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== Significance ==
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 the Origin, so as to protect them from storm winds and debris.{{book ref|sa2|46}}
Several of Roshar's major [[spren]] seem to have a connection to the Origin. When not in a highstorm, Dalinar feels the [[Stormfather]]'s presence in that direction.{{book ref|sa3|64}}{{book ref|sa4|71}} [[Cusicesh]] forms a face and looks towards the Origin every day at seven forty-six in the morning.{{book ref|sa1|i|5}}
== Legends ==
There is some disagreement on Roshar as to the Origin's true nature. While ancient myths state that every
A [[Natan]] named [[Puuli]] and his grandfather believe that there are people living on a hidden island at the Origin. Per their story, those people, once sailors who were lost while sailing the Ocean of Origins, are to return with "Light in their pockets" and restore the fallen kingdom of [[Natanatan]].{{book ref|sa3|i|1}}
== Notes ==
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