Difference between revisions of "Nightblood"

Those aligned with Nightblood's [[Intent]], or those who do not want to use it, will not be affected by Nightblood.{{wob ref|15920}} Anyone who is able to wield Nightblood and survive forms a bond or connection with the blade to a greater degree and is no longer repelled by or abnormally drawn to use it.{{wob ref|7404}} This bond does not allow for access to [[Stormlight]] directly.{{wob ref|8348}} Nightblood's compulsion/revulsion effect has some parallels with [[Zinc#Allomantic_Use|Rioting]].{{wob ref|9424}}

 

 

Vasher and Vivenna weaponize this trait of Nightblood by allowing someone "evil" to use it, knowing they will be compelled to use the sword to kill others and then themselves.{{book ref|wb|prologue}}{{book ref|wb|51}}{{book ref|wb|55}}