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The Elsecallers were [[Surgebinder]]s who used the [[Surge]]s of Transformation and Transportation,{{file ref| TWoK Front Endsheet.jpg | Surgebinding Table}} and they are associated with the zircon [[polestone]]. They formed a [[Nahel Bond]] with [[Inkspren]].{{book ref|sa3|47}} So far, it is known that the Elsecallers had the power to [[Soulcast]] and to "Elsecall," a use of the Transportation Surge which allows physical travel between [[Realms]].
== Ideals of the Elsecallers ==▼
== History ==▼
The Ideals of the Knights Radiant, also known as the [[Immortal Words]], are a set of rules by which
They were the prime liaisons with the great ones of the spren.{{epigraph ref|sa2|53}} They were considered prodigiously benevolent by the author of the book ''Words of Radiance''.{{epigraph ref|sa2|53}} They were appointed as the keepers of the [[perfect gem]]s and took it upon themselves to protect [[Honor's Drop]].{{epigraph ref|sa3|83}} Some Elsecallers worldhopped to other planets, which is hinted at in names of places on the map of Shadesmar.{{wob ref|655}} The Elsecallers were one of the nine orders to betray their oaths, killing many inkspren and dropping [[shardblade]]s and [[shardplate]] during the [[Recreance]]. ▼
=== The First Ideal ===▼
Around six years before the start of the [[True Desolation]], the inkspren [[Ivory]] bonded [[Jasnah]], re-forming the Elsecallers.{{book ref|sa2|prologue}} Jasnah, and therefore the Elsecallers, was the first of the currently known Radiants to swear the First Ideal and re-form.{{wob ref|10759}} Jasnah is currently the only Elsecaller, as all new-generation inkspren except Ivory are unwilling to take the risk of a bond.{{book ref|sa3|47}}▼
{{quote▼
|Life before death, strength before weakness, journey before destination.▼
|The First Ideal of the Knights Radiant{{book ref|wok|59}}▼
}} ▼
The Elsecallers are one of the orders that allows a Machiavellian interpretation of the First Ideal. To them, the journey is about the entire species more than the individual.{{wob ref|4163}}▼
[[File: Elsecaller.png|thumb|left|150px|An Elsecaller in [[Shadesmar]] by [[Coppermind: Artists/LittleGreyDragon|LittleGreyDragon]]]]▼
== Culture ==▼
The Elsecallers are one of the scholarly orders of Knights Radiant. Inkspren are attracted to people who think through decisions rather than acting on instinct. This quality is usually associated with scholars, but can also apply to a soldier who thinks things through instead of rushing into battle.{{wob ref|1603}} ▼
Thoughtful, careful, and cautious, the Elsecallers are generally regarded as the wisest of the Radiants and one of the most open and welcoming of orders. They have their share of scholars, and often a large number of theologians, but also attract those who are interested in leadership. Among the Knights Radiant, they tend to be the best tacticians, and are logistical geniuses {{wob ref|13778}}.▼
Modern lore connects the Elsecallers with the gemstone Zircon, the number seven, the [[Ten Essences|essence]] tallow, and the body focus oil. They are associated with the attributes wise and careful. In the double eye of the Almighty, the Elsecallers are connected to the [[Willshapers]], [[Order of Lightweavers|Lightweavers]], and the [[Skybreakers]]. In [[Vorinism]], Elsecallers, along with all the Knights Radiant, are considered monsters who betrayed mankind during the Recreance.▼
== Abilities ==
Elsecalling allows the transfer of one's physical body into and out of the [[Cognitive Realm]].{{wob ref|1597}} It works by creating a miniature [[perpendicularity]] that the Elsecaller can go through.{{wob ref|1525}} It is significantly easier to enter the Cognitive Realm using Elsecalling than it is to leave it.{{book ref|sa3|33}} It is possible for Elsecallers to leave the cognitive realm without seeking a perpendicularity however this is a more advanced skill than entering.{{wob ref|13196}} Elsecallers are able to use this ability to [[worldhop]].{{wob ref|655}}
▲== Culture ==
▲== Ideals of the Elsecallers ==
▲The Elsecallers are one of the scholarly orders of Knights Radiant. Inkspren are attracted to people who think through decisions rather than acting on instinct. This quality is usually associated with scholars, but can also apply to a soldier who thinks things through instead of rushing into battle.{{wob ref|1603}}
▲The Ideals of the Knights Radiant, also known as the [[Immortal Words]], are a set of rules by which they lived. The First Ideal, identical for all orders of the Knights Radiant, is used as their motto. Each order had additional four ideals that were unique to each order. Elsecaller oaths are themed toward progression, the seeking to explore their true potential and reach it. Because of this, the Order is open to many different types, so long as they want to improve themselves.
▲Thoughtful, careful, and cautious, the Elsecallers are generally regarded as the wisest of the Radiants and one of the most open and welcoming of orders. They have their share of scholars, and often a large number of theologians, but also attract those who are interested in leadership. Among the Knights Radiant, they tend to be the best tacticians, and are logistical geniuses {{wob ref|13778}}.
▲=== The First Ideal ===
▲{{quote
▲|Life before death, strength before weakness, journey before destination.
▲|The First Ideal of the Knights Radiant{{book ref|wok|59}}
▲}}
▲Modern lore connects the Elsecallers with the gemstone Zircon, the number seven, the [[Ten Essences|essence]] tallow, and the body focus oil. They are associated with the attributes wise and careful. In the double eye of the Almighty, the Elsecallers are connected to the [[Willshapers]], [[Order of Lightweavers|Lightweavers]], and the [[Skybreakers]]. In [[Vorinism]], Elsecallers, along with all the Knights Radiant, are considered monsters who betrayed mankind during the Recreance.
▲The Elsecallers are one of the orders that allows a Machiavellian interpretation of the First Ideal. To them, the journey is about the entire species more than the individual.{{wob ref|4163}}
▲== History ==
▲They were the prime liaisons with the great ones of the spren.{{epigraph ref|sa2|53}} They were considered prodigiously benevolent by the author of the book ''Words of Radiance''.{{epigraph ref|sa2|53}} They were appointed as the keepers of the [[perfect gem]]s and took it upon themselves to protect [[Honor's Drop]].{{epigraph ref|sa3|83}} Some Elsecallers worldhopped to other planets, which is hinted at in names of places on the map of Shadesmar.{{wob ref|655}} The Elsecallers were one of the nine orders to betray their oaths, killing many inkspren and dropping [[shardblade]]s and [[shardplate]] during the [[Recreance]].
▲Around six years before the start of the [[True Desolation]], the inkspren [[Ivory]] bonded [[Jasnah]], re-forming the Elsecallers.{{book ref|sa2|prologue}} Jasnah, and therefore the Elsecallers, was the first of the currently known Radiants to swear the First Ideal and re-form.{{wob ref|10759}} Jasnah is currently the only Elsecaller, as all new-generation inkspren except Ivory are unwilling to take the risk of a bond.{{book ref|sa3|47}}
▲[[File: Elsecaller.png|thumb|left|150px|An Elsecaller in [[Shadesmar]] by [[Coppermind: Artists/LittleGreyDragon|LittleGreyDragon]]]]
== Known Elsecallers ==
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