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'''Sand mastery''' is a manifestation of [[Investiture]] on the Dayside of [[Taldain]], where the [[Diem]] recruits and trains sand masters. It involves manipulation of [[Sand (Taldain)|white sand]] at the cost of the user's internal water supply. In addition, white sand that has been manipulated will turn black, becoming unresponsive. Black sand turns white again after four hours of [[Taldain system|sun]] exposure.{{book ref|ws|1|review=yes}}
=== Initiation ===
Sand mastery must be taught and does not appear spontaneously. It can take weeks to decide if a person has the ability or not. The ability must be nurtured and encouraged properly in order to appear.{{book ref|ws1|5}} To test if someone has the ability, sand is placed in a person's hands so they can feel its grains. They are directed to change the direction of the flow of sand, like disrupting a water's flow.{{book ref|ws3|2}} The ability to master sand comes more naturally to some than others, but a sand master's strength may grow over time.{{book ref|
=== White Sand ===
=== Overmastery ===
Overmastery occurs when a sand master overexerts themselves and uses too much of their water supply, resulting in dehydration. When overmastering, a sand master's mouth will go dry and their eyes will burn.{{book ref|ws|1|review=yes}} After overmastering, a sand master's powers will temporarily disappear, which can last as long as a week.{{book ref|ws1|6}} During this time, when they attempt to sand master, the sand will immediately turn black.{{book ref|
=== Terken ===
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