Difference between revisions of "Thaylenah"

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The largest of the three islands is several times bigger than the other two, and appears to be the country's population center. It's mostly mountainous, with a tall range rising in the middle.{{map ref|Roshar}} The mountains reach all the way to the shore, with towering cliffs making up the northern coast. The climate is cold and frigid, although the locals find it pleasantly chill.{{book ref|sa2|1}}

 

 

In [[Shadesmar]], Thaylenah's largest island manifests as a vast lake known locally as the [[Thaylen Sea]], south of the [[Sea of Lost Lights]]. The shores of Thaylen Sea are unoccupied, with the nearest [[spren]] settlement being [[Salumon]] in the foothills of the mountains to the east.{{map ref|Sea of Lost Lights}}

In the [[Era of Solitude]], Thaylenah became a titan of commerce, with their ships and caravans trading goods around the world.{{book ref|sa1|i|4}} The country was largely peaceful, with no conflict or war within the past generation.{{book ref|sa3|120}} In the last few decades, [[Fen Rnamdi]] was elected Queen.{{book ref|sa3|12}}

 

 

Most recently, the country was the site of one of the [[True Desolation]]'s first major engagements, the [[Battle of Thaylen Field]].{{book ref|sa3|119}}

Thaylens can be found not only in their native country but also elsewhere in the world. While many of them are travelling merchants, some Thaylen settle in other countries, such as [[Reshi Isles]] or [[Alethkar]], permanently.{{book ref|sa2|i|3}}{{book ref|sa3|62}} Thaylen businesses, like tailors and banks, can also be found across the continent.{{book ref|sa3|67}} The people have a reputation for swindling, but they are not considered particularly warlike.{{book ref|sa1|10}} Thaylen locks are known to be of high quality.{{book ref|sa3|i|10}}

 

=== Clothes and accessories ===

The people of Thaylenah seem particularly resistant to the low temperatures of their homeland, often going shirtless in even the coldest weather.{{book ref|sa2|1}} While they do have heavy winter clothes, they only use it high in the mountains, where the temperatures are the lowest.{{book ref|sa2|i|3}}

* ''bah'' - possibly meaning "apprentice of"{{book ref|sa3.5|2}}

* ''gthlebn'' - seemingly related to asking of someone speaks a language, possible "(do you) speak"{{book ref|sa4|30}}

 

==== Writing ====

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=== Religion ===

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The dominant cultural tradition in Thaylenah is [[Alethi]] [[Vorinism]], albeit mixed heavily with local culture and native beliefs. Despite discouragement from the [[ardentia]], it's common for the Thaylen to believe in the [[Passions]], a philosophy suggesting that wanting something strongly will draw it to you.{{wob ref|3804}} Even beyond that, the Thaylen stray from the Vorin doctrine. Men are permitted to learn to read, and women eschew the traditional full-sleeve [[safehand]], instead covering their left hands with long gloves.{{book ref|sa1|8}}{{file ref|Contemporary Thaylen Female Fashion.jpg|Contemporary Thaylen Female Fashion}} Some younger women don't wear the safehand altogether, although this is frowned upon by the more traditional segment of the Thaylen society.{{book ref|sa1|i|4}}

 

=== Food ===

 

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== Notable Thaylen ==

 

== Trivia ==

* Compared to real-world nations, Thaylenah is slightly smaller than Sweden.