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'''Tukar''' is a kingdom on [[Roshar]]. It
Tukar is ruled by god-priest Tezim, who is actually the [[Herald]] [[Ishar]] in disguise.{{book ref|sa3|64}}
== Etymology ==
Tukar lies in south-western Roshar, on the coast of the [[Southern Depths]] and the [[Aimian Sea]], in the geographical region of [[Makabak]]. It borders [[Emul]] to the north and [[Marat]] to the west, both on rivers. The island chain leading from Tukar to Aimia are possibly under Tukari control.{{map ref|Roshar}} The general climate of the country is unknown. It's likely to be hot and dry, much like the rest of Makabak.
Tukar has several settlements, such as [[Torriqqam]] and [[Khathazan]]. Along the Southern Depths, there are also the towns of [[Riqu Mar]] and [[Linder Mar]].{{map ref|Eastern Makabak}} [[Icewater]], located on one of the islands off the coast, may belong to it. [[Sesemalex Dar]], the capital of Emul, is located on the western border of Tukar, and the Tukari have laid claim to it for generations.{{map ref|Roshar}}{{book ref|sa1|53}} Due to their claim of ownership, there is a strong sense of anti-Emuli irredentism in the hearts of the people, which has led to many separate conflicts over the city
Tukar has an area of around 702,000 km<sup>2</sup>.{{ref|name=blog634}}
The people of Tukar are typically brown-skinned and have black hair. Their clothes have colours similar to Azish patterns. The cloth is thicker and coarser then Azish clothing. Their outfits are also more enveloping then Azish clothing and have braided tassels that hang low from the waist. This style is common in the south east of Makabak.{{book ref|sa4|30}}
The Tukari wear colored bracelets, Dalinar thinks they have religious significance, although he’s uncertain.{{book ref|sa4|98}} At least some of these bracelets are made from cloth, they may also have writing on them.{{book ref|sa4|36}}
The Tukari are renowned across Roshar for their mercenaries, their perfumes and their jewellery.{{book ref|sa4|98}} There are many herdsmen in Tukar.{{book ref|sa4|111}}
=== Government and Religion ===
Tukar is a theocracy, with their current spiritual and political leader, Tezim, being alternately titled the god-priest, god-king, and priest-king.{{book ref|sa2.5|3}}{{book ref|sa3|64}}{{book ref|sa3|65}} The Tukari people also live in clans.{{book ref|Sa4|36}}
Unlike other Makabaki states, which consider [[Herald]]s to be gods, the Tukari worship the [[Almighty]], much like the eastern nations. Tezim is likewise revered as a semi-divine figure, and considered an aspect of god.{{book ref|sa3|28}} Other titles ascribed to him are "first and last man", "Herald of Heralds" and "bearer of the [[Oathpact]]".{{book ref|sa3|24}} In reality, Tezim is the half-mad Herald [[Ishar]], making those titles somewhat justified.{{book ref|sa3|64}} Though the average Tukari likely don't know his true identity, there are numerous
=== Military ===
Tukari in general are considered volatile and crazy by the outsiders, with the [[Alethi]] relieved at not having to ally with them, and [[Szeth]] speculating that they might suddenly abandon their crusade against Emul and go to war with [[Marat]].{{book ref|sa3|24}}{{book ref|sa3|106}} The main way of communicating with them diplomatically is through their scribes, with the god-priest himself rarely, if ever, speaking in person.{{book ref|sa3|24}}
=== Calendar ===
They make use of a different calendar than the Vorin calendar. Little is known about it except that the Vorin year {{rosharan date|1168}} is considered to be in the eighties in the Tukari calendar,{{book ref|sa2|i|14}} although the exact year is unknown.
== Settlements ==
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