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To become a Regal, a singer has to bond a [[voidspren]]; a non-sapient variety is used for this purpose.{{book ref|sa3|i|3}} The form is assumed much like any other, by stepping into the storm with the mindset to bond an appropriate spren. Unlike a Fused possession, a form of power can be taken on both in [[highstorm]] and the [[Everstorm]].{{book ref|sa2|i|5}}{{book ref|sa3|i|6}} In some cases, [[Odium]] may force a Regal form upon a singer personally while the latter is in the Everstorm.{{book ref|sa3|i|6}}
The forms of power come in many different shapes; their precise number is unknown, though higher than ten.{{wob ref|6285}} Regardless, they can always be recognized by having red eyes, as opposed to typical [[singer]] black.{{book ref|sa3|109}}{{book ref|sa2|11}} Historically, they were associated with [[
=== Abilities ===
Unlike ordinary forms, Regals possess powers that are explicitely supernatural, from shooting lightning from one's hands to understanding and speaking every language in the world (as such, a [[kandra]] wouldn't be able to mimic a Regal).{{wob ref|8520}} These powers do not seem to require any sort of external [[Investiture]] input, but at least some are powered by [[
On the other hand, the Regal form can be directly spoken to by [[Odium]], though this seems to only occur if the singer is caught in the [[Everstorm]].{{book ref|sa3|i|11}} Odium is also able to exert a significant amount of control over Regals, in a manner similar to the influence [[Ruin]] has over those with [[Hemalurgic]] spikes.{{wob ref|1047}} Most notably, they tend to become more aggressive{{book ref|sa2|i|8}} and have an exceptionally difficult time hearing ordinary [[Rhythm]]s, instead hearing those related to Odium.{{book ref|sa3|109}}{{book ref|sa3|i|7}} It is possible that Odium can force Regals to obey him.{{book ref|sa2|i|4}} Despite their ties to Odium, Regals are not immune to effects tied to another Shard, such as being pulled into one of [[Dalinar's visions|Honor's visions]] by the [[Stormfather]].{{book ref|sa3|109}}
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