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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 are associated with the topaz [[polestone]]
== Philosophy ==
Those who join the Stonewards generally subscribe to a philosophy of team dynamics, on learning to work with others, and on being there for those who need them.{{wob ref|13780}} The core tenet of the order is be there when needed. They seek to take a difficult situation with few resources and make something better of it. The order strives to exemplify resolve, strength, and dependability.{{epigraph ref|sa2|37}} They tend to attract those who are most interested in warfare, prowess with weapons, or athletics of any sort.{{wob ref|13780}}
== Ideals of the Stonewards ==
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=== The Second Ideal ===
A possible second Ideal for Stonewards is "I will stand where others fall".{{wob ref|5616}}
|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'''. Like most Knights Radiant, the Stonewards have squires.{{book ref|sa4|43}}{{wob ref|15204}}
=== Cohesion ===
[[Surgebinding#Cohesion|'''Cohesion''']] allows them to manipulate or alter objects at a molecular level.{{wob ref|6061}} Their exact Powers are so far unknown,
=== 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 or anything even slightly Invested.{{wob ref|9422}}
=== Shardplate Abilities ===
▲Stonewards appear to be able to control the hardness of an object allowing them to harden clothing into weapons, and have the ability to shape stone at their will.{{book ref|sa4|32}}
The glow of their [[Shardplate]] is amber.{{book ref|wok|19}}
== History ==
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