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Resonances arise from the nature of how [[Shard]]s combine.{{wob ref|8115}} They are not simply a combination of the two base powers, but rather a separate, more distinctive, effect.{{book ref|mb5|part=ars}} The combination of powers can also cause slight variances in how the base powers are manifested, which is why [[Knights Radiant]] of different orders may manifest their shared [[Surge]]s slightly differently.{{wob ref|1524}} The longer a person uses their two powers, the more likely they are to acquire a resonance.{{wob ref|9494}}
  
Resonances arise from the nature of how [[Shard]]s combine.{{wob ref|8115}} They are not simply a combination of the two base powers, but rather a separate, more distinctive, effect.{{book ref|mb5|part=ars}} The combination of powers can also cause slight variances in how the base powers are manifested, which is why [[Knights Radiant]] of different orders may manifest their shared [[Surge]]s slightly differently.{{wob ref|1524}} The longer a person uses their two powers, the more likely they are to acquire a resonance.{{wob ref|9494}}
   
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An individual with many powers, such as a [[Allomancy|Mistborn]] or Full [[Feruchemist]], may lose this added effect.{{wob ref|3959}} With so many powers, the individual powers effectively wash out any resonance. It is still possible for such people to have a resonance, but it would be much less pronounced.{{wob ref|12608}} Temporarily gaining additional powers, such as from the [[Bands of Mourning]], would not deprive someone of a resonance they previously had. Someone with one power who began using the Bands of Mourning might develop a resonance between their original power and the Bands.{{wob ref|9494}}
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An individual with many powers, such as a [[Allomancy|Mistborn]] or Full [[Feruchemist]], may lose this added effect.{{wob ref|3959}} With so many powers, the individual powers effectively wash out any resonance. It is still possible for such people to have a resonance, but it would be much less pronounced.{{wob ref|12608}} Temporarily gaining additional powers, such as from the [[Bands of Mourning]], would not deprive someone of a resonance they previously had. Someone with one power who began using the Bands of Mourning might develop a resonance between their original power and the Bands.{{wob ref|9494}} It is possible for a Surgebinder with multiple [[Honorblade]]s/[[Nahel bond]]s to develop new abilities and resonances between surges that aren't normally combined.{{wob ref|14007}}
   
 
== Known Resonances ==
  
== Known Resonances ==
 
=== Surgebinding ===
  
=== Surgebinding ===
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All orders of [[Knights Radiant]] have access to two Surges,{{book ref|sa3|part=ars}} and therefore each order has a resonance of their own.{{wob ref|1296}}{{wob ref|4889}} If a Radiant were to gain access to other Surges, either through an [[Honorblade]] or [[Nahel Bond|bonding]] to a different [[spren]], resonances can form from Surges that wouldn't normally interact.{{wob ref|14007}} Known [[Surgebinding]] resonances include:
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All orders of [[Knights Radiant]] have access to two Surges,{{book ref|sa3|part=ars}} and therefore each order has a resonance of their own.{{wob ref|1296}}{{wob ref|4889}} If a Radiant were to gain access to other Surges, either through an [[Honorblade]] or [[Nahel bond|bonding]] to another different [[spren]], resonances can form between Surges that wouldn't normally have them.{{wob ref|14007}} Known [[Surgebinding]] resonances include:
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* [[Windrunner]]s' resonance is an increased number of squires, more than any other order.{{wob ref|915}}
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* [[Windrunner]]s' resonance is an increased number of squires, more than any other order.{{wob ref|915}}
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* [[Order of Lightweavers|Lightweavers]]' resonance is increased mnemonic ability.{{wob ref|6740}}{{epigraph ref|sa2|49}} For [[Shallan Davar]], this manifests as the ability to take a "Memory" of a scene, which she can recall at a later time with perfect accuracy; when she put it to paper as a painting or a sketch the Memory is completely removed from her mind.{{book ref|sa1|7}}{{wob ref|1424}} This is similar to the way an [[copper#Feruchemical Use|Archivist]] stores memories in their copperminds. There is a limit to how many Memories she can store at the same time.{{wob ref|3244}} Memories are tied to [[Spiritual Realm|Spiritual]] [[Connection]].{{wob ref|3249}} Lightweavers can experience light and color differently and may be able to minutely alter the mood of others.{{wob ref|11531}} It is also implied that they may able to create a solid illusion by combining their Illumination surge and their Soulcasting.{{book ref|sa3|120}}{{wob ref|3625}}
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* [[Order of Lightweavers|Lightweavers]]' resonance is increased mnemonic ability.{{wob ref|6740}}{{epigraph ref|sa2|49}} For [[Shallan Davar]], this manifests as the ability to take a "Memory" of a scene, which she can recall at a later time with perfect accuracy; when she put it to paper as a painting or a sketch the Memory is completely removed from her mind.{{book ref|sa1|7}}{{wob ref|1424}} This is similar to the way an [[copper#Feruchemical Use|Archivist]] stores memories in their copperminds. There is a limit to how many Memories she can store at the same time.{{wob ref|3244}} Memories are tied to [[Spiritual Realm|Spiritual]] [[Connection]].{{wob ref|3249}} Lightweavers can experience light and color differently and may be able to minutely alter the mood of others.{{wob ref|11531}} It is also implied that they may be able to create a solid illusion by combining their Illumination surge and their Soulcasting.{{book ref|sa3|120}}{{wob ref|3625}}
   
