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The '''Horneater Peaks''' are a mountain range in [[Jah Keved]] in eastern [[Roshar]].{{map ref|Roshar}} They are the home of the [[Unkalaki]], also known as the Horneater people. |
The '''Horneater Peaks''' are a mountain range in [[Jah Keved]] in eastern [[Roshar]].{{map ref|Roshar}} They are the home of the [[Unkalaki]], also known as the Horneater people. |
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== Geography and Ecology == |
== Geography and Ecology == |
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− | During a dream, [[Kaladin]] has a vision of the peaks and describes them as "majestic", populated at their tips, with villages clustered near vents emitting steam.{{book ref|sa1|46}}{{ref|text=Although this perspective is seen in a dream, the vision appears to come from the [[Stormfather]] and likely reflects reality.}} They provide a natural defensive barrier for the nation of [[Jah Keved]].{{book ref|sa3|107}} There is a strip of land |
+ | During a dream, [[Kaladin]] has a vision of the peaks and describes them as "majestic", populated at their tips, with villages clustered near vents emitting steam.{{book ref|sa1|46}}{{ref|text=Although this perspective is seen in a dream, the vision appears to come from the [[Stormfather]] and likely reflects reality.}} There are an unknown number of inhabited peaks.{{wob ref|6332}} They provide a natural defensive barrier for the nation of [[Jah Keved]].{{book ref|sa3|107}} There is a strip of land east between the peaks and the border of [[Alethkar]] that is strategically important.{{book ref|sa3|107}} |
During the [[Heraldic Epochs]], the mountains formed most of the eastern border of the [[Silver Kingdoms|Silver Kingdom]] of [[Valhav]].{{map ref|Silver Kingdoms}} |
During the [[Heraldic Epochs]], the mountains formed most of the eastern border of the [[Silver Kingdoms|Silver Kingdom]] of [[Valhav]].{{map ref|Silver Kingdoms}} |
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=== Settlements === |
=== Settlements === |
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− | The tops of the peaks have an unknown number of Unkalaki villages.{{book ref|sa2|46 |
+ | The tops of the peaks have an unknown number of Unkalaki villages.{{book ref|sa2|46}} The [[Jokasha Monastery]] is located on the western slopes of the peaks.{{book ref|sa3|i|2}} |
=== Notable Features === |
=== Notable Features === |
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The story of how the Unkalaki came to live in the Peaks is only known through legend. The Unkalaki are known to be hybrids of [[singers]] and humans.{{wob ref|930}} According to Unkalaki tradition, they became pariahs in Roshar due to their fighting prowess and had to appeal to the gods to create a new place for them to live.{{book ref|sa2|46}} |
The story of how the Unkalaki came to live in the Peaks is only known through legend. The Unkalaki are known to be hybrids of [[singers]] and humans.{{wob ref|930}} According to Unkalaki tradition, they became pariahs in Roshar due to their fighting prowess and had to appeal to the gods to create a new place for them to live.{{book ref|sa2|46}} |
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− | Over time, the Unkalaki |
+ | Over time, the Unkalaki are reintroduced to Rosharan society; at the end of the [[Era of Solitude]] it is not uncommon to encounter a Horneater in the larger cities of Jah Keved and Alethkar, and many people in the area have partially red hair that indicates some measure of Horneater blood.{{book ref|sa2|5}} |
⚫ | Although the Unkalaki technically live within the borders of Jah Keved, they are essentially treated as a sovereign nation with the peaks as their territory; they are not referred to as Veden.{{book ref|sa1|14}} They are not mentioned as participants in any of the many skirmishes between Jah Keved and Alethkar. The residents of different peaks occasionally attack each other, but this is rare.{{book ref|sa3|37}} They desperately want to win [[Shardblade]]s and [[Shardplate]], but have not been able to do so.{{book ref|sa1|23}} |
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⚫ | After the [[ |
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⚫ | After the [[True Desolation]], Lunamor's family travels to find him and tell him that something is very wrong in their homeland.{{book ref|sa3|37}} When Kaladin, [[Shallan]], [[Adolin]], and Azure travel to [[Shadesmar]], they learn that ships traveling from the area of the peaks to [[Celebrant]] have not been arriving.{{book ref|sa3|97}} They later learn that [[Voidspren]] and the [[Fused]] mysteriously arrived in the southwestern part of Shadesmar (west of the [[Nexus of Imagination]]) and traveled to the perpendicularity. The Voidspren then occupy the area, sailing warships and demanding tribute.{{book ref|sa3|102}} Other ships in Shadesmar now refuse to sail to the perpendicularity.{{book ref|sa3|102}} |
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⚫ | Although the Unkalaki technically live within the borders of Jah Keved, they are essentially treated as a sovereign nation with the peaks as their territory; they are not referred to as Veden.{{book ref|sa1|14}} They are not mentioned as participants in any of the many skirmishes between Jah Keved and Alethkar. The residents of different peaks occasionally attack each other, but this is rare.{{book ref|sa3|37}} They desperately want to win [[Shardblade]]s and [[Shardplate]] but have not been able to do so |
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+ | In the [[Physical Realm]], [[Adrotagia]] tells [[Taravangian]] that the [[Unmade]] [[Moelach]] has settled in the peaks and that [[Joshor]] has been sent to investigate.{{book ref|sa3|107}} |
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− | Worldhoppers have desired to establish trade with Roshar but found the prospect difficult. In control of the only stable entry point to the world, which lies within their peaks, the Horneaters are "unpleasant to deal with."{{book ref|sa4|13}} |
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== Notes == |
== Notes == |
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[[Category: Unkalaki| Unkalaki]] |
[[Category: Unkalaki| Unkalaki]] |
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