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== Mechanics ==
To become a Regal, a singer has to bond a [[voidspren]]; a non-sapient variety is used for this purpose.{{book ref|sa3|i|3}} The form is assumed much like any other, by stepping into the storm with the mindset to bond an appropriate spren. Unlike a Fused possession, a form of power can be taken on both in [[highstorm]] and the [[Everstorm]]{{book ref|sa2|i|5}}{{book ref|sa3|i|6}} In some cases, [[Odium]] may force a Regal form upon a singer personally while the latter is in the Everstorm.{{book ref|sa3|i|6}}▼
=== Formation and Appearance ===
Unlike ordinary forms, Regals possess powers that are explicitely supernatural, from shooting lightning from one's hands to understanding and speaking every language in the world. These powers do not seem to require any sort of external [[Investiture]], such as [[stormlight]] or [[voidlight]], to be used.{{book ref|sa2|i|8}}{{book ref|sa3|i|7}} On the other hand, the Regal form can be directly spoken to by [[Odium]], though this seems to only occur if the Regal is caught in the [[Everstorm]].{{book ref|sa3|i|11}} They're also not protected from other supernatural effects, such as being swept up in [[Stormfather]]'s visions.{{book ref|sa3|109}}▼
▲To become a Regal, a singer has to bond a [[voidspren]]; a non-sapient variety is used for this purpose.{{book ref|sa3|i|3}} The form is assumed much like any other, by stepping into the storm with the mindset to bond an appropriate spren. Unlike a Fused possession, a form of power can be taken on both in [[highstorm]] and the [[Everstorm]]{{book ref|sa2|i|5}}{{book ref|sa3|i|6}} In some cases, [[Odium]] may force a Regal form upon a singer personally while the latter is in the Everstorm.{{book ref|sa3|i|6}}
The forms of power come in many different shapes;
=== Abilities ===
▲The forms of power come in many different shapes; the precise number of forms of power is unknown, though higher than ten.{{wob ref|6285}} Regardless, they can always be recognized by having red eyes, as opposed to typical [[singer]] black.{{book ref|sa3|109}}{{book ref|sa2|11}} Historically, they were associated with [[voidlight]] and [[Ba-Ado-Mishram]], though neither is necessary for their functioning.{{book ref|sa3|prologue}}{{epigraph ref|sa3|80}}
▲Unlike ordinary forms, Regals possess powers that are explicitely supernatural, from shooting lightning from one's hands to understanding and speaking every language in the world (as such, a [[kandra]] wouldn't be able to mimic a Regal).{{wob ref|8520}} These powers do not seem to require any sort of external [[Investiture]], such as [[stormlight]] or [[voidlight]], to be used.{{book ref|sa2|i|8}}{{book ref|sa3|i|7}}
On the other hand, the Regal form can be directly spoken to by [[Odium]], though this seems to only occur if the singer is caught in the [[Everstorm]].{{book ref|sa3|i|11}} They're also not protected from other supernatural effects, such as being swept up in [[Stormfather]]'s visions, and are forced to use [[Odium]]-related [[Rhythm]]s, as hearing the ordinary ones is exceptionally difficult to them.{{book ref|sa3|109}}{{book ref|sa3|i|7}} It's possible that Odium can not only speak to Regals, but also make them utterly obedient to himself.{{book ref|sa2|i|4}}
== Known Forms of Power ==
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