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| − | The '''Order of Stonewards''' |
+ | The '''Order of Stonewards''' is an order of the [[Knights Radiant]] on Roshar.{{epigraph ref|sa2|37}} |
| − | The Stonewards were [[Surgebinder]]s who used the [[Surge]]s of '''Cohesion''' and '''Tension''', and they |
+ | The Stonewards were [[Surgebinder]]s who used the [[Surge]]s of '''Cohesion''' and '''Tension''', and they are associated with the topaz [[polestone]]. So far very little is known about what powers the Stonewards had. The glow of their Shardplate is amber.{{book ref|wok|19}} The patron [[Herald]] of the Stonewards is [[Talenel]]. In [[Shadesmar]], The spren of the Stonewards look like stone and their skin cracks when they move.{{wob ref|9532}} |
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| − | == Historical == |
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| − | The Stonewards exemplified resolve, strength, and dependability. |
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| − | In Words of Radiance The Author notes that the Stonewards were more than any other order match in nature and temperament to their Herald. |
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| − | They were however also described as stubborn to a fault. |
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| − | * The patron of the Stonewards was [[Talenel]], Stonesinew, Herald of War. |
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| − | * [[Hoid]] could possibly possess Stoneward abilities given that it is implied he stole Talenel's honorblade from Bordin. |
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| − | At this time, no new members of the Order of Stonewards have been revealed. |
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== Ideals of the Stonewards == |
== Ideals of the Stonewards == |
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| − | The Ideals of the Knights Radiant, also known as the [[Immortal Words]], are a set of rules by which the |
+ | The Ideals of the Knights Radiant, also known as the [[Immortal Words]], are a set of rules by which the Radiants live. 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 have an additional four Ideals that are unique to that order.{{book ref|sa1|59}} The Ideals of the Order of Stonewards all focus on working with a team and supporting others, which led them to put others' interests before their own. Of the orders, they were some of the least likely to bend their Ideals.{{wob ref|13780}} |
=== The First Ideal === |
=== The First Ideal === |
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+ | |Life before death, strength before weakness, journey before destination |
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+ | |The First Ideal of the Knights Radiant{{book ref|wok|59}} |
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| − | A possible second |
+ | A possible second Ideal for Stonewards is "I will stand where others fall".{{wob ref|5616}} |
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+ | == Abilities == |
| + | {{image|WOKLB - KS - Stonewards by Steve Argyle.jpeg|side=right|width=200px|Stonewards}} |
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| + | |The Shardbearer pressed his hand against the incline leading up to the Voidbringer, and again the stone seemed to writhe. Steps formed in the rock, as if it were made of wax that could flow and be shaped. |
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| + | |Dalinar's observations of a Stoneward in a [[Dalinar's visions|vision]]{{book ref|sa3|38}} |
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The Stonewards use the Surges of '''Cohesion''' and '''Tension'''. |
The Stonewards use the Surges of '''Cohesion''' and '''Tension'''. |
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| + | Their exact Powers are so far unknown, although in [[Dalinar]]'s visions a stoneward is seen to be able to reshape stone to some extent. This ability is based on the surge of cohesion. This ability lets them reshape things other than stone, but not flesh.{{wob ref|9422}} |
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| − | Their exact Powers are so far unknown. |
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| − | While Stonewards' exact powers are unknown, some ideas about their powers can be inferred from their Surges. |
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| + | == History == |
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| − | '''Cohesion:''' the property of like molecules (of the same substance) to stick to each other due to mutual attraction. |
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| + | The ancient Stonewards were the infantry and the ground troops of the Knights Radiant; alongside the [[Windrunners]], they were considered the finest soldiers. They tended to attract people interested in warfare, but also challenge, prowess with weapons, and athleticism. Throughout the world, they were widely known for being dependable, strong and filled with resolve, but also stubborn to a fault and prone to taking on projects larger than themselves. This attitude was said to be a good representation of their patron Herald.{{wob ref|13780}}{{epigraph ref|sa2|37}} They took pride in this -- to be there when they were needed was a core tenet of their order.{{wob ref|13780}} |
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| + | In battle, they served as the frontline troops.{{wob ref|12085}} In times of peace, on the other hand, they were often explorers, but also sportsmen, often organizing and engaging in various competitions and events.{{wob ref|13780}} |
