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We really don't know how this works and this is based on assumptions/is speculation. Also changing some lines that reference Brandon - this should be written as in world material
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(We really don't know how this works and this is based on assumptions/is speculation. Also changing some lines that reference Brandon - this should be written as in world material)
 
== History ==
Deadeyes did not exist before the [[Recreance]].{{book ref|sa4|115}} What happened to spren whose Radiants abandoned their oaths prior to the Recreance is unknown. According to [[Kalak]], who was involved with the incident,{{book ref|sa4|94}} this was related to the imprisonment of [[Ba-Ado-Mishram]] which also caused the transformation of the [[Singerssingers]] into the [[parshmen]].{{book ref|sa4|97}}
 
== Creation ==
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Deadeye spren can be at least partially revived.{{book ref|sa4|94}} [[Mayalaran]], [[Adolin]]'s deadeye shardblade, regains consciousness during Adolin's trial by witness in [[Lasting Integrity]] while under extreme emotional stress.{{book ref|sa4|94}} While the exact mechanics of reviving a deadeye are unclear, it appears likely related to the combination of a gemstone with [[Stormlight]] being embedded in the pommel of the blade, being bonded to a person who forms a strong [[Connection]] with the deadeye, [[Intent]], and emotional stress for the deadeye (similar to [[snapping]] on Scadrial).
 
Once partially revived, a former deadeye spren does not return fully to their pre-deadeye form. In the case of Maya, her eyes remain scratched out, but she is able to speak. Her thoughts and speech seem slightly slow or off, although it is unclear whether that is simply due to being newly revived and overwhelmed. Reviving a deadeye does not create a [[Nahel bond]] between the deadeye and Shardbearer, though Adolin notes that he can sense Maya's emotions and awareness, which is not part of a Nahel bond.{{book ref|sa4|94}}. It is unclear whether a deadeye can be completely restored to their original form.
In the case of Maya, she began to exhibit signs of consciousness a year before being revived. She attacked both [[Fused]] and [[Tukar]]i to protect Adolin's life, and gave him her name as a thought.{{book ref|sa3|117}}{{book ref|sa3|120}}{{book ref|sa4|35}} Adolin interacted with Maya in a tender way, speaking to her as part of his dueling ritual and treating her as a person when in Shadesmar; this may have contributed to their Connection, encouraging the resurrection. By performing katas with her each day as a Shardblade, Adolin was able to teach her the movements and perform the same movements in Shadesmar.
 
Spren of all types believe it impossible to revive a deadeye. Before Maya was revived, spren who Adolin told of Maya's behavior assumed that he had trained her to act in such ways, which suggests that it may be possible to train deadeyes to perform certain tasks. When confronted by such behavior, or when being told of her speaking to Adolin, almost every spren replied with the same word: "Curious." When Dalinar inquires about bringing Oathbringer's spren back to life, [[Stormfather]] states that he knows of no way to do so.{{book ref|sa3|28}} [[Pattern]], on the other hand, speculates that if the original [[Knights Radiant]] who had broken their Oaths and killed them were still alive, it might be possible for a deadeye to come back.{{book ref|sa2|75}} Brandon has also confirmed that ifIf the person who broke the Oaths re-swore them, the spren could return; however, a different person swearing the same Oaths would not be enough.{{wob ref|7095}} He'sIt alsois impliedlikely that a large quantities of [[Stormlight]] would be an important, but not key element of the process.{{wob ref|7137}}
 
== Notes ==
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