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== Uses ==
As Stormlight is a form of Investiture, it is used to power the magic systems found on Roshar. The current most common use is to fuel the operation of [[Fabrial]]s where a Stormlight infused Gemstone powers the function of the Fabrial. Stormlight is also used by Shardplates, which are not actually Fabrials but are considered as such in-world.{{cite}} Unlike normal Fabrials, Shardplate consumes Stormlight when it is being repaired or regrown, but then does not require any further Stormlight for it's normal operation.{{cite}} However, if Shardplate is damaged, Stormlight can be seen streaming from the cracks and breaks in the Shardplate.{{cite}}
Stormlight also fuels all [[Surgebinder|Surgebinding]] abilities. The exact method and use of the Stormlight can vary by Surges, and different Surges consume different amounts of Stormlight. Surgebinding requires the Stormlight to be in the Surgebinder's body, but the process of drawing it from another source like a Gemstone and applying it to the Surge can be nearly instantaneous.
In addition to the Surges that are part of Surgebinding, anyone with a Nehal Bond gains a dramatic healing ability fueled by Stormlight. In the process, Stormlight repairs and aligns the body with the spirit, and can even heal damage done by Shardblade.{{cite}} However, this healing process also goes through a filter of how the individual views themselves, which can limit what gets healed in the body.{{wob ref|1009}}{{wob ref|5639}}.
Stormlight also fuels the process of the [[Parshendi]] converting their Form. This conversion requires a specific type of spren, one for each Form type, and significant amounts of Stormlight as can be found in a Highstorm. (Must it be in a high storm?) Once the conversion has taken place, the Parshendi maintains its new Form with all of its abilities, without any further Stormlight consumption.
Stormlight is used as a currency in Roshar's [[Cognitive Realm]], with moneychangers in [[Celebrant]] storing it in perfect gemstones which never go dun.{{book ref|sa3|97}}{{book ref|sa3|99}} A device is used to transfer stormlight from smaller gemstones into the perfect gemstones, and in exchange one receives credit which can be spent in the city.{{book ref|sa3|99}}▼
Because of the luminescent nature of Stormlight when contained in Gemstones, infused Gemstones are commonly used as a light source on Roshar, much more convenient than fire. Most people carry a few gems with them at all times to use for light. As a result, Stormlight itself is a currency on Roshar, with infused Gemstones being more valuable that dun ones.{{cite}} This becomes more so when [[Urithiru]] is occupied and the need for Stormlight increases, especially when the Highstorm cycle is interrupted by the Everstorm and infused Gemstones become more rare.
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== Effects ==
* Continued use changes the body (eye color, etc), however the extreme changes are caused by the use of the magic, not the stormlight.
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* Can grant extra speed, and extended effort{{book ref|sa3|29}}
* Can reduce the effect of cold {{book ref|sa3|8}}
* Held in, can reduce the need to breath{{book ref|sa3|63}}.
* Can make someone sober.{{book ref|sa3|18}} Can prevent fatigue.{{book ref|sa3|39}}(Do I want to move these down)
* Causes the holder to feel energized and with a need to be active {{book ref|sa3|10}}
* After using high levels, leaves the person exhausted. {{book ref|sa3|59}}
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