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− | '''Stormlight''' |
+ | '''Stormlight''' is a form of gaseous [[Investiture]] brought by the [[highstorm]]s of [[Roshar]]. |
== Origin == |
== Origin == |
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== Appearance and Properties == |
== Appearance and Properties == |
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− | Stormlight appears as luminescent white vapor |
+ | Stormlight appears as luminescent white vapor. When free, it behaves similarly to smoke, dissipating in puffs and leaving trails when its source moves.{{book ref|sa2|85}} [[Gemstone]]s left outside during a [[highstorm]] absorb it, becoming infused, which manifests as the gems glowing.{{book ref|sa1|11}} The amount of Stormlight collected is not directly proportional to the strength of the highstorm.{{wob ref|11482}} |
− | Absorbed Stormlight, if unused, will eventually begin leaking out |
+ | Absorbed Stormlight, if unused, will eventually begin leaking out. The speed at which it leaks varies depending on its current vessel. A person can only hold Stormlight for a few minutes at most, while a gemstone will hold it for several days -- the ones used as currency glow for about a week, while bigger gems last a while longer.{{book ref|sa1|prologue}}{{book ref|sa1|17}}{{book ref|sa2|83}} [[Perfect gemstone]]s, like [[King's Drop]], can hold it for centuries, if not forever.{{book ref|sa3|i|13}} When leaking from gems, Stormlight assumes their color.{{book ref|sa1|56}} It can be transferred from one gemstone to another through various means. |
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− | Stormlight is stored in gemstones similar to [[Voidlight]], but these two types of light cannot be stored in the same gemstone.{{book ref|sa4|69}} Stormlight leaks significantly faster than Voidlight.{{book ref|sa4|16}} |
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== Uses == |
== Uses == |
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=== Magic fuel === |
=== Magic fuel === |
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− | Stormlight is the primary fuel of [[Surgebinding]] abilities. To absorb it, a Surgebinder breathes it in from sources such as gemstones or the [[highstorm]] itself. When inhaled, Stormlight gives the user a sensation of increased energy, restlessness and desire to move, with several people comparing it to a storm raging inside them.{{book ref|sa2|42}}{{book ref|sa2|89}} While held, it will automatically heal wounds, exhaustion and even conditions such as poisoning or drunkenness.{{book ref|sa1|38}}{{book ref|sa3|18}} If the |
+ | Stormlight is the primary fuel of [[Surgebinding]] abilities. To absorb it, a Surgebinder breathes it in from sources such as gemstones or the [[highstorm]] itself. When inhaled, Stormlight gives the user a sensation of increased energy, restlessness and desire to move, with several people comparing it to a storm raging inside them.{{book ref|sa2|42}}{{book ref|sa2|89}} While held, it will automatically heal wounds, exhaustion and even conditions such as poisoning or drunkenness.{{book ref|sa1|38}}{{book ref|sa3|18}} If the Radiant is pregnant, than the child will also be healed by Stormlight, if possible.{{wob ref|14919}} It can also be consumed to power the use of [[Surge]]s.{{book ref|sa2|7}} |
− | There are other methods of obtaining Stormlight, such as the method used by [[Vasher]], which can be used by others.{{wob ref|5727}} Stormlight can serve as replacement for other forms of [[Investiture]], most notably [[Breath]]. A [[Returned]] can survive off consuming it.{{wob ref|4553}} Likewise, [[Nightblood]] can be fuelled by Stormlight, and when unsheathed, will begin to absorb it from its environment before going for living beings.{{book ref|sa3|119}} It's possible to transform Stormlight into Breath and use it in [[Awakening]], though that is noted as extremely difficult, with neither [[Vasher]], [[ |
+ | There are other methods of obtaining Stormlight, such as the method used by [[Vasher]], which can be used by others.{{wob ref|5727}} Stormlight can serve as replacement for other forms of [[Investiture]], most notably [[Breath]]. A [[Returned]] can survive off consuming it.{{wob ref|4553}} Likewise, [[Nightblood]] can be fuelled by Stormlight, and when unsheathed, will begin to absorb it from its environment before going for living beings.{{book ref|sa3|119}} It's possible to transform Stormlight into Breath and use it in [[Awakening]], though that is noted as extremely difficult, with neither [[Vasher]], nor [[Azure]] or [[Hoid]] having figured out how to achieve this so far.{{wob ref|12667}} |
[[Fabrial]]s will not function unless the gems comprising them are infused with Stormlight.{{book ref|sa1|part=ars}} |
[[Fabrial]]s will not function unless the gems comprising them are infused with Stormlight.{{book ref|sa1|part=ars}} |