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'''Surgebinding''' is a manifestation of [[Investiture]] on [[Roshar]]. A Surgebinder can manipulate natural forces locally known as [[Surge|Surges]].{{qa ref|?|428|21|Will The Way of Kings series be based on one of the worlds and magic systems you have already created?|date=?}} Each Surgebinder has access to two adjacent Surges shown in the [[Knights Radiant]] table.{{qa ref|?|585|5|You've mentioned that each of the smaller glyphs on the inside cover of the The Way of Kings represents a type of magic.|date=?}} This results in three powers which can be used by Investing, or infusing as known locally, objects or people with [[Stormlight]].

Surgebinding is not innate to Rosharans. They gain the ability depending on their actions.{{qa ref|?|608|15|Brandon talking about the link between his magic-systems|date=?}} It is thought that the Divine Attributes in the [[Ten Essences]] table determine if one can become a Surgebinder as well as which Surges they will be able to manipulate. These behaviors attract the attention of one of the ten [[spren]] that give access to Surgebinding.{{qa ref|?|585|7|It is special to certain types of spren|date=?}} The spren and the Surgebinder, then, forms a Spiritual bond known as [[Nahel bond]].{!{cite}}

The Cohesion Surge grants the Surgebinder power over Strong Axial Connections. It can be used to alter objects at a molecular level; for example, a Surgebinder can push her hand into a table and leave a permanent handprint.{{17s ref|h6584-seattle-signing-orders-and-surges-confirmed-d/topic|6584|Seattle WoR signing report|date=?}}