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Investiture, such as [[Stormlight]], can be detected by the beads if contained in a gemstone, or held by a [[Knights Radiant|Radiant]]. The degree that the beads can sense Investiture from a Knights Radiant is dependent on the Order, with some being less "detectable" than others.{{book ref|sa3|89}} Because of the reaction of the Shademar ocean beads, it can be dangerous for [[Surgebinder]]s to use their powers while in the Realm, lest they draw the beads - and dangerous spren - to themselves and their companions.{{book ref|sa3|89}} Despite these issues, traveling Shadesmar without sufficient Stormlight is unwise as it is the currency of the realm and can be used by the spren to heal if required.{{book ref|sa4|36}}{{book ref|sa3|97}} It is unclear if the Shadesmar beads can be infused with Stormlight.{{wob ref|10295}}{{wob ref|10290}}
If fed Stormlight by a [[Order of Lightweavers|Lightweaver]] or [[Elsecaller]], the beads can be used to build objects based on visualization of the soul of a specific bead.{{wob ref|14422}} The beads will fit together with the source bead to form a lattice like structure until the object has formed.{{book ref|sa3|89}}{{book ref|sa2|prologue}} These objects can be load bearing,{{book ref|sa3|89}} even when they would not be in the Physical Realm, and the entire object does not need to be created.{{book ref|sa2|prologue}} Some creations can move on their own, though not very well.{{book ref|sa2|prologue}} Creations of larger or more solid objects, may be more difficult to relocate without first collapsing the structure, while smaller ones can be moved around more easily. Stormlight can be reclaimed from these creations, although not all is returned to the user.{{book ref|sa3|89}}
Stormlight can be used on the beads to manifest objects from the Physical Realm.{{book ref|sa3|117}} These objects can be reinfused so that they will last longer.{{book ref|sa4|26}} The skill of the manifester determines the length of time the item will remain in the realm,{{book ref|sa4|26}} although the ability to manifest objects is rare,{{book ref|sa4|26}} can be quite dangerous,{{book ref|sa3|108}} and is rather draining.{{book ref|sa4|26}}
Like with water, it is possible to drown if pulled under the beads, as they will swarm beings if they make contact and will attempt to force their way into a person's mouth and throat,{{book ref|sa2|prologue}} causing them to suffocate.{{book ref|sa1|70}} It is not possible to swim through the beads as they provide no buoyancy, and instead people will sink into what feels like a viscous liquid.{{book ref|sa2|prologue}} There is an underwater current that moves the beads,{{book ref|sa3|93}}{{book ref|sa3|99}} that is stronger than what would normally be found in Physical Realm oceans.{{book ref|sa4|26}}
Items that are imported from the [[Physical Realm]] are considered much more valuable than manifested items because they will not eventually disappear. However, these are much harder to obtain as they have to be brought through a perpendicularity or [[Oathgate]].{{book ref|sa4|29}} This has been historically unattainable since the [[Recreance]], as the Oathgates had been sealed and abandoned{{book ref|sa3|116}}{{book ref|sa4|22}} and the [[Horneater]]s that guard [[Cultivation's Perpendicularity]] were not receptive to travelers using the waypoint.{{book ref|sa4|13}} Non-manifested weapons, in particular, are worth a lot of money in Shadesmar.{{book ref|sa4|75}} Following the [[True Desolation]], traders from outside of the Rosharan system increased in traffic, with people being drawn to the subastral by stories of [[Shardblade]]s, and a desire to purchase them. [[Roshar#Wines|Rosharan wines]] are also popular off-world.{{book ref|sa4|30}}
As well as being the major currency, Stormlight is a valued commodity because it can be used to manifest objects from the Physical Realm.{{book ref|sa3|117}} These objects can then be sold as wares by a merchant. The price set for an manifested item is reflective, not of the craftsmanship of the item,{{book ref|sa4|29}} but the length of time the object will last in Shadesmar before it disappears,{{book ref|
The demand for Stormlight as a commodity, both in Shadesmar and off-world, has led the [[Ghostbloods]] to attempt to set up a trade route that will transport the [[Investiture]] from the Physical Realm and through Shadesmar, using the Oathgates. They eventually plan to trade Stormlight on other planets, and although they are aware of how to transport the Investiture off of Roshar, they have run into issues implementing their plan.{{book ref|sa4|13}}
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