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(I'm pretty sure the polestone/KR order association has existed for a long time, since that is literally the color the Knights' eyes change to when Shardweilding)
 
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The '''Ten Essences''' is the traditional [[Vorin]] term associated with both [[Soulcasting]] properties and the [[Herald]]s.
 
== Soulcasting ==
Each Essence is connected to a particular [[Polestone|gemstone]].{{book ref|sa1|part=ars}} In order to [[Soulcast]] (via [[Fabrialfabrial]]) an object into a new material, a Soulcaster must use the gemstone that corresponds to the new material's Essence.
 
== Vorinism ==
Modern [[Vorin]] teachings connect each Essence with a [[Herald]] and that Herald's divine attributes. Ancient Vorinism also correlated them with the Orders of Radiants, although these correlations were not completely accurate.{{wob ref|16195}} Each [[Stances|stance]] used in Vorin combat is associated with an Essence.{{book ref|sa1|19}}
 
=== Body Focus ===
Vorin doctrine also associates each Essence with a "Body Focus" related to the human body. [[Khriss]] believes that the concept is attributable to Vorin philosophy rather than any actual aspect of Rosharan [[Investiture]].{{book ref|sa1|part=ars}} However, it may in fact have some significance.{{wob ref|14636}} Body Focuses do not directly correspond to [[Hemalurgy|Hemalurgic]] bindpoints, but there is a loose relationship.{{wob ref|1100}}
 
== Essences ==
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