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|image=Jasnah Soulcasting.jpg
'''Soulcasting''' is a form of [[Surgebinding]] on [[Roshar]].{{wob ref|10086}} Soulcasting involves manipulating the [[Surge]] of Transformation. A '''Soulcaster''' may refer to a special kind of [[fabrial]] which allows its user to Soulcast, a person who uses such a device, or a person who is able to Soulcast by means of Surgebinding.▼
|related=[[Surgebinding]], [[Fabrial]]s
|world=Roshar
|universe=[[Cosmere]]
|books=[[The Stormlight Archive]]
}}
{{quote
| I need you to change.
| Shallan{{book ref|sa2|7}}
}}
▲'''Soulcasting''' is a form of [[Surgebinding]] on [[Roshar]].{{wob ref|10086}} Soulcasting involves manipulating the [[Surge]] of Transformation. A '''Soulcaster''' may refer to a special kind of [[fabrial]] which allows its user to Soulcast, a person who uses such a device, or a person who is able to Soulcast by means of Surgebinding.{{book ref|sa1|5}}
== Mechanics ==
Soulcasting is the manifestation of the Surge of Transformation, normally available only to the Orders of [[Lightweavers]] and [[Elsecallers]]. It allows the
In order to perform a Soulcasting, the
The target of Soulcasting can be both an inanimate item and a person, although a person will present greater difficulty, due to the innate [[Investiture]] they hold.{{book ref|sa1|36}}{{wob ref|2675}} Both highly-invested people, like [[Knights Radiant]] or [[Mistborn]], and natural Investiture blockers, like [[aluminium]] or [[Shardplate]], will resist Soulcasting.{{wob ref|2675}}{{wob ref|9599}} Likewise, Soulcasting cannot create materials that are naturally Invested, such as [[god metals]].{{wob ref|2661}} Aluminium, however, can be created via Soulcasting.{{wob ref|8306}}
Apart from those edge cases, any object can be Soulcast, although what it can be Soulcast into varies. It's much easier to create the [[Ten Essences]] than other materials; for example, fruit juice would be harder to make than blood.{{book ref|sa1|72}} Materials that do not exist naturally, such as plastic, are also possible, provided the closes possible Essence is identified.{{wob ref|10904}} This being said, a major limitation is the knowledge of the end material - while a Surgebinder could Soulcast matter into radioactive particles such as plutonium, modern-day [[Roshar]]ans are unaware of its existence and nature.{{wob ref|3811}}
Moreover, when Soulcasting, both Surgebinders and fabrial users are limited by the types of gems available to them.{{wob ref|2784}} While the chemical composition of the gemstone is important, its color is paramount, with every color of a gemstone corresponding to one of the [[Ten Essences]].{{book ref|sa3|part=ars}} A gemstone that has been bleached of color - for example, by [[Awakening]] - would either work very poorly, or not work at all.{{wob ref|4080}}
By contrast, within a [[highstorm]], a Surgebinder can creating almost anything.{{wob ref|12723}}
== Soulcasters ==
[[File:Jasnah Soulcaster.jpg|thumb|right|300px|<center><small>by [[Coppermind:Artists/Sheep|Sheep]]</small></center> [[Jasnah]]'s Soulcaster]]
=== Fabrials ===
In the present day, most of Soulcasting is performed by [[fabrial]]s called Soulcasters. The fabrials are composed of two rings and a bracelet, connected by a set of chains over the back of the hand, holding a trio of gemstones. It seems to be typically worn on the freehand (right hand), although whether this is necessary is uncertain.{{book ref|sa1|5}} Each gemstone corresponds to one of the [[Ten Essences]], allowing for the Soulcaster to transform matter into one of the three. While Soulcasting, the fabrail draws Stormlight from the corresponding gemstone. What Essences the Soulcaster can use is referred to as the Soulcaster's modes.{{book ref|sa3|i|4}} This being said, Soulcasters capable of using all three modes are rare, and a vast majority can only utilize one.{{book ref|sa1|5}} Soulcasters with access to the same Essence can work together to Soulcast objects of greater size.{{book ref|sa2|35}}
Even apart from the mode limitation, Soulcasting fabrials are far more limited than Surgebinders, with far less variety in what they can create within the confines of the Ten Essences.{{wob ref|3824}} This being said, their capacities remain somewhat broad -- for example, any liquid that is water-soluble can be Soulcast with a Soulcaster attuned to the Essence of Blood.{{book ref|sa3|109}}
=== Operation ===
Supposedly, operating a Soulcaster is extremely simple - one needs only to press their hand against the item that should be Soulcast, and tap the appropriate gemstone with a finger.{{book ref|sa1|42}} However, the actual mechanics appear to be more complicated. Much like a Surgebinder, a fabrial user's mind is drawn into [[Shadesmar]], where they must negotiate with the object they wish to transform. The Soulcaster's will is reinforced by some other will, attracted to the user's request of aid -- possibly the fabrial itself.{{book ref|sa3|i|4}}
