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\|[[Kaladin]]'s experience in the highstorm{{book ref\|sa1\|35}} }} Some unlucky travelers who have been caught in a highstorm have spoken of a moment that occurs within the heart of the storm when the winds suddenly die away and everything becomes still for a brief moment, defying explanation. Termed the "centerbeat" by multiple cultures, scholars seem to lack scientific evidence of its existence.{{book ref\|sa3.5\|11}}{{book ref\|sa4\|42}} [[Kaladin]] experiences an unnatural stillness in the middle of the highstorm when he first sees the [[Stormfather]].{{book ref\|sa1\|35}} He experiences a similar sensation when he is stuck in the chasms of the Shattered Plains with [[Shallan]].{{book ref\|sa2\|74}} == Causes == {{image\|Abovethestorm.png\|[[Kaladin]] floating over a highstorm\|side=left\|width=300px}} Highstorms are highly [[Investiture\|Invested]],{{book ref\|sa2\|Ii\|6}} and are the primary source of Investiture on Roshar. Gemstones are infused with [[Stormlight]] when left outside during a highstorm.{{book ref\|sa1\|11}} This magical source of illumination and power is used to Invest [[fabrial]]s and fuel [[Surgebinding]]. If they are within about a hundred feet of a highstorm,{{book ref\|sa3\|60}} The Investiture provided by the storm only functions when it is "whole", and it cannot split pieces off to reach into sheltered places, such as inside buildings.{{book ref\|sa4\|71}} Surgebinders can gain Stormlight directly from the storm, instead of using gemstones as an intermediary.{{book ref\|sa2\|86}} The strength of the storm is not tied directly to the amount of Stormlight Invested into gemstones.{{wob ref\|11482}} Highstorms predate the [[Shattering of Adonalsium]],{{wob ref\|12266}} though they have been significantly altered from their original form by certain events,{{wob ref\|8624}} likely the Shattering itself, as well as both the arrival and [[Splinter]]ing of Honor. The storms are a physical manifestation of the [[Stormfather]], who has a degree of control over them and can send one at will.{{book ref\|sa2\|83}}{{book ref\|sa3\|28}} The [[Highstorm#Centerbeat\|center of the storm]] is unnaturally dark and quiet.{{book ref\|sa1\|35}} In the center, the Investiture of the Stormfather is at its most potent, and the large amount of power can warp time and create bridges between [[Realmatic theory\|realms]].{{book ref\|sa4\|i\|1}} The [[Spiritual Realm]] can be accessed via the highstorm through the Cognitive Realm.{{book ref\|sa3\|97}} The relationship between the highstorm and [[Honor's Perpendicularity]] is unclear.{{book ref\|sa3\|64}}{{wob ref\|1525} The center of the storm is where the Stormfather can reveal himself to humans other than his [[Bondsmith]].{{book ref\|sa3\|28}} [[Honorspren]] also have a connection to the highstorms, as they can always predict their arrival{{book ref\|sa3\|20}} and the Stormfather can also speak directly to [[Honorspren]] in the center of the storm.{{book ref\|sa4\|i\|1}} Several types of [[spren]] are associated with highstorms, most notably the [[Stormfather]], who has a degree of control over them and can send one at will.{{book ref\|sa2\|83}} The [[honorspren]] seem to have a connection to the storms as well, as they can always predict an upcoming highstorm.{{book ref\|sa3\|20}} Because of the strong winds, [[windspren]] are especially numerous during storms. [[Rainspren]] sometimes appear during the light rains of the riddens. More recently, [[stormspren]] have also started appearing.{{book ref\|sa2\|I\|6}} There have been sightings of [[Stormstrider\|gigantic glowing spren]] striding through the land during highstorms.{{wob ref\|10906}}{{book ref\|sa2\|74}} They have been described as sleek, moving on spindly legs.{{book ref\|sa3\|19}} There have been sightings of [[Stormstrider\|gigantic glowing spren]] striding through the land during highstorms.{{wob ref\|10906}}{{book ref\|sa2\|74}} They have been described as sleek, moving on spindly legs.{{book ref\|sa3\|19}} In the [[Cognitive Realm]], sapient spren appear to act more energetically during highstorms, and it has been speculated that they get their sustenance from it.{{book ref\|sa3\|101}} The Spiritual Realm can be accessed via the highstorm through the Cognitive Realm.{{book ref\|sa3\|97}} The relationship between the highstorm and [[Honor's Perpendicularity]] is unclear.{{book ref\|sa3\|64}}{{wob ref\|1525}} == See Also ==

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