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== Ideals of the Skybreakers ==
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 Skybreakers all focus on fighting for justice, upholding codes, and protecting civilization.{{wob ref|13773}} Their Ideals and interpretations would be compatible with the philosphy that the ends justifies the means.{{wob ref|2525}}
 
=== The First Ideal ===
 
== Abilities ==
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| The considerable abilities of the Skybreakers for making such amounted to an almost divine skill, for which no specific Surge or spren grants capacity, but however the order came to such an aptitude, the fact of it was real and acknowledged even by their rivals.▼
| [[Words of Radiance (in-world)|Words of Radiance, chapter 28, page 3]]{{epigraph ref|sa2|55}}▼
}}▼
; Surgebinding
The Skybreakers are able use the Surges of '''Gravitation''' and '''Division'''.
== History ==
=== Ancient Skybreakers ===
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| And thus were the disturbances in the Revv toparchy quieted, when, upon their ceasing to prosecute their civil dissensions, Nalan'Elin betook himself to finally accept the Skybreakers who had named him their master, when initially he had spurned their advances and, in his own interests, refused to countenance that which he deemed a pursuit of vanity and annoyance; this was the last of the Heralds to admit to such patronage.▼
| [[Words of Radiance (in-world)|Words of Radiance, chapter 5, page 17]]{{epigraph ref|sa2|43}}▼
}}▼
The group that would become the Skybreakers began when the highspren, trying to imitate the [[honorblade]]s, granted men Surges.{{book ref|sa2|59}}{{book ref|sa2|4}} [[Ishar]], understanding the implication of men having Surges, forced them to accept laws and organization, becoming the Order of Skybreakers.{{epigraph ref|sa2|42}} Given the Skybreakers' dedication to the law, they likely had one of the easiest times accepting Ishar's rules. The Skybreakers pursued [[Nale]] as their patron. Nale initially refused to accept the patronage, believing the position to be annoying and vain. The Skybreakers operated for some unkown length of time without a patron [[Herald]] after his refusal. He finally accepted them after the disturbances in the [[Revv]] toparchy were quieted. He was the last Herald to accept their Order.{{epigraph ref|sa2|43}}
 
TheThey Skybreakerswere actedconcerned asabout 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 policepoilce 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}} TheirThey considerablewere abilityextremely toskilled doat doing so, wasa acknowledgedfact by all,that even those who did notdidn't like thethem Skybreakersacknowledged.{{epigraph ref|sa2|55}} Despite being described as an almost divine skill,{{epigraph ref|sa2|55}} there was no magical cause for itthis ability.{{wob ref|8208}} Despite this, the pre-Recreance Skybreakers werecould be merciful and understood that the law is not perfect, but rather represents an ideal to strive for. The Skybreakers also taskedtook withresponsibility makingfor certainkeeping thatsome of the dangerous or dark forces inof the world wereRoshar contained.{{wob ref|13773}}
 
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The ancient Skybreakers seem to have been involved in conflicts with other Orders frequently, especially the two Orders they share Surges with. The Skybreakers considered the Dustbringers to be on the edge morally and did not get along with them.{{wob ref|11988}} They also reportedly had some issues with the [[Windrunners]]. [[Highspren]] and, through them, the Skybreakers judge and dispense justice according to the letter of the law and what may make logical sense to them, while the Windrunners will disregard these laws or logic at their letter to do what is considered right.{{book ref|sa2|22}}{{book ref|sa2|59}} Debates ensued when Windrunners and Skybreakers tried to decide the fate of the guilty.{{epigraph ref|sa2|54}}They were the ones that did the sometimes tough job of making certain that the Orders didn’t abuse their power to become tyrants, as the Skybreakers saw that those with powers could easily oppress those who had none.{{wob ref|13773}} These conflicts got significantly worse as the time of the Recreance approached.{{epigraph ref|sa3|64}} Some believed these and other conflicts caused the [[Sibling]] to retreat, but it was unrelated to the true cause.{{epigraph ref|sa3|70}} ▼
| There came also sixteen of the order of Windrunners, and with them a considerable number of squires, and finding in that place the Skybreakers dividing the innocent from the guilty, there ensued a great debate.▼
 
