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The '''Order of Bondsmiths''' is an order of the [[Knights Radiant]] on Roshar.{{epigraph ref|sa2|44}}
 
The Bondsmiths are [[Surgebinder]]s who use the [[Surge]]s of Tension and Adhesion,{{bookwob ref|sa2|part=ars14102}}, and they are associated with the heliodor [[polestone]]. Adhesion gives the power known to [[Szeth]] as a "[[Windrunners#Powers|full lashing]]."{{book ref|sa2|part=ars}} They form a [[Nahel Bondbond]] with one of three unique [[spren]]: the [[Stormfather]],{{book ref|sa2|89}} the [[Nightwatcher]],{{book ref|sa3|64}}{{book ref|sa3|111}}, and presumably the [[Sibling]].{{book ref|sa3sa4|643}} The exact nature of the [[Nahel Bondbond]] that Bondsmiths share with their specific spren is unclear; it may or may not be similar to other orders of the Knights Radiant. Historically one of the most exalted orders of Radiants,{{wob ref|14102}} the Bondsmiths are Surgebinders of extraordinary power{{book ref|sa3|64}} that were refounded following the Recreance by Dalinar Kholin.{{book ref|sa2|89}}
 
== Philosophy ==
While each order of Radiants contains a variety of personalities within it, those who join the Bondsmiths generally subscribe to a philosophy of peace and unity.{{wob ref|13781}} They seek unity at all levelsscales, from unityuniting the highprinces ofin a single kingdom in one purpose,{{book ref|sa1|69}} to uniting the kingdoms of the world in the face of the [[True Desolation]].{{book ref|sa3|1}} This philosophy is reflected in their Ideals, which are generally themed around unity.{{wob ref|13781}} Bringing people together is their highest calling and this is their most important duty as Radiants. Among the other orders, the Bondsmiths are generally the most respected and celebrated of Radiants. The role of the Bondsmiths serve as the heart and soul of the Radiants makes them some of the most respected and celebrated of the Knights, making their protection and safety a paramount concern. The Order tends to attract the peacemakers of the world, those who want to bring people together rather than divide them.{{wob ref|13781}}
 
== Ideals of the Bondsmiths ==
{{image|WOKLB - KS - Bondsmiths by Steve Argyle.jpg|width=300px|side=right}}
 
The Ideals of the Knights Radiant, also known as the [[Immortal Words]], are a set of rules by which the Radiant livedlives that grant them increasing power as they are sworn. The First Ideal is shared by all of the orders, and is used as a motto for the Knights Radiant as a whole.{{book ref|sa1|59}} Each of the order then has an additional four Ideals that are unique to that order. The Ideals of the Order of Bondsmiths all focus on uniting people.{{wob ref|13781}} However, the uniqueness of the Bondsmith spren means that each individual's specific Ideals may take various forms depending on the spren they are bonding and the situation. Only the first three Ideals of the Bondsmiths are known.
=== The First Ideal ===
|Life before death, strength before weakness, journey before destination.
|The First Ideal of the Knights Radiant.{{book ref|sa1|59}}
}}
 
The Bondsmiths share the first ideal with all other orders of Radiants, which serves as the motto of the organization as a whole.{{book ref|sa1|59}} The words are broadly interpreted to state the value of life, the importance of strength and service and the importance of the methods by which one accomplishes a task.
 
=== The Second Ideal ===
|The Second Ideal of the Bondsmiths, as sworn by [[Dalinar Kholin]].{{book ref|sa2|89}}
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The Second Ideal of the Bondsmiths reflects the specific focus of the order, seeking to follow the path of Honor by bringing together disparate groups and serving as a peacemaker.{{book ref|sa2|89}} This ideal is broad, indicating that a Bondsmith is to work towards unity in groups at all scales from individuals to kingdoms.
 
=== The Third Ideal ===
|The Third Ideal of the Bondsmiths, as sworn by Dalinar Kholin.{{book ref|sa3|119}}
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The main focus of this oathIdeal is about becoming a better person over time.{{wob ref|13083}} There may be other interpretation of this Ideal that have yet to be explored.
 
