Editing Teod

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'''Teod''' is a peninsula state on the world of [[Sel]].{{map ref|Opelon}} The people from Teod are called the Teo. Despite not being located on Opelon, Teod is in it’s cultural sphere of influence.{{book ref|Elantris|2}}

== Geography ==
==== Location and Climate ====
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|She remembered the way the snow settled on the landscape. One morning she had awoken to find everything outside coated in a beautiful film of ice; the trees had looked like jewels sparkling in the winter daylight.
|Sarene thinking about Teod{{book ref|Elantris|17}}
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Teod is located on the northern continent, although it is one of the more southern nations on this continent. Teod is separated from the southern continent, called [[Opelon]] or [[Sycla]], by the [[Sea of Fjorden]]. There are large mountain ranges both in the north and in the south of the nation.{{map ref|Sycla}} These mountains contain a number of passes that lead to the [[Rose Empire]].{{tes ref|98}} The nation is also filled with forests.{{book ref|Elantris|17}} 

Teod’s climate is relatively cold, although not insufferably so.{{glossary ref|Elantris|T}} Due to this cold it snows and freezes often.{{book ref|Elantris|17}}

== Government ==
=== Monarchy ===
Teod is a monarchy, with the current king being [[Eventeo]]. It appears that Eventeo and perhaps his wife have absolute power. While the king does hold court, it seems that at least some of the ruling is done by ministers.{{book ref|Elantris|17}}{{book ref|Elantris|2}} The royal crest of the country is a gold [[Aon]] Teo on a blue backround.{{book ref|elantris|38}}

After the death of the monarch the crown is supposed to pass to his eldest child, although this doesn’t always happen, instead a different child may assume the throne if the eldest one isn’t in Teod.{{book ref|Elantris|58}} The current Crown Prince of [[Teod]] is called [[Teorn]].{{glossary ref|Elantris|T}} 

=== Military ===
Teod's martial strength exists mainly in the form of its navy, which dominates the northern sea, protecting Teod's borders from other nations, mainly the Fjordell Empire. The country has little to no ground forces, this makes it very hard for Teod to invade another nation.{{book ref|Elantris|62}}{{book ref|Elantris|61}}

The Teo, or at least the ones who are pure [[Aonic]], can become [[Elantrian]]s.{{book ref|Elantris|19}} This [[Shaod|Transformation]] grants them a whole host of abilities and enhancements. The Elantrians are supernaturally strong and fast, and are extremely quick of mind. Their main advantage however, is the use of [[AonDor]]. Even though the Elantrians aren’t an official part of the Teo military, they are allies of Teod and will come to their aid when needed.{{book ref|Elantris|62}}

=== Foreign Policy and International Relationships ===
==== Arelon ====
The Teo have great relations with the [[Arelon|Arelenes]], this is mainly because of their similarities. The Arelene and Teo peoples are both [[Shu-Korath|Korathi]], meaning that they both worship [[Domi]].{{book ref|Elantris|3}} They are also both ethnically Aonic, further connecting them together.{{glossary ref|Elantris|A}}

After the Arelene revolution happened relations between Teod and Arelon decreased, with king Eventeo never bothering to forge stronger ties to the new Arelene government. With the [[Fjordell Empire]] putting pressure on Teod and Arelon, kings Eventeo and [[Iadon]] eventually attempted to strengthen their alliance again, marrying their children [[Raoden]] and [[Sarene]].{{book ref|Elantris|2}}

After the Fjordell invasion of Teod and the restoration of [[Elantris (city)|Elantris]] a number of [[Elantrian]]s went to [[Teoras]], saving the city from Fjordell invaders.{{book ref|Elantris|62}} This, along with the aforementioned marriage pact, probably increased Teod’s relations with Arelon.

