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From reading that paragraph again, I strongly feel that Shallan is referring to the Almighty using the power of change/transformation, not literally a Soulcaster
(From reading that paragraph again, I strongly feel that Shallan is referring to the Almighty using the power of change/transformation, not literally a Soulcaster)
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== Uses ==
=== Religious significance ===
Soulcasters are extremely valuable for their various applications. [[Vorinism]] considers them to be holy, despite the betrayal of the [[Knights Radiant]] from whom they supposedly originated, because of how useful they are.{{wob ref|3817}} TheyTheir arepower to transform is closely believedtied to havethe Vorin beenbelief usedin byhow the [[Almighty]] created Roshar.{{book ref|sa1|7}} In the Vorin countries, the use of Soulcasters is restricted to createthe Roshar[[ardent]]s and performed in extreme secrecy, beforeeither beingunder giftedthe cover of night or with curtains set up to mankindhide the happenings within.{{book ref|sa1|75}}{{book ref|sa2|35}} High-ranking [[lighteyes]] are often Soulcast into stone after death, so that they may be preserved forever.{{book ref|sa2|2}} Such funerals are the only times where Soulcasting is performed publicly.{{book ref|sa3|105}}
 
In the Vorin countries, the use of Soulcasters is restricted to the [[ardent]]s and performed in extreme secrecy, either under the cover of night or with curtains set up to hide the happenings within.{{book ref|sa1|5}}{{book ref|sa2|35}} High-ranking [[lighteyes]] are often Soulcast into stone after death, so that they may be preserved forever.{{book ref|sa2|2}} Such funerals are the only times where Soulcasting is performed publicly.{{book ref|sa3|105}}
 
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