== Abilities ==
{{quote
|No Radiant is capable of more than you. Yours is the power of Connection, of joining men and worlds, minds and souls. Your Surges are the greatest of all, though they will be impotent if you seek to wield them for mere battle.
|The [[Stormfather]] to [[Dalinar]].{{book ref|sa3|64}}
}}
 
The Bondsmiths have access to '''Tension''', the Surge of Soft Axial Interconnection, and '''Adhesion''', the Surge of Pressure and Vacuum.{{book ref|sa2|part=ars}} While this is simply stated, the powers of the Bondsmiths are many and varied and may not be easily definable as one Surge or another. Although they are capable of performing the same mundane abilities they share with their adjacent orders, the powers of the Bondsmiths are generally used in very different ways.{{book ref|sa3|64}} Their powers even tend to work differently for one Bondsmith than another.{{wob ref|13781}} Their ability to manipulate Connection{{book ref|sa3|64}} gives them great influence over the nature of oaths, bonds, and power.{{wob ref|13781}} Their access to raw levels of Investiture is the greatest among the orders of Radiants.{{wob ref|11299}}
 
Generally speaking powers shared between two orders of Radiants may vary somewhat, but each individual Knight has powers generally similar to those of another member of their order.{{epigraph ref|sa2|35}} However, each Bondsmith has abilities and traits unique to the spren they bond.{{wob ref|13781}} This makes a generalized discussion of the common powers of a Bondsmith more complex than other orders. Some powers may be associated with the Stormfather's Bondsmith alone and are only true following the Splintering of the Shard Honor{{book ref|sa3|57}} and the subsequent alteration of the Stormfather.{{book ref|sa3|113}} Some abilities may only be functional when used in conjunction with a Radiant from another order.{{book ref|sa3|27}} Others may only be accessible because restrictions imposed on Surgebinding by Honor have vanished following the Shard's death.{{book ref|sa4|66}} Each Bondsmith seems to make use of a different variety of Light to fuel their abilities, the Stormfather's Bondsmith uses Stormlight,{{book ref|sa3|119}} the Sibling's [[Towerlight]],{{book ref|sa4|111}} and presumably the Nightwatcher grants her Bondsmith [[Lifelight]]. It is also worth noting that while Bondsmiths may be among the most powerful Radiants, at least in terms of access to quantities of raw Investiture, they generally speaking are not effective in a combat role.{{book ref|sa3|64}} Their powers are more subtle and but also wider reaching than those of a Radiant with different Surges.{{wob ref|13781}}
 
=== Adhesion ===
{{quote▼
; Full Lashing:
|And Honor's Truest Surge, the Surge of Binding and Oaths, could still work.
Using the Full Lashing, a Surgebinder can pool [[Stormlight]] into an area. All objects that subsequently touch this area will be bonded to the object, sticking them there and hindering their movement. The bond ends when the Stormlight runs out.
|The Sibling describing the Surge of Adhesion{{book ref|sa4|40}}
; Spiritual Adhesion:▼
}}▼
Using the Surge of Adhesion to manipulate spiritual, rather than purely physical forces, a Bondsmith can touch another person and forge a spiritual connection between them. This allows the Bondsmith to temporarily speak the native language of this other person.{{wob ref|9340}} Whether the Surgebinder must remain physically close to this other person for the ability to be continually used or if it can transfer any other skill or knowledge is unknown. The power bears a great similarity to other applications of [[Connection]] such as [[duralumin]] [[Feruchemy]] on Scadrial.▼
 
Adhesion is a very broadly defined ability for the Bondsmiths, allowing for a range of powers that it grants to the Bondsmiths to manipulate Connection, both in a Physical sense as well as in a Spiritual sense.{{wob ref|14102}} As Bondsmiths are generally not an order that is combat-oriented, their manipulation of Connection is far more relevant to their role as Radiants. Adhesion grants the Bondsmith access to a far greater suite of abilities that are not shared with the Windrunners,{{wob ref|13781}} the other Radiants with access to Adhesion.{{wob ref|14102}}
 
▲; SpiritualPhysical Adhesion:
Using the power often referred to as a Full Lashing, a Bondsmith can will a pool{{book ref|sa1|prologue}} or a spray of [[Light]] onto an object or surface.{{book ref|sa2|41}} All other objects that subsequently touch this area will be bonded to the object, sticking them there together so strongly that most materials would fail themselves before the the Lashing would fail.{{book ref|sa1|part=ars}} The bond ends when the Light runs out.{{book ref|sa1|prologue}} This Surge has some limited applications in combat, such as sticking an enemy's boots to the ground to throw them off balance and hinder their movement or sticking their spear to a shield, disarming them.{{book ref|sa2|12}} The Radiant may use this Lashing to stick objects to others, it is unable to adhere something to the Radiant making use of the Lashing though.{{book ref|sa4|55}} This specific power is rarely employed by Bondsmiths.
 
