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'''Shinovar''' is a nation on the western mainland of [[Roshar]].{{map ref|Roshar}} Due to the [[Misted Mountains|mountains]] separating it from the rest of the continent, Shinovar is distinct both ecologically and culturally from the rest of Roshar. Shinovar natives are known as the '''Shin'''.
== Etymology ==
''Shinovar'' is likely derived from the Silver Kingdom ''Shin Kak Nish'', which is derived from [[Ashyn]].{{wob ref|11368}}
== Geography and Ecology ==
When humans first arrived on Roshar from [[Ashyn]] after leaving it inhospitable to human life, the [[singer]]s gave them the land of Shinovar to settle in. Because it is sheltered from highstorms, humans were able to grow the plants and animals they had brought with them there, and these became a defining aspect of the Shin ecology.
Over time, humanity grew dissatisfied with the territory they were granted, and chose to violent expand
==== The Silver Kingdoms ====
* The Shin people are the only group on Roshar who make wine out of grapes.{{wob ref|12890}}
* Cats at one point lived in Shinovar.{{wob ref|14703}}
* In [[The Way of Kings Prime]], Shinovar was named Shinavar, and was known as [[Silnasen]] during the Epoch Kingdoms period. Eventually, Silnasen was made into a city-state in Jah Keved and the modern country was renamed to Shinovar.{{wob ref|7116}}
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