Difference between revisions of "Fabrial"

A '''fabrial''' is a type of mechanical device, powered by [[Stormlight]] that uses [[spren]] captured in gemstones to perform a variety of tasks.{{book ref|b|sa1|part=ars}} The types of spren that can be captured in a gem depend on the gem's type and color, implying that there are, "thousands of possible combinations," of fabrials that can be made.{{file ref|Navani1.jpg|text=Navani's Notebook: One}} A fabrial-gem's power can be determined by the, invisible, pattern of Stormlight that gets filtered through the gemstone.{{file ref|Navani2.jpg|text=Navani's Notebook: Two}} These fabrial-gems are encased in a wire frame, it is not known whether this has an effect on the fabrial.

Modern artifabrians divide the fabrials they design among five groups across three categories. The fabrials they create are all the result of scientific research.{{book ref|b|sa1|part=ars}}

Altering fabrials changed something in some way, such as making something hotter or colder, increasing something durability, or eliminating pain. Artifabrians believe there is potential for greater types of fabrials in this category.{{book ref|b|sa1|part=ars}}

;Augmenters: Augumenters enhance or increase something, they worked best with forces, emotions or sensations. [[Half-shard]]s and [[Grandbow]]s are examples of augmenters that increase durability.{{book ref|b|sa1|part=ars}}{{book ref|b|sa1|c|12}} There are also heating fabrials that generate heat.{{book ref|b|sa1|c|15}}

;Diminishers: Diminishers act as opposites of augmenters, decreasing something as opposed to increasing it. diminished something. In general they operate in a similar manner to augmenters, with similar restrictions.{{book ref|b|sa1|part=ars}} [[Painrial]]s are an example of a diminisher that decrease pain.{{book ref|b|sa1|c|60}}

Pairing fabrials are, as the name suggests, created in pairs that can move in parallel, or the opposite, over great distances. This category was a recent discovery during the [[War of Reckoning]].{{book ref|b|sa1|part=ars}} Force is conserved between each pair of fabrials. The force required to move one is equivalent to moving both. Despite limitations in how far the fabrials can be separated and still work, which is affected by certain processes during their manufacture, conjectures about possible applications are being discussed.{{book ref|b|sa1|part=ars}}

;Conjoiners: Conjoiners are created from infused rubies which are split in half. The two halves would then be able to exhibit parallel movements over large distances. [[Spanreed]]s are the most widespread example of conjoiner, linking two pens and allowing for long-distance comunications.{{book ref|b|sa1|c|28}}{{book ref|b|sa1|part=ars}}

;Reversers: Reversers are created in a similar manner to conjoiners, using an amethyst instead of a ruby. The two halves will then be able to exhibit equal but opposite reactions; lifting one would cause the other to be lowered.{{book ref|b|sa1|part=ars}}

Warning fabrials detect things and give notice to the user. Their range depends on the the amount of Stormlight infused into its fabrial-gem.{{book ref|b|sa1|part=ars}}

;Alerters: Alerters are able to detect the presence of objects, feelings, sensations, or phenomenon and warn the user. Alerters utilize heliodors in their design. There are [[Alerter| alerters which can detect approaching people]], which is able to exclude certain people from detection.{{book ref|b|sa1|part=ars}} The [[Emotion bracelet]] is an alerter able to detect different emotions.{{file ref|Navani2.jpg}}

;Soulcasters:These fabrials mimic the the Radiant ability of [[Soulcasting]].{{book ref|b|sa1|c|72}} A soulcaster-fabrial consists of two rings and a bracelet connected by chains which hold a group of three gemstones across the back of the hand. Most are only able to effect small, singular changes, such as turning stone into water. About one in ten can effect any change.{{book ref|b|sa1|c|5}} They can be activated by tapping one of the three gemstones when holding the hand against what is to be changed.{{book ref|b|sa1|c|42}} They manipulate the Surge of Transformation.

;Regrowth: A female [[Stoneward]] possessed what appears to be a fabrial constructed from a large topaz and heliodor that was able to "regrow" and repair injuries.{{book ref|b|sa1|c|19}} It manipulated the Surge of Growth.

;Oathgates: These fabrials manipulate the Surge of Transportation. There are hints that the [[Oathgate]]s were responsible for the near-instantaneous travel possible during the Heraldic Epochs and were one of the only ways to reach [[Urithiru]]. They could only be activated by living [[Shardblade]]s, as wielded by the [[Knights Radiant]].{{book ref|b|wor|c|86}} Transportation of more than one person through the gates required use of more Stormlight for the ten gemstone lanterns within.{{book ref|b|wor|c|87}}