; Spiritual Adhesion and Broader Manipulation of Connection:
{{sidequote
|I was not certain it could be done. The power of Bondsmiths was tempered by Honor, for the good of all. Ever since the destruction of Ashyn.
|The [[Stormfather]] on Dalinar's powers{{book ref|sa4|66}}
|side=right|size=300px
}}▼
▲Using theThe Surge of Adhesion may also be used to manipulatecreate spiritual, Connections rather than purely physicalmanipulating forces, in the Physical Realm. Using Spiritual Adhesion a Bondsmith canmay touch another person, will Stormlight into them, and forge a spiritualConnection connectionto betweenthat themperson.{{book ref|sa3|65}} This allows the Bondsmith to temporarily speak thethat person's native language. ofThe thisConnection otheris persontemporary, it fades within a few days unless it is renewed again.{{wob ref|9340}} Whether the Surgebinder must remain physically close to this other person for the abilityConnection to bepersist continuallyis usedunknown. orSpiritual ifAdhesion itis cannot transfercapable of allowing a Bondsmith to make use of any other skillof ora knowledgeperson's isabilities unknownthat are not language-related.{{wob ref|11424}} The power bears a great similarity to other applications of [[Connection]] such as [[duralumin]] [[Feruchemy]] on Scadrial.{{book ref|mb6|22}}
 
Once the restrictions placed on Surgebinding by Honor were lifted following the Shard's death, Bondsmiths are free to manipulate Connection much more directly than they have been able to previously.{{book ref|sa4|66}} A knowledgeable Bondsmith may be able to use these Connections offensively, Connecting enemy Surgebinders to Roshar so that the Stormlight believes the planet to be a part of the bodies and is sucked into the ground.{{book ref|sa4|111}} It is uncertain if this power was accessible before Honor's death. This power leaves the recipient feeling drained afterward. Another power that only became available to the Bondsmiths in Honor's final days is the ability to directly see Connections that tie all people to one another and reality.{{book ref|sa4|66}} When touching another's forehead, their Connections become faintly visible as dozens of minute tiny white lines stretching off into the distance. While a Bondsmith can visualize these Connections, they are not able to be altered in any useful way. A Bondsmith may see more specialized Connections as well, such as the Connections between the Heralds that make up the Oathpact.{{book ref|sa4|47}} Under some circumstances a Bondsmith can see flashes of a Herald's past by touching them. A knowledgeable Bondsmith may directly manipulate more specialized Connections to steal something like a Nahel bond or the mantle of a champion, both of which were previously forbidden by Honor.{{book ref|sa4|111}}
 
; Visions
{{quote▼
|But you must have Connection for a vision. You must have a reason for it. A meaning. It cannot be just anything.
|The Stormfather to Dalinar{{book ref|sa4|107}}
}}
Another power related to the Bondsmiths is the ability to create{{book ref|sa4|107}} and view immersive real-seeming visions{{book ref|sa1|18}} of events real and imagined.{{book ref|sa1|75}} It is uncertain whether this ability is exclusive to the Stormfather's Bondsmith. For the Stormfather's Bondsmith this is an ability that progresses with the ideals. Initially the Bondsmith is brought into the visions each storm without their consent,{{book ref|sa1|18}} and the visions may be confusing and difficult to understand at first,{{book ref|sa1|75}} acting out their actions inside the visions in real life as well.{{book ref|sa1|19}} As time progresses, they later may cease having to act out the visions. While eventually the Bondsmith may enter a vision at any point, he may only bring along others who are inside of a highstorm.{{book ref|sa3|28}}
 
{{image|Choose a Side.jpg|Dalinar brings Venli into a vision|side=right|height=400px}}
Initially the Stormfather may grant a specific set of visions crafted by [[Honor]] prior to his death to instruct a future Bondsmith in the fight against Odium.{{book ref|sa1|75}} Eventually a Bondsmith may create their own visions for others to experience.{{book ref|sa4|107}} These visions involve forging a Connection between a person and something of significance that they are Connected to,{{book ref|sa4|107}} perhaps something they desire, a hope or a wish, such as when Dalinar grants Kaladin his vision of [[Tien]].{{book ref|sa4|108}} The person that experiences the vision may need to be in a highstorm in order for the Bondsmith to create the Connection for a vision. These visions may occur in an instant, as time slows during the centerbeat of the highstorm.{{book ref|sa4|110}}
 
