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|prereq=Forming a [[Nahel Bondbond]] with a [[spren]] or possessing an [[Honorblade]]

Surgebinding is not innate to Rosharans, and can be gained in twoseveral ways. Originally the abilities were only granted to the [[Herald]]s by the [[Almighty]] via the Honorblades. Later, [[spren]] mimicked the effects of the Honorblades and started giving Surges to humans by forming a Spiritual bond called the [[Nahel bond]] with them. Humans also had the ability to manipulate the Surges on [[Ashyn]] before the [[Expulsion]], but the mode is unknown.{{book ref|sa3|111}}{{book ref|sa3|113}} The [[Fused]] also have access to surges, granted to them by [[Odium]].{{book ref|sa3|38}}

The exact Surges that someone can manipulate depend on the specific Honorblade or Nahel bond that individual has, or which brand they belong to.{{book ref|sa3|38}}

==== StormlightFused ====

The Surge of Adhesion can be manipulated to bind things together.{{book ref|sa2|part=ars}} The two orders of Knights Radiant with access to this Surge are the Bondsmiths and the Windrunners. Honorspren and windspren can use it, very weakly.{{wob ref|3260}} This power is of Honor alone; it is referred to as "Honor's Truest Surge" and is difficult to suppress, with the [[Sibling]] calling it "the Surge of Binding and Oaths". On the contraryother hand, this Surge is viewed as lowly among the singers. [[Raboniel]] referred to Adhesion as "not a true Surge" and no Fused has access to this Surge.{{book ref|sa4|31}}

* '''Spiritual Adhesion''': Using the Surge of Adhesion to manipulate spiritual, rather than purely physical forces, a [[Bondsmith]] can touch another person and forge a spiritual [[Connection]] between them. This allows the Bondsmith to temporarily speak the other person's native tongue.{{book ref|sa3|65}} Whether the Bondsmith must remain physically close to this other person for the ability to be continually used is unknown. It lasts for longer than a few hours, but shorter than a few days.{{wob ref|9340}} This ability has other Connection implications, but it is unable to pick up other people's abilities.{{wob ref|11424}}

The Surge of Gravitation can be manipulated to change the direction and strength of an object's gravitational attraction.{{book ref|sa2|part=ars}} The two orders of Knights Radiant with access to this Surge are the Windrunners and the Skybreakers. The Fused brand with access to this Surge are the ''[[shanay-im]]'', or Heavenly Ones.

The Surge of Abrasion can be manipulated to alter the frictional force between two surfaces.{{book ref|sa2|part=ars}} The two orders of Knights Radiant with access to this Surge are the Dustbringers and the Edgedancers. The brand of Fused with access are the ''[[Fused#Shetel-im|shetel-im]]'', or Flowing Ones.

The Surge of Progression can be manipulated to alter the growth and healing of organisms.{{book ref|sa2|part=ars}} The two orders of Knights Radiant with access to this Surge are the Edgedancers and the Truthwatchers. The brand of Fused with access are the [[Fused#Magnified Ones|Magnified Ones]].

* '''Growth''': This ability accelerates organic growth to tremendous speeds. The Surgebinder can infuse the seeds of a plant with Stormlight through skin contact, and in seconds, it will become fully developed. It is unknown if this ability only works on plants.{{book ref|sa2|i|9}} The Fused with access to this Surge can use it to grow their carapace into tools and weapons.

* '''Regrowth''': This ability heals the damage done to the body and the soul of a person instantly and without any scarring. The flesh, muscle, or bones can be completely regrown rapidly. The body can be refreshed and rid of fatigue.{{book ref|sa1|19}} The Surgebinder can even reverse death with Regrowth; a body that has bled out or a soul that has been severed with a Shardblade can be healed with Regrowth and continue to function as if it has never been damaged.{{book ref|sa2|i|9}} However, once the soul leaves the body and reaches the afterlife, it is impossible for the Surgebinder to revive the person.{{book ref|sa2|88}} This ability may also fail to heal injuries that are too old.{{book ref|sa3|Interlude|13}} Regrowth is inferior to normal Radiant healing.{{wob ref|14448}}

The Surge of Illumination can be manipulated to create auditory and visual illusions.{{book ref|sa2|part=ars}} The two orders of Knights Radiant with access to this Surge are the Lightweavers and the Truthwatchers. The brand of Fused with access are the ''[[Fused#Mavset-im|mavset-im]]'', or Masked Ones.

