Autopatrolled, Editors
8,718
edits
Difference between revisions of "Soulcasting"
m
image template
m (→Mechanics) |
m (image template) |
||
|
}}
{{quote
|
|
}}
'''Soulcasting''' is a form of [[Surgebinding]] on [[Roshar]] that involves manipulating the [[Surge]] of Transformation to turn one material into another.{{wob ref|10086}} A '''Soulcaster''' may refer to a special kind of [[fabrial]] which allows its user to Soulcast, a person who uses such a device, or a person who is able to Soulcast by means of Surgebinding.{{book ref|sa1|5}}
== Soulcasters ==
=== Fabrials ===
In the present day, most of Soulcasting is performed by [[fabrial]]s called Soulcasters. The fabrials are composed of two rings and a bracelet, connected by a set of chains over the back of the hand, holding a trio of gemstones. It seems to be typically worn on the freehand (right hand), although whether this is necessary is uncertain.{{book ref|sa1|5}} Each gemstone corresponds to one of the [[Ten Essences]], allowing for the Soulcaster to transform matter into one of the three. When Soulcasting, the fabrial draws Stormlight from the corresponding gemstone. What Essences the Soulcaster can use is referred to as the Soulcaster's modes.{{book ref|sa3|i|4}} This being said, Soulcasters capable of using all three modes are rare, and a vast majority can only utilize one.{{book ref|sa1|5}} Soulcasters with access to the same Essence can work together to Soulcast objects of greater size.{{book ref|sa2|35}}
In medicine, Soulcasting can be used to treat poisoning by transforming the blood into its pure version.{{book ref|sa1|72}} Soulcast blood can also be used for transfusion for any person, as it corresponds to blood from a human universal donor.{{wob ref|9237}} This being said, Soulcast meat is not human flesh.{{wob ref|8161}}
Soulcasting can also be used to obtain materials that are difficult to mine, such as metals. [[Shinovar]] only purchases iron created through Soulcasting, due to their perception of stone as sacred, and therefore mining as
== Savants ==
Long-term use of Soulcasting, whether via Surgebinding or a fabrial, can lead to the user becoming a [[savant]], transforming slowly into the essence they frequently transform other objects into.{{wob ref|1557}} The effects of savanthood are much less pronounced for Surgebinders and can take a different path in their manifestation, due to the [[Nahel bond]].{{wob ref|8742}} This process is different from simply having transformed a portion of oneself accidentally.{{book ref|sa3|i|4}}
| |||