Those who see these visions are in some way experiencing the Spiritual Realm, but the Cognitive Realm is also involved to provide a framework for what appears and allow for Spiritual Realm to be comprehensible.{{wob ref|9562}} Any intelligent personalities that exist in the vision are comprised of Investiture that has interacted with the Cognitive Realm in order to come to life and be capable of intelligent response. This power can allow someone to interact with historic figures long dead or speak to deceased loved ones for a moment or two.{{book ref|sa4|108}} When these visions show people who have passed into the Beyond, it is ambiguous whether these minds are truly allow the dead to speak from the Beyond or whether the Stormfather's knowledge and Connection allows him to convincingly mimic their personalities.{{wob ref|14515}}
 
A similar ability that the Stormfather can grant is riding the storms, in which a person can join him and view the land from the perspective of a highstorm as it passes over the continent of Roshar.{{book ref|sa4|71}} The person riding the storm with the Stormfather may be capable of seeing even more details of the terrain below the highstorm than the Stormfather himself. It appears that his bonded Radiant may exercise even more control over these visions than a normal person allowed to ride the storm. When his Radiant rides the storm, the Radiant may control it if the Stormfather allows him, and can even go backwards against the force of the storm, although this pains the Stormfather greatly. When in this state a Bondsmith is even capable of accept a Radiant's oath in the Stormfather's stead.{{book ref|sa4|108}} The ability of the Sibling's Bondsmith to see and comprehend the mechanisms of [[Urithiru]] may be related, it represents a similar expansion of the Radiant's perception and knowledge of the Tower{{book ref|sa4|111}} in a similar way to someone riding the highstorm. It also allows for the Radiant to speak through the veins of garnet in the Tower, much as the Sibling does.{{book ref|sa4|111}}
 
=== Tension ===
The Tension Surge of Tension can be manipulated by the Surgebinder to alter the stiffness of an object, rendering flexible materials rigid.{{book ref|sa2|part=ars}} This is a power that has not been explored greatly and it is uncertain how relevant its applications are to the Bondsmiths, although used in conjunction with other abilities it is partially responsible for the Bondsmith ability to repair inanimate objects.{{wob ref|14447}}
 
=== Other abilities ===
; Spren and Shardblades:Shards
{{quote
Each Bondsmith shares a [[Nahel bond]] with one of three unique spren: the [[Stormfather]], the [[Nightwatcher]]{{book ref|sa3|111}}, and an unnamed [[Sibling|third]] who slumbers.{{epigraph ref|wor|44}}{{book ref|wor|89}}{{book ref|sa3|111}} These spren are all sort of the same type,{{wob ref|13647}} but obviously have substantial differences between them as well. The sheer power of the various Bondsmith spren allows them to behave in ways that differ from the true spren bonded to other orders. The Bondsmith spren are more omnipresent and can be located great distances from their Radiants while still granting them powers and communicating, as they are much more widely Connected than other Radiant spren.{{wob ref|4268}} Bondsmiths typically do not have access to a [[Shardblade]],{{wob ref|3311}} although it is possible to force their bonded spren into a shape of power that allows them to activate Oathgates.{{book ref|sa3|100}} However, like typical Radiant spren, Bondsmith spren are still vulnerable if their bonded Radiant betrays their oaths.{{wob ref|6041}}▼
|Are there others, though? Spren like you, or the Nightwatcher? Spren that are shadows of gods?▼
|Dalinar Kholin to the Stormfather{{book ref|sa3|111}}▼
}}
 
