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The '''Polestones''' are the ten varieties of gemstone that naturally hold [[Stormlight]]. |
The '''Polestones''' are the ten varieties of gemstone that naturally hold [[Stormlight]]. They also serve as the basis of [[spheres]], the basic Rosharan money system.{{book ref|sa1|3}} |
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Some polestones are the same type of crystal but with different color and chemical signatures. Sapphire and Ruby are both types of corundum. Smokestone and Amethyst are both types of quartz. Emerald and Heliodor are both types of beryl. Much like how [[iron]] and [[steel]] are different metals in the [[Metallic Arts]], the exact color and chemical signatures are the determining factor. As a result an off-color polestone acts much like an impure alloy in [[Allomancy]].{{qa ref|979|97|What is the dividing line between gemstones?}} |
Some polestones are the same type of crystal but with different color and chemical signatures. Sapphire and Ruby are both types of corundum. Smokestone and Amethyst are both types of quartz. Emerald and Heliodor are both types of beryl. Much like how [[iron]] and [[steel]] are different metals in the [[Metallic Arts]], the exact color and chemical signatures are the determining factor. As a result an off-color polestone acts much like an impure alloy in [[Allomancy]].{{qa ref|979|97|What is the dividing line between gemstones?}} |
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Although the type of polestone Stormlight is stored in is irrelevant for most [[Surgebinding]], polestones do have an important impact on Soulcasting. Namely they determine what objects can be Soulcast into.{{qa ref|985|4|Why Can Kaladin Surgebind with any gem type but Jasnah and Shallan need specific types?}} |
Although the type of polestone Stormlight is stored in is irrelevant for most [[Surgebinding]], polestones do have an important impact on Soulcasting. Namely they determine what objects can be Soulcast into.{{qa ref|985|4|Why Can Kaladin Surgebind with any gem type but Jasnah and Shallan need specific types?}} |
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==Ten Polestones== |
==Ten Polestones== |
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===Sapphire=== |
===Sapphire=== |
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'''Sapphire''' is associated with the Essence of Zephyr. They are used to Soulcast translucent gases, like air. |
'''Sapphire''' is associated with the Essence of Zephyr. They are used to Soulcast translucent gases, like air. |
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Sapphire spheres are given the "sky-" prefix.{{book ref|sa1|27}} |
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===Smokestone=== |
===Smokestone=== |
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===Ruby=== |
===Ruby=== |
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'''Ruby''' is associated with the Essence of Spark. They are used to Soulcast fire. |
'''Ruby''' is associated with the Essence of Spark. They are used to Soulcast fire. |
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Ruby spheres are given the "fire-" prefix.{{book ref|sa1|3}} |
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===Diamond=== |
===Diamond=== |
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'''Diamond''' is associated with the Essence of Lucentia. They are used to Soulcast crystals, like quartz, and glass. |
'''Diamond''' is associated with the Essence of Lucentia. They are used to Soulcast crystals, like quartz, and glass. |
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Diamond spheres are given the "clear-" prefix.{{book ref|sa1|11}} |
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===Emerald=== |
===Emerald=== |
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===Garnet=== |
===Garnet=== |
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'''Garnet''' is associated with the Essence of Blood. They are used to Soulcast the eight types of blood and all other non-oil liquids. |
'''Garnet''' is associated with the Essence of Blood. They are used to Soulcast the eight types of blood and all other non-oil liquids. |
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Garnet spheres are given the "blood-" prefix.{{book ref|sa1|17}} |
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===Zircon=== |
===Zircon=== |
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Revision as of 23:52, 18 November 2014
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The Polestones are the ten varieties of gemstone that naturally hold Stormlight. They also serve as the basis of spheres, the basic Rosharan money system.[1]
Some polestones are the same type of crystal but with different color and chemical signatures. Sapphire and Ruby are both types of corundum. Smokestone and Amethyst are both types of quartz. Emerald and Heliodor are both types of beryl. Much like how iron and steel are different metals in the Metallic Arts, the exact color and chemical signatures are the determining factor. As a result an off-color polestone acts much like an impure alloy in Allomancy.[2]
Although the type of polestone Stormlight is stored in is irrelevant for most Surgebinding, polestones do have an important impact on Soulcasting. Namely they determine what objects can be Soulcast into.[3]
Ten Polestones
Sapphire
Sapphire is associated with the Essence of Zephyr. They are used to Soulcast translucent gases, like air.
Sapphire spheres are given the "sky-" prefix.[4]
Smokestone
Smokestone is associated with the Essence of Vapor. They are used to Soulcast opaque gases, like smoke and fog.
Ruby
Ruby is associated with the Essence of Spark. They are used to Soulcast fire.
Ruby spheres are given the "fire-" prefix.[1]
Diamond
Diamond is associated with the Essence of Lucentia. They are used to Soulcast crystals, like quartz, and glass.
Diamond spheres are given the "clear-" prefix.[5]
Emerald
Emerald is associated with the Essence of Pulp. They are used to Soulcast plant material, like wood and moss.
Garnet
Garnet is associated with the Essence of Blood. They are used to Soulcast the eight types of blood and all other non-oil liquids.
Garnet spheres are given the "blood-" prefix.[6]
Zircon
Zircon is associated with the Essence of Tallow. They are used to Soulcast oils.
Amethyst
Amethyst is associated with the Essence of Foil. They are used to Soulcast metals.
Topaz
Topaz is associated with the Essence of Talus. They are used to Soulcast rock and stone.
Heliodor
Heliodor is associated with the Essence of Sinew. They are used to Soulcast animal material, like meat and flesh.
Notes
- ↑ a b The Way of Kings chapter 3#
- ↑ Broken reference - Missing date declaration: What is the dividing line between gemstones?
— Theoryland - {{{date}}}# - ↑ Broken reference - Missing date declaration: Why Can Kaladin Surgebind with any gem type but Jasnah and Shallan need specific types?
— Theoryland - {{{date}}}# - ↑ The Way of Kings chapter 27#
- ↑ The Way of Kings chapter 11#
- ↑ The Way of Kings chapter 17#