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'''Voidbinding''' is a prime manifestation of [[Investiture]] on [[Roshar]]. A Voidbinder can manipulate the [[Surge]]s{{wob ref|7029}}, much like a [[Surgebinder]], although the effects of the Surges aren't the same as Surgebinding. The Ars Arcanum refers to this as ten different "levels" of Voidbinding, and also states that the ten levels of Voidbinding may be different.{{book ref|sa1|part=ars}}
  
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'''Voidbinding''' is a manifestation of [[Investiture]] on [[Roshar]] of which little is known. It is connected to [[Odium]] and his [[Unmade]],{{wob ref|11353}} and predicting the future is said to be of it.{{book ref|twok|18}} [[Khriss]]'s writings in the [[Ars Arcanum]] states that there are ten levels of Voidbinding and that it is cousin to the [[Old Magic]].{{book ref|sa4|part=ars}}
   
 
== Prerequisites ==
  
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It is currently unknown how one becomes a Voidbinder under normal circumstances. The only known method is bonding with a [[Spren#Corrupted_Spren|corrupted]] [[Nahel bond|Nahel spren]], with the only example of this being [[Renarin Kholin]] and [[Glys]].{{wob ref|8461}} It is said, however, that Voidbinding typically originates with the [[Unmade]].{{wob ref|1640}}
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Not much is known about how one becomes a Voidbinder under normal circumstances. It has been said that Voidbinding usually, though not always, originates with the Unmade.{{wob ref|11353}} Parts of Voidbinding have been looked into in the past, but it likely has not been fully explored.{{wob ref|12836}}
   
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A possible example of a method of becoming a Voidbinder is by bonding with a [[Spren#Corrupted Spren|corrupted]] [[Nahel bond|Nahel spren]]. [[Renarin Kholin]]'s ability to see the future seems to be connected to Voidbinding,{{wob ref|8461}}{{wob ref|9541}} and it is likely he gained it through his bond to the corrupted spren [[Glys]].{{book ref|sa3|116}} How much Renarin's abilities relate to Voidbinding is currently unclear.
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Voidbinding can presumably use [[Voidlight]] as a fuel source, but this hasn't been observed so far. It is possible to fuel Voidbinding with [[Stormlight]], however, as [[Renarin Kholin]] does.{{wob ref|8461}}
  
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It is "theoretically possible" for a [[fabrial]] to imitate at least some parts of Voidbinding.{{wob ref|7029}}
   
 
== Mythology ==
  
== Mythology ==
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One of the most common powers associated with Voidbinding is prophecy and foresight.{{book ref|twok|18}}{{wob ref|8904}} According to the [[ardent]]s, even the [[Herald]]s denounced its use. Whether or not this is true or a myth is yet to be seen, although [[Jasnah]] believes this to be true. Regardless, in [[Vorin]] nations, ''any'' type of prediction was taboo because of this.{{book ref|twok|i|6}} The ardents even worried that [[Dalinar]]'s [[Dalinar's visions|visions]] were connected to Voidbinding, although since the visions come from [[Honor]], that was an unfounded concern.{{book ref|twok|75}}
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One of the most common powers associated with Voidbinding is prophecy and foresight.{{book ref|twok|18}}{{wob ref|8904}} According to the [[ardent]]s, even the [[Herald]]s denounced its use. Whether or not this is true or a myth is yet to be seen, although [[Jasnah]] believes this to be true. Regardless, in [[Vorin]] nations, ''any'' type of prediction is considered to be taboo.{{book ref|twok|i|6}} The ardents worried that [[Dalinar]]'s [[Dalinar's visions|visions]] were connected to Voidbinding, although since the visions come from [[Honor]], that was an unfounded concern.{{book ref|twok|75}}
   
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The Vorin reluctance to guess the future led to the rise of games like breakneck, that don't require directly guessing the future.{{book ref|twok|i|6}} Many Vorins are distrustful of [[stormwarden]]s, since they predict when [[highstorm]]s are going to occur.{{book ref|twok|60}}
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The Vorin reluctance to guess the future led to the rise of games like [[breakneck]], that don't require directly guessing the future.{{book ref|twok|i|6}} Many Vorins are distrustful of [[stormwarden]]s, since they predict when [[highstorm]]s are going to occur.{{book ref|twok|60}}
   
