Difference between revisions of "Everstorm"

 

=== Frequency ===

The Everstorm moves somewhat slower than a highstorm. It takes roughly nine days to circle the entire globe, three of which it spends crossing the Rosharan continent.{{book ref|sa2.5|13}}{{book ref|sa3|35}} Its time of arrival does fluctuate slightly, and precise predictions can be inaccurate. Fortunately, its high visibility and lower speed give the people of Roshar plenty of time to seek shelter.{{book ref|sa3|77}} It is not yet clear whether the Everstorm's frequency is affected by the time of the year or other variables.

 

 

== Influence and Magic ==

The Everstorm is a paramount threat to [[Roshar]]ans, mainly because of its destructive power and direction of movement. All structures and houses on the continent are built in a way that protects them from the westward-blowing [[highstorm]]s, while allowing for lesser protection on the leeward side -- the very side the Everstorm now strikes from. This makes areas once thought safe, such as [[lait]]s and mountainsides, utterly defenseless.{{book ref|sa3|5}} The consequences of this are readily apparent after just a single passing of the Everstorm, with once-wonderous cities like [[Thaylen City|Thaylen]] ravaged and turned to rubble.{{book ref|sa3|59}}

 

 

=== Summoning ===

{{for|Battle of Narak}}

The real possibility of summoning a storm was first put forth by [[Venli]] when researching [[stormform]].{{book ref|sa2|i|1}} After assuming the form, Eshonai confirmed it as a possibility, although she either believed or claimed to believe that what she suggested was an ordinary highstorm. Without consulting with the ruling [[Council of Five]], she planned for every able-bodied listener to take on the stormform and call the Everstorm into existence.{{book ref|sa2|i|11}}