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}} The '''Old Magic''' is a manifestation of [[Investiture]] on [[Roshar]]. AThe Old Magic predates 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: 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~~}} The Old Magic predates spren bonds.{{wob ref\|12681~~}} == Mechanics == == Development == Brandon built the Old Magic into [[The Stormlight Archive]] because he felt that at a certain point he wanted there to be a contrast to rule-based magic systems. He wanted there to be a primal magic that didn't really adhere to the rules, one that couldn't be anticipated. Brandon felt that it was vital to include so that he didn't overexplain everything in the books. Characters, in some ways, can be giving wish fulfillment, but even that can turn on its head because of the Old Magic as it doesn't give people what they think should have gotten.{{wob ref\|8615}} == Trivia == * It has been confirmed that Dalinar, Lift, and Taravangian all received their boons and curses directly from Cultivation, rather than from the Nightwatcher as is the norm. Brandon has also stated that this is of particular note, but has yet to say how. == Notes ==