The '''Old Magic''' is onea manifestation of the magical systems in effect[[Investiture]] on [[Roshar]]. A person can gain a single unique ability from the Old Magic, but are also given a unique curse along with their boon, which can or cannot be related.{{book ref|sa1|i|7}} There is no record of anyone ever having had their curse lifted,{{book ref|sa3|111}} save for [[Dalinar Kholin]], who had his lifted by the design of [[Cultivation]].