▲Each Bondsmith shares a [[Nahel bond]] with one of three unique spren: the [[Stormfather]], the [[Nightwatcher]]{{book ref|sa3|111}}, and an unnamedthe [[Sibling|third]] who slumbers.{{epigraph ref|wor|44}}{{book ref|wor|89}}{{book ref|sa3sa4|1113}} These spren are all sort of the same type,{{wob ref|13647}} but obviously have substantial differences between them as well. The sheer power of the various Bondsmith spren allows them to behaveviolate inthe waysnormal thatrules differ fromgoverning the true spren bonded to other orders. The Bondsmith spren are more omnipresent and can be located great distances from their Radiants while still granting them powers and communicatingspeaking directly into their minds, as they are much more widely Connected than other Radiant spren.{{wob ref|4268}} Bondsmiths typically do not have access to a [[Shardblade]],{{wob ref|3311}} although it is possible to force the essence of their bonded spren into athe shapePhysical ofRealm{{book powerref|sa4|90}} in a way that allows them to activate Oathgates.{{book ref|sa3|100}} This is an uncomfortable and even dangerous thing to do, perhaps risking killing the spren,{{book ref|sa4|90}} and has only been observed with the Stormfather.{{book ref|sa3|100}} However, like typical Radiant spren, Bondsmith spren are still vulnerable if their bonded Radiant betrays their oaths.{{wob ref|6041}} While Bondsmiths do not have access to a Blade, there is evidence that they may manifest a suit of Shardplate,{{book ref|sa3|109}} perhaps comprised of gloryspren, although this is not confirmed.{{wob ref|8803}} Additionally, following the death of Honor, the Stormfather's Bondsmith has the ability to release Odium from his confinement if they so choose, as they hold a large remnant of Honor's power and authority.{{book ref|sa3|57}}
; Synergy with other Radiants:▼
 
Another power unique to the Bondsmiths is their ability to work jointly with other Radiants to create effects that neither could manage independently. A Bondsmith has a unique interaction with the Radiants of each order,{{wob ref|11296}} and it may even be that the specifics of these joint abilities vary between each Bondsmith spren. When a joint power may be used, both Radiants feel a tugging or leaping sensation towards one another.{{book ref|sa3|8}} These joint powers only appear to be active when the Radiants are physically together, although there may be some way around this requirement.{{book ref|sa3|27}} It is uncertain where this power comes from, although it may be the Resonance of the Bondsmiths. Only one such specific synergy is known; the Stormfather's Bondsmith may work in tandem with a Lightweaver to create a three-dimensional projection of Roshar as it appeared to the Stormfather the last time a highstorm passed over the continent.{{book ref|sa3|8}} This map behaves like any other illusion that is created by a Lightweaver, its appearance may be altered{{book ref|sa3|122}} and it may collapse if the Radiant is distracted{{book ref|sa3|122}} or if the illusion is touched.{{book ref|sa3|8}}▼
{{image|Dalinar Perpendicularity.png|side=left|width=250px|Dalinar summoning [[Honor's Perpendicularity]]}}
;Generating Investiture and Opening a Perpendicularity
As Bondsmiths are deeply Connected to powerful spren that serve as sources of Investiture, unlike other Radiants they are capable of pulling through Investiture on demand,{{book ref|sa4|111}} each spren allowing access to its associated Light. They may use this ability to overcharge another Radiant with Light directly{{book ref|sa3|122}} This process is physically taxing for the Bondsmith. However, as most Radiants primarily make use of Stormlight, this is perhaps most useful for the Stormfather's Bondsmith, although the other Bondsmiths can still generate their respective Lights for personal use. It is uncertain how exactly this is done, but it is not necessary for the Bondsmith to be holding some Light already in order to pull more over into the Physical Realm.{{book ref|sa4|110}} The exact mechanics of this ability are unknown, but it seems most likely that they are pulling it directly from the Spiritual Realm.
 
Another power that has only become available to a Bondsmith following Honor's demise is the ability to open a full perpendicularity,{{book ref|sa3|119}} seemingly an expansion of the ability to generate Investiture. Of the three Radiants, only the Stormfather's Bondsmith has been confirmed to be able to summon Honor's Perpendicularity, which itself is typically mobile.{{book ref|sa3|93}}{{wob ref|1525}} It is uncertain if the Sibling's Bondsmith or the Nightwatcher's Bondsmith can also summon perpendicularities, although the fact that the wielder of the Blade of the Bondsmiths may also summon a perpendicularity{{book ref|sa4|111}} lends credence to the possibility that the other Bondsmiths may do the same.
 
; Repairing inanimate objects:
BondsmithsIn a somewhat unique expression of their power, a Bondsmith may beuse abletheir control over both their Surges as well as their unique affinity for Connection{{wob ref|14447}} to feelrepair inanimate objects.{{book ref|sa3|59}} During this process they may sense and hear the cognitiveCognitive aspects of certain brokendamaged objects around them.{{book ref|sa3|59}} With some combination of physical effort, Tensionas andwell Adhesionas this power, they can fix themthe damage completely. It has been suggested that this ability may have similaritiesrestrictions to Progression-based healing -wherein it is easier for users of Progression to heal those who are recently wounded, and it gets harder asbefore the "soul" becomes accustomed to the wound. {{bookWhile ref|sa3|59}}this ability may seem niche, it is useful for a Bondsmith wishing to assist very directly in the repair of cities damaged in battle, allowing the Bondsmith to restore historical works of art and buildings to their former state.
 
