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{{Radiant|order=Stoneward
|herald=Talenel
|spren=Peakspren
|surge-=Cohesion |surge+=Tension
|order-=Willshaper |order+=Bondsmith
}}
}}{{update|book=sa3sa4}}
The '''Order of Stonewards''' is an order of the [[Knights Radiant]] on Roshar.{{epigraph ref|sa2|37}}
 
The Stonewards were [[Surgebinder]]s who used the [[Surge]]s of '''Cohesion''' and '''Tension''', and they are associated with the topaz [[polestone]]. So far very little is known about what powers the Stonewards had. The glow of their Shardplate is amber.{{book ref|wok|19}} The patron [[Herald]] of the Stonewards is [[Talenel]]. In [[Shadesmar]], Thethe spren of the Stonewards, [[peakspren]], look like stone and their skin cracks when they move.{{wob ref|9532}}
 
== Philosophy ==
Those who join the Stonewards generally subscribe to a philosophy of team dynamics, on learning to work with others, and on being there for those who need them.{{wob ref|13780}} The core tenet of the order is be there when needed. They seek to take a difficult situation with few resources and make something better of it.{{wob ref|16469}} The order strives to exemplify resolve, strength, and dependability.{{epigraph ref|sa2|37}} They tend to attract those who are most interested in warfare, prowess with weapons, or athletics of any sort.{{wob ref|13780}}{{wob ref|16469}}
 
== Ideals of the Stonewards ==
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=== The Second Ideal ===
A possible second Ideal for Stonewards is "I will stand where others fall".{{wob ref|5616}} Another likely ideal is "I will be there when I am needed".{{bws ref|https://www.brandonsanderson.com/the-ten-orders-of-knights-radiant/#stoneward|The Ten Orders of Kinghts Radiant (Stoneward)}}
The Second Ideal of the Stonewards is focused on being there when needed{{wob ref|13780}}
 
== Abilities ==
{{image|WOKLB - KS - Stonewards by Steve Argyle.jpeg|side=right|width=200px|Stonewards}}
{{quote
|The Shardbearer pressed his hand against the incline leading up to the Voidbringer, and again the stone seemed to writhe. Steps formed in the rock, as if it were made of wax that could flow and be shaped.
|Dalinar's observations of a Stoneward in a [[Dalinar's visions|vision]]{{book ref|sa3|38}}
}}
The Stonewards use the Surges of '''Cohesion''' and '''Tension'''. Like most Knights Radiant, the Stonewards have squires.{{book ref|sa4|43}}{{wob ref|15204}}
 
=== Cohesion ===
Their exact Powers are so far unknown, although in [[Dalinar]]'s visions a stoneward is seen to be able to reshape stone to some extent. This ability is based on the surge of cohesion. This ability lets them reshape things other than stone, but not flesh.{{wob ref|9422}}
[[Surgebinding#Cohesion|'''Cohesion''']] allows them to manipulate or alter objects at a molecular level.{{wob ref|6061}} Their exact Powers are so far unknown, but they are able to reshape stone to some extent.{{book ref|sa3|38}} This ability lets them reshape things other than stone, but not flesh or anything even slightly Invested.{{wob ref|9422}}
 
=== Tension ===
[[Surgebinding#Tension|'''Tension''']] allows them to alter the stiffness of an object.{{book ref|sa2|part=ars}}{{wob ref|7843}} Stonewards are able to control the hardness of an object, allowing them to harden clothing into weapons, and have the ability to shape stone at their will.{{book ref|sa4|32}} Much like Cohesion, Tension is highly resisted by [[Investiture]].{{wob ref|9422}}
 
=== Shardplate Abilities ===
The glow of their [[Shardplate]] is amber.{{book ref|wok|19}}
 
== History ==
The ancient Stonewards were the infantry and the ground troops of the Knights Radiant; alongside the [[Windrunners]], they were considered the finest soldiers.{{wob ref|16469}} They tended to attract people interested in warfare, but also challenge, prowess with weapons, and athleticism. Throughout the world, they were widely known for being dependable, strong and filled with resolve, but also stubborn to a fault and prone to taking on projects larger than themselves. This attitude was said to be a good representation of their patron Herald.{{wob ref|13780}}{{epigraph ref|sa2|37}} They took pride in this -- to be there when they were needed was a core tenet of their order.{{wob ref|13780}}
 
In battle, they served as the frontline troops.{{wob ref|12085}} In times of peace, on the other hand, they were often explorers, but also sportsmen, often organizing and engaging in various competitions and events.{{wob ref|13780}}
 
In modern times, there have been no Stonewards visibly active on [[Roshar]].
 
== Notable Stonewards ==
* [[Zu (Roshar)|Zu]] (bonded to [[Ua'pam]])
* [[Talatin]] was a historic Stoneward from before the [[Recreance]]▼
* [[Badali]] (bonded to an unknown peakspren)
▲* [[Talatin]] was a historic Stoneward from before the [[Recreance]].
 
== Quotes ==
{{quote
| Now, as each order was thus matched to the nature and temperament of the Herald it named patron, there was none more archetypal of this than the Stonewards, who followed after Talenelat'Elin, Stonesinew, Herald of War: they thought it a point of virtue to exemplify resolve, strength, and dependability. Alas, they took less care for imprudent practice of their stubbornness, even in the face of proven error.
| [[Words of Radiance (in-world)|''Words of Radiance'', chapter 13, page 1]]{{epigraph ref|sa2|37}}
}}
 
{{quote
|As a Stoneward, I spent my entire life looking to sacrifice myself. I secretly worry that this is the cowardly way. The easy way out. - From drawer 29-5, topaz.
|Oathbringer, Chapter 58, Epigraph{{epigraph ref|sa3|58}}
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