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== Ideals of the Willshapers ==
The Ideals of the Knights Radiant, also known as the [[Immortal Words]], are a set of rules by which the Radiants lived. 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 has an additional four Ideals that are unique to that order. The Ideals of the Order of Willshapers all focus on individual freedom, and liberty,; andthe freeWillshapers champion self-expression and freedom of choice for all.{{wob ref|13779}}
 
=== The First Ideal ===
 
== History ==
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Where the [[Windrunners]] were the protectors and the [[Stonewards]] the soldiers, the Willshapers were the liberators, both freeing those who were physically captive and aiding those who espoused new and radical ideas. They tasked themselves with building and supporting societies; they aided those who resisted tyranny and oppression. They were also literal builders -- in times of peace, they would use theirs powers to aid in constructing buildings and infrastructure, as well as training those who lived there; in times of war, they would fortify towns; and after the battle was over they, like their patron Herald, would travel to teach people of crafts such as bronzeworking or sanitation.{{wob ref|13779}}
The Willshapers would "probably be okay" with Adolin killing Sadeas.{{wob ref|7724}}▼
 
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In the modern times, no human Willshapers have presented themselves so far; [[Venli]] appears to be the only person to have bonded a [[Reacher]].{{book ref|sa3|120}}
The Willshapers believe strongly that all people should be free to make their own choices. Their oaths are themed toward freedom and letting people be free to express themselves and make their own way in life.{{wob ref|13779}}
 
The Willshapers have a reputation for attracting builders, craftspeople, and creators to the Radiants. However, while this aspect of them is accurate, the actual membership of the Order is far more varied. Their powers lend themselves to creation, true, but their oaths are focused on freedom and personal fulfillment. Many among the Willshapers are warriors focused on freeing those who are captive, and others are focused on radical self-expression. The Willshapers contain many gregarious and even flamboyant characters who make their own way, taking the path they choose. They are united through a love of building, but some consider the building of society to be more important than the building of structures. Among the Willshapers, you’ll find both those who dress very conservatively and those who wear very daring and original styles. The common ground is that both agree that freedom to express who you are is the important part. Among the Radiants, they are generally focused on building, training, and making infrastructure. In war, they might be sent to a town to fortify it against an oncoming invasion. Before or in the wake of Desolations, they would teach the people things like sanitation, bronzeworking, or other essentials. Anywhere you find someone resisting tyranny or oppression, you’ll often find a Willshaper cheering them on.{{wob ref|13779}}
 
== Known Willshapers ==
== Trivia ==
* The Willshapers were one of the first orders [[Brandon]] developed while building magic systems.{{wob ref|8679}}
▲* The Willshapers would "probably be okay" with Adolin killing Sadeas.{{wob ref|7724}}
 
== Notes ==
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