Editing Royal Locks

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|related=[[Returned]]
|world=Nalthis
|universe=[[Cosmere]]
|books=[[Warbreaker]], [[The Stormlight Archive]]{{book ref|sa3|89}}
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The '''Royal Locks''' are a hereditary trait of the Royal House of [[Idris]] on [[Nalthis]].{{book ref|wb|1}}

Members of the Royal House, or at least those who have the Royal Locks, can change their appearance, which is most often seen in their changing hair colors and length. Only members of the Royal House who are potential heirs to the throne have and can pass on the Royal Locks.{{book ref|wb|22}}

== Etymology ==
The Royal Locks got their name because of their users and appearance. The only users are members of the Idrian, or formerly Hanald, Royal House. Besides this, the Royal Locks, in current times, generally take the form of changing hair colors, although they are capable of so much more then this. 

== Abilities ==

{| class="infobox side" style="width: 22em; float:right; font-size: 88%;"
!colspan='3' style="text-align:center; background:#cce" |'''Hair colors and corresponding emotions'''
|-
! Hair color
! Emotion
|-
| Black
| Calm or control{{book ref|wb|9}}
|-
| Red
| Anger, embarrassment,{{book ref|wb|8}} or passion{{book ref|wb|44}}
|-
| Yellow (or blond)
| Happiness or excitement{{book ref|wb|14}}
|-
| White
| Fear, intimidation, or panic{{book ref|wb|11}}{{book ref|wb|4}}
|-
| Brown
| Saddened or upset{{book ref|wb|2}}
|-
| Green
| Disgusted{{wob ref|12651}}
|-
| Pink
| Unknown{{wob ref|12651}}
|-
|colspan='3' | <small> Wearers of the Royal Locks can imitate the grey hair of the elderly,{{book ref|wb|9}} although it is unknown whether that color is associated with a particular emotion.</small>
|}

In current times the Royal Locks generally manifest as changing hair colors, although a capable wielder is able to exploit them to change their appearance much more.{{book ref|wb|epilogue}} Normally the color of the Royal Locks reflects the person's emotional state by default, but this can be controlled through training and discipline.{{book ref|wb|9}}{{book ref|sa3|89}} Royal Locks abilities can extend to facial hair.{{wob ref|1219}} What particular color will match up with which particular emotion is based on associations that people in the culture give them and the user's own perspective.{{wob ref|13043}}

Although many of it’s users believe that the Royal Locks only extend to hair, wearers of the Royal Locks are able to change many other aspects of their physical appearance,{{wob ref|1583}}{{wob ref|6808}} like their age, height, and body shape.{{wob ref|7481}} This requires a great deal of practice, energy and focus. Changing one’s physical appearance using the royal locks feels, at least to some users, like moving any other muscle.{{book ref|wb|6}}{{book ref|wb|39}} Changing their appearance also makes them hungry and tired.{{book ref|wb|6}} The users of the Royal Locks can’t change their appearance as much as a Returned can; they cannot change their physical features enough to look like someone else. Returned could most likely mimic the effects of the Royal Locks. It is also possible to have the Royal Locks independent of being a Returned, as is seen with [[Denth]].{{wob ref|4112}}

Those with the Royal Locks have a much easier time learning [[Awakening|Nalthian Awakening]], this mimics how more Breaths also make it easier to learn how to Awaken.{{book ref|wb|43}}{{wob ref|7340}}

== History ==
The arrangement between [[Idris]] and [[Hallandren]] was in part due to the people of Hallandren calling for their future royalty to have the Royal Locks. This would further legitimize the current regime and quiet those who believed [[Dedelin]] was the rightful heir to the throne.{{book ref|wb|1}}

While being bathed, [[Siri]] noticed a servant was struggling with snarls in her hair. She instructed her to "cut it off". After the hair was removed, Siri regrew it.{{book ref|wb|6}}

Vivenna, while living in the streets of [[T'Telir]], sold her hair in exchange for a small amount of food.{{book ref|wb|39}}

== Notable Users ==
Below is a list of Notable people who have the Royal Locks:

{{columns|count=2|
* [[Dedelin]]{{book ref|wb|1}}
* [[Fafen]] 
* [[Ridger]] 
* [[Siri]]{{book ref|wb|11}}
* [[Vivenna]]{{book ref|wb|9}}
* [[Denth]]{{book ref|wb|57}}
}}

== Trivia ==
* [[Brandon Sanderson|Brandon]] tried to work hair that would change color with emotion into [[Dark One (franchise)|Dark One]] and a story set on the [[Aether of Night|Aether]] world.{{wob ref|6711}}

== Notes ==
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