Roshar isn't the only world Brandon Sanderson has written. The Cosmere spans a dozen planets, each with its own magic system, its own gods, its own rules for survival — and if you've read past the Stormlight Archive, one of them was probably written for you. Nine questions, no wrong answers, one world waiting on the other side.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Cosmere?
The Cosmere is the shared fictional universe behind almost all of Brandon Sanderson's adult fantasy novels — including the Stormlight Archive, Mistborn, Warbreaker, and Elantris. Each series is set on a different planet with its own distinct magic system, but they're all connected by the same underlying cosmology, and characters occasionally cross between them.
Do I need to read the Stormlight Archive before other Cosmere books?
No. Every Cosmere series works as a standalone entry point — Mistborn: The Final Empire, Warbreaker, and Elantris can each be read with zero prior Cosmere knowledge. Reading order only matters if you want to catch the connections between series, which reward readers but aren't required to enjoy any individual book.
Which Cosmere world should I read first?
It depends what you loved about the Stormlight Archive. If you want faster pacing and heist energy, start with Mistborn. If you want something stranger and more character-driven, try Warbreaker. If you want mystery-box worldbuilding, Elantris. This quiz points you toward the specific one that matches how you already think.
Is this quiz canon or official?
No — this is a fan-made personality quiz for entertainment, not an official Brandon Sanderson or Dragonsteel product. It's built from real details about each Cosmere world to help readers figure out where to go next.
Worlds: Roshar · Scadrial · Nalthis · Sel · Threnody · First of the Sun. Other quizzes: Trivia Gauntlet · Roshar Battle Royale