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The '''feasting basin''' is an area in the [[Shattered Plains]] warcamps where king [[Elhokar Kholin]] hosts his parties.{{book ref|sa1|22}}
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The '''feasting basin''' is a location in the [[Alethi]] warcamps on the [[Shattered Plains]] of [[Roshar]]. Located near the [[Pinnacle]], it is where [[Elhokar Kholin]] hosts parties.{{book ref|sa1|22}}
   
 
== Location and Appearance ==
  
== Location and Appearance ==
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The feasting basin is located at the feet of the hill holding the [[Pinnacle]], Elhokar's palace on the Plains. It's open-air, shaped like a shallow bowl with five circular platforms rising up from it, created through [[Soulcasting]].{{book ref|sa2|67}} Those platforms are connected to each other by bridges, with railings done in fine scrollwork that has to be stowed away when not in use to protect it from moisture.{{book ref|sa1|22}}
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The feasting basin is located at the foot of the hill holding the [[Pinnacle]], Elhokar's palace on the Plains. It's open-air, shaped like a shallow bowl with five circular platforms rising up from it; the platforms were created through [[Soulcasting]].{{book ref|sa2|67}} The platforms are connected to each other by bridges, with railings done in fine scrollwork that has to be stowed away when not in use to protect it from moisture.{{book ref|sa1|22}}
   
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For most parties, the basin is flooded by diverting the water from nearby stream, turning it into a small lake, while the platforms become islands.{{book ref|sa1|22}} How full the lake is depends on how much water is flowing into the stream at the present, which in turn depends on the weather.{{book ref|sa1|54}} On some occassions, numerous infused spheres are thrown into the water to make it glow.{{book ref|sa2|67}}
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For most parties, the basin is flooded by diverting the water from a nearby stream, turning it into a small lake. The raised platforms then function as islands, and are generally referred to as such.{{book ref|sa1|22}} The amount of water that fills the lake depends on the amount of water flowing in the stream, which varies depending on the weather and the time of year.{{book ref|sa1|54}} On some occasions, numerous [[sphere]]s infused with [[Stormlight]] are thrown into the water to make it glow for ambience.{{book ref|sa2|67}}
   
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Each island is filled with tables of food and drink for the participants, as well as chairs for people to sit and enjoy them. One of the islands holds a sparring ring for young brightlords who wish to show off their swordsmanship. Elsewhere, there are easels and drawing tools for women to boast their own skills.{{book ref|sa1|22}} The king has his own island, on which he entertains his family and guests of honor. There are braziers set up on the sides of every island to keep the participants warm, though after [[Navani]] arrives at the Plains, they are replaced with heating [[fabrial]]s.{{book ref|sa1|54}}
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There are braziers set up on the sides of each island to keep the participants warm; the braziers are replaced with heating [[fabrial]]s after [[Navani]] arrives at the Plains. The islands are filled with tables of food and drink for the participants, as well as chairs for people to sit and enjoy the feast. The king has his own feasting island, on which he entertains his family and guests of honor.{{book ref|sa1|54}}
   
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As with most [[Vorin]] [[lighteyes]] ballrooms, four of the basin's islands are segregated by gender -- two for men, two for women. The king's island, by contrast, is free for both, allowing everyone equal access to the king.{{book ref|sa2|67}}
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Mirroring most [[Vorin]] ballrooms, four of the basin's islands are segregated by gender—two for men, two for women. One of the islands holds a sparring ring for young brightlords who wish to show off their swordsmanship. Elsewhere, there are easels and drawing tools for women to display their skills.{{book ref|sa1|22}} The king's island, by contrast, is open to people of any gender, allowing various powerful nobles equal access to the king.{{book ref|sa2|67}}
   
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== The Parties ==
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==History==
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The feasting basin is the premier spot for parties for the high-born occupants of the warcamps, giving [[lighteyes]] the opportunity to see and interact with the king. They are a chance for people to not only mingle with other members of their social class, but also to play politics, both international and domestic.{{book ref|sa1|54}} Usually, most, if not all [[highprince]]s can be found attending the feasts.{{book ref|sa2|67}} For younger lighteyes, the feasts are a chance to show off their fashion and catch up on rumours. Sometimes, quick duels are fought in the sparring ring to defend one's honor from this or that.{{book ref|sa1|22}} The parties are also a chance to see what the general mood of the Alethi high society is, as well as a chance to have some good food, as while most of the camps eat [[Soulcasting|Soulcast]] meat and grain, the dishes at the feasts are always heavily spiced. The King's [[Wit]] has taken to sitting by the entrance to one of the islands and insult everyone who comes in.{{book ref|sa1|22}}
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The feasting basin was the premier spot for parties for the high-born occupants of the warcamps, giving [[lighteyes]] the opportunity to see and interact with the king. They presented opportunities for people to not only mingle with other members of their social class, but also to play politics, both international and domestic.{{book ref|sa1|54}} [[Highprince]]s rarely missed attending any feasts held at the basin.{{book ref|sa2|67}} The high-profile setting of the feasts led to some notable incidents of political maneuvering between the highprinces, often incited by [[Torol Sadeas]].{{book ref|sa1|22}}{{book ref|sa1|54}}
   