=== Creation and Spread ===
Where the Soulcasters can be found is uneven. Nations like [[Alethkar]] possess numerous ones, capable of creating materials such as grain or stone. Other states, like [[Azir]], have very few, while places like [[Liafor]] have only one.{{book ref|sa2|i|9}}{{book ref|sa3|i|4}} Countries such as [[Iri]], [[Rira]] and [[Kharbranth]] have none whatsoever.{{book ref|sa3|19}}
== 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}} 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}}
=== Food production ===
The most important function of Soulcasters is food production -- fittingly, most Soulcasters to have survived to the present day are capable of producing either grain or flesh.{{book ref|sa3|ars}} The existence of Soulcasters enables the existence of large armies that the Rosharan logistics would not normally allow for, as any material around, such as rocks or waste, can be Soulcast into food so long the fabrials can replenish Stormlight. Even static settlements, such as [[Kholinar]] or the [[Shattered Plains]] warcamps, depend on Soulcasting to provide some of its food.{{wob ref|3824}} As the gemstones break, farming for emeralds -- used for Soulcasting grain -- is a crucial element of Rosharan economy, with animals such as [[gumfrem]]s and [[chasmfiend]]s being either domesticated or hunted for their emerald [[gemheart]]s rather than their own meat.{{book ref|sa3|10}}{{book ref|sa1|13}}
=== Combat ===
In close-ranged combats, Soulcasters can kill their opponent by Soulcasting their body into anything else, though normally, this is strictly forbidden. It appears that [[Elsecallers]] are capable of utilizing them at a considerable distance, without the need for physical contact.{{book ref|sa1|36}} Similarly, it appears those who come into contact with a person Soulcast by an Elsecaller can likewise become transformed into the same material.{{book ref|sa3|119}}
=== Other uses ===
Soulcasting is useful in engineering and construction. Many items or buildings on Roshar are first constructed out of light and easy-to-shape materials, such as wood or wax, and then Soulcast into more durable substances.{{book ref|sa1|17}}{{book ref|sa3|4}} Soulcasting also alleviates the need for proper plumbing, as waste can be disposed of by Soulcasting it into another, more useful material.{{book ref|sa3|16}}
In medicine, Soulcasting can be used to treat poisoning by transforming the blood into its pure version.{{book ref|sa1|72}} Soulcast blood can also be used for transfusion for any person, as it corresponds to blood from a human universal donor.{{wob ref|9237}} This being said, Soulcast meat is not human flesh.{{wob ref|8161}}
Soulcasting can also be used to obtain materials that are difficult to mine, such as metals. [[Shinovar]] only purchases iron created through Soulcasting, due to their perception of stone as sacred, and therefore mining as sacrilegous.{{book ref|sa1|i|4}} It's also possible that the only way to obtain [[aluminium]] on Roshar is through soulcasting.{{book ref|sa2|48}}{{wob ref|8183}}
== Savants ==
Some Soulcaster ardents on the [[Shattered Plains]] developed crystalline eyes and stone-like skin with cracks.{{book ref|sa2|35}} Another ardent in [[Kholinar]] appears as if there are vines growing under her skin and poking out from her eyes.{{book ref|sa3|81}} [[Kaza]] is slowly becoming smoke in places, to the point where she has a hole in her cheek leaking smoke. Her hair, ears and fingers have also started to transform. The personality of the Soulcaster might also be affected, as Kaza feels drawn to become smoke with the objects she transforms, and begins to lose normal human emotional responses.{{book ref|sa3|i|4}}
▲Kaza claims that Soulcasters originally came from the island of [[Akinah]] in the land of [[Aimia]].{{book ref|sa3|i|4}} [[Vorin]] teachings claim that they came from the [[Honor|Almighty]], through the [[Knights Radiant]].
== Known Soulcasters ==
* [[House Davar]]'s [[Davar Soulcaster|broken Soulcaster]]
* Highmarshall [[Azure]]'s captured Soulcaster (likely controlled by the [[Fused]] now)
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* [[Jasnah's Soulcaster]] (fake)
* [[House Kholin]] maintains a monopoly on all Soulcasters in Alethkar, and charges fees for their
* The [[Azish]] have a few Soulcasters, including one famous for its ability to make bronze.{{book ref|sa3|65}}
* The [[Diagram (group)|Diagram]] has access to at least one Soulcaster able to make things into smoke, as evidenced by the man who gave Szeth his first orders from the Diagram.{{
== Trivia ==
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* An early version of Soulcasting had it available to all orders of Knights Radiant. A Knight could only transform the material corresponding to their Order, but they could transform it into anything. This was eventually changed, as it made Orders feel too similar to one another.{{wob ref|8359}}
== Notes ==
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