Difference between revisions of "Bavland"
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+ | '''Bavland''' is a small mining region in the nation of [[Jah Keved]] on [[Roshar]]. The people from Bavland are called either Bav or Bavlanders.{{book ref|sa1|i|3}} |
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| − | Though not all of Bavland is concentrated on mining, it seems to be the main source of population and work for the region. There are multiple mining communities that are centered around small villages stretching across the area, and is said to be a very popular area for transient workers. |
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| + | Bavland is located on the north-eastern tip of the mountain range in the center of the continent, putting it in the south-west of [[Jah Keved]].{{map ref|Roshar}} The region is rich in ore deposits, making mining central to its economy. Though not all of Bavland is concentrated on it, it seems to be the main source of population and work. There are multiple mining communities there, centered around small villages, with huge populations of transient workers. Due to all the mines, or perhaps the geological makeup of the region, Bavland is extremely dusty.{{book ref|sa1|i|3}} |
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| − | + | Despite the abundance of work, settlements in Bavland are rather small. One of the largest, [[Ironsway]], consists of only several hundred homes and three taverns.{{book ref|sa1|i|3}} |
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| + | === Notable settlements === |
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| − | Though located in Jah Keved, Bavland has gained such independence from Jah Keved that it has it's own language, with several different dialects. "Kurp" is a word from the Bav language, and is a term for "child" in Ironsway's dialect. "Dustmother", a term that refers to [[Chemoarish]]{{epigraph ref|sa3|93}}, is used in the Bav language as a curse.{{book ref|sa1|i|3}} However, Chemoarish is sometimes mistakenly conflated with the [[Nightwatcher]]. It is not known which being the curse is intended to refer to. |
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| + | * [[Ironsway]] - one of the largest towns in its region |
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| + | * [[Bornwater]] - the biggest mining town in Bavland |
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| + | * [[Staplind]] - a smaller town near Bornwater |
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| + | * [[Kneespike]] - the town of residence of the lord of Bornwater |
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| + | == Politics and Culture == |
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| + | Bavland is generally ignored by the people of Jah Keved; even the [[Veden]] [[highprince]] who has jurisdiction over the land tends to stay out of the area.{{book ref|sa1|i|3}} |
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| + | The people of Bavland are called Bavlanders by outsiders, though they refer to themselvs as Bav. Though still distinctly [[Vorin]], the Bav are a separate culture from that of the Veden, to the point of having their own language with several different dialects. One word from the Ironsway dialect of the Bav language is ''kurp'', a term for "child".{{book ref|sa1|i|3}}{{book ref|sa1|i|6}} |
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| + | The Bav curse by "Dustmother", or [[Chemoarish]].{{epigraph ref|sa3|93}}{{book ref|sa1|i|3}} However, as Chemoarish is sometimes mistakenly conflated with the [[Nightwatcher]], it's uncertain which being the curse is intended to refer to. |
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Revision as of 23:26, 18 August 2019
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| Nation | Jah Keved |
| World | Roshar |
| Universe | Cosmere |
Bavland is a small mining region in the nation of Jah Keved on Roshar. The people from Bavland are called either Bav or Bavlanders.[1]
Geography
Bavland is located on the north-eastern tip of the mountain range in the center of the continent, putting it in the south-west of Jah Keved.[2] The region is rich in ore deposits, making mining central to its economy. Though not all of Bavland is concentrated on it, it seems to be the main source of population and work. There are multiple mining communities there, centered around small villages, with huge populations of transient workers. Due to all the mines, or perhaps the geological makeup of the region, Bavland is extremely dusty.[1]
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Despite the abundance of work, settlements in Bavland are rather small. One of the largest, Ironsway, consists of only several hundred homes and three taverns.[1]
Notable settlements
- Ironsway - one of the largest towns in its region
- Bornwater - the biggest mining town in Bavland
- Staplind - a smaller town near Bornwater
- Kneespike - the town of residence of the lord of Bornwater
Politics and Culture
Bavland is generally ignored by the people of Jah Keved; even the Veden highprince who has jurisdiction over the land tends to stay out of the area.[1]
The people of Bavland are called Bavlanders by outsiders, though they refer to themselvs as Bav. Though still distinctly Vorin, the Bav are a separate culture from that of the Veden, to the point of having their own language with several different dialects. One word from the Ironsway dialect of the Bav language is kurp, a term for "child".[1][3]
The Bav curse by "Dustmother", or Chemoarish.[4][1] However, as Chemoarish is sometimes mistakenly conflated with the Nightwatcher, it's uncertain which being the curse is intended to refer to.