 
=== Metallic Arts ===
  
=== Metallic Arts ===
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[[Twinborn]], individuals who are both [[Ferring]]s and [[Misting]]s, also have resonances.{{book ref|mb5|part=ars}} [[Hemalurgy]] will usually not create resonances, but it is possible for it to happen.{{wob ref|12024}} Examples of resonances in the Metallic Arts include:
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[[Twinborn]], individuals who are both [[Ferring]]s and [[Misting]]s, also have resonances.{{book ref|mb5|part=ars}} [[Hemalurgy]] will usually not create resonances, but it is possible for it to happen.{{wob ref|12024}}
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* [[Waxillium Ladrian]]'s ability to create a "[[steel#Allomantic Use|steel bubble]]" to deflect metal moving around him{{book ref|mb4|1}} was originally intended to be the result of him being a [[savant]] in the resonance between his [[steel#Allomantic Use|Allomantic steel]] and [[iron#Feruchemical Use|Feruchemical iron]]. Brandon later backed up on that, as he realized Wax was not manifesting the usual consequences of savantism.{{wob ref|1563}}{{wob ref|8115}} It is unclear if other Twinborn with the same powers would be able to mainfest a similar steel bubble.
  
   
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== Speculated Resonances ==
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== Potential Resonances ==
 
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* [[Skybreakers]]' resonance is unknown, though it has been confirmed that it does not involve telling guilty and innocent people apart.{{wob ref|8208}}
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* [[Skybreakers]]' resonance is unknown, though it does not involve telling guilty and innocent people apart.{{wob ref|8208}}
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* [[Edgedancers]]' resonance is believed to be an ability to communicate especially well. This belief is derived from [[Lift]]'s ability to easily speak with a street urchin in [[Tashikk]] and scholars considering the pre-[[Recreance]] Edgedancers "the most articulate and refined" of the Radiants.{{book ref|edgedancer|6}}{{epigraph ref|sa2|46}} Brandon has [[RAFO]]'d whether or not this is the resonance.{{wob ref|1524}}
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* [[Edgedancers]]' resonance may be the ability to communicate especially well,{{wob ref|1524}} as scholars considered the pre-[[Recreance]] Edgedancers "the most articulate and refined" of the Radiants,{{epigraph ref|sa2|46}} and [[Lift]] is easily able to speak and understand quite opaque street slang in [[Yeddaw]].{{book ref|edgedancer|6}}
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* [[Elsecaller]]s' resonance is suspected to be some sort of internal GPS. This suspicion comes from [[Jasnah Kholin]]'s immediate knowledge of the direction to the nearest settlement after she returned from [[Shadesmar]], and [[Hoid]]'s susbequent thought that she has a good sense of direction.{{book ref|sa2|epilogue}} Brandon has not clearly confirmed or denied this.{{wob ref|6740}} Their ability to [[Soulcast]] at a distance is not a resonance, as it is something that Lightweavers could learn as well.{{wob ref|13399}}
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* [[Elsecaller]]s' resonance may be an internal GPS, due to Jasnah being able to pinpoint the closest settlement after returning from Shadesmar without any equipment.{{book ref|sa2|epilogue}}{{wob ref|6740}} Elsecallers' ability to [[Soulcast]] at a distance is not a resonance, as it is something that Lightweavers could learn as well.{{wob ref|13399}}
   
 
== Trivia ==
  
== Trivia ==
 
* The nature of resonances was partially inspired by the [[wikipedia:Wave interference|constructive interference]] of waves.{{wob ref|8916}}
  
* The nature of resonances was partially inspired by the [[wikipedia:Wave interference|constructive interference]] of waves.{{wob ref|8916}}
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* [[Waxillium Ladrian]]'s ability to create a "[[steel#Allomantic Use|steel bubble]]" to deflect metal moving around him{{book ref|mb4|1}} was originally intended to be the result of him being a [[savant]] in the resonance between his [[steel#Allomantic Use|Allomantic steel]] and [[iron#Feruchemical Use|Feruchemical iron]]. Brandon later indicated that may not still be accurate, as he realized Wax was not manifesting the usual consequences of savantism.{{wob ref|1563}}{{wob ref|8115}}
   
 
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Resonance
Related to Realmatic Theory, Investiture, Surgebinding, Twinborn
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“The effects here are more subtle than they are when mixing Surges on Roshar, but I am convinced that each unique combination also creates something distinctive. Not just two powers, you could say, but two powers … and an effect. This demands further study. ”

—Khriss.[1]

Resonances are additional powers or effects gained by people with access to more than one Invested Art or Surge.[2]

Mechanics[edit]

Resonances arise from the nature of how Shards combine.[3] They are not simply a combination of the two base powers, but rather a separate, more distinctive, effect.[1] The combination of powers can also cause slight variances in how the base powers are manifested, which is why Knights Radiant of different orders may manifest their shared Surges slightly differently.[4] The longer a person uses their two powers, the more likely they are to acquire a resonance.[5]

