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'''JinDo''' is a nation on [[Sel]]. It is located on the continent of [[Opelon]], and is part of the [[Fjordell Empire]]. It is bordered by [[Duladel]] to the north and [[Jaador]] to the east.
 
== Culture ==
As followers of [[Shu-Keseg]], the JinDo people follow the principle of toleranceunity andthrough acceptance, preferring peace and openness above all. When the Fjordell Empire began to expand, the JinDo people decided to submit to Fjordell rule and outwardly convert to [[Shu-Dereth]] in order to avoid fighting.{{book ref|Elantris|14}}
 
The work of prestigious JinDo philosophers, mathematicians{{book ref|Elantris|8}}, and artists{{tes ref|76}} are well-known internationallyin other lands. [[Shu-Dereth]], the official religion of the Fjordell Empire, has its origins in JinDo, as isdoes the [[Shu-Korath]] religion dominatingprevalent in [[Teod]] and [[Arelon]]. Like the [[Svordish]], the JinDo language has managed to survive Fjordell hegemony, perhaps due to the influence of JinDo culture throughout the empire.
 
AThere is a meditative martial art originating from JinDo called [[ChayShan]], iswhich practicedcan bybe theused JinDoto help people focus their minds. This martial art is also the manifestation of [[Investiture]] in the region. PractitionersJinDo practitioners of ChayShan can use specificcertain body movements to helpmagically themenhance focusthemselves, theirthough this mindeffect orappears to producebe magicaltemporary.{{book effects, depending on their intent.ref|Elantris|61}}▼
The JinDo people are also known for their use of eating utensils called [[MaiPon|MaiPon sticks]], as well as their strict views on health. Obesity is frowned upon, although some JinDo food are greasy, like [[HaiKo]]. Spicy dishes are common in JinDo cuisine.{{book ref|Elantris|5}}▼
 
▲The JinDo people are also known for their use of eating utensils called [[MaiPon|MaiPon sticks]], as well as their strict views on health. Obesity is frowned upon, although some JinDo foodfoods are greasy, like [[HaiKo]]. Spicy dishes are common in JinDo cuisine, and the nation is a major exporter of spices like [[RaiDel|RaiDel peppers]].{{book ref|Elantris|5}}
▲A meditative martial art called [[ChayShan]] is practiced by the JinDo. This martial art is also the manifestation of [[Investiture]] in the region. Practitioners of ChayShan use specific body movements to help them focus their mind or to produce magical effects, depending on their intent.
 
== Notable JinDo People ==
* [[KeshuKeseg]], also known as KesegKeshu: Founder of the [[Shu-Keseg]] religion, from which [[Shu-Dereth]] and [[Shu-Korath]] branched off.
* [[Atsuko]]: A JinDo artist who once visited the Rose Empire.{{tes ref|76}}
* Baron [[Shuden]]: A JinDo merchant living in Arelon whoand participated in the eventsone of [[ElantrisRaoden]]'s friends.
 
== Trivia ==
* In the first published edition of ''[[Elantris (book)|Elantris]]'', as well as in ''[[The Emperor's Soul]]'', the term ''"Jindoeese''" was used to describe things originating from the nation of Jindo. This was changed in the tenth anniversary edition of ''Elantris'' such that ''"JinDo''" is now used as the nation's name, demonym, and adjectival form.
 
== Notes ==
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