Surges, thought to be the fundamental forces by which the world operates—are more accurately a representation of the ten basic abilities offered to the Heralds, and then the Knights Radiant, by their bonds. They are manipulated by Surgebinding.Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; refs with no name must have contentCite error: Invalid <ref> tag; refs with no name must have content There are also 'god Surges', akin to the god metals used in the Metallic Arts, though it is not currently known what these Surges are or how they are accessed. The Adhesion and Progression Surges are not god Surges, but could be considered as such by some.Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; refs with no name must have content
The Ten Surges
Adhesion: The Surge of Pressure and Vacuum.
It can be manipulated by Windrunners and BondsmithsCite error: Invalid <ref> tag; refs with no name must have content
Gravitation: The Surge of Gravity.
It can be manipulated by Windrunners and SkybreakersCite error: Invalid <ref> tag; refs with no name must have content
Division: The Surge of Destruction and Decay.
It can be manipulated by Skybreakers and DustbringersCite error: Invalid <ref> tag; refs with no name must have content
Abrasion: The Surge of Friction.
It can be manipulated by Dustbringers and EdgedancersCite error: Invalid <ref> tag; refs with no name must have content
Progression: The Surge of Growth and Healing, or Regrowth.
It can be manipulated by Edgedancers and TruthwatchersCite error: Invalid <ref> tag; refs with no name must have content
Illumination: The Surge of Light, Sound, and Various Waveforms.
It can be manipulated by Lightweavers and TruthwatchersCite error: Invalid <ref> tag; refs with no name must have contentCite error: Invalid <ref> tag; refs with no name must have contentCite error: Invalid <ref> tag; refs with no name must have content
Transformation: The Surge of Soulcasting.
It can be manipulated by Lightweavers and ElsecallersCite error: Invalid <ref> tag; refs with no name must have content
Transportation: The Surge of Motion and Realmatic Transition.
It can be manipulated by Elsecallers and WillshapersCite error: Invalid <ref> tag; refs with no name must have content
Cohesion: The Surge of Strong Axial Interconnection.
It can be manipulated by Stonewards and WillshapersCite error: Invalid <ref> tag; refs with no name must have content
Tension: The Surge of Soft Axial Interconnection.
It can be manipulated by Stonewards and BondsmithsCite error: Invalid <ref> tag; refs with no name must have content