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== Prerequisites ==
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A possible example of a method is by bonding with a [[Spren#Corrupted_Spren|corrupted]] [[Nahel bond|Nahel spren]]. [[Renarin Kholin]]'s ability to see the future has been connected to Voidbinding{{17s ref|topic|62713|Argent's Secret Renarin WoB|date=2017-11-22}}{{wob ref|8461}}
Voidbinding can presumably use [[Voidlight]] as a fuel source, but this hasn't been observed so far. It is possible to fuel Voidbinding with [[Stormlight]], however, as [[Renarin Kholin]] does.{{wob ref|8461}}
, and it is likely he gained it through his bond to the corrupted spren [[Glys]].{{book ref|oathbringer|116}}
 
== Mythology ==
 
== Abilities ==
Very little is known about the abilities of Voidbinding. While the [[Ars Arcanum]] says that there are ten levels to Voidbinding and refers to "Voidbindings", it is unknown what this means.
=== Illumination ===
The Surge of [[Illumination]], when Voidbound, appears to involve futuresight, as with [[Renarin Kholin|Renarin's]] visions. This is likely the reason Voidbinding is often associated with prophecy and foresight.
 
The only ability currently confirmed to be related to Voidbinding is [[Renarin Kholin|Renarin]]'s ability to see the future. Though it is not known precisely how they are related, the Voidbinding chart was referenced as part of the confirmation.{{17s ref|topic|62713|Argent's Secret Renarin WoB|date=2017-11-22}}{{wob ref|8461}}
It's possible this is related to [[Regal#Nightform|Nightform]], one of the [[Regal|forms of power]], as they have similar effects.
 
While details on the ability are sparse, [[Renarin Kholin|Renarin]]'s future sight is shown to be imperfect, as the events he foresaw during the [[Battle of Thaylen Field]] did not come to pass.{{book ref|oathbringer|118}} It seems to also in some way be fueled by [[Stormlight]].{{wob ref|8461}}
As with all methods of futuresight in the Cosmere, this Surge involves [[Fortune]].
 
=== Other ===▼
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While not much is known for certain about Voidbinding, there are theories and speculation.
There is an ability displayed by one of the [[Fused]] at [[Kholinar]] which has yet to be confirmed to any one Surge, either Voidish or otherwise. That Fused was able to grow their carapace into a saw blade to cut lumber, while another at the [[Battle of Thaylen Field]] grew weapons and armor. It's suspected that this power is either [[Progression]] or [[Cohesion]].
 
=== Voidish Surges ===
Some speculate the [[Black sphere|sphere]] [[Szeth]] takes from [[Gavilar]] in the prologue is related to Voidbinding.▼
There are glyphs on the Voidbinding chart that share position with and are variations of the Surge glyphs on the [[Surgebinding]] chart. Instead of the axial symmetry of the Surge glyphs, the glyphs on the Voidbinding chart exhibit rotational symmetry. This has led to speculation that these glyphs represent either alternatives to or variant expressions of the Surges in [[Surgebinding]].
 
A prominent example of such speculation is [[Renarin Kholin]]'s visions of the future. It is speculated that these visions are a "Voidish" expression of the Surge of [[Illumination]].
It is currently unknown whether the [[Fused]] have access to Voidbinding or [[Surgebinding]]. The abilities seen so far are typical of Surgebinding, but that doesn't mean that there aren't Voidbinding Fused, or that the Fused we've seen can't access Voidbinding. Alternatively, the Fused could be using a different system entirely.
 
=== Fused ===
The abilities demonstrated by the [[Fused]] have so far been typical of [[Surgebinding]], but some speculate that they may be related to or a manifestation of Voidbinding, in line with "Voidish Surges" theories. It is currently unknown what system the abilities they have demonstrated fall under, and they might even belong to a yet unnamed system.
 
If the observed abilities are not Voidbinding, it is possible the [[Fused]] might still have access to the system.
 
=== Regal ===
 
[[Regal#Nightform|Nightform]], one of the [[Regal]] forms of power, was said to allow for foreseeing the future. This suggests a possible relation to Voidbinding, and has led to broader speculation about other forms of power.
 
 
▲=== Other ===
▲Some speculate the [[Black sphere|sphere]] [[Szeth]] takes from [[Gavilar]] in the prologue is related to Voidbinding.
 
== Known and Likely Voidbinders ==
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*[[Renarin Kholin]] (bonded to [[Glys]])
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