▲; Synergy with other Radiants:
▲Another power unique to the Bondsmiths is their ability to work jointly with other Radiants to create effects that neither could manage independently. A Bondsmith has a unique interaction with the Radiants of each order,{{wob ref|11296}} and it may even be that the specifics of these joint abilities vary between each Bondsmith spren. When a joint power may be used, both Radiants feel a tugging or leaping sensation towards one another.{{book ref|sa3|8}} These joint powers only appear to be active when the Radiants are physically together, although there may be some way around this requirement.{{book ref|sa3|27}} It is uncertain where this power comes from, although it may be the Resonance of the Bondsmiths. Only one such specific synergy is known; the Stormfather's Bondsmith may work in tandem with a Lightweaver to create a three-dimensional projection of Roshar as it appeared to the Stormfather the last time a highstorm passed over the continent.{{book ref|sa3|8}} This map behaves like any other illusion that is created by a Lightweaver, its appearance may be altered{{book ref|sa3|122}} and it may collapse if the Radiant is distracted{{book ref|sa3|122}} or if the illusion is touched.{{book ref|sa3|8}}
 
== History ==
=== Ancient Bondsmiths ===
The origin of the Bondsmiths is less clear than other orders. While the term is generally used to refer to the order of Knights Radiant, the term Bondsmith predates the order, seemingly though still referring to a person with a similar powerset.{{book ref|sa4|i|1}} An ancient Bondsmith bound Surges and brought the human refugees from Ashyn to Roshar. Following the destruction of that world, Honor placed limits on the powers of the Bondsmiths.{{book ref|sa4|66}} The Bondsmith Ishar served as founder of the Oathpact, and a Bondsmith discovered or created the Nahel bond.{{book ref|sa4|i|1}} This ancient Bondsmith may have been Ishar, although it is uncertain what granted him the powers of a Bondsmith prior to becoming a Herald.
 
=== Historical Bondsmiths ===
ThisThe order of Radiants known as the Bondsmiths was founded by the Herald [[Ishar]] during the cycle of [[Desolation]]s, who also served as the order's patron.{{book ref|sa3|64}} The Bondsmiths along with the other orders helped in the fight each Desolation against the [[Voidbringer]]s. As becoming a Bondsmith is contingent on convincing one of only three specificunique spren to bond with a person,{{wob ref|13781}} the Bondsmiths commonly had no more than three full members, making them the smallest of the orders.{{epigraph ref|sa2|44}} Additionally, this number varied over the centuries and there have been times where there was only one Bondsmith.{{epigraph ref|sa3|79}} That is not to say that there were no others who considered themselves to be Bondsmiths.{{wob ref|13781}} Bondsmiths could have squires themselves, although this may not have been the norm. Additionally, the Bondsmiths were surrounded by attendants and protectors, who were generally considered to be members of the order. Some even swore Bondsmith oaths as well, despite the fact that this would grant them no powers. Some considered this to be the purest form of Radiance, for the oaths were sworn for the love of the oaths themselves. The Bondsmith's focus was generally on unity and peacemaking, presumably during and between Desolations.{{wob ref|13781}} Instead of using their powers in an active combat role,{{book ref|sa3|64}} they helped resolve disputes between nations and set up functioning governments in regions where none existed.{{wob ref|13781}} Bondsmiths also helped keep the peace between the various orders of Radiants, who often clashed and squabbled with one another.{{epigraph ref|sa3|67}}
 
