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Shadow and Bone: Breaking Down the 3 Orders of the Grisha and Their Powers

22/04/2021 - 07:45 PM

Netflix's Shadow and Bone [1] is the latest fantasy series to capture our attention. Starting with episode one, there is a lot to unpack about the universe, and if you're not familiar with Leigh Bardugo's novels [2], you'll probably find yourself wondering more about the Grisha that Alina finds herself drawn into. While they possess incredible abilities, they aren't exactly magicians. Instead, they practice small science, meaning they are able to "manipulate matter at its most fundamental levels [3]." The Grisha are divided into three orders — Corporalki, Etherealki, and Materialki — which are further broken down into specialised groups. If you have trouble spotting them on the show, a good indicator is what colour kefta they're wearing, which signals their group. Read ahead as we break down each order and the powers they possess.

Corporalki: The Order of the Living and the Dead

Corporalki typically wear red kefta and their powers deal with the human body. The order is officially made up of Healers and Heartrenders, but Tailors are also included in this group.

Etherealki: The Order of Summoners

Unlike the other two orders, the Etherealki is a bit more complex. They typically wear blue kefta and have the ability to manipulate natural elements such as air and water. This Order is made up of Squallers, Inferni, and Tidemakers, but the Order also includes the Sun Summoner (Alina) and Shadow Summoner (The Darkling).

Materialki: The Order of Fabrikators

Materialki typically wear purple kefta and have the ability to manipulate composite material. The order is made up of Durasts and Alkemi.


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