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| − | '''Tension:''' Tension is the force that is transmitted through a string, rope, cable or wire when it is pulled tight by forces acting from opposite ends. The tension force is directed along the length of the wire and pulls equally on the objects attached to opposite ends of the wire. So, tension could be said to be a "binding" force in that it is a measure of the force that holds two objects together. |
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| + | In modern times, there have been no Stonewards visibly active on [[Roshar]]. |
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| − | Given these forces, it is possible that some of the Stonewards' powers will resemble those of [[Lurcher]]s from [[Mistborn (series)|Mistborn]] and the [[Windrunner#Adhesion|Full Lashings]] used by [[Windrunner]]s. Stonewards' "lurcher" abilities should allow them to pull on objects of the same substances (and possibly only stone) similar to the way that lurchers pull on metals. Additionally, given the similarities between ''cohesion'' (attraction to like substances) and ''adhesion'' (attraction to unlike substances), Stonewards should be able to stick objects of the same substance together in the same way that Full Lashings allow Windrunners to attach objects to walls. |
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| − | If Stonewards are only able to use their abilities on stone - or even if their abilities are not limited to stone, but stone has historically been their substance of choice - then it is easy to see how they got their name. Stonewards could presumably pull stones to themselves and stick them together to create any number of stone constructs (defensive barriers, buildings, sculptures, etc.). |
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== Quotes == |
== Quotes == |
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+ | |Now, as each order was thus matched to the nature and temperament of the Herald it named patron, there was none more archetypal of this than the Stonewards, who followed after Talenelat'Elin, Stonesinew, Herald of War: they thought it a point of virtue to exemplify resolve, strength, and dependability. Alas, they took less care for imprudent practice of their stubbornness, even in the face of proven error. |
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Revision as of 20:36, 16 September 2020
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| Herald | Talenel | ||
| Spren | Unknown | ||
| Surges | Cohesion & Tension | ||
| Plate spren | Unknown | ||
| World of Origin | Roshar | ||
| Universe | Cosmere | ||
The Order of Stonewards is an order of the Knights Radiant on Roshar.[1]
The Stonewards were Surgebinders who used the Surges of Cohesion and Tension, and they are associated with the topaz polestone. So far very little is known about what powers the Stonewards had. The glow of their Shardplate is amber.[2] The patron Herald of the Stonewards is Talenel. In Shadesmar, The spren of the Stonewards look like stone and their skin cracks when they move.[3]
Ideals of the Stonewards
The Ideals of the Knights Radiant, also known as the Immortal Words, are a set of rules by which the Radiants live. 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 have an additional four Ideals that are unique to that order.[4] The Ideals of the Order of Stonewards all focus on working with a team and supporting others, which led them to put others' interests before their own. Of the orders, they were some of the least likely to bend their Ideals.[5]
The First Ideal
“Life before death, strength before weakness, journey before destination ”
—The First Ideal of the Knights Radiant[4]
A possible second Ideal for Stonewards is "I will stand where others fall".[6]
Abilities
“The Shardbearer pressed his hand against the incline leading up to the Voidbringer, and again the stone seemed to writhe. Steps formed in the rock, as if it were made of wax that could flow and be shaped. ”
The Stonewards use the Surges of Cohesion and Tension.
Their exact Powers are so far unknown, although in Dalinar's visions a stoneward is seen to be able to reshape stone to some extent. This ability is based on the surge of cohesion. This ability lets them reshape things other than stone, but not flesh.[8]
History
The ancient Stonewards were the infantry and the ground troops of the Knights Radiant; alongside the Windrunners, they were considered the finest soldiers. They tended to attract people interested in warfare, but also challenge, prowess with weapons, and athleticism. Throughout the world, they were widely known for being dependable, strong and filled with resolve, but also stubborn to a fault and prone to taking on projects larger than themselves. This attitude was said to be a good representation of their patron Herald.[5][1] They took pride in this -- to be there when they were needed was a core tenet of their order.[5]
In battle, they served as the frontline troops.[9] In times of peace, on the other hand, they were often explorers, but also sportsmen, often organizing and engaging in various competitions and events.[5]
In modern times, there have been no Stonewards visibly active on Roshar.
Notable Stonewards
Quotes
“Now, as each order was thus matched to the nature and temperament of the Herald it named patron, there was none more archetypal of this than the Stonewards, who followed after Talenelat'Elin, Stonesinew, Herald of War: they thought it a point of virtue to exemplify resolve, strength, and dependability. Alas, they took less care for imprudent practice of their stubbornness, even in the face of proven error. ”
Notes
- ↑ a b c Words of Radiance chapter 37 epigraph#
- ↑ The Way of Kings chapter 19#
- ↑ JordanCon 2018
— Arcanum - 2018-04-22# - ↑ a b The Way of Kings chapter 59#
- ↑ a b c d The Ten Orders of Knights Radiant
— Arcanum - 2020-06-09# - ↑ Words of Radiance signing Houston
— Arcanum - 2014-03-11# - ↑ Oathbringer chapter 38#
- ↑ Orem signing
— Arcanum - 2018-03-10# - ↑ Skyward Atlanta signing
— Arcanum - 2018-11-17#