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The use of Surgebinding on Ashyn was not controlled, and this ultimately lead to a calamity and to the destruction of most of the planet.{{wob ref|9464}}{{wob ref|14434}}{{book ref|sa3|115}}{{book ref|au|Roshar}} The civilizations native to Ashyn attempted to flee, with many managing to migrate to Roshar as refugees, where they were accepted by the local populace.{{book ref|sa3|115}}{{book ref|sa3|116}} It is unclear how the refugees of Ashyn fled
Despite the devastation, some patches of Ashyn remained hospitable. The magic on Ashyn changed after the destruction to become illness-based.{{wob ref|3086}}{{wob ref|11585}}{{wob ref|11304}} This worked off a symbiotic relationship between [[investiture]] and bacteria/viruses;{{wob ref|14143}} by allowing oneself to get infected, one gains magical effects. Among the surviving areas of Ashyn are the famous floating cities which are held afloat due to a special disease.{{book ref|au|Roshar}}{{wob ref|12271}} Some on Ashyn remain aware of Roshar's existence.{{wob ref|11741}}
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