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Like the rest of the [[Rosharan System]], Ashyn was designed by [[Adonalsium]].{{wob ref|9283}}{{wob ref|12702}} It was eventually settled by humans. Originally their civilizations had access to powerful magic that was forbidden on [[Roshar]]; this magic was named the [[surges]].{{book ref|sa3|115}}{{wob ref|9464}}{{wob ref|14434}} Despite its name, however, this may have been a magic system only similar to the surges used on Roshar.{{wob ref|14921}}
The use of Surgebinding on Ashyn was not controlled, and this ultimately
Despite the devastation, some patches of Ashyn remained hospitable.{{au ref|roshar}} 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.{{au ref|Roshar}}{{wob ref|12271}} Some on Ashyn remain aware of Roshar's existence.{{wob ref|11741}}
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