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⚫ | '''Aimia''' is a group of islands on [[Roshar]] that is separated from the main continent by the [[Aimian Sea]].{{map ref|Roshar}} The islands contained one of the [[Silver Kingdoms]] of [[Roshar]] that survived the [[Desolation]]s.{{map ref|Silver Kingdoms}} The Kingdom of Aimia existed for part, if not most, of the [[Era of Solitude]], but at some point it was decimated in the [[scouring of Aimia]].{{book ref|sa1|36}}{{book ref|sa3|8}} |
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⚫ | '''Aimia''' is a group of islands on [[Roshar]] that is separated from the main continent by the [[Aimian Sea]].{{map ref|Roshar |
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⚫ | Aimia is an island chain that consists of one large island and numerous smaller islands situated off the west coast of [[Shinovar]]. It is bordered on the east by the Aimian Sea and on the west by the [[Endless Ocean]].{{map ref|Roshar}} At least some of the islands had undersea caverns.{{epigraph ref|sa3|63}} Aimia is subject to [[highstorm]]s.{{wob ref|7328}} One of the smaller islands at the north end of the chain is called [[Akinah]].{{book ref|sa3|i|4}} |
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− | Aimia is a desolate and barren place, too cold for anything to grow.{{book ref|sa3.5|9}} The reason for this inhospitable climate is unclear. |
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=== People === |
=== People === |
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− | + | A decent number of people resided in Aimia at one point. It appears that since the scouring they have been killed or fled, some of them to [[Alm]]. These people did their beards in the same way as those from [[Steen]]. Little else is known about them.{{book ref|sa3.5|9}} |
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=== Aimian Races === |
=== Aimian Races === |
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== Fauna == |
== Fauna == |
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⚫ | Many of the animals native to Aimia differ from other animals on Roshar. Unlike Shin animals, Aimian animals fit into the ecosystem of Roshar but have exceptional features that make them distinct, including [[lanceryn]], known for their large [[gemheart]]s,{{book ref|twok|36}} and [[larkin]], known for ingesting [[Investiture]] such as [[Stormlight]].{{book ref|sa3|i|13}} Lanceryn and larkin are directly related in some way.{{wob ref|6497}} Aimian animals are now exceptionally rare and modern Rosharans incorrectly believe that larkin are extinct.{{book ref|sa1|36}}{{book ref|sa2|i|3}} [[Rysn]] acquired [[Chiri-Chiri|a larkin]] in the [[Reshi Isles]], but its origin is unclear.{{book ref|sa2|i|2}} |
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− | Aimia was a desolate and barren place, too cold for anything to grow. In order to become habitiable, some sort of device or devices, likely [[fabrial]]s, were employed during the [[Heraldic Epochs]] to change its climate.{{book ref|sa3.5|9}} |
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⚫ | Many of the animals native to Aimia differ from other animals on Roshar. Unlike Shin animals, Aimian animals fit into the ecosystem of Roshar but have exceptional features that make them distinct, including |
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At least one ancient text alludes to delicacies that come from Aimia,{{book ref|sa3|53}} possibly from endemic plants or animals. |
At least one ancient text alludes to delicacies that come from Aimia,{{book ref|sa3|53}} possibly from endemic plants or animals. |
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== History == |
== History == |
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− | === Arrival of the Dawnshard === |
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− | At some unknown point in the distant past, a Dawnshard was taken or came to Aimia and was trapped in the [[Akinah Dawnshard mural]].{{book ref|sa3.5|19}} This Dawnshard was protected by the lanceryn.{{book ref|sa3.5|19}} |
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=== Silver Kingdom === |
=== Silver Kingdom === |
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− | Aimia was one of the Silver Kingdoms during the Heraldic Epochs. It contained an [[Oathgate]] connecting it to [[Urithiru]].{{book ref|sa3|8}}{{book ref|sa3|107}} As one of the ten kingdoms and a holder of an Oathgate, it likely held one of the ten thrones in Urithiru.{{book ref|sa1|45}} Akinah was the capital of the kingdom, and it was once a grand city built on a natural rock formation with tenfold symmetry.{{File ref|Four_Cities.jpg|Kabsal's Cymatics notes}}{{book ref|sa3|i|4}} It was also known as the location to obtain [[Soulcaster]]s.{{book ref|sa3|i|4}} Siah Aimians were integrated into larger Rosharan society to the point that they are partial ancestors of some ethnic groups on the main continent.{{wob ref|457 |
+ | Aimia was one of the Silver Kingdoms during the [[Heraldic Epochs]]. It contained an [[Oathgate]] connecting it to [[Urithiru]].{{book ref|sa3|8}}{{book ref|sa3|107}} As one of the ten kingdoms and a holder of an Oathgate, it likely held one of the ten thrones in Urithiru.{{book ref|sa1|45}} Akinah was the capital of the kingdom, and it was once a grand city built on a natural rock formation with tenfold symmetry.{{File ref|Four_Cities.jpg|Kabsal's Cymatics notes}}{{book ref|sa3|i|4}} It was also known as the location to obtain [[Soulcaster]]s.{{book ref|sa3|i|4}} Siah Aimians were integrated into larger Rosharan society to the point that they are partial ancestors of some ethnic groups on the main continent.{{wob ref|457}} |
=== Scouring of Aimia === |
=== Scouring of Aimia === |
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− | At some point, a scouring occurred at Aimia, however, what exactly occurred, and why, is unknown. |
+