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The '''Sighted''' (Unkalaki: ''alaii'iku''){{book ref|sa1|21}} are [[Roshar]]ans with the ability to see [[spren]] that are otherwise partially or completely invisible in the [[Physical Realm]]. The few known Sighted are [[Unkalaki]], including [[Lunamor]] and [[Cord]]
== Abilities ==
=== Limitations ===
Sighted people have a limited ability to see "shadows" of a spren's true form,{{book ref|sa3|37}} but they cannot look directly into the Cognitive Realm like [[Knights Radiant|Radiant]]s or [[Fused]] who use the Surges of Transportation or Transformation. Sighted may not be able to see spren that are corrupted by [[Sja-anat]] since Lunamor was not able to see [[Glys]] despite actively looking for him.{{book ref|sa3|37}} Additionally, certain [[Voidspren]] such as [[chaosspren]] are thought to be completely invisible,{{book ref|sa4|56}} and it is unclear if a Sighted could see them.
== Origin ==
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|Oh! You did not know? I see spren, even those that do not want to be seen. He is a gift, to my family, and others of my kin.
|Cord, to Rysn{{book ref|sa3.5|9}}
}}
The abilities of the Sighted have a genetic component that is related to the partial [[singer]] ancestry of the [[Unkalaki]].{{wob ref|930}} Singers seem to be innately capable of seeing the true Physical Realm forms of lesser spren,{{book ref|sa4|48}} although their abilities may not extend to true spren.{{book ref|sa4|38}}{{book ref|sa4|44}} Lunamor has implied that he was born with his abilities,{{book ref|sa1|21}} although he also hints at the [[Horneater Oceans]] being somehow involved.{{book ref|sa2|46}} It may be possible for other people with singer ancestry (such as [[Herdaz]]ians) to be Sighted,{{wob ref|3420}} but this has not been observed. The ability seems quite rare, as it is not well-known to most Rosharans,{{book ref|sa4|15}} and may be limited to Lunamor's extended family.{{book ref|sa3.5|9}}
==Trivia==
* [[Zahel]] is able to see spren, but this is presumably due to his high level of [[Heightening]].{{book ref|sa4|15}}
* [[Lift]] is able to both see{{book ref|sa4|41}} and touch spren,{{book ref|sa2|i|9}} but she is not known to have Unkalaki ancestry; her ability likely comes from the [[Old Magic]].
* The planned novella ''Horneater'' will explore several Unkalaki traditions, including the Sighted.{{wob ref|14063}}
== Notes ==
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