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| − | A fabrial was a mechanical device that used [[spren]] captured in gemstones to perform different tasks. There were five types of fabrial in three different categories. |
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| + | A '''Fabrial''' is a type of mechanical device that uses [[spren]] captured in gemstones to perform a variety of tasks.{{ref|b|sa1|ars}} The types of spren that can be captured in a gem depend on the gem's type and color, implying that there are "thousands of possible combinations."{{ref|[[:File:Navani1.jpg| Navani's Notebook: One]]}} A fabrial-gem's power can be determined by the, invisible, pattern of stormlight that gets filtered through the gem.{{ref|[[:File:Navani2.jpg| Navani's Notebook: Two]]}} |
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| + | The term "fabrial" is often used colloquially to refer to the entire device. Artifabrians however use it to refer specifically to a gem with a captured spren, calling the entire device a machine.{{ref|[[:File:Navani1.jpg| Navani's Notebook: One]]}} |
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| − | Altering fabrials consisted of Augmenters and Diminishers. |
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| + | Modern artifabrians divide the fabrials they design among five groups across three categories. The fabrials they create are all the result of scientific research.{{ref|b|sa1|ars}} |
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| − | '''Augmenters''' were fabrials crafted to enhance something, they worked best with forces, emotions or sensations. The [[Half-shard]]s of Jah Keved were augmenters, a fabrial attatched to a sheet of metal which enhanced its durability{{ref|b|WoK|Ars}}. |
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| + | Altering fabrials changed something in some way, such as making something hotter or colder, increasing something durability, or eliminating pain. Artifabrians believe there is potential for greater types of fabrials in this category.{{ref|b|sa1|ars}} |
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| + | ;Augmenters: Augumenters enhance or increase something, they worked best with forces, emotions or sensations. [[Half-shard]]s and [[Grandbow]]s are examples of augmenters that increase durability.{{ref|b|sa1|ars}}{{ref|b|sa1|c|12}} There are also heating fabrials that generate heat.{{ref|b|sa1|c|15}} |
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| − | '''Diminishers''' were fabrials which did the opposite of an augmenter, they diminished something. They generally fell under the same restrictions as augmenters. [[Painrial]]s were diminishers, they reduced the amount of pain someone felt{{ref|b|WoK|Ars}}. |
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| + | ;Diminishers: Diminishers act as opposites of augmenters, decreasing something as opposed to increasing it. diminished something. In general they operate in a similar manner to augmenters, with similar restrictions.{{ref|b|sa1|ars}} [[Painrial]]s are an example of a diminisher that decrease pain.{{ref|b|sa1|c|60}} |
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| − | ==Pairing fabrials== |
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| + | Pairing fabrials are, as the name suggests, created in pairs that can move in parallel, or the opposite, over great distances. This category was a recent discovery during the [[War of Reckoning]].{{ref|b|sa1|ars}} Force is conserved between each pair of fabrials. The force required to move one is equivalent to moving both. Despite limitations in how far the fabrials can be separated and still work, which is affected by certain processes during their manufacture, conjectures about possible applications are being discussed.{{ref|b|sa1|ars}} |
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| − | Reversers and Conjoiners were both Pairing fabrials. Pairing fabrials were a fairly recent discovery during the times of the [[War of Reckoning]]. |
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| + | ;Conjoiners: Conjoiners are created from infused rubies which are split in half. The two halves would then be able to exhibit parallel movements over large distances. [[Spanreed]]s are the most widespread example of conjoiner, linking two pens and allowing for long-distance comunications.{{ref|b|sa1|c|28}}{{ref|b|sa1|ars}} |
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| + | ;Reverses: Reverses are created in a similar manner to conjoiners, using an amethyst instead of a ruby. The two halves will then be able to exhibit equal but opposite reactions; lifting one would cause the other to be lowered.{{ref|b|sa1|ars}} |
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| − | '''Conjoiners''' were fabrials involving an infused ruby which was split in half, the split halves would then create parallel reactions across a distance{{ref|b|WoK|Ars}}. [[Spanreed]]s were the best known examples of conjoiner fabrials. Force is conserved in these reactions, moving one of the two halves requires an effort equal to that required to move both. |
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| − | '''Reverses''' were created in a similar manner except with an amethyst instead of a ruby and they created opposite reactions. |
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| + | ==Ancient fabrials== |
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| − | There was only one known type of this fabrial, an [[alerter]] warned of a nearby object, sensation or phenomenon. Heliodor stones were used as the focus for this type of fabrial however it is possible that other stones may be used. The emotion bracelet shown in [[Navani's notebook]] may also have been a type of alerter which would show that they were also able to detect emotions. |
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A Fabrial is a type of mechanical device that uses spren captured in gemstones to perform a variety of tasks.Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; refs with no name must have content The types of spren that can be captured in a gem depend on the gem's type and color, implying that there are "thousands of possible combinations."Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; refs with no name must have content A fabrial-gem's power can be determined by the, invisible, pattern of stormlight that gets filtered through the gem.Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; refs with no name must have content
The term "fabrial" is often used colloquially to refer to the entire device. Artifabrians however use it to refer specifically to a gem with a captured spren, calling the entire device a machine.Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; refs with no name must have content
Modern fabrials
Modern artifabrians divide the fabrials they design among five groups across three categories. The fabrials they create are all the result of scientific research.Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; refs with no name must have content
Altering fabrials
Altering fabrials changed something in some way, such as making something hotter or colder, increasing something durability, or eliminating pain. Artifabrians believe there is potential for greater types of fabrials in this category.Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; refs with no name must have content
- Augmenters
- Augumenters enhance or increase something, they worked best with forces, emotions or sensations. Half-shards and Grandbows are examples of augmenters that increase durability.Cite error: Invalid
<ref>tag; refs with no name must have contentCite error: Invalid<ref>tag; refs with no name must have content There are also heating fabrials that generate heat.Cite error: Invalid<ref>tag; refs with no name must have content - Diminishers
- Diminishers act as opposites of augmenters, decreasing something as opposed to increasing it. diminished something. In general they operate in a similar manner to augmenters, with similar restrictions.Cite error: Invalid
<ref>tag; refs with no name must have content Painrials are an example of a diminisher that decrease pain.Cite error: Invalid<ref>tag; refs with no name must have content
Pairing fabrials
Pairing fabrials are, as the name suggests, created in pairs that can move in parallel, or the opposite, over great distances. This category was a recent discovery during the War of Reckoning.Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; refs with no name must have content Force is conserved between each pair of fabrials. The force required to move one is equivalent to moving both. Despite limitations in how far the fabrials can be separated and still work, which is affected by certain processes during their manufacture, conjectures about possible applications are being discussed.Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; refs with no name must have content
- Conjoiners
- Conjoiners are created from infused rubies which are split in half. The two halves would then be able to exhibit parallel movements over large distances. Spanreeds are the most widespread example of conjoiner, linking two pens and allowing for long-distance comunications.Cite error: Invalid
<ref>tag; refs with no name must have contentCite error: Invalid<ref>tag; refs with no name must have content - Reverses
- Reverses are created in a similar manner to conjoiners, using an amethyst instead of a ruby. The two halves will then be able to exhibit equal but opposite reactions; lifting one would cause the other to be lowered.Cite error: Invalid
<ref>tag; refs with no name must have content
Warning fabrials
- Alerters