 
== Abilities ==
  
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Very little is known about the abilities of Voidbinding. While Khriss says that there are ten levels to Voidbinding and refers to "Voidbindings",{{book ref|sa1|part=ars}} it is unknown what this means.
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=== Illumination ===
  
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The Surge of [[Illumination]], when Voidbound, appears to involve futuresight, as with [[Renarin Kholin|Renarin's]] visions. This is likely the reason Voidbinding is often associated with prophecy and foresight.
  
   
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[[Renarin Kholin|Renarin]]'s ability to see the future is related to the [[:File:TWoK Rear Endsheet.jpg|Voidbinding chart]],{{wob ref|8461}} though the precise relationship between his powers and Voidbinding remains unclear.{{wob ref|9541}}
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It's possible this is related to [[Regal#Nightform|Nightform]], one of the [[Regal|forms of power]], as they have similar effects.
  
   
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While details on the ability are sparse, Renarin's future sight is shown to be imperfect, as the events he foresaw during the [[Battle of Thaylen Field]] did not come to pass.{{book ref|oathbringer|118}} It seems to also in some way be fueled by [[Stormlight]].{{wob ref|8461}}
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As with all methods of futuresight in the Cosmere, this Surge involves [[Fortune]].
  
   
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=== Other ===
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=== Voidish Surges ===
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There are glyphs on the Voidbinding chart that share position with and are variations of the Surge glyphs on the [[Surgebinding]] chart. Instead of the axial symmetry of the Surge glyphs, the glyphs on the Voidbinding chart exhibit rotational symmetry.{{file ref|TWoK Front Endsheet.jpg|Surgebinding Chart}}{{file ref|TWoK Rear Endsheet.jpg|Voidbinding Chart}} It may be that these glyphs represent either alternatives to, or variant expressions of, the Surges in Surgebinding.
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There is an ability displayed by one of the [[Fused]] at [[Kholinar]] which has yet to be confirmed to any one Surge, either Voidish or otherwise. That Fused was able to grow their carapace into a saw blade to cut lumber, while another at the [[Battle of Thaylen Field]] grew weapons and armor. It's suspected that this power is either [[Progression]] or [[Cohesion]].
  
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As Renarin Kholin is apparently unable to use the Surge of [[Illumination]] in the manner normal [[Order of Truthwatchers|Truthwatchers]] do,{{book ref|sa4|6}} it is possible that his visions of the future come from this hypothetical "Voidish" expression of the Surge of Illumination.
   
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Some speculate the [[Black sphere|sphere]] [[Szeth]] takes from [[Gavilar]] in the prologue is related to Voidbinding.
  
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[[Regal#Nightform|Nightform]], one of the [[Regal]] forms of power, was said to allow for foreseeing the future.{{epigraph ref|sa2|23}}{{epigraph ref|sa2|34}} This suggests a possible relation to Voidbinding, and may have implications about the other forms of power.
   
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== Known and Likely Voidbinders ==
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It is currently unknown whether the [[Fused]] have access to Voidbinding or [[Surgebinding]]. The abilities seen so far are typical of Surgebinding, but that doesn't mean that there aren't Voidbinding Fused, or that the Fused we've seen can't access Voidbinding. Alternatively, the Fused could be using a different system entirely.
  
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*[[Renarin Kholin]] (bonded to [[Glys]])
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Latest revision as of 14:34, 11 April 2024

Voidbinding
TWoK Rear Endsheet.jpg
by Isaac Stewart
Related to Odium[1]
Prerequisites Unknown
Type Unknown
World of Origin Roshar
Universe Cosmere
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This page or section deals with theories or speculation.
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Voidbinding is a manifestation of Investiture on Roshar of which little is known. It is connected to Odium and his Unmade,[2] and predicting the future is said to be of it.[3] Khriss's writings in the Ars Arcanum states that there are ten levels of Voidbinding and that it is cousin to the Old Magic.[4]

