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{{Radiant|order=Truthwatcher
|herald=Pailiah
|spren=Mistspren
|surge-=Progression |surge+=Illumination
|order-=Edgedancer |order+=Order of Lightweavers
}}
The '''Order of Truthwatchers''' is an order of the [[Knights Radiant]] on [[Roshar]].{{epigraph ref|sa2|52}}
The Truthwatchers are [[Surgebinder]]s who used the [[Surge]]s of Illumination and Progression, and they are associated with the emerald [[polestone]].
== Ideals of the Truthwatchers ==
The Ideals of the Knights Radiant, also known as the [[Immortal Words]], are a set of rules by which the Radiants
=== The First Ideal ===
== Abilities ==
{{image|WOKLB - KS - Truthwatchers by Steve Argyle.jpg|width=250px|side=right}}
The Truthwatchers use the Surges of '''Progression''' and '''Illumination'''.
[[Surgebinding#Progression|'''Progression''']] was used by [[Ym]] to heal a small boy's foot of an infection{{book ref|sa2|i|2}}, and by [[Lift]] (an [[Order of Edgedancers|Edgedancer]]) to revive and heal [[Gawx]] after his throat was slit.{{book ref|sa2|i|9}} Lift also used it to cause seeds to grow suddenly into plants. [[Renarin]] uses Progression to heal
[[Surgebinding#Illumination|'''Illumination''']] is used by [[Shallan Davar]], member of the [[Order of Lightweavers]], to craft illusions by weaving light, sound and various waveforms. She uses this to change her own appearance for
[[Renarin Kholin]] saw the [[Everstorm]] coming even though he had no line of sight on it, and said that he could see the future, although he incorrectly predicted the death of himself and those around him.{{book ref|sa2|85}} He also later stated that Truthwatchers are unique because "they see".{{book ref|sa2|89}} It is implied that this ability comes from the corruption of his spren by [[Sja-anat]]'s influence, and therefore might not be shared by other Truthwatchers.
== History ==
The ancient Truthwatchers were often scientists, scholars and tinkers; this led to them being perceived as quiet and rather esoteric in their pursuits. They tended to be reserved, though a group of them was always dedicated to monitoring the actions of the
Truthwatchers would often engage in enthusiastic discussions on the topic of philosophy, particularly concerning the truth, even if many such conversations would take place only in writing. They were also interested in the more obscure crafts and sciences, such as new [[fabrial]]s or technologies.{{wob ref|13776}}
Modern Truthwatchers are few and far
== Notable Truthwatchers ==
* [[Renarin Kholin]] (bonded to [[Glys]]) considers himself to be a Truthwatcher,{{book ref|sa2|89}} though Glys's corruption by [[Sja-anat]] makes his precise status unclear.
* [[Ym]] is confirmed to have been on the path of becoming a Truthwatcher, and had access to the Surge of Progression.{{wob ref|2507}}{{book ref|sa2|i|2}}
* [[Stump]],
* [[Rlain]] (bonded to [[Tumi]]) is a Truthwatcher under the same curious corruption status as Renarin.{{book ref|sa4|114}}
== Quotes ==
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