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A '''lighteyes''' is a person with lightly
== Overview ==
According to the [[Vorin]] religion, all lighteyes are born to rule and are superior to the [[darkeyes]], leading to a class system based on eye
The defining characteristic of a lighteyes is not merely the actual
A male lighteyes of notable rank is addressed by the title Brightlord. Similarly, Brightlady is used to address high-ranking females,{{book ref|sa2|14}} although the more common term of address is Brightness. Brightness can be used to address a lighteyed lady of any rank.
== Changing eye
Permanently changing one's birth eye
It is a well-known legend within [[Vorin]] society that if a man wins a [[Shardblade]] on the battlefield, he will become a lighteyes, regardless of his previous station in life.{{book ref|sa1|16}} The exact
A second and even rarer method of becoming a lighteyes is to become either a [[Surgebinder]] or [[Knight Radiant]]. According to [[Skar]], [[Kaladin]]'s eyes changed while fighting to save [[Dalinar]] during the [[Battle of the Tower]], although it was only for a short moment, as other men still recognize him as a darkeyes during the fight.{{book ref|sa2|2}} During this battle, Kaladin only said up to the Second Ideal of the [[Immortal Words]] and did not recognize himself as a Knight Radiant. Later, during the [[Battle of Narak]], after Kaladin says the Third Ideal of the Immortal Words and recognizes himself as a true Knight Radiant, his eyes turn pale blue, lighter than any king.{{book ref|sa2|87}} They stay pale blue for several hours after using stormlight before returning to brown.
== Origins ==
It is speculated that the distinction between lighteyes and darkeyes stems from the [[Knights Radiant]]. The Knights Radiant all used [[Surgebinding]] and [[Shardbearer|Shards]], which granted them light-
[[Hoid]] thinks that he should be amused by the import given to the
== Dahn ==
Within the dahn system itself, there are ten different levels ranging from one to ten, with one being the highest and ten being the lowest. The highest levels of dahn implies immense power and authority while those at the lowest level of dahn are merely ordinary people.
The first dahn consists of the king. The second dahn contains the
People in the tenth and lowest level of dahn are colloquially known as "tenners" and are looked down upon as being barely above darkeyes.{{book ref|sa1|45}}{{book ref|sa2|2}}{{book ref|sa2|45}} Unlike high dahn
=== Moving between ranks ===
It is difficult for a lighteyed person to raise their dahn, especially at the higher dahns.{{wob ref|2782}} At the lower dahns, one can buy themselves up a rank. Alternatively, one can be appointed to a position; a position such as a citylord conveys a certain rank and if the person does not currently have that rank, they will receive it along with the appointment.{{wob ref|2782}} A person can potentially jump up two or three dahns by receiving such an appointment.{{wob ref|2782}}
One can raise his dahn through two other, much more rare, methods. The first is through direct intervention by the king or a
A person can also be demoted in dahn if they perform poorly in a given role.{{wob ref|2782}} In particular, if an [[ardent]] leaves the ardentia, he will be demoted to the tenth dahn.{{book ref|sa1|45}}
* [[Lin Davar]], Head of [[House Davar]] and Shallan's father{{book ref|sa2|52}}
* [[Nan Balat]], Shallan's brother{{book ref|sa2|52}}
* [[Kaladin Stormblessed]], Knight Radiant, Order
* [[Shallan Davar]], Knight Radiant, Order
* [[Teft]], Knight Radiant, Order
=== Fifth dahn ===
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