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Ardents are exempt from many customs in [[Alethkar]], especially gender-specific customs. Female ardents are not required to cover their [[safehand]] and are allowed to eat both masculine and feminine foods. Male ardents can learn to read and pursue other feminine arts.
== Notable Ardents ==
*[[Kabsal]] A male ardent who lived in [[Kharbranth]]{{book ref|sa1|7}} and attempted to assassinate [[Jasnah]].{{book ref|sa1|70}}
*[[Geranid]] A female ardent who lived on a small [[Reshi]] island and studied [[Spren]].{{book ref|sa1|i|8}}
*[[Ashir]] A male ardent, Geranid's husband, who studies chemistry through cooking.{{book ref|sa1|i|8}}
*[[Kadash]] A male ardent, head of the ardents under Dalinar’s household. He is a former elite solider who became an ardent after he witnessed the events at the [[Rift]].
*[[Vasher|Zahel]] The warrior ardent who teaches [[Adolin]], [[Renarin]] and [[Kaladin]] swordmanship and how to fend off a shardbearer.{{book ref|sa2|16}}
== Soulcasting ==
Ardents are the only people allowed to use [[Soulcasting]] and [[Fabrial]]s, and surround the practice with mystery carrying out Soulcastings at night and under heavy guard to prevent the general public from viewing them. Ardent are, however, not allowed to use Soulcasters on people.
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