Argent
Can somebody travel to the Spiritual Realm, the same as the Cognitive?
Brandon Sanderson
Yes, but it's a very different experience. It is possible… You may have seen people do it...
Argent
As in you're not sure, or you're being obnoxiously vague?
Brandon Sanderson
No...
Questioner #1
As in, you probably have but he's having trouble remembering it.
Brandon Sanderson
No no no... For instance, Elend burning atium and duralumin pulled most of him into the Spiritual Realm.
Argent
Oh, that's what happens there.
Brandon Sanderson
Yeah. He kind of got yanked into- You also have seen people Ascend with the powers and dip into the Spiritual Realm for a little bit.
Argent
So, Vin?
Brandon Sanderson
Yeah. But they could be on both, or either, or both at the same time. But you have seen Vin stick into the Spiritual Realm. And it happened to Sazed/Harmony...
Questioner #2
Oh! So is that where the gods live? Kinda?
Brandon Sanderson
Most of the bulk of the Shard's energy of being is contained in the Spiritual Realm, yes. Except for one notable exception!
Questioner #2
The <mists? mistwraith?>?
Brandon Sanderson
No.