bonds observed on Roshar, but similar bonds still occur elsewhere.

[nwnate]

Thanks for making a distinction between Nahel and Luhel bonds. I wasn’t sure what made them different before

[Theangryhermit]

What a perfect way to kick off the weekend!

[jessehughes]

YES thank you for the Rosharan linguistics vid shout out, it's an underappreciated gem!

[inigocilveti]

your videos are straight up the best I've seen on cosmere lore. Well written, well performed, well edited, changing locations... you deserve so many more views!

[dominicpizano]

I think because of the nature of the Dor and all magic systems on Sel depending on geography, it could MAYBE change the nature of that bond with the Seons based on geography, i don’t think it would but there is a possibility

[Omnicrola]

Great video as usual, well done 👏 Really beautiful location. Also my kudos on how clean that audio came out despite it clearly being fairly windy out there.

[KonpeitoKoil]

I just discovered this channel! great production quality and very entertaining!

[AuthorJacksonDickert]

Hey man, I just wanted to say your content is awesome. Keep up the great work!