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The group that would become the Skybreakers began when the highspren, trying to imitate the [[
They were concerned that the other Radiants would think themselves above the law and use their power to become tyrants, oppressing those without the power to resist. As a result, they functioned as a military police among the Radiants, and took that duty very seriously, though it was often a thankless task.{{wob ref|13773}}{{wob ref|6054}} This role required separating innocent and guilty parties.{{epigraph ref|sa2|54}} They were extremely skilled at doing so, a fact that even those who didn't like them acknowledged.{{epigraph ref|sa2|55}} Despite being described as an almost divine skill,{{epigraph ref|sa2|55}} there was no magical cause for this ability.{{wob ref|8208}} Despite this, the pre-Recreance Skybreakers could be merciful and understood that the law is not perfect, but rather represents an ideal to strive for. The Skybreakers also took responsibility for keeping some of the dangerous or dark forces of Roshar contained.{{wob ref|13773}}
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