A Vanisher is an elf with the special ability that allows light to pass through their bodies, causing them to become invisible to their surroundings. When a Vanisher is enhanced, the ability becomes automatic, and light will automatically pass through them. The length and quality of the vanish is dependent on the skill of the Vanisher.
Occasionally, Vanishers do not realize that they blink in and out of sight as they move. Much to Biana's disappointment, vanishing has no effect on the gnomes, as the gnomes can still see the pollen and dust that settles on them. However, Alvar and Biana have discovered methods to hide themselves from the gnomes. Alvar has used his vanishing ability to kidnap people, including Sophie and Wylie.
More skilled Vanishers, such as Wraith, are able to conduct a layered vanish, and keep their clothes visible while maintaining their body's invisibility. This is how Wraith achieves a seemingly floating cloak by partially vanishing. Vanishers are also capable of using advanced techniques such as flash-stepping, where Della appears in the water without getting wet,[1] and when Biana vanishes to the other side of the room.[2] In general, Vanishers can move faster when invisible. When Biana is enhanced by Sophie, Biana is capable of turning two other people invisible at the same time while maintaining her own invisibility.
Known Vanishers[]
Quotes[]
“She blinked out of sight, reappearing a second later knee-deep in the river. Sophie wasn't sure what was crazier, how fast Della had moved, or how she hadn't caused ripples in the water.”
References[]
- ↑ Narration, Book 4: Neverseen, page 56, Google Books
- ↑ Narration, Book 6: Nightfall, page 371, Google Books