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A '''stormshelter''', or a '''storm bunker''', is a type of building on [[Roshar]] where people hide during [[highstorm]]s.{{book ref|sa3|61}}
  
A '''stormshelter''', or a '''storm bunker''', is a type of building on [[Roshar]] where people hide during [[highstorm]]s.{{book ref|sa3|61}}
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== Usage ==
  
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The primary purpose of a stormshelter is to protect the people and livestock inside from a [[highstorm]] -- and, later, the [[Everstorm]].{{book ref|sa3|45}} Though most people hide in their homes, the government maintains a number of public stormshelters available to the travelers and the homeless, although they have limited capacity.{{book ref|sa3|77}} Moreover, the stormshelters are of paramount importance in warfare.{{book ref|sa3|107}} Armies on the move are housed in them, and any force planning a siege will focus on constructing them as fast as possible.{{book ref|sa3|100}}{{book ref|sa3|60}} During battle, civillians hide in them while soldiers fight.{{book ref|sa3|121}}
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The primary purpose of a stormshelter is to protect the people and livestock inside from a [[highstorm]] -- and, later, the [[Everstorm]].{{book ref|sa3|45}} Though most people hide in their homes, the government maintains a number of public stormshelters available to the travelers and the homeless, although they have limited capacity.{{book ref|sa3|77}} Moreover, the stormshelters are of paramount importance in warfare.{{book ref|sa3|107}} Armies on the move are housed in them, and any force planning a siege will focus on constructing them as fast as possible.{{book ref|sa3|100}}{{book ref|sa3|60}} During battle, civilians hide in them while soldiers fight.{{book ref|sa3|121}}
   
 
Apart from that, stormshelters are a place of social interaction. Some storm bunkers are built specifically for rich people who come there to enjoy themselves and mingle during highstorms, with many becoming popular hangout spots.{{book ref|sa3|70}}{{book ref|sa2|50}} For the people of lower classes, the stormshelter can serve as a public meeting spot or a dance hall.{{book ref|sa3|69}}
  
Apart from that, stormshelters are a place of social interaction. Some storm bunkers are built specifically for rich people who come there to enjoy themselves and mingle during highstorms, with many becoming popular hangout spots.{{book ref|sa3|70}}{{book ref|sa2|50}} For the people of lower classes, the stormshelter can serve as a public meeting spot or a dance hall.{{book ref|sa3|69}}
   
 
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The name "stormshelter" was first used to describe those buildings in ''[[Oathbringer]]''; until then, they were only known as "storm bunkers".
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* The name "stormshelter" was first used to describe those buildings in ''[[Oathbringer]]''; until then, they were only known as "storm bunkers".
   
 
== Notes ==
  
== Notes ==

Revision as of 18:37, 12 May 2020

Stormshelter
Usage Bunker
World Roshar
Universe cosmere

“He hated being in stormshelters. They felt too much like prisons. ”

—Kaladin[1]

A stormshelter, or a storm bunker, is a type of building on Roshar where people hide during highstorms.[2]

Appearance

Stormshelters are constructed out of durable materials, such as stone or bricks. Some are built, while others are Soulcast.[3][4] They are designed to give the storm as little purchase as possible, with rounded, low roofs, making them look like loaves of bread.[5][6] While they're made to be secure, at least some of them are built with windows.[7][8]

Usage

The primary purpose of a stormshelter is to protect the people and livestock inside from a highstorm -- and, later, the Everstorm.[5] Though most people hide in their homes, the government maintains a number of public stormshelters available to the travelers and the homeless, although they have limited capacity.[1] Moreover, the stormshelters are of paramount importance in warfare.[9] Armies on the move are housed in them, and any force planning a siege will focus on constructing them as fast as possible.[6][3] During battle, civilians hide in them while soldiers fight.[10]

Apart from that, stormshelters are a place of social interaction. Some storm bunkers are built specifically for rich people who come there to enjoy themselves and mingle during highstorms, with many becoming popular hangout spots.[11][12] For the people of lower classes, the stormshelter can serve as a public meeting spot or a dance hall.[13]

Trivia

  • The name "stormshelter" was first used to describe those buildings in Oathbringer; until then, they were only known as "storm bunkers".

Notes

  1. ↑ a b Oathbringer chapter 77#
  2. ↑ Oathbringer chapter 61#
  3. ↑ a b Oathbringer chapter 60#
  4. ↑ Oathbringer chapter 109#
  5. ↑ a b Oathbringer chapter 45#
  6. ↑ a b Oathbringer chapter 100#
  7. ↑ Oathbringer interlude I-11#
  8. ↑ Edgedancer chapter 18#
  9. ↑ Oathbringer chapter 107#
  10. ↑ Oathbringer chapter 121#
  11. ↑ Oathbringer chapter 70#
  12. ↑ Words of Radiance chapter 50#
  13. ↑ Oathbringer chapter 69#
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