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Even though the Radiants are a distant memory of the past of Roshar, their influence still permeates Vorin society.{{book ref|sa2|87}} Indeed, it is the memory of the Radiants, whose eyes were lightened upon bonding their Blade, that led to the stratification of Vorin society into castes based on eye color. Even some titles may be passed with Shards; for instance in [[Thanadal|Thanadal's princedom]], the owner of a certain set of Shards is typically given the title of Royal Defender.{{book ref|sa1|58}}
The cardinal rule of Shardblades is that any person who kills a Shardbearer is entitled to the Shards that person possess, regardless of their social status.{{book ref|sa1|46}} Any person in Vorin society that gains a Shardblade is instantly raised to the level of a fourth dahn lighteyes if they were not already at that rank or higher.{{book ref|sa2|66}} This grants that person the title of highlord, as well as lands of their own and incomes from those lands. Upon being raised, they may make their own noble house or ask permission to join another house. Anyone that bonds a Shardblade instantly becomes one of the most influential people in the kingdom, and their presence is expected at all social events of note.{{book ref|sa2|67}} They are so important that they become, to some extent, above the law.{{book ref|sa2|76}} For more
When someone bonds a Shardblade, most commonly they maintain that bond up until the point of their death or it is lost in a duel or some other way.{{book ref|sa1|52}} It is worth noting though that to win a Blade fairly requires a true contest, in most cases.{{book ref|sa3|36}} Doing something like taking one from a child who cannot defend themselves may be frowned on or cause for rebellion, although there is oftentimes no way to force the Blade to be returned. The only circumstance that a person would willingly give up their Blade is when they become to weak or ill to be able to use it themselves, and even then it is uncommon and done with reluctance. In Vorin kingdoms, upon a Shardbearer's natural death, a Blade is most commonly passed on down their family line.{{book ref|sa2|14}} While passing the Blade from father to son is the most common, every person who owns a Blade has the right of bestowal, the ability to chose their successor themselves.{{book ref|sa3|10}} Most Shardblades have a detailed history and lore of their own{{book ref|sa3|11}} as well of drawings done of them{{book ref|sa2|44}} Royal records done by scholars{{book ref|sa2|44}} track the lineage of Blades down through the generations as they are passed down families{{book ref|sa2|i|7}} or change hands between brightlords and kings.{{book ref|sa3|11}} Oftentimes they also are given a name, such as Firestorm or Sunraiser, although some Shardbearers prefer not to name their Blades.{{book ref|sa2|14}}
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