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| − | '''Soulcasting''' |
+ | '''Soulcasting''' is a form of [[Surgebinding]] on [[Roshar]].{{ref|?|618|50|Is Soulcasting a subset of Surgebinding?}} Soulcasting involves manipulating the [[Surge]] of Transformation. |
| + | There is also a type of [[fabrial]] that allows anyone to Soulcast |
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| + | == Soulcasting by Binding a Surge == |
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| − | Soulcasting allowed the Surgebinder to transform any material into a variety of other materials notably the [[Ten Essences]], users of Soulcasting [[Fabrial]]s had to use [[stormlight]] from the corresponding gemstone however it is unknown whether this same restriction applied to Surgebinders. It was believed to be impossible to Soulcast Gemstones. |
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| + | Soulcasting allows the Surgebinder to transform any material into one of the [[Ten Essences]]. The Soulcasting of other materials is also possible but not as simple to accomplish. |
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| + | In general, in order to Soulcast a specific Essence, the Surgebinder needs the corresponding gemstone which is infused with [[Stormlight]].{{ref|b|twok|c|Ars Arcanum}} The Soulcasting itself uses the Stormlight. |
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| + | In order to perform a Soulcasting, the Surgebinder visits [[Shadesmar]]. |
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| − | + | Two orders of the [[Knights Radiant]] had inherent Soulcasting ability.<ref>{{bref|wok|c|72}}</ref> |
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| + | == Soulcasting by the use of a fabrial == |
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| − | + | Users of Soulcasting fabrials had to use [[stormlight]] from the corresponding gemstone. The fabrials themselves were considered holy objects {{cite}}, used only by [[Ardent]]s and in extreme secrecy. |
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| − | ==Known Soulcasters== |
+ | == Known Soulcasters == |
| − | [[Jasnah]] and [[Shallan]] both |
+ | [[Jasnah]] and [[Shallan]] both possessed Soulcasting abilities. |
== Notes == |
== Notes == |
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Revision as of 12:41, 24 October 2012
Soulcasting is a form of Surgebinding on Roshar.Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; refs with no name must have content Soulcasting involves manipulating the Surge of Transformation.
There is also a type of fabrial that allows anyone to Soulcast
Soulcasting by Binding a Surge
Soulcasting allows the Surgebinder to transform any material into one of the Ten Essences. The Soulcasting of other materials is also possible but not as simple to accomplish.
In general, in order to Soulcast a specific Essence, the Surgebinder needs the corresponding gemstone which is infused with Stormlight.Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; refs with no name must have content The Soulcasting itself uses the Stormlight.
In order to perform a Soulcasting, the Surgebinder visits Shadesmar. Two orders of the Knights Radiant had inherent Soulcasting ability.[1]
Soulcasting by the use of a fabrial
Users of Soulcasting fabrials had to use stormlight from the corresponding gemstone. The fabrials themselves were considered holy objects [citation needed], used only by Ardents and in extreme secrecy.
Known Soulcasters
Jasnah and Shallan both possessed Soulcasting abilities.