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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|img|Navani1.jpg|text=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|img|Navani2.jpg|text=Navani's Notebook: Two}} These fabrial-gems are encased in a wire frame, it is not known whether this has an effect on the fabrial.
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|img|Navani1.jpg|}}
==Modern fabrials==
{{for|[[:Category: Fabrials|Fabrials]]| a full listing of known fabrial models}}
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}}
===Altering fabrials===
;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}}
===Warning fabrials===
[[File: Navani2.jpg|thumb|An excerpt from Navani's Notebook depicting an Emotion Bracelet and examples of stormlight patterns]]
Warning fabrials detect things and give notice to the user. Their range depends on the the amount of Stormlight infused into its fabrial-gem.{{ref|b|sa1|ars}}
;Alerters: Alerters are able to detect the presence of objects, feelings, sensations, or phenomenon and warn the user. Alerters utilize heliodors in their design. There are [[Alerter| alerters which can detect approaching people]], which is able to exclude certain people from detection.{{ref|b|sa1|ars}} The [[Emotion bracelet]] is an alerter able to detect different emotions.{{ref|img|Navani2.jpg}}
==Ancient fabrials==
In addition to the various fabrials artifabrians have developed over the years, there are a few that derive from the the [[Heraldic Epochs]].
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These are fabrials that are able to manipulate Surges, replicating the effects of [[Surgebinding]].<ref name=surgefabrial />
;Soulcasters:These fabrials mimic the the Radiant ability of [[Soulcasting]].{{ref|b|sa1|c|72}} A soulcaster-fabrial consists of two rings and a bracelet connected by chains which hold a group of three gemstones across the back of the hand. Most are only able to effect small, singular changes, such as turning stone into water. About one in ten can effect any change.{{ref|b|sa1|c|5}} They can be activated by tapping one of the three gemstones when holding the hand against what is to be changed.{{ref|b|sa1|c|42}} They manipulate the Surge of Transformation.
;Regrowth: A female Stoneward possessed what appears to be a fabrial constructed from a large topaz and heliodor that was able to "regrow" and repair injuries.{{ref|b|sa1|c|19}} It
===Possible Fabrials===
;Shardplate: Shardplate is occasionally referred to as a fabrial, it is not known if this is accurate since shardplate appears to operate in a different manner.
▲;Regrowth: A female Stoneward possessed what appears to be a fabrial constructed from a large topaz and heliodor that was able to "regrow" and repair injuries.{{ref|b|sa1|c|19}} It is not known if this is a fabiral or just an ability of the stonewards.
==Notes==
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<ref name=surgefabrial>[http://www.17thshard.com/forum/topic/4254-chicago-steelheart-signing-2-wheeling/| Fabrials replicate Soulcasting abilities. Is it possible for fabrials to replicate all such Surgebinding abilities?]</ref>
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