Editing Order of Stonewards

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|herald=Talenel
|spren=Peakspren
|surge-=Cohesion   |surge+=Tension
|order-=Willshaper |order+=Bondsmith
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The '''Order of Stonewards''' is an order of the [[Knights Radiant]] on Roshar.{{epigraph ref|sa2|37}}

The Stonewards were [[Surgebinder]]s who used the [[Surge]]s of '''Cohesion''' and '''Tension''', and they are associated with the topaz [[polestone]]. The patron [[Herald]] of the Stonewards is [[Talenel]]. In [[Shadesmar]], the spren of the Stonewards, [[peakspren]], look like stone and their skin cracks when they move.{{wob ref|9532}}

== Philosophy ==
Those who join the Stonewards generally subscribe to a philosophy of team dynamics, on learning to work with others, and on being there for those who need them.{{wob ref|13780}} The core tenet of the order is be there when needed. They seek to take a difficult situation with few resources and make something better of it.{{wob ref|16469}} The order strives to exemplify resolve, strength, and dependability.{{epigraph ref|sa2|37}} They tend to attract those who are most interested in warfare, prowess with weapons, or athletics of any sort.{{wob ref|13780}}{{wob ref|16469}}

== Ideals of the Stonewards ==
The Ideals of the Knights Radiant, also known as the [[Immortal Words]], are a set of rules by which the Radiants live. The First Ideal is shared by all of the orders, and is used as a motto for the Knights Radiant as a whole. Each of the orders then have an additional four Ideals that are unique to that order.{{book ref|sa1|59}} The Ideals of the Order of Stonewards all focus on working with a team and supporting others, which led them to put others' interests before their own. Of the orders, they were some of the least likely to bend their Ideals.{{wob ref|13780}}

=== The First Ideal ===
{{quote
|Life before death, strength before weakness, journey before destination
|The First Ideal of the Knights Radiant{{book ref|wok|59}}
}}

=== The Second Ideal ===
The Second Ideal of the Stonewards is focused on being there when needed{{wob ref|13780}}

== Abilities ==
{{image|WOKLB - KS - Stonewards by Steve Argyle.jpeg|side=right|width=200px|Stonewards}}
{{quote
|The Shardbearer pressed his hand against the incline leading up to the Voidbringer, and again the stone seemed to writhe. Steps formed in the rock, as if it were made of wax that could flow and be shaped.
|Dalinar's observations of a Stoneward in a [[Dalinar's visions|vision]]{{book ref|sa3|38}}
}}
The Stonewards use the Surges of '''Cohesion''' and '''Tension'''. Like most Knights Radiant, the Stonewards have squires.{{book ref|sa4|43}}{{wob ref|15204}}

=== Cohesion ===
[[Surgebinding#Cohesion|'''Cohesion''']] allows them to manipulate or alter objects at a molecular level.{{wob ref|6061}} Their exact Powers are so far unknown, but they are able to reshape stone to some extent.{{book ref|sa3|38}} This ability lets them reshape things other than stone, but not flesh or anything even slightly Invested.{{wob ref|9422}}

=== Tension ===
[[Surgebinding#Tension|'''Tension''']] allows them to alter the stiffness of an object.{{book ref|sa2|part=ars}}{{wob ref|7843}} Stonewards are able to control the hardness of an object, allowing them to harden clothing into weapons, and have the ability to shape stone at their will.{{book ref|sa4|32}} Much like Cohesion, Tension is highly resisted by [[Investiture]].{{wob ref|9422}}

=== Shardplate Abilities ===
The glow of their [[Shardplate]] is amber.{{book ref|wok|19}}

{{theory}}
While Stonewards' exact powers are unknown, some ideas about their powers can be inferred from their Surges. 

'''Cohesion:''' the property of like molecules (of the same substance) to stick to each other due to mutual attraction. 

'''Tension:''' Tension is the force that is transmitted through a string, rope, cable or wire when it is pulled tight by forces acting from opposite ends. The tension force is directed along the length of the wire and pulls equally on the objects attached to opposite ends of the wire. So, tension could be said to be a "binding" force in that it is a measure of the force that holds two objects together. 

Given these forces, it is possible that some of the Stonewards' powers will resemble those of [[Lurcher]]s from [[Mistborn (series)|Mistborn]] and the [[Windrunner#Adhesion|Full Lashings]] used by [[Windrunner]]s.  Stonewards' "lurcher" abilities should allow them to pull on objects of the same substances (and possibly only stone) similar to the way that lurchers pull on metals. Additionally, given the similarities between ''cohesion'' (attraction to like substances) and ''adhesion'' (attraction to unlike substances), Stonewards should be able to stick objects of the same substance together in the same way that Full Lashings allow Windrunners to attach objects to walls. Alternatively, Cohesion may function like a version of Regrowth for inanimate objects (as it does for Bondsmiths), and Tension may be the Surge used by the Stoneward in Dalinar's Aharietiam to make the stone flow like water.

If Stonewards are only able to use their abilities on stone - or even if their abilities are not limited to stone, but stone has historically been their substance of choice - then it is easy to see how they got their name. Stonewards could presumably pull stones to themselves and stick them together to create any number of stone constructs (defensive barriers, buildings, sculptures, etc.).

== History ==
The ancient Stonewards were the infantry and the ground troops of the Knights Radiant; alongside the [[Windrunners]], they were considered the finest soldiers.{{wob ref|16469}} They tended to attract people interested in warfare, but also challenge, prowess with weapons, and athleticism. Throughout the world, they were widely known for being dependable, strong and filled with resolve, but also stubborn to a fault and prone to taking on projects larger than themselves. This attitude was said to be a good representation of their patron Herald.{{wob ref|13780}}{{epigraph ref|sa2|37}} They took pride in this -- to be there when they were needed was a core tenet of their order.{{wob ref|13780}}

In battle, they served as the frontline troops.{{wob ref|12085}} In times of peace, on the other hand, they were often explorers, but also sportsmen, often organizing and engaging in various competitions and events.{{wob ref|13780}}

== Notable Stonewards ==
* [[Zu (Roshar)|Zu]] (bonded to [[Ua'pam]])
* [[Badali]] (bonded to an unknown peakspren)
* [[Talatin]] was a historic Stoneward from before the [[Recreance]].

== Quotes ==
{{quote
|Now, as each order was thus matched to the nature and temperament of the Herald it named patron, there was none more archetypal of this than the Stonewards, who followed after Talenelat'Elin, Stonesinew, Herald of War: they thought it a point of virtue to exemplify resolve, strength, and dependability. Alas, they took less care for imprudent practice of their stubbornness, even in the face of proven error.
|[[Words of Radiance (in-world)|''Words of Radiance'', chapter 13, page 1]]{{epigraph ref|sa2|37}}
}}

{{quote
|As a Stoneward, I spent my entire life looking to sacrifice myself. I secretly worry that this is the cowardly way. The easy way out.  - From drawer 29-5, topaz.
|Oathbringer, Chapter 58, Epigraph{{epigraph ref|sa3|58}}
}}

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