An individual with many powers, such as a Mistborn or Full Feruchemist, may lose this added effect.[6] With so many powers, the individual powers effectively wash out any resonance. It is still possible for such people to have a resonance, but it would be much less pronounced.[7] Temporarily gaining additional powers, such as from the Bands of Mourning, would not deprive someone of a resonance they previously had. Someone with one power who began using the Bands of Mourning might develop a resonance between their original power and the Bands.[5] It is possible for a Surgebinder with multiple Honorblades/Nahel bonds to develop new abilities and resonances between surges that aren't normally combined.[8]

Known Resonances[edit]

Surgebinding[edit]

All orders of Knights Radiant have access to two Surges,[9] and therefore each order has a resonance of their own.[10][11] If a Radiant were to gain access to other Surges, either through an Honorblade or bonding to another different spren, resonances can form between Surges that wouldn't normally have them.[8] Known Surgebinding resonances include:

  • Windrunners' resonance is an increased number of squires, more than any other order.[12]
  • Lightweavers' resonance is increased mnemonic ability.[13][14] For Shallan Davar, this manifests as the ability to take a "Memory" of a scene, which she can recall at a later time with perfect accuracy; when she put it to paper as a painting or a sketch the Memory is completely removed from her mind.[15][16] This is similar to the way an Archivist stores memories in their copperminds. There is a limit to how many Memories she can store at the same time.[17] Memories are tied to Spiritual Connection.[18] Lightweavers can experience light and color differently and may be able to minutely alter the mood of others.[19] It is also implied that they may be able to create a solid illusion by combining their Illumination surge and their Soulcasting.[20][21]

Metallic Arts[edit]

Twinborn, individuals who are both Ferrings and Mistings, also have resonances.[1] Hemalurgy will usually not create resonances, but it is possible for it to happen.[22]

Potential Resonances[edit]

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Please read carefully and note that this is not necessarily canonical.
  • Skybreakers' resonance is unknown, though it does not involve telling guilty and innocent people apart.[23]
  • Edgedancers' resonance may be the ability to communicate especially well,[4] as scholars considered the pre-Recreance Edgedancers "the most articulate and refined" of the Radiants,[24] and Lift is easily able to speak and understand quite opaque street slang in Yeddaw.[25]
  • Elsecallers' resonance may be an internal GPS, due to Jasnah being able to pinpoint the closest settlement after returning from Shadesmar without any equipment.[26][13] Elsecallers' ability to Soulcast at a distance is not a resonance, as it is something that Lightweavers could learn as well.[27]

Trivia[edit]

Notes[edit]

  1. ↑ a b c Shadows of Self Ars Arcanum#
  2. ↑ Lucca Comics and Games Festival
    — Arcanum - 2016-10-28#
  3. ↑ a b User: Argent conversation
    — Arcanum - 2016-12-15#
  4. ↑ a b Arcanum Unbounded Chicago signing
    — Arcanum - 2016-12-06#
  5. ↑ a b JordanCon 2018
    — Arcanum - 2018-04-21#
  6. ↑ /r/Stormlight_Archive
    — Arcanum - 2016-10-05#
  7. ↑ Orem Signing
    — Arcanum - 2019-03-16#
  8. ↑ a b San Diego Comic-Con@Home 2020
    — Arcanum - 2020-07-23#
  9. ↑ Oathbringer Ars Arcanum#
  10. ↑ Firefight Seattle UBooks signing
    — Arcanum - 2015-01-06#
  11. ↑ Calamity Austin signing
    — Arcanum - 2016-02-25#
  12. ↑ Firefight Phoenix signing
    — Arcanum - 2015-01-21#
  13. ↑ a b Words of Radiance Chicago signing
    — Arcanum - 2014-03-22#
  14. ↑ Words of Radiance chapter 49 epigraph#
  15. ↑ The Way of Kings chapter 7#
  16. ↑ Words of Radiance Portland signing
    — Arcanum - 2014-03-07#
  17. ↑ Supanova 2017 - Sydney
    — Arcanum - 2017-06-16#
  18. ↑ Supanova 2017 - Sydney
    — Arcanum - 2017-06-16#
  19. ↑ The Great American Read: Other Worlds with Brandon Sanderson
    — Arcanum - 2018-10-25#
  20. ↑ Oathbringer chapter 120#
  21. ↑ /r/books AMA 2015
    — Arcanum - 2015-08-04#
  22. ↑ Skyward Chicago signing
    — Arcanum - 2018-11-16#
  23. ↑ Oathbringer release party
    — Arcanum - 2017-11-13#
  24. ↑ Words of Radiance chapter 46 epigraph#
  25. ↑ Edgedancer chapter 6#
  26. ↑ Words of Radiance epilogue#
  27. ↑ Starsight Release Party
    — Arcanum - 2019-11-26#
  28. ↑ Salt Lake City signing
    — Arcanum - 2017-12-16#
  29. ↑ The Alloy of Law chapter 1#
  30. ↑ Arcanum Unbounded Chicago signing
    — Arcanum - 2016-12-06#
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