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== Mechanics ==
=== Formation and Appearance ===
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}}
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 [[Voidlight]].{{book ref|sa2|i|8}}{{book ref|sa3|i|7}}{{book ref|sa4|67}} They are also generally stronger than normal singers or humans, including forms not intended for fighting.{{book ref|sa4|37}} Moreover, in contrast to [[Fused]] possession, taking on a form of power does not strip the host of their personality, though it can alter their way of thinking.{{wob ref|11426}}
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}}{{book ref|sa4|92}} 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}}
== Known Forms of Power ==
Despite looking comparatively lithe,{{book ref|sa2|i|11}} a stormform Regal is in fact significantly stronger than a warform singer,{{book ref|sa2|i|8}} and even other forms of power.{{book ref|sa4|38}} They are able to leap across the chasms of the [[Shattered Plains]] without a running start{{book ref|sa2|i|8}} and posses a grip strength that allows them to easily hold the chasm walls when climbing them.{{book ref|sa3|i|3}}
The most overt power that stormform grants a singer is the ability to create and manipulate a red lightning in a variety of useful ways. Stormforms are capable of unleashing grand bolts of lightning that electrocute and burn their enemies, cooking them alive in their armor.{{book ref|sa2|81}} It is also capable of doing great damage to fortifications, with bolts used to destroy stone structures.{{book ref|sa4|42}} It takes a moment for a stormform to summon a bolt of lightning{{book ref|sa2|83}}{{book ref|sa4|103}} and those nearby can sense the power building,{{book ref|sa4|103}} as the stormform's skin begins to crackle with the red lightning.{{book ref|sa4|43}}
Stormform Regals are also capable of directly channeling the lightning into another person directly through physical contact, sending constant jolts of power through them,{{book ref|sa4|43}} which creates an immensely painful burning sensation in the victim.{{book ref|sa4|103}} Their opponents are unable to withstand the power of this attack without Stormlight healing to aid them.{{book ref|sa4|43}} Unleashing lightning into a person still generates a great deal of heat, burning through clothes, with the shock causing the victim's hair to stand on end.{{book ref|sa4|103}} Even when they are not intending to do harm, touching a stormform may cause the feeling of a little jolt of power.{{book ref|sa4|41}} Stormforms have also experimented with their powers in less directly martial ways. They have discovered that they can rewrite the polarity of a magnet with their lightning{{book ref|sa4|89}} and use it to ignite the contents of pressurized vessels.{{book ref|sa4|97}}
This lightning power is not limitless though, subsequent blasts of lightning are often weaker{{book ref|sa4|103}} than the first and after their Voidlight has been expended, it is slow to renew and its absence may leave the stormform feeling limp.{{book ref|sa4|95}} Another weakness of stormform is ironically water, which makes their ability to throw bolts of lightning even less reliable.{{book ref|sa4|42}} If a stormform is sufficiently drenched in water their power will be ruined and unable to renew properly until they are dry, slipping away from the stormform every time it starts to return.{{book ref|sa4|117}} Their lightning may also be counteracted by intentionally placing lightning rods to draw the bolts of power themselves to protect soldiers fighting stormform Regals.{{book ref|sa4|41}} Their powers may also be fully dampened by a suppression [[fabrial]], which causes their lightning to vanish.{{book ref|sa4|111}}
;Abilities:
Envoyform grants a host of supernatural abilities primarily related to translation and interpretation.{{book ref|sa4|11}} The most notable power is the ability to speak, read, and understand any language, whether human or singer.{{book ref|sa3|i|7}} The ability presumably involves some manipulation of the power of [[Connection]]. After hearing several sentences in an unknown language, an envoyform feels as though the words blur in their mind before shifting into something understandable and they gain the ability to speak and understand that language.{{book ref|sa3|i|6}} While this power is capable of allowing a envoyform to understand the meaning of a name, it cannot give them any context or additional information beyond that.{{book ref|sa4|14}} There are also times that this translation power may fail.{{book ref|sa4|53}} Odium himself may prevent an envoyform from interpreting certain conversations or songs, leaving envoyforms with a feeling that they can almost understand but that their powers shy back from comprehending,{{book ref|sa4|14}} and there are other times it seems to fail an envoyform.{{book ref|sa4|41}} In order to properly interpret the meaning of writing, an envoyform must first know that the symbols they look at are writing before their translation powers activate.{{book ref|sa4|74}}
Given more time and practice holding this form, its abilities grow even grander, allowing an envoyform to intuit instructions from merely a hum,{{book ref|sa4|11}} or a simple gesture,{{book ref|sa4|41}} a talent particularly useful when serving a Fused master. This makes serving as the Voice of an important Fused one possible position for an envoyform singer, because of its ability to speak the ancient Fused language.{{book ref|sa4|11}} Additionally, as many Fused do not bother to learn modern languages, envoyforms are necessary as interpreters, allowing Fused to communicate their will to common singers.{{book ref|sa3|115}} They are also useful as propagandists, such as when Venli is used by Odium to help craft a foundation myth for the common singers of the Voidbringer forces.{{book ref|sa3|i|7}} This form is somewhat fragile{{book ref|sa3|109}} and not as physically powerful or athletic as other forms of power,{{book ref|sa4|37}} but it an envoyform Regal is incredibly nimble{{book ref|sa3|109}} and remains noticeably stronger than the average human.{{book ref|sa4|37}}
Nothing is known of smokeform beyond its mentions in the songs of the listeners, which imply that this form may grant some sort of ability to hide or move nimbly.{{epigraph ref|sa2|25}} There are no known singers bearing this form in the True Desolation as of yet.
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There is an unknown form that grants healing.{{book ref|sa4|52}}
== See Also ==
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