Prerequisites[edit]

Not much is known about how one becomes a Voidbinder under normal circumstances. It has been said that Voidbinding usually, though not always, originates with the Unmade.[2] Parts of Voidbinding have been looked into in the past, but it likely has not been fully explored.[5]

A possible example of a method of becoming a Voidbinder is by bonding with a corrupted Nahel spren. Renarin Kholin's ability to see the future seems to be connected to Voidbinding,[6][7] and it is likely he gained it through his bond to the corrupted spren Glys.[8] How much Renarin's abilities relate to Voidbinding is currently unclear.

It is "theoretically possible" for a fabrial to imitate at least some parts of Voidbinding.[9]

Mythology[edit]

One of the most common powers associated with Voidbinding is prophecy and foresight.[3][10] According to the ardents, even the Heralds denounced its use. Whether or not this is true or a myth is yet to be seen, although Jasnah believes this to be true. Regardless, in Vorin nations, any type of prediction is considered to be taboo.[11] The ardents worried that Dalinar's visions were connected to Voidbinding, although since the visions come from Honor, that was an unfounded concern.[12]

The Vorin reluctance to guess the future led to the rise of games like breakneck, that don't require directly guessing the future.[11] Many Vorins are distrustful of stormwardens, since they predict when highstorms are going to occur.[13]

Abilities[edit]

Very little is known about the abilities of Voidbinding. While Khriss says that there are ten levels to Voidbinding and refers to "Voidbindings",[14] it is unknown what this means.

Renarin's ability to see the future is related to the Voidbinding chart,[6] though the precise relationship between his powers and Voidbinding remains unclear.[7]

While details on the ability are sparse, Renarin's future sight is shown to be imperfect, as the events he foresaw during the Battle of Thaylen Field did not come to pass.[15] It seems to also in some way be fueled by Stormlight.[6]

Voidish Surges[edit]

There are glyphs on the Voidbinding chart that share position with and are variations of the Surge glyphs on the Surgebinding chart. Instead of the axial symmetry of the Surge glyphs, the glyphs on the Voidbinding chart exhibit rotational symmetry.[16][17] It may be that these glyphs represent either alternatives to, or variant expressions of, the Surges in Surgebinding.

As Renarin Kholin is apparently unable to use the Surge of Illumination in the manner normal Truthwatchers do,[18] it is possible that his visions of the future come from this hypothetical "Voidish" expression of the Surge of Illumination.

Regals[edit]

Nightform, one of the Regal forms of power, was said to allow for foreseeing the future.[19][20] This suggests a possible relation to Voidbinding, and may have implications about the other forms of power.

Known and Likely Voidbinders[edit]

For more information, see :Category: Voidbinders.

Notes[edit]

  1. ↑ Boskone 54
    — Arcanum - 2017-02-18#
  2. ↑ a b Skyward Pre-Release AMA
    — Arcanum - 2018-10-22#
  3. ↑ a b The Way of Kings chapter 18#
  4. ↑ Rhythm of War Ars Arcanum#
  5. ↑ General Reddit 2019
    — Arcanum - 2019-08-03#
  6. ↑ a b c Oathbringer Chicago signing
    — Arcanum - 2017-11-21#
  7. ↑ a b JordanCon 2018
    — Arcanum - 2018-04-22#
  8. ↑ Oathbringer chapter 116#
  9. ↑ Calamity release party
    — Arcanum - 2016-02-16#
  10. ↑ Salt Lake City signing
    — Arcanum - 2017-12-16#
  11. ↑ a b The Way of Kings interlude I-6#
  12. ↑ The Way of Kings chapter 75#
  13. ↑ The Way of Kings chapter 60#
  14. ↑ The Way of Kings Ars Arcanum#
  15. ↑ Oathbringer chapter 118#
  16. ↑ Surgebinding Chart
  17. ↑ Voidbinding Chart
  18. ↑ Rhythm of War chapter 6#
  19. ↑ Words of Radiance chapter 23 epigraph#
  20. ↑ Words of Radiance chapter 34 epigraph#
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