

Each of Surgebinding's ten systems revolves around 'binding' two natural 'Surges,' for instance Gravity and Adhesion, to the Surgebinder's will. Surgebinding refers to a group of ten magic systems that stem from Honor and Cultivation, two of the three Shards of Adonalsium present on Roshar. It is theorized that Voidbringers can hold Stormlight perfectly. Stormlight leaks quickly when held by a Surgebinder or infused into an object other than a gemstone, though persons can slow the leakage by holding their breath (which they can do for an extended time while holding the light). Infused spheres can also be obtained from money exchangers. Usually, those gemstones kept in spheres (the currency on Roshar), can be infused with Stormlight by leaving them outside during a highstorm. Gemstones are much better at holding Stormlight than other objects because the light can remain within them for weeks. Stormlight also has the power to heal, though Stormlight healing is far from instantaneous. Stormlight is a source of light and power and is used to power the technology of Roshar. Stormlight is a radiant energy given off by highstorms that can be stored in gemstones and then later
