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The '''Order of Windrunners''' is an order of the [[Knights Radiant]] on Roshar.{{epigraph ref|sa2|54}}
== Philosophy ==
Those who join the Windrunners generally subscribe to a philosophy of protection, particularly defending innocents or those who are unable to protect themselves.{{wob ref|13772}}{{book ref|sa1|67}}{{book ref|sa3|121}} The order believes in structures of command, team dynamics, and the importance of a strong squad.{{wob ref|14098}}{{book ref|sa3|121}} They are very militaristic by nature.{{wob ref|10320}}{{wob ref|16437}} They tend to attract those who seek to protect the defenseless, but also enjoy action and fighting for what they believe in.{{wob ref|13772}}
== Ideals of the Windrunners ==
{{quote|I will protect those who cannot protect themselves.|The Second Ideal of the Windrunners (as spoken by Kaladin{{book ref|sa1|67}} and Lopen{{book ref|sa3|121}})}}
The modern Windrunners
=== The Third Ideal ===
{{quote|I accept that there will be those I cannot protect!| The Fourth Ideal of the Windrunners (as spoken by Kaladin) {{book ref|sa4|108}}}}
A major component of this oath is forgiving oneself for previous failures, and accepting that one cannot save everyone, while continuing to fight to protect them regardless of the possibility of failure.{{book ref|sa4|108}}{{epigraph ref|sa3|86}}{{wob ref|14561}} Upon achieving this Ideal, a Windrunner gains their [[Shardplate]], which is formed of windspren.{{epigraph ref|sa3|86}}{{book ref|sa4|110}}
== Abilities ==
{{image|Windrunner.png|Kaladin using Gravitation|width=300px|side=right}}
The Windrunners use the Surges of '''Adhesion''' and '''Gravitation'''. The combination of these two Surges resulted in the three Lashings.{{book ref|sa1|prologue}}{{book ref|sa1|part=ars}} Someone wearing Shardplate is immune to Lashings, but any objects that they are touching '''can''' be affected.{{book ref|sa1|i|9}} Using a combination of Adhesion and Gravitation, a Windrunner could theoretically exit orbit.{{wob ref|5806}} They have been noted as having traveled at at least 200 mph.{{book ref|sa4|111}}{{ref|text=However, even with a triple Lashing and a continuous source of Stormlight that may be nearly their practical limit against wind resistance.{{book ref|sa4|9}}|group=note}} While flying, Windrunners are able to lessen the force of the wind, and can also create a channel to keep groups of people close together.{{book ref|sa3|60}}
Like most Knights Radiant, the Windrunners have squires,
Unlike other Radiant orders, Windrunners will "explode with power" when they speak oaths, due to their order's proximity to the [[Order of Bondsmiths]].{{wob ref|8220}}
=== Resonance ===
Due to a combination of their two surges, Windrunners have new, secondary effects, known as the [[Resonance]].{{book ref|mb4|part=ars}}{{wob ref|3625}} The Windrunners' Resonance is strength of squires,
=== Shardplate Abilities ===
=== The Ancient Radiants ===
Before the [[Day of Recreance|Recreance]], the Windrunners primarily worked as scouts and special forces teams, and often used the Surge of Gravitation to deliver a team of Radiants on a secret mission.{{wob ref|12085}}{{wob ref|13772}} Though they were very similar to conventional soldiers, and had an appreciation for command structures and team dynamics,{{wob ref|13772}} the Stonewards were generally considered the best soldiers, though the Windrunners did dispute that claim at times.{{wob ref|13780}} Nevertheless, they also focused the most on mastering their weapons. As a result of their resonance, they had the most squires of all the orders.{{epigraph ref|sa2|54}}{{wob ref|13772}}
Around the time of the Recreance the Windrunners were an order with over a hundred members,{{book ref|sa1|52}} and a considerable number of squires.{{
=== The Refounded Windrunners ===
* [[Leyten]]{{book ref|sa3.5|3}}
* [[Lyn]]{{book ref|sa3.5|3}}
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* [[Mela]]{{book ref|sa4|111}}
* [[Relador]] was a historic Windrunner from before the Recreance (bonded to Sylphrena){{book ref|sa4|i|1}}
* A significant number of original [[Bridge Four]] and Bridge Thirteen{{book ref|sa4|12}}
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