Sesemalex Dar
| Sesemalex Dar | |
|---|---|
| Nation | Emul |
| World | Roshar |
| Universe | Cosmere |
“Yes, it is the capital of the kingdom of Emul, and is one of the most ancient cities in the world.”
—Sigzil
Sesemalex Dar is the capital of the kingdom of Emul[1] on Roshar during the Era of Solitude.[2]
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Geography[edit]
The city of Sesemalex Dar sits on a stone plain on the west coast of Emul.[3] It borders on Tukar and is northeast of Torriqqam.[2][4]
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The design of Sesemalex Dar is intricate and often said to be spectacular,[1] built in enormous gashes in the ground to protect it from highstorms.[3] Each trough has a lip of rock diverting water from flowing into the city and a complex drainage system of cracks to help it weather the storms,[3] as well as stone of a unique composition that helps with the drainage.[1] The pattern of the Sesemalex Dar is central to the Emuli religion.[1] The structure of the city is very similar to Yeddaw, and many consider visiting Yeddaw to be the closest thing to seeing Sesemalex Dar itself.[5]
History[edit]
Sesemalex Dar was founded at an unknown time. One of the most ancient cities in the world, some believed it to be a Dawncity.[1][3] The Emuli made the city their capital at some point, regarding its design as central to their religion. However, the Tukari also desired the city for its use as a port, and they were able to use the status of their ruler, Tezim, as a justification for attempting to take it.[1] This resulted in the Eighty's War, a conflict centered around the city which lasted several years.[6]
At the advent of the True Desolation, the Eighty's War was swallowed up by the conflict with Odium's forces. The Fused and singers took the southern part of Emul, including Sesemalex Dar.[7] The city was freed from this occupation when the coalition of monarchs successfully regained control of Emul in 1175.[8]
Culture[edit]
It is said that the city of Sesemalex Dar--and the entire kingdom of Emul--was named by Jezrien himself. Some people such as Au-nak believe Sesemalex Dar to be a Dawncity. The Emuli believe that Sesemalex Dar is their ancestral homeland given to them by the Heralds and often speak of its religious significance.[1]
The citizens of Sesemalex Dar are well known for their marvelous crem pottery, and the city itself is a major waypoint and trade city of the south. Due to the wealth of trade in Sesemalex Dar, the bordering nation of Tukar wants the city for its fantastic port; this is the conflict at the root of the Eighty's War.[1] As such, the city has been a war zone for a long period of time.[5]