=== Recreance ===
The Bondsmith's focus was generally on unity and peacemaking, presumably during and between Desolations.{{wob ref|13781}} Instead of using their powers in an active combat role,{{book ref|sa3|64}} they helped resolve disputes between nations and set up functioning governments in regions where none existed.{{wob ref|13781}} Bondsmiths also helped keep the peace between the various orders of Radiants, who often clashed and squabbled with one another.{{epigraph ref|sa3|67}} The Bondsmiths persisted following [[Aharietiam]], but their post-Desolation role is unclear. They likely continued to help in the struggles against the remaining [[singer]]s.{{book ref|sa3|56}} By the time of the [[False Desolation]], only one true Bondsmith, Melishi, was sworn to an unknown spren.{{epigraph ref|sa3|79}} As a part of the plan to defeat [[Ba-Ado-Mishram]], Melishi used his powers to imprison the Unmade in a [[Perfect gemstone]],{{epigraph ref|sa3|80}} and likely did the same to [[Re-Shephir]].{{book ref|sa3|30}} The events of the Recreance followed shortly thereafter, and the fate of Melishi is uncertain. It is known however that the order of Bondsmiths was disbanded at this point.{{epigraph ref|sa2|41}}▼
{{quote
|We are uncertain the effects this will have on the parsh. At the very least, it should deny them forms of power. Melishi is confident, but Naze-daughter-Kuzodo warns of unintended side effects.▼
|Drawer 30-20, fifth emerald{{epigraph ref|sa3|81}}▼
}}
▲The Bondsmith's focus was generally on unity and peacemaking, presumably during and between Desolations.{{wob ref|13781}} Instead of using their powers in an active combat role,{{book ref|sa3|64}} they helped resolve disputes between nations and set up functioning governments in regions where none existed.{{wob ref|13781}} Bondsmiths also helped keep the peace between the various orders of Radiants, who often clashed and squabbled with one another.{{epigraph ref|sa3|67}} The Bondsmiths persisted following [[Aharietiam]], but their post-Desolation role is unclear. They likely continued to help in the struggles against the remaining [[singer]]s.{{book ref|sa3|56}} By the time of the [[False Desolation]], only one true Bondsmith, Melishi, was sworn to an unknown spren.existed{{epigraph ref|sa3|79}} sworn to the Sibling. As a part of the plan to defeat [[Ba-Ado-Mishram]], Melishi used his powers to imprison the Unmade in a [[Perfect gemstone]],{{epigraph ref|sa3|80}} and likely didassisted with the samecapture toof [[Re-Shephir]].{{book ref|sa3|30}} This action damaged the Sibling, leaving them unable to hear the Rhythm of the Tower and create their own Light.{{book ref|sa4|49}} The events of the Recreance followed shortly thereafter, and the fate of Melishi is uncertain, although his bond to the Sibling was ended prior to the Recreance.{{book ref|sa4|87}} It is known however that the order of Bondsmiths was disbanded at this point.{{epigraph ref|sa2|41}}
 
{{image|A Radiant with No Shards by Jordi Rapture.jpg|Dalinar swearing his Oaths before the Stormfather|side=right|height=300px}}
=== Refounding ===
No known Bondsmiths were sworn for centuries, although the Stormfather was given the task in Honor's final days of choosing a new Bondsmith.{{book ref|sa3|28}} It is uncertain how often this happened, but byultimately over the course of the following millenia, the Stormfather chose fewer than ten people to show the visions.{{wob ref|12268}} By 1167 Gavilar Kholin had begun seeing visions{{book ref|sa2|i|14}} and had developed at least a tentative bond with the Stormfather.{{wob ref|2509}} This bond ended when the king was assassinated by [[Szeth]] on the orders of the listeners.{{book ref|sa1|prologue}} At some point in the intervening years, his brother Dalinar was chosen by the Stormfather and by 1173 he had begun receiving visions of his own.{{book ref|sa1|12}} At the start of 1174 he swore the first two Ideals and formally bonded the Stormfather.{{book ref|sa2|89}} Over the next several months Dalinar spent his time acting very similarly to historical Bondsmiths, uniting a coalition of monarchs against the Voidbringer threat, bringing together the Vorin monarchs with the Azish and their surrounding countries.{{book ref|sa3|111}} While there were some challenges to his authority,{{book ref|sa3|111}} Dalinar managed to successfully coordinate the defense of [[Battle of Thaylen Field|Thaylen City]]{{book ref|sa3|120}} by swearing the third Ideal and learning to open [[Honor's Perpendicularity]]{{book ref|sa3|119}} and trap [[Nergaoul]] using his Bondsmith abilities.{{book ref|sa3|120}}
 
