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The '''syre''' is a light sword created in [[Jaador]] on [[Sel]].{{book ref|Elantris|17}} In Jaador, it was originally known as a '''jedaver''',{{glossary ref|Elantris|J}} but is now more commonly known by its [[Fjordell]] name, syre.{{book ref|Elantris|17}}{{glossary ref|Elantris|S}} |
The '''syre''' is a light sword created in [[Jaador]] on [[Sel]].{{book ref|Elantris|17}} In Jaador, it was originally known as a '''jedaver''',{{glossary ref|Elantris|J}} but is now more commonly known by its [[Fjordell]] name, syre.{{book ref|Elantris|17}}{{glossary ref|Elantris|S}} |
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| β | In [[Jaador]], the syre was originally a weapon for scouts, but fell into disuse before being reintroduced as a fencing weapon for the nobility.{{book ref|Elantris|17}} From there, the use of syres spread to [[Duladel]], where they are sometimes known as '''kmeer'''.{{glossary ref|Elantris|K}} Duladel, however, was generally neutral, and the republican class turned fencing with the syre into a sport rather than using it for potentially lethal duels. Modern day Dulas consider the ability to fence with a syre a requirement for being viewed as a |
+ | In [[Jaador]], the syre was originally a weapon for scouts, but fell into disuse before being reintroduced as a fencing weapon for the nobility.{{book ref|Elantris|17}} From there, the use of syres spread to [[Duladel]], where they are sometimes known as '''kmeer'''.{{glossary ref|Elantris|K}} Duladel, however, was generally neutral, and the republican class turned fencing with the syre into a sport rather than using it for potentially lethal duels. Modern day Dulas consider the ability to fence with a syre a requirement for being viewed as a solider, regardless of how many battles a person has won. From Duladel, syres skipped over [[Arelon]], as the [[Elantrian]]s disapproved of anything resembling violence, but made their way to [[Teod]], where fencing with them became a sport for women instead of men.{{book ref|Elantris|17}} |
When [[Sarene]] moved to Arelon, she brought several of her syres with her, and eventually began teaching the noblewomen to fence, thus introducing the sport to Arelon.{{book ref|Elantris|17}} |
When [[Sarene]] moved to Arelon, she brought several of her syres with her, and eventually began teaching the noblewomen to fence, thus introducing the sport to Arelon.{{book ref|Elantris|17}} |
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