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'''Steen''' is a kingdom at the tip of a peninsula in southwestern [[Roshar]].{{map ref|Roshar}} As such, it only borders [[Liafor]].
==Geography==▼
During the [[Silver Kingdoms]] era, it was part of [[Makabakam]].{{map ref|Silver Kingdoms}} [[Noura]] describes them as a tricky bunch, and hints that they shouldn't be invited to the [[Urithiru]] talks along with the other [[Makabak]] representatives.{{book ref|sa3|65}}▼
Steen has an area of around 156,000 km<sup>2</sup>, making it one of the smallest Rosharan nations, larger than only [[Alm]], [[Bavland]], and [[Tu Fallia]].{{url ref|url=https://www.17thshard.com/forum/blogs/entry/634-roshar-physical-characteristics-and-areas/|text=Roshar Physical Characteristics And Areas|site=17th Shard}}. In comparison to real world nations, area is very close to the land area of Suriname. ▼
It is situated on the
[[Beard]] tells a tale about him swimming across a vat of dyes when in service to the Steen merchant lords.{{book ref|sa3|73}} The crew of ''[[First Dreams]]'' on its trip to [[Akinah]] is made up of Steen mercenaries.{{book ref|sa3|i|4}}▼
== Politics ==
Just before the [[Battle of Thaylen Field]], a report from [[Steen]] relayed to a meeting in [[Urithiru]] confirms that the early [[Everstorm]] reported by [[Shinovar]] has passed and also mentions that it is faster and more violent than previous storms. This comes just before the other revelations about the [[Eila Stele]] and the first [[Voidbringer]]s.{{book ref|sa3|111}}▼
Steen is probably ruled by a group of merchants known as the ‘Merchant Lords’.{{book ref|sa3|73}}
== Culture ==
Prior to the voyage of the ''Wandersail'' to [[Aimia]], [[Lopen]] indicates that men from Steen were present in [[Urithiru]].{{book ref|sa3.5|3}} Specifically, he noted that their beards were wrapped in cords - a fashion that has been shown elsewhere in Roshar and the cosmere.{{book ref|sa1|3}}{{book ref|wb|9}}. Later, [[Nikli]] comments that 'ordinary people' in Aimia (i.e. not the [[Sleepless]]) wore their beards in the peculiar cord-like style of Steen.{{book ref|sa3.5|9}}▼
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▲==Geography==
▲Steen has an area of around 156,000 km<sup>2</sup>, making it one of the smallest Rosharan nations, larger than only [[Alm]], [[Bavland]], and [[Tu Fallia]].{{url ref|url=https://www.17thshard.com/forum/blogs/entry/634-roshar-physical-characteristics-and-areas/|text=Roshar Physical Characteristics And Areas|site=17th Shard}}.
Steen probably has good mercenaries as the crew of ''[[First Dreams]]'' on its trip to [[Akinah]] is made up of Steen mercenaries.{{book ref|sa3|i|4}}
[[Noura]] describes them as a tricky bunch.
== History ==
During the [[Silver Kingdoms]] era, it was part of [[Makabakam]].{{map ref|Silver Kingdoms}}
After Makabakam collapsed Steen became independent.
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▲Just before the [[Battle of Thaylen Field]], a report from [[Steen]] relayed to a meeting in [[Urithiru]] confirms that the early [[Everstorm]] reported by [[Shinovar]] has passed and also mentions that it is faster and more violent than previous storms. This comes just before the other revelations about the [[Eila Stele]] and the first [[Voidbringer]]s.{{book ref|sa3|111}}
Prior to the voyage of the ''Wandersail'' to [[Aimia]], [[Lopen]] indicates that men from Steen were present in [[Urithiru]].{{book ref|sa3.5|3}}
▲[[Beard]] tells a tale about him swimming across a vat of dyes when in service to the Steen merchant lords.{{book ref|sa3|73
▲It is situated on the southeastern coast of Roshar, and is surrounded on three sides by the [[Aimian Sea]] and [[Southern Depths]]. It shares a border only with [[Liafor]].{{map ref|Roshar}}
== Notes ==
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