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+ | '''Lightweaving''' is a manifestation of [[Investiture]] on [[Yolen]] that originates prior to the [[Shattering]] of [[Adonalsium]].{{wob ref|8909}} All pure illusion magic is considered Lightweaving.{{wob ref|7252}} |
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+ | == Abilities and Weaknesses == |
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⚫ | Lightweaving allows for the creation of optical and auditory illusions.{{book ref|sa2|ars}} Lightweavers can use this to make disguises.{{wob ref|5775}} It could also make illusions in smoke such as making images of [[Derethil|people]] and [[Wandersail|ships]].{{book ref|sa1|57}}{{wob ref|8329}} All illusion magic will work in a similar manner.{{wob ref|7252}} Illusion magic is capable of creating auditory and visual manifestations either independent of a Lightweaver (i.e. fixed in place) or linked to a host.{{book ref|sa2|ars}} Both require a steady source of [[Investiture]]. These manifestations are linked to a person's mind and are largely a mental creation having no physical mass. They are capable of movement. However this is more complicated than a static image and requires greater mental control to function. The range of an image is limited to its proximity to a source of Investiture. As the Lightweaver moves away from an image it will begin to blur and then dissolve when its connection is broken. Increased focus on the part of a Lightweaver can increase the range but not greatly. |
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+ | Lightweaving does not always seem to function perfectly on [[Roshar]].{{wob ref|9346}} Their powers on the [[shardworld]] can be limited, and they can have trouble making some aspects of the magic work, even after multiple attempts.{{wob ref|9346}} It is uncertain why this occurs and whether or not this issue is unique to Roshar. |
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+ | === Interactions with Rosharan Lightweaving === |
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+ | Yolish Lightweaving is much less restrictive than the later Rosharan [[Surgebinding#Illumination|variant]],{{book ref|sa2|45}} and does not require a [[spren]] or [[Stormlight]] to function.{{wob ref|8909}} Yolish Lightweaving does not always seem to function perfectly on Roshar,{{wob ref|9346}} and Yolish Lightweavers 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}} |
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+ | Gaining Rosharan Lightweaving allows for some supplemental ability with Yolish Lightweaving,{{wob ref|8473}} and could allow Yolish Lightweavers to overcome the issue of crafting illusions on Roshar, although further impacts or [[resonance]]s between the two are unknown.{{wob ref|8664}} Yolish Lightweaving has a compounding effect with Rosharan Lightweaving, and likely allows Yolish Lightweavers to circumvent the problems they can experience with Yolish Lightweaving.{{wob ref|8473}} |
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== Known Lightweavers == |
== Known Lightweavers == |
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* [[Hoid]]{{wob ref|11550}} |
* [[Hoid]]{{wob ref|11550}} |
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− | == Description of Use == |
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== Notes == |
== Notes == |
Revision as of 18:10, 14 January 2019
Yolish Lightweaving | |
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Related to | unknown |
Prerequisites | unknown |
Type | unknown |
World of Origin | Yolen |
Lightweaving is a manifestation of Investiture on Yolen that originates prior to the Shattering of Adonalsium.[1] All pure illusion magic is considered Lightweaving.[2]
Abilities and Weaknesses
Lightweaving allows for the creation of optical and auditory illusions.[3] Lightweavers can use this to make disguises.[4] It could also make illusions in smoke such as making images of people and ships.[5][6] All illusion magic will work in a similar manner.[2] Illusion magic is capable of creating auditory and visual manifestations either independent of a Lightweaver (i.e. fixed in place) or linked to a host.[3] Both require a steady source of Investiture. These manifestations are linked to a person's mind and are largely a mental creation having no physical mass. They are capable of movement. However this is more complicated than a static image and requires greater mental control to function. The range of an image is limited to its proximity to a source of Investiture. As the Lightweaver moves away from an image it will begin to blur and then dissolve when its connection is broken. Increased focus on the part of a Lightweaver can increase the range but not greatly.
Lightweaving does not always seem to function perfectly on Roshar.[7] Their powers on the shardworld can be limited, and they can have trouble making some aspects of the magic work, even after multiple attempts.[7] It is uncertain why this occurs and whether or not this issue is unique to Roshar.
Interactions with Rosharan Lightweaving
Yolish Lightweaving is much less restrictive than the later Rosharan variant,[8] and does not require a spren or Stormlight to function.[1] Yolish Lightweaving does not always seem to function perfectly on Roshar,[7] and Yolish Lightweavers may need help from Rosharan Lightweavers to fully craft an illusion.[9] A Yolish Lightweaver is able to guide a Rosharan Lightweaver's power.[7]
Gaining Rosharan Lightweaving allows for some supplemental ability with Yolish Lightweaving,[10] and could allow Yolish Lightweavers to overcome the issue of crafting illusions on Roshar, although further impacts or resonances between the two are unknown.[11] Yolish Lightweaving has a compounding effect with Rosharan Lightweaving, and likely allows Yolish Lightweavers to circumvent the problems they can experience with Yolish Lightweaving.[10]
Known Lightweavers
Notes
- ↑ a b Orem signing
— Arcanum - 2017-12-21# - ↑ a b Salt Lake City signing
— Arcanum - 2014-03-29# - ↑ a b Words of Radiance chapter ars#
- ↑ White Sand vol.1 release party
— Arcanum - 2016-06-28# - ↑ The Way of Kings chapter 57#
- ↑ Oathbringer release party
— Arcanum - 2017-11-13# - ↑ a b c d Emerald City Comic Con 2018
— Arcanum - 2018-03-01# - ↑ Words of Radiance chapter 45#
- ↑ Oathbringer chapter 82#
- ↑ a b Oathbringer Chicago signing
— Arcanum - 2017-11-21# - ↑ Oathbringer London signing
— Arcanum - 2017-11-28# - ↑ The Great American Read: Other Worlds with Brandon Sanderson
— Arcanum - 2018-10-25#