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{{Radiant|order=Truthwatcher
|herald=Pailiah
|spren=Mistspren
|surge-=Progression |surge+=Illumination
|order-=Edgedancer |order+=Order of Lightweavers
}}
}}{{update|book=sa3|sa4}}
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]]. LikeThey all known Orders, they usedform a [[Nahel bond]]. Theirwith spren were closer to Cultivation than to Honor,{{wob ref|2114}} and are said to resemble the shimmer light makes on a surface when it is reflected through a crystal[[mistspren]].{{book ref|sa3|104}}
 
== Ideals of the Truthwatchers ==
|The First Ideal of the Knights Radiant{{book ref|wok|59}}
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From we know about the temperaments of known members, like Renarin Kholin; and "sub-members" like Ym and the Stump we may be able to make some educated guesses about the other ideals for the order of the Truthwatchers. One similarity that can be found is the tendency to learn about peoples stories or what makes them tic. this trait can be seen in Ym's charging street youths their story in exchange for a pair of shoes. This is also shown by Renarins tendency to study people (although this may be attributed to his personal disposition) and in the Stumps habit of looking into the children she takes in for signs of a faked illness or disability. Taking what we know about both the ancient and modern versions of the Truthwatchers alongside the knowledge that the Ideals are designed as a progression that develops a Radiant's character toward the central concepts of their order. <ref>[https://wob.coppermind.net/entry/2711] puts us one step closer to knowing the ideals of the Truthwachers</ref>. <br>
 
In addition it can be seen that in addition to surges there is almost an overlap in "intent"(eg: similar to how the law should protect people, the orders of the Windrunners[protection] and the Skybreakers[law] share a surge [gravitation] and therefore are "next to each other"). Following this line of thought it would stand to reason that the in a sequential group of three orders the one in the middle would be something of a cross between the two. Since the orders of the Edgedancers were said to focus on humanitarian issues, and the Lightweavers "oaths" hinge on confronting repressed truths. Because Truthwachers sequentially stand between these orders we must merge these "intents" of humanitary efforts and self-confrontation/introspection to most accurately guess the ideals of Truthwachers. In addition it bears mentioning that each ideal (so far and with the exception of the lightweavers) are all "I"-statements.<br>
 
With all these things considered i present a guess at either the second or third ideal of the order of the Truthwatchers<br>
.|''"I will witness the atrocities of this world"''|.<br>
(as for sourcing concerns the theory listed above primarily stems from either myself, "Oathbringer", or other articles on the Coppermind, like https://coppermind.net/wiki/Immortal_Words .
== 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 Adolin’s[[Adolin]]’s broken wrist. He also uses it to heal those who were injured when the [[Re-Shephir|Midnight Mother]] attacks Adolin and [[Bridge_Four|Bridge Four]]. The [[Stump]] also unknowingly uses it to heal people who come under her care. It is described in the [[Ars Arcanum]] at the end of ''[[Words of Radiance]]'' as "The Surge of Growth and Healing, or Regrowth".
 
[[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 disgusesdisguises or other purposes, create illusions of walls and rocks to hide behind and in, and to create illusions of herself to confuse or distract. Truthwatchers may be able to perform similar feats, however there may be differences in how they use the Surge.
 
[[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 poeplepeople in power on Roshar, and making their opinions on said actions heard far and wide if necessary. They particularly concerned themselves with abuse of power, as well as finding out the truth, though what constituted "truth" was a subject of some debate.{{wob ref|13776}}
 
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 betwenbetween, scattered around the world rather than united.
 
== 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]], whoor runsArshqqam [[Tashi's(bonded Lightto Orphanage[[Dreaming-though-Awake]], is a Truthwatcher in very early stages of the bond).{{book ref|sa2.5|20}}{{book ref|sa3|53}}{{book ref|sa4|22}}{{book ref|sa4|24}}
* [[Rlain]] (bonded to [[Tumi]]) is a Truthwatcher under the same curious corruption status as Renarin.{{book ref|sa4|114}}
 
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