==== Fjorden ====
The Teo have antagonistic relations with the [[Fjorden|Fjordell]].{{book ref|Elantris|6}} The Fjordell are the archenemies and historical rivals of the Teo.{{book ref|Elantris|5}} Teod is also the homeland of Shu-Korath, while Fjorden is a Derethi nation, further fueling their rivalry.{{book ref|Elantris|6}} Despite this rivalry the Fjordell still have an [[Ashgress|ambassador]] in Teod.{{glossary ref|Elantris|A}}

Ten years after the [[Reod]] the Fjordell began closing their borders to Teo merchants, it got to the point that several Teo ambassadors disappeared.{{book ref|Elantris|17}} Eventually they invaded Teod, sailing their navy straight to [[Teoras]].{{book ref|Elantris|62}} The invasion was rebuffed when [[Elantris (city)|Elantris]] was restored and an army of [[Elantrians]], the allies of the Teo, arrived at Teoras.{{book ref|Elantris|62}} The invasion significantly worsened the relations between the Teo and the Fjordell.

== Culture ==
=== People ===
The Teo people are ethnically [[Aonic]]. Unlike the other Aonic peoples most of the Teo are pure Aonic. Due to their Aonic blood most of the Teo are tall and have blonde hair.{{glossary ref|Elantris|A}}

==== Marriage and Relationships ====
The Teo men prefer women who are less smart then they are, although it isn’t like they want stupid wives. Rather a lot of the men are simply not comfortable around women who are their intellectual superior. The women often downplay their intelligence until they are married. Nearly all Teo women are at least engaged by the age of eighteen, so much so that an unmarried twenty-five year old women is considered an old maid and mocked.{{book ref|Elantris|17}}

The Teo, as Korathi, follow the marriage rituals of [[Shu-Korath]]. The Teo also expect that both partners are present when they get married, although political marriage contracts sometimes have clauses that consider the marriage valid even when a member of the engaged couple dies shortly before the wedding.{{book ref|Elantris|2}} 

==== Religion ====
Teod’s state religion is called [[Shu-Korath]].{{book ref|Elantris|3}} The Korathi worship a merciful and benevolent god called [[Domi]]. The central tenet of this faith is the '''unifying power of love. '''{{book ref|Elantris|16}}

==== Sports ====
The Teo love their sports, although men and women often do different things. The Teo women often spar together using a [[Syre]], a type of sword, although they are strict in calling it fencing instead of fighting as even the most understanding of Teo men gets a bit uncomfortable when he thinks of women ‘fighting.’{{book ref|Elantris|17}}

A lot of people also play [[Leky stick]], a [[Svorden|Svordish]] game. The game makes use of points, and has at least one goal.{{book ref|Elantris|2}} 

=== Language and Script ===
The Teo speak a language called Aonic, this language was originally based on the [[Aon]]s, although it has drifted away from them. The Aons were also the base for a logographic alphabet used in Arelon and Teod until the development of a phonetic alphabet, which they still use.{{glossary ref|Elantris|A}}

Teod also has a number of academies, one of which is owned by their king, [[Eventeo]]. The lecturers at some of these academies are very skilled at saying nothing with a lot of words.{{book ref|Elantris|2}}

== History ==
After the previous ruler died, [[Eventeo]] took the throne against the rightful line of succession, which would have led his brother [[Kiin]] ascending.{{book ref|elantris|58}}{{wob ref|2194}}

With the rise of the [[Fjordell Empire]] putting pressure on Teod and [[Arelon]], kings Eventeo and [[Iadon]] attempted to strengthen their alliance by marrying their children [[Raoden]] and [[Sarene]]. The deal eventually fell through after Raoden succumbed to the [[Reod]], and some trickery by [[Hrathen]] lead to Eventeo converting to [[Shu-Dereth]].

== Trivia ==
* In the first published edition of ''[[Elantris (book)|Elantris]]'', the term "Teoish" was used to describe things originating from the nation of Teod. This was changed in the tenth anniversary edition of ''Elantris'' such that "Teo" is now used as the nation's demonym and adjectival form.

== Notes ==
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