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{{magic
|related=[[Soulcasting]], [[Vorinism]], [[Essential Theology]]
|world=Roshar
|universe=[[Cosmere]]
|books=[[The Stormlight Archive]]
{{update|sa3}}
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 [[fabrial]]) an object into a new material, a Soulcaster must use the gemstone that corresponds to the new material's Essence.
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== 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 ==
{{essence|1|Jes|Sapphire|Zephyr|Inhalation|Translucent gas, air|Protecting|Leading|Jezrien}}▼
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{{essence|2|Nan|Smokestone|Vapor|Exhalation|Opaque gas, smoke, fog|Just|Condfident|Nalan}}▼
{{row|pre=!|pre1=! colspan=2 width=1% {{!}}|Number|[[Polestone|Gemstone]]|Essence|Body Focus|Soulcasting Properties|pre6=! colspan=2 {{!}}|Divine Attributes|Herald Image|pre9={{!}} width=100px {{!}}|<!-- -->}}
{{essence|3|Chach|Ruby|Spark|The soul|Fire|Brave|Obedient|Chach}}▼
{{essence|4|Vev|Diamond|Lucentia|The eyes|Quartz, glass, crystal|Loving|Healing|Vedeledev}}▼
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{{essence|5|Palah|Emerald|Pulp|The hair|Wood, plants, moss|Learned|Giving|Palah}}▼
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{{essence|6|Shash|Garnet|Blood|The blood|Blood, all non-oil liquid|Creative|Honest|Shalash}}▼
{{essence|7|Betab|Zircon|Tallow|Oil|All oils|Wise|Careful|Battar}}▼
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{{essence|8|Kak|Amethyst|Foil|The nails|Metal|Resolute|Builder|Kalak}}▼
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{{essence|9|Tanat|Topaz|Talus|The bone|Rock and Stone|Dependable|Resourceful|Talenelat}}▼
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{{essence|10|Ishi|Heliodor|Sinew|Flesh|Meat, flesh|Pious|Guiding|Ishar}}▼
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== Notes ==
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'''Footnotes'''
<references group=nb>
<ref name=mistake group=nb>In the [[Ars Arcanum]] of ''[[The Way of Kings]]'', the Divine Attributes of learned/giving and just/confident were placed in each other's places by mistake. This was later corrected by [[Peter Ahlstrom]].</ref></references>
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