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For younger lighteyes, the feasts were a chance to show off their fashion and catch up on rumors. The sparring ring in the basin was generally used for friendly duels, although it could also be used for hostile duels for honor if needed.{{book ref|sa1|22}} The parties were also a chance to observe the general mood of Alethi high society, as well as a chance to have some good food; while most of the food in the camps contained bland [[Soulcasting|Soulcast]] meat and grain, the dishes at the feasts were always heavily spiced. The King's [[Wit]] took to sitting by the entrance to one of the islands so that he could insult everyone who came in.{{book ref|sa1|22}}
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As the basin lacks a roof, where the party is held depends on the predictions of [[stormwarden]]s. Should they predict a highstorm, or rain, the feast is moved inside the [[Pinnacle]].{{book ref|sa1|22}}
  
   
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As the basin lacked a roof, parties there were planned based on the predictions of [[stormwarden]]s. Should they predict a [[highstorm]] or other adverse weather, the feast would be cancelled.{{book ref|sa1|22}}
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Early on, there are no guards on the islands; however, as the tensions between the highprinces begin to rise and the fear of the [[Assassin in White]] spreads, more and more brightlords bring bodyguards with them. After the party, they are sometimes allowed to have the remaining food for themselves.{{book ref|sa2|67}}
  
   
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Early in Elhokar's reign, there were few guards on the islands; however, as the tensions between the highprinces began to rise and the fear of the [[Assassin in White]] spread, more and more brightlords brought bodyguards with them. After the party, they were sometimes allowed to have the remaining food for themselves.{{book ref|sa2|67}}
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After the [[True Desolation]] begins, the feasting basin is no longer in use, as most Alethi, including the king, abandon the warcamps for [[Urithiru]].{{book ref|sa3|50}}
  
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After the [[True Desolation]] began, the feasting basin fell out of use after the king and most of his subjects abandoned the warcamps for [[Urithiru]].{{book ref|sa3|50}}
   
 
== Notes ==
  
== Notes ==

Revision as of 16:16, 12 October 2020

Feasting basin
City Alethi warcamps
Region The Shattered Plains
World Roshar
Universe Cosmere

“ The world itself seemed close to ending, and the Alethi threw a party. ”

— Dalinar[1]

The feasting basin is a location in the Alethi warcamps on the Shattered Plains of Roshar. Located near the Pinnacle, it is where Elhokar Kholin hosts parties.[2]

Location and Appearance

The feasting basin is located at the foot of the hill holding the Pinnacle, Elhokar's palace on the Plains. It's open-air, shaped like a shallow bowl with five circular platforms rising up from it; the platforms were created through Soulcasting.[1] The platforms are connected to each other by bridges, with railings done in fine scrollwork that has to be stowed away when not in use to protect it from moisture.[2]

For most parties, the basin is flooded by diverting the water from a nearby stream, turning it into a small lake. The raised platforms then function as islands, and are generally referred to as such.[2] The amount of water that fills the lake depends on the amount of water flowing in the stream, which varies depending on the weather and the time of year.[3] On some occasions, numerous spheres infused with Stormlight are thrown into the water to make it glow for ambience.[1]

There are braziers set up on the sides of each island to keep the participants warm; the braziers are replaced with heating fabrials after Navani arrives at the Plains. The islands are filled with tables of food and drink for the participants, as well as chairs for people to sit and enjoy the feast. The king has his own feasting island, on which he entertains his family and guests of honor.[3]

Mirroring most Vorin ballrooms, four of the basin's islands are segregated by gender—two for men, two for women. One of the islands holds a sparring ring for young brightlords who wish to show off their swordsmanship. Elsewhere, there are easels and drawing tools for women to display their skills.[2] The king's island, by contrast, is open to people of any gender, allowing various powerful nobles equal access to the king.[1]

History

The feasting basin was the premier spot for parties for the high-born occupants of the warcamps, giving lighteyes the opportunity to see and interact with the king. They presented opportunities for people to not only mingle with other members of their social class, but also to play politics, both international and domestic.[3] Highprinces rarely missed attending any feasts held at the basin.[1] The high-profile setting of the feasts led to some notable incidents of political maneuvering between the highprinces, often incited by Torol Sadeas.[2][3]

For younger lighteyes, the feasts were a chance to show off their fashion and catch up on rumors. The sparring ring in the basin was generally used for friendly duels, although it could also be used for hostile duels for honor if needed.[2] The parties were also a chance to observe the general mood of Alethi high society, as well as a chance to have some good food; while most of the food in the camps contained bland Soulcast meat and grain, the dishes at the feasts were always heavily spiced. The King's Wit took to sitting by the entrance to one of the islands so that he could insult everyone who came in.[2]

As the basin lacked a roof, parties there were planned based on the predictions of stormwardens. Should they predict a highstorm or other adverse weather, the feast would be cancelled.[2]

Early in Elhokar's reign, there were few guards on the islands; however, as the tensions between the highprinces began to rise and the fear of the Assassin in White spread, more and more brightlords brought bodyguards with them. After the party, they were sometimes allowed to have the remaining food for themselves.[1]

After the True Desolation began, the feasting basin fell out of use after the king and most of his subjects abandoned the warcamps for Urithiru.[4]

Notes

  1. ↑ a b c d e f Words of Radiance chapter 67#
  2. ↑ a b c d e f g h The Way of Kings chapter 22#
  3. ↑ a b c d The Way of Kings chapter 54#
  4. ↑ Oathbringer chapter 50#
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