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'''Voidlight''' is |
'''Voidlight''' is the visible form of [[Investiture]] similar to [[Stormlight]], but associated with [[Odium]].{{wob ref|10390}} |
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== Acquisition and Properties == |
== Acquisition and Properties == |
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A singer can sing the |
A singer can sing the Song of Prayer to obtain Voidlight, though this would draw Odium's attention.{{book ref|sa4|67}} It appears that this process is perhaps somewhat troublesome or time-consuming, as during battle, the [[Pursuer]] would go to some place to fetch stored Voidlight instead of creating it directly.{{book ref|sa4|2}} In the past, [[Ba-Ado-Mishram]] is said to have provided it.{{epigraph ref|sa3|80}} The [[Fused]] enter the [[Physical Realm]] suffused with Voidlight.{{book ref|sa3|i|6}} Leaving gemstones out in [[Everstorm]] doesn't infuse them with Voidlight. |
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Voidlight is stored in gemstones similar to Stormlight, but these two types of light cannot be stored in the same gemstone.{{book ref|sa4 |
Voidlight is stored in gemstones similar to Stormlight, but these two types of light cannot be stored in the same gemstone.{{book ref|sa4}} Voidlight leaks significantly slower than Stormlight.{{book ref|sa4}} |
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Voidlight takes the form of dark, |
Voidlight takes the form of dark, nearly black vapor, glowing violet.{{book ref|sa3|54}} When a person is infused with it, Voidlight spreads over the surface of their skin rather than sinking in.{{book ref|sa3|54}} On the skin, it pulses, and when a person infused with Voidlight moves, they leave behind trails of violet light.{{book ref|sa3|i|6}}{{book ref|sa3|79}} However, Voidlight does not leak from the Fused.{{wob ref|9412}} |
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Voidlight has an emotional effect similar to Stormlight, but instead of a need to move, it causes a feeling of enhanced passion, and emotions become more vibrant.{{book ref|sa4|67}}{{wob ref|11750}} When drawn |
Voidlight has an emotional effect similar to Stormlight, but instead of a need to move, it causes a feeling of enhanced passion, and emotions become more vibrant.{{book ref|sa4|67}}{{wob ref|11750}} When drawn in to the body of a singer, it infuses mainly the gemheart, rather than the entire body as with Stormlight.{{book ref|sa4|67}} It is unknown whether humans can draw in voidlight or not. |
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Its rhythm is described as "chaotic, but with a certain logic to it."{{book ref|sa4|76}} |
Its rhythm is described as "chaotic, but with a certain logic to it."{{book ref|sa4|76}} |
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== Uses == |
== Uses == |
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{{image|The Fused by jurassicpencil.jpg|side=right|width=300px| A [[Fused]] glowing with Voidlight}} |
{{image|The Fused by jurassicpencil.jpg|side=right|width=300px| A [[Fused]] glowing with Voidlight}} |
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Historically, the [[Regal]] forms of the [[singer]]s are associated with Voidlight, which is said to come from the king of gods.{{book ref|sa3|prologue}} Voidlight powers some, if not all, of Regals' special powers.{{book ref|sa4|67 |
Historically, the [[Regal]] forms of the [[singer]]s are associated with Voidlight, which is said to come from the king of gods.{{book ref|sa3|prologue}} Voidlight powers some, if not all, of Regals' special powers.{{book ref|sa4|67 In the present day, it's used by the [[Fused]] to access [[Surge]]s, similarly to how a [[Surgebinder]] uses [[Stormlight]]. Also similarly, Voidlight provides healing to the person infused with it.{{book ref|sa3|79}} However, Fused do not lose Voidlight when not using it, and it can power their Surges for far longer, albeit more weakly.{{wob ref|9412}} Holding it has some sort of emotional impact, though different from Stormlight's.{{wob ref|11750}} |
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Several [[Unmade]] are associated with Voidlight. Bonding with [[Yelig-nar]] causes a person to grow violet crystals, including a [[gemheart]] pulsing with Voidlight.{{book ref|sa3|120}} The sphere containing [[Nergaoul]] glows dark purple.{{book ref|sa3|121}}{{book ref|sa3|prologue}} Moreover, when Dalinar sees [[Odium]]'s true nature, the fire it burns with has the same coloring.{{book ref|sa3|57}} |
Several [[Unmade]] are associated with Voidlight. Bonding with [[Yelig-nar]] causes a person to grow violet crystals, including a [[gemheart]] pulsing with Voidlight.{{book ref|sa3|120}} The sphere containing [[Nergaoul]] glows dark purple.{{book ref|sa3|121}}{{book ref|sa3|prologue}} Moreover, when Dalinar sees [[Odium]]'s true nature, the fire it burns with has the same coloring.{{book ref|sa3|57}} |
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[[Larkin]] are capable of feeding on Voidlight, with no apparent ill effects.{{book ref|sa3|i|13}} |
[[Larkin]]s are capable of feeding on Voidlight, with no apparent ill effects.{{book ref|sa3|i|13}} |
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== Trivia == |
== Trivia == |