* '''Lightweaving''': This ability creates visual and auditory illusions. The illusion is based upon not just what the Surgebinder imagines, but also desires to create, requiring both a mental picturing of and a Spiritual connection to the intended creation.{{book ref|sa2|part=ars}} Once the creation is shaped, the Surgebinder breathes out a cloud of [[Stormlight]] to form the illusion.{{book ref|sa2|7}} The illusion can be created anywhere, but requires a constant source of Stormlight, so the Surgebinder — or a being the Surgebinder is Spiritually linked to — needs to keep in proximity to it. Because the illusion automatically feeds off the Surgebinder, the glowing effect common to the Surgebinders as the Stormlight leaks out of their bodies does not happen, as excess Stormlight is instead fed to the illusion. Unless the Surgebinder intentionally dissolves the apparition, it will stay active until they runsrun out of Stormlight or leaves its proximity. It can even stay active while the Surgebinder is unconscious.{{book ref|sa4|4}} It's possible for the Surgebinder to attach the illusion to themself, as well as a being they are Spiritually linked to such as the [[spren]] that forms the [[Nahel bond]], so that the illusion automatically follows their movements. This way, an illusion of a disguise can mimic facial expressions or adapt to the clothing or the accessories they are wearing.{{book ref|sa2|60}} Experienced practitioners of this art can also attach the illusion to an object that is infused with Stormlight, such as a [[sphere]].{{book ref|sa3|51}} The illusory image has no substance to it, and if an object physically passes through the illusion, the image fuzzes to Stormlight until the object withdraws.{{book ref|sa2|42}} Light itself does not pass through the illusion; if the Surgebinder wants to see through it, they must put in viewing holes. The amount of Stormlight the illusion requires depends on the complexity of it.{{book ref|sa2|54}} Lightweaving can manipulate all forms of electromagnetic radiation, including lasers.{{wob ref|11554}} Lightweaving would be affected by aphantasia.{{wob ref|14331}}

** Interactions with Yolish Lightweaving: Rosharan Lightweaving is much more restrictive than the earlier [[Lightweaving|Yolish variant]],{{book ref|sa2|45}} as it requires a spren and Stormlight to function.{{wob ref|8909}} Yolish Lightweaving, however, seems to function imperfectly in the current day,{{wob ref|9346}} and its users may need help from Rosharan Lightweavers to fully craft an illusion.{{book ref|sa3|82}} A Yolish Lightweaver is able to guide a Rosharan Lightweaver's power.{{wob ref|9346}} Gaining Rosharan Lightweaving allows for some supplemental ability with Yolish Lightweaving,{{wob ref|8473}} and could allow Yolish Lightweavers to overcome their difficulties, although further impacts or [[resonance]]s between the two are unknown.{{wob ref|8664}}{{wob ref|8473}} Access to both Lightweaving Investitures brings the user close to something related to the [[Dawnshard]]s.{{wob ref|15140}}

The Surge of Transformation can be manipulated to change an object into one of the ten essences.{{book ref|sa2|part=ars}} The two orders of Knights Radiant with access to this Surge are the Elsecallers and the Lightweavers. The brand of Fused with access are the ''[[Fused#Fannahn-im|fannahn-im]]'', or Altered Ones.

The Surge of Transportation can be manipulated to achieve realmatic transition.{{book ref|sa2|part=ars}} The two orders of Knights Radiant with access to this Surge are the Elsecallers and the Willshapers. Using this ability Surgebinders are able to briefly look into the [[Cognitive Realm]], which allows them to see hidden essences of others (such as if a singer is a normal singer, Regal, or Fused).{{book ref|sa4|11}} The brand of Fused with access are the ''[[Fused#Nex-im|nex-im]]'', or Husked Ones.

Also called the Surge of Strong Axial Interconnection,{{book ref|sa2|part=ars}} the Surge of Cohesion can be manipulated to alter objects at a molecular level.{{wob ref|6061}} This allows the user to alter the shape of solid objects, but not human flesh, with Surgebinders able to grab matter and stretch it, altering the object as though it was soft clay. Cohesion is highly resisted by [[Investiture]], and even a small amount of [[Stormlight]] in an object would prevent it from working.{{wob ref|9422}} The two orders of Knights Radiant with access to this Surge are the Willshapers and the Stonewards. The brand of Fused with access are the ''[[Fused#Makay-im|makay-im]]'', or Deepest Ones.

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* '''Stoneshaping''': This ability manipulates the forces that bind [[axi]] together.{{book ref|sa4|part=ars}} It is considered a cousin to [[microkinesis]], an Invested Art from [[Yolen]] that also manipulated axi, though Honor placed strict limits on Stoneshaping to prevent it from enabling the axiallevel of manipulationdestruction knownpossible aswith microkinesis. While in use, a Surgebinder can mold stone (or other materials) as if it were clay without the use of heat. Stone is able to sense the Intent of the Surgebinder and their past. Though stone tends to be the most difficult to Soulcast, it will easily obey through Cohesion.

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== KnownNotable Surgebinders ==

{{for|:Category: Surgebinders|a full list, see}}

* [[HuioKi]] (bonded to [[CaelinoraWinnow (Roshar)|Winnow]])

* [[LynNale]] (bonded to an unknown [[honorsprenhighspren]], as well as through his [[Honorblade]])

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