| [[Words of Radiance (in-world)|Words of Radiance, chapter 28, page 3]]{{epigraph ref|sa2|54}}▼
They tend to attract those who believe in the importance of legal code, those who have strong moral codes of their own, and those who think the best defense against anarchy are things like patriotism, moral fiber, and rules to govern behavior. Note that the current incarnation, led by the Herald Nale in his madness, is more rigid than the ancient order, which understood that the law was not perfect, but instead represented an ideal to try to reach over time. Anyone believing in finding true justice, in defending the innocent, and in punishing the guilty would be welcome in the Order.{{wob ref|13773}}
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▲The ancient Skybreakers seem to have been involved in conflicts with other Orders frequently, especially the two Orders they share Surges with. The Skybreakers considered the Dustbringers to be on the edge morally and did not get along with them.{{wob ref|11988}} They also reportedly had some issues with the [[Windrunners]]. [[Highspren]] and, through them, the Skybreakers judge and dispense justice according to the letter of the law and what may make logical sense to them, while the Windrunners will disregard these laws or logic at their letter to do what is considered right.{{book ref|sa2|22}}{{book ref|sa2|59}} Debates ensued when Windrunners and Skybreakers tried to decide the fate of the guilty.{{epigraph ref|sa2|54}}They were the ones that did the sometimes tough job of making certain that the Orders didn’t abuse their power to become tyrants, as the Skybreakers saw that those with powers could easily oppress those who had none.{{wob ref|13773}} These conflicts got significantly worse as the time of the Recreance approached.{{epigraph ref|sa3|64}} Some believed these and other conflicts caused the [[Sibling]] to retreat, but it was unrelated to the true cause.{{epigraph ref|sa3|70}}
 
At some point before the [[Recreance]],{{wob ref|12600}} Nale secretly retrieved his [[honorblade]] from [[Shinovar]] and bonded his own highspren, officially joining the Skybreakers. He is the only known Herald to have joined their Order.{{book ref|sa3|106}}
=== In Hiding ===
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| Led by the ancient Herald Nalan'Elin—often simply called Nale—the Skybreakers are the only order of Radiants that did not betray its oaths during the Recreance. They have maintained a continuous clandestine line from ancient days.
| [[Mraize]]'s letter to [[Shallan]]{{book ref|sa3|40}}
}}
The Skybreakers were also the only Order that did not partake in the [[Recreance]] and remained active in the following two millennia.{{book ref|sa2|88}}{{epigraph ref|sa2|41}}{{book ref|sa3|40}}{{book ref|sa3|90}} Over those years, Nale increasingly put his imprint on the order, and the Skybreakers of the modern era are much more rigid than their pre-Recreance predecessors.{{wob ref|13773}}
 
It is mentioned by [[Mraize]] that [[Helaran Davar]] had been attempting to locate the Skybreakers, and that Nale had recruited him, although he was not worthy of a spren bond before he died.{{cite}}
 
Right at the onset of the [[True Desolation]], Nale, recruited [[Szeth]] to join the Skybreakers.{{book ref|sa2|88}} Despite the [[Everstorm]]'s arrival, he remained in denial about the failure of his Order's mission for weeks until a confrontation with [[Lift]] showed him the truth.{{book ref|sa2.5|19}} Nale left the Skybreakers to train as normal, before coming back to tell them the truth of Rosharan history and give them a choice.{{book ref|sa3|98}} As the original owners of the land, Nale claimed that the law of the land was that of the [[singer]]s.{{book ref|sa3|116}} He and most of his Order decided to follow [[Odium]] and the singers' with their return to Roshar.{{book ref|sa3|117}} [[Szeth]] is currently the only known Skybreaker to not serve Odium.{{book ref|sa3|122}}
 
== KnownNotable Skybreakers ==
* [[Nale]]
* [[Szeth]]
* [[Fari]] (Squire)
* [[Helaran]] (Unbonded initiate)
 
== Quotes ==
▲{{quote
▲| And thus were the disturbances in the Revv toparchy quieted, when, upon their ceasing to prosecute their civil dissensions, Nalan'Elin betook himself to finally accept the Skybreakers who had named him their master, when initially he had spurned their advances and, in his own interests, refused to countenance that which he deemed a pursuit of vanity and annoyance; this was the last of the Heralds to admit to such patronage.
▲| [[Words of Radiance (in-world)|Words of Radiance, chapter 5, page 17]]{{epigraph ref|sa2|43}}
▲}}
 
▲{{quote
▲| There came also sixteen of the order of Windrunners, and with them a considerable number of squires, and finding in that place the Skybreakers dividing the innocent from the guilty, there ensued a great debate.
▲| [[Words of Radiance (in-world)|Words of Radiance, chapter 28, page 3]]{{epigraph ref|sa2|54}}
▲}}
 
{{quote
▲| The considerable abilities of the Skybreakers for making such amounted to an almost divine skill, for which no specific Surge or spren grants capacity, but however the order came to such an aptitude, the fact of it was real and acknowledged even by their rivals.
▲| [[Words of Radiance (in-world)|Words of Radiance, chapter 28, page 3]]{{epigraph ref|sa2|55}}
▲}}
 
{{quote
| 'You'd let it go, then?'<br>
'Storms, no,' Kaladin said. 'I'd find my own justice.'<br>
'Oh...' Syl settled on his shoulder. They walked for a long while, eventually approaching the warcamp. 'You're not a Skybreaker, Kaladin,' Syl finally said. 'You're not supposed to be like this.'<!--
-->|[[Kaladin]] and [[Syl]], about [[Amaram]]{{book ref|sa2|22}}
}}
 
== Trivia ==
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