Editing Order of Stonewards

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}}

=== The Second Ideal ===

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

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}}

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}}

* [[Zu (Roshar)|Zu]] (bonded to [[Ua'pam]])

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|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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