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A group of powerful [[singers]] known as the Fused are able to Surgebind; however, they differ from the Knights Radiant in several ways. As their power is granted by Odium, they are powered by [[Voidlight]] instead of Stormlight. There are only nine orders of them, rather than ten,{{book ref|sa3|121}} and each has access to only a single Surge; Adhesion is considered to be "of Honor" and not accessible to Odium.{{book ref|sa4|31}} Fused are not ordinary singers; they are [[cognitive shadow|souls of ancient singers]] who reincarnate into the bodies of willing, living singers and displace that soul.{{book ref|sa3|121}} Each group of Fused, distinguished by its access to a unique Surge, is known as a brand.{{book ref|sa4|11}}
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Surgebinding uses the [[Lights]] of Roshar as its fuel source. Most Surebinders use Stormlight as their fuel, though the Fused used Voidlight. Additionally, Venli—and likely any [[Regal]] with a Nahel bond—can use both Stormlight and Voidlight;{{book ref|sa4|67}} [[Navani Kholin]]—and likely any Bondsmith bonded to the [[Sibling]]—can use [[Towerlight]];{{book ref|sa4|111}} and, as a result of the [[Old Magic]], [[Lift]] metabolizes food directly into [[Lifelight]],{{book ref|sa4|60}}{{wob ref|14560}} but is incapable of drawing in Stormlight.{{wob ref|8073}}
Surgebinding uses Stormlight as its fuel source that the Surgebinder can draw by breathing in.{{book ref|sa2|59}} While it is possible to draw the Stormlight from any source infused with it, including directly from the [[highstorm]]s themselves, the common practice is to use [[spheres|gemstone]]s that have already been infused by the highstorms. It is possible to fuel Surgebinding with other sources of [[Investiture]], like [[BioChromatic Breath]].{{wob ref|3233}} Human bodies are imperfect containers for Stormlight, so it leaves the Surgebinder's body over time, giving the Surgebinder a glowing effect with luminescent white vapor rising from the skin. Breathing out accelerates the leaking, but Stormlight substitutes for oxygen, so the Surgebinder does not need to breathe.{{book ref|sa1|prologue}} The more Stormlight the Surgebinder holds, the faster it leaks out of the body.{{book ref|sa2|2}} If holding a small amount of Stormlight, Surgebinders are able to breathe in and suppress the glowing effect.{{book ref|sa3|21}} While doing this, they are able to talk without puffing out Stormlight.{{book ref|sa3|25}}▼
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In addition to fueling Surgebinding, Stormlight also greatly increases the physical capabilities of the Surgebinder, who gains superhuman strength, speed, endurance, stamina, and healing of both body and soul. Surgebinders can survive falling hundreds of feet and walk away, the damage being quickly healed by Stormlight. Almost any kind of injury can be healed, including bad eyesight, scar tissues, severed limbs, or Spiritual damage done by a Shardblade.{{book ref|sa2|33}} This healing is based upon the Cognitive identity of the Surgebinder. For example, if a soldier sees the scars on his body as a part of his self, Stormlight would not heal the scars.{{wob ref|6640}}
While inside the body, the Stormlight produces an intense adrenaline-like effect, urging the Surgebinder to action and motion, which may result in recklessness if the Surgebinder is not careful. It gives great energy, but when the Surgebinder runs out of Stormlight, they are left exhausted and feeling deflated, similar to after a pewter drag by a [[Pewterarm]].{{book ref|sa1|66}} Voidlight, on the other hand, causes a feeling of enhanced passion and emotions feel more vibrant.{{book ref|sa4|67}}
== Surges ==
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