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As Stormlight is a form of Investiture, it is used to power the magic systems found on Roshar. The current most common use is to fuel the operation of [[Fabrial]]s where a Stormlight infused Gemstone powers the function of the Fabrial. Stormlight is also used by Shardplates, which are not actually Fabrials but are considered as such in-world.{{cite}} Unlike normal Fabrials, Shardplate consumes Stormlight when it is being repaired or regrown, but then does not require any further Stormlight for it's normal operation.{{cite}} However, if Shardplate is damaged, Stormlight can be seen streaming from the cracks and breaks in the Shardplate.{{cite}}
Stormlight also fuels all [[Surgebinder|Surgebinding]] abilities. The exact method and use of the Stormlight can vary by Surges, and different Surges consume different amounts of Stormlight. Surgebinding requires the
In addition to the Surges that are part of Surgebinding, anyone with a Nehal Bond gains a dramatic healing ability fueled by Stormlight. In the process, Stormlight repairs and aligns the body with the spirit, and can even heal damage done by Shardblade.{{cite}} However, this healing process also goes through a filter of how the individual views themselves, which can limit what gets healed in the body.{{wob ref|1009}}{{wob ref|5639}}.
== Effects ==
A Surgebinder that draws in Stormlight immediately experiences a veriety of effects and benefits:
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* Can reduce the effect of cold
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* Can make someone sober.{{book ref|sa3|18}}
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A Surgebinder that has drawn and used large amounts of Stormlight can be left feeling drained and exhausted.{{book ref|sa3|59}} However, there are no toxic levels of storm lights.{{cite}} Continued use of Stormlight will have an effect on the body that cause permanent changes, the most obvious being eye color from dark to light. While there are extreme cases of changes to the bodies of those that use [[Soulcaster]] Fabrials, those changes are caused by the magic systems rather than Stormlight itself.{{cite}
In addition to effects on the bodies of those using Stormlight, it is considered likely that Stormlight can have a large impact on the flora and fauna of Roshar, Stormlight helps extremely large animals with [[Gemhearts]] to not be crushed under their own weight{{cite}} and can even increate the rate at which plants grow.{{book ref|sa3|i|5}}
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