=== True Desolation ===
Over the next several months Dalinar spent his time acting very similarly to historical Bondsmiths, uniting a coalition of monarchs against the Voidbringer threat, bringing together the Vorin monarchs with the Azish and their surrounding countries.{{book ref|sa3|111}} While there were some challenges to his authority,{{book ref|sa3|111}} Dalinar managed to successfully coordinate the defense of [[Battle of Thaylen Field|Thaylen City]]{{book ref|sa3|120}} by swearing the third Ideal and learning to open [[Honor's Perpendicularity]]{{book ref|sa3|119}} and trap [[Nergaoul]] using his Bondsmith abilities.{{book ref|sa3|120}} As Bondsmith, Dalinar was able to speak on Honor's behalf{{book ref|sa3|57}} and challenge Odium to a duel of champions, which he accepted, before fleeing at the end of the battle.{{book ref|sa3|117}}
 
Dalinar remained the only bonded Bondsmith for the following year. This changed in 1175 when the Sibling took notice of Navani Kholin's fabrials{{book ref|sa4|9}} and ended their seclusion to speak to her and a few humans as the singers captured Urithiru.{{book ref|sa4|39}} While initially unwilling to consider another bond with a human,{{book ref|sa4|49}} who the Sibling found to be untrustworthy,{{book ref|sa4|69}} ultimately the Sibling chose to bond Navani Kholin before they could be fully transformed into an Unmade by Raboniel.{{book ref|sa4|110}} Using her knowledge of the rhythms and Light she was able to summon Towerlight to restore the functions of Urithiru and repair the damage inflicted on the Sibling by the Fused's interference.{{book ref|sa4|111}} It is uncertain if this bond has fully restored the Sibling to their previous self or if the damage caused by the capture of Ba-Ado-Mishram remains.
 
== NotableKnown Bondsmiths ==
* [[Melishi]] (Ancient Bondsmith){{epigraph ref|sa2|58}}
* [[Dalinar Kholin]]{{book ref|sa2|89}} (bonded to the [[Stormfather]])
* [[Navani Kholin]] (bonded to the [[Sibling]])
 
== Quotes ==
|[[Words of Radiance (in-world)|Words of Radiance, chapter 30, page 18]]{{epigraph ref|sa2|58}}
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==Theories and Speculation==
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;Destruction of the singers
▲{{quote
▲|We are uncertain the effects this will have on the parsh. At the very least, it should deny them forms of power. Melishi is confident, but Naze-daughter-Kuzodo warns of unintended side effects.
▲|Drawer 30-20, fifth emerald{{epigraph ref|sa3|81}}
▲}}
It is possible that a Bondsmith's powers are responsible for the act that robbed nearly every singer of their minds.{{epigraph ref|sa2|58}} During the [[False Desolation]] a strike team of Radiants attacked the Unmade [[Ba-Ado-Mishram]], who had Connected with the singers centuries after [[Aharietiam]]. The Bondsmith Melishi's goal was to use his abilities to imprison Ba-Ado-Mishram within a perfect gem to deny the enemy forms of power and [[Voidlight]].{{epigraph ref|sa3|80}} This attack was apparently successful at imprisoning the Unmade,{{book ref|sa3|prologue}} but perhaps inadvertently{{epigraph ref|sa3|81}} the singers Connected to the Unmade had their Connection and Identity ripped away, rendering them into the servile parshmen.{{book ref|sa3|17}}
 
;Nature of Bondsmith spren:
▲{{quote
▲|Are there others, though? Spren like you, or the Nightwatcher? Spren that are shadows of gods?
▲|Dalinar Kholin to the Stormfather{{book ref|sa3|111}}
▲}}
As Bondsmith spren have been described as shadows of gods, some hold that these spren are in some way be directly related to or associated with the Shards worshiped as gods on Roshar. This might explain why Bondsmiths are said to only bond specific spren, and also why there is a maximum total of three Bondsmiths at any given time, due to the the three Shards relevant to Roshar. Indeed the [[Stormfather]] and the [[Nightwatcher]] are Bondsmith spren{{book ref|sa3|111}} that are associated with [[Honor]]{{book ref|sa3|108}} and [[Cultivation]]{{book ref|sa3|114}} respectively. It has been suggested that the third Bondsmith spren may be the mysterious [[Sibling]],{{book ref|sa3|111}} but even still the nature of this unknown spren remains unclear. As Odium is the third Shard with significant influence on Roshar, it is possible that this third Bondsmith spren is associated with Odium in some way, even perhaps symbolically. However the concept of a Bondsmith that represents or is related to the enemy of the [[Knights Radiant]] is somewhat self-contradictory. Alternatively, it may be a spren that represents a balance between Honor and Cultivation.
 
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