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The '''Cryptics''' are a race of sapient [[spren]] that dwell primarily in the [[Cognitive Realm]] of Roshar. They are the personification of the underlying mathematical truths that govern Roshar and the Cosmere.{{book ref|sa3|97}}
They are related to the [[Order of Lightweavers]], the sixth
== Appearance ==
== Abilities ==
Forming a [[Nahel Bond]] with a Cryptic makes one a [[Order of Lightweavers|Lightweaver]], with access to the [[Surge]]s of [[Illumination]] and [[Transformation]].{{
A Cryptic can also grant access to the Cognitive Realm after accepting enough spoken truths from a Lightweaver. It is through these spoken truths that a bond with a Cryptic strengthens. The truth must be personal in nature and the more "powerful" the truth, the stronger the bond.{{book ref|sa1|70}}
In the Cognitive Realm, Cryptics can understand the thoughts of objects represented by glass beads in the Rosharan subastral, allowing them to translate for Lightweavers who wish to [[Soulcast]] an object there.{{book ref|sa2|7}}
== Culture ==
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