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'''Fjorden''' is a theocratic nation state on [[Sel]]. The people of Fjorden are called the Fjordell.{{book ref|elantris|2}}
Strict and militaristic, Fjorden is the dominant country of the continent.
== Geography
Fjorden and its client states encompass vast majority of the continent of [[Opelon]]. Fjorden itself is the largest and northernmost of them, lying along the long shore of the [[Sea of Fjorden]], while to the west, it's bordered by [[Atad Mountains]] (or Dathreki, as they are known to the Fjordell) and the country of [[Arelon]].{{book ref|Elantris|Glossary}}{{map ref|Opelon}}{{map ref|Arelon}} From South and East, Fjorden is bordered by its many subjugated nations -- going West-to-East, those are [[Duladel]], [[Jindo]], [[Jaador]], [[Hraggen]], [[Geant]] and [[Svorden]]. [[Hrovell]] is another subjugated state, although it lies south of Hraggen and Geant, and doesn't border Fjorden directly.{{map ref|Opelon}}
Fjorden nation has many fortified cities.
=== Cities ===▼
▲Fjorden nation has many fortified cities. {{book ref|Elantris|8}}
== History ==
The original state reigning over Fjorden was the Old Empire, also known as the First Empire. Over three hundred years ago,
▲Over three hundred years ago, Fjorden nearly conquered all of Sycla/Opelon—only Arelon, with the help of Elantrian magic, stood against it. The Old Empire, or First Empire, fell because of administrative problems—it conquered more than it could hold. {{book ref|Elantris|Glossary}}
Over the past three centuries, the Wyrns have used their new theocratic power to expand and spread, conquering numerous surrounding states by the means of religious conversion. By the time of the [[Reod]], the Wyrns were more powerful than even at the height of the Old Empire's power.{{book ref|Elantris|5}}
After the Reod and the subsequent fall of
They began by sending [[Hrathen]] to attempt to convert Arelon to [[Shu-Dereth]], and thus make it submit to Fjorden. Should this prove impossible within three months, Fjorden would send armies to destroy every living being in Arelon's cities.{{book ref|Elantris|3}} They also lent financial support to [[Telrii]], an Arelish follower of Shu-Derethi who wanted to take the Arelish throne, and sank king [[Iadon]]'s merchant fleets.{{book ref|elantris|15}}
▲For the next three hundred years, ever since Fjorden adopted the Derethi religion, the Wyrns have been blatantly altering their country’s own histories and literature to make it seem as if the empire has always been a manifestation of divine purpose. As Fjorden became religious, they can’t have it sounding like their greatest historical king was a pagan, so the priests went through and rewrote all of the poems.{{book ref|Elantris|43}}
In Teod, in turn, they forced king [[Eventeo]] to convert under threat of invasion, and removed the Teod ambassadors in Arelon.{{book ref|elantris|18}} Finally, they threatened to kill Eventeo's daughter, [[Sarene]].
=== Government ===
The modern Fjordell empire is governed by a militaritic theocracy. Both the church and the empire are ruled by the [[Wyrn]], although the [[skaze]], [[splinter]]s of [[Dominion]], also have a direct influence on Fjordell politics.{{book ref|elantris|3}}{{wob ref|4641}}
Wyrn is
The national religion of [[Shu-Dereth]] commands all followers to adhere to a rigid chain of command, reminescent of ancient Fjordell feudal system. At the top of that chain is the Wyrn, who's believed to commune directly with [[Jaddeth]]. This allows each person in the empire to serve Jaddeth, even though only the Wyrn is holy enough to do so directly.{{book ref|Elantris|12}}{{book ref|Elantris|8}}
▲Wyrn is Title of the Fjordell emperor. It is also a religious title, indicating the highest priest in the Derethi religion. His official title is ‘Regent of all Creation,’ referring to his state of rulership until Jaddeth rises to build his Empire. He lives in the Zigareth, a palace in Widor. {{book ref|Elantris|Glossary}}
=== Military ===
{{quote
| The pagan nations of Arelon and Teod have been blackened scars upon my land for long enough.
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For the Fjordell, religion and war are almost the same thing.{{book ref|Elantris|20}} The military serves the Wyrn and will crush entire civilizations for him.{{book ref|Elantris|3}} Their conquests are quickly soldified by the arrival of Derethi priests, who strive to convert the entire population to Shu-Dereth.{{book ref|Elantris|21}} The Fjordell believe that with all mankind united under Wyrn's rule, Jaddeth could rise from His throne beneath the earth and reign in glorious majesty upon the world.{{book ref|Elantris|3}}
The conventional armies are augmented by the users of Fjordell magic, the [[Dakhor]]. Those monks, trained in the [[Dakhor Monastery]], undergo rigorous physical training, becoming warrior monks.{{book ref|Elantris|31}}{{book ref|Elantris|50}} A few months after a boy is initiated into the Dakhor order, his bones start to grow and twist, adopting strange patterns, reminescent of Fjordell symbols. These symbols grant the Dhakor priests various powers, most of them battle related.{{book ref|Elantris|63}} The prayers and incantations used to create Dakhor monks are secret; even the gyorns, high-ranking priests, don't know them.{{book ref|Elantris|58}}
They are also wealthy enough to have a huge
Fjorden is a rich country. It has strong
== Culture ==
=== Religion and social structure ===▼
{{for|Shu-Dereth}}
▲=== Religion ===
{{quote
| Lord Jaddeth can only return when all men are united beneath Fjordell rule.
| Hrathen to Dilaf
}}
Though
Strict and militaristic, the Fjordell live by the Shu-Dereth. Fjordell will do anything to rise in ranks — ambition was the one emotion Jaddeth would accept as readily as devotion.{{book ref|Elantris|3}}{{book ref|Elantris|21}} As per Shu-Dereth's basic tenets, only one man can serve Jaddeth directly, and so the religion is very regimented. Any believer serves the ones above them, who in turn serve their own master, and so on until it reaches Wyrm, who serves Jaddeth himself.{{book ref|Elantris|8}}
▲== Magic ==
Although no one of Fjordell heritage nor anyone residing in Fjorden may be taken by the [[Shaod]] they do have their own magic system, known only to the Derethi priests of the [[Dakhor]] Monastery which causes their bone to grow harder and twist into what are thought to be Fjordell symbols.{{book ref|Elantris|63}}▼
▲Fjorden is a rich country. It has strong trading with Teod and Arelon as well as all the territory they already have. They are wealthy enough to use money to control foreign politics like the support from Trelii in Arelon. {{book ref|Elantris|15}} They also infamously known for capitalizing on other’s city’s chaos.{{book ref|Elantris|43}}
=== People and language ===
▲They are also wealthy enough to have a huge armada and navy, they would beat Teod by sheer numbers. {{book ref|Elantris|47}}
Fjordell tend to have dark black hair and be very wide of build.{{book ref|Elantris|Glossary}} Their language is called the Fjordell; according to their doctrin, it's Jaddeth's own chosen tongue, and thus holy, while other languages are considered profane.{{book ref|Elantris|12}} The native Fjordell accent is thick and melodic.{{book ref|Elantris|5}}
▲Wyrnigs is the Fjordell gold coin. {{book ref|Elantris|Glossary}}
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{{for|Dakhor}}
▲Although no
== Notes ==
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