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The '''Origin of Storms''', often referred to as simply the '''Origin''', is an area on [[Roshar]] where [[highstorm]]s are thought to be formed. ThoughAlthough isit has never been seenreliably documented, it's believed to existsexist far to the Easteast of the planet's main landmass, possibly in or across the [[Ocean of Origins]].{{book ref|sa1|12}}

As the presumptive source of highstorms, the Origin is hugely important to Rosharans. The nature of the flora and fauna on Roshar is heavily influenced by local climates that are dominated by the storms, which are strongest in the east where they make landfall.{{wob ref|5701}} Many buildings, particularly those in eastern Roshar, have features such as doors, balconies, patios, and gardens facing away from itthe Origin, so as to protect them from storm winds and debris.{{book ref|sa2|46}}{{book ref|sa2|49}} In contrast, the tower-city of [[Urithiru]] has a tall column of windows directly facing the Origin, possible only because it's located above the storms.{{book ref|sa2|i|10}}

There is some disagreement on Roshar as to the Origin's true nature. While the ancient myths state that every [[highstorm]] begins there, modern [[stormwarden]]s believe that there exists onlya onesingle highstorm continuously circlingcircles the planet.{{book ref|sa2|87}} However, the term "Origin of Storms" is used by both humans and [[listener]]s, and the belief that the storms originate there is still widely held.{{book ref|sa2|49}}{{book ref|sa2|i|4}} According to [[Lirin]], there have been a few attempts to sail east to the Origin, but of all the ships to set out for it, none have ever returned.{{book ref|sa1|16}}