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A '''highstorm''' is a fierce weather system on the planet of [[Roshar]]. They occur once every few days, or at command of the [[Stormfather}}]], and move from stormward to leeward from the [[Origin]].{{book ref|twok|12}} In the East of Roshar the highstorms are incredibly destructive. They progress across the continent, though they weaken gradually as they cross, and are mostly broken by the mountains east of [[Shinovar]].{{book ref|twok|i|4}} A highstorm has three general stages. The leading edge, or Stormwall, is the most dangerous part of the storm. Immensely powerful winds generate a wall of dust, water, and larger debris{{book ref|twok|34}}. The main body of the highstorm carries less debris, although the winds are still strong enough to hurl boulders. The trailing edge of the storm, known as the riddens, consists of light rains mixed with relatively mild gusts of wind. {{book ref|twok|35}} At some point during the main part of the storm gemstones left outside, usually in baskets secured to the undersides of roofs, are infused with [[Stormlight]].{{book ref|twok|11}} The [[Purelake]] experiences less intense highstorms.{{book ref|twok|i|1}}

Sentient species are also affected by the Highstorms; the [[parshendi]] use the highstorms to bond [[spren]].

[[Vorin]] mythology claims that each storm is born in the east at the Origin before traveling across Roshar, but modern stormwardens believe there isexist onlya oneset highstormnumber of highstorms that travelstravel unendingly around the planet, with the length between the storms decided by the speed they travel during that time of the year.{{book ref|sa2|87}}