Difference between revisions of "Old Magic"

The '''Old Magic''' is a manifestation of [[Investiture]] on [[Roshar]]. Thethat Oldis Magicknown to predatespredate spren bonds.{{wob ref|12681}} While there are other unknown elements to the Old Magic, no one on Roshar has been confirmed to know or make use of it.{{wob ref|10819}} As such, the most prevalent form of Old Magic comes in the form of boons and curses from the [[Nightwatcher]]: a person can gain a single unique ability from the Old Magic, but are also given a unique curse along with their boon, which may or may not be related.{{book ref|sa1|i|7}} [[Khriss]]'s writings in the [[Ars Arcanum]] states that it is cousin to [[Voidbinding]].{{book ref|sa4|part=ars}}

To gain a boon and a curse from the Old Magic, a person has to seek the [[Nightwatcher]]. Anyone is allowed to seek a single boon from the Nightwatcher. To do this, the person must first travel to the [[Valley]] in the west, where the Nightwatcher resides. After finding the Nightwatcher, the person may request a boon. In very rare cases, a boon and curse can be given by [[Cultivation]].{{wob ref|9601}}{{book ref|sa3|114}} The precise phrasing of the request does not appear to make a difference, however, since the Nightwatcher bestows a boon that she feels the person deserves.{{book ref|sa1|i|7}} The Old Magic can be given to any sapient species, including ones not from Roshar.{{wob ref|9517}} A person's boon and curse stay with them for life and will stay with them if they leave Roshar.{{book ref|sa3|111}}{{wob ref|9517}} The boons and curses are limited in a particular manner.{{wob ref|1258}} According to [[Lift]], those who have the Old Magic have a certain "smell".{{book ref|sa3|65}} Many view the Old Magic as inscrutable.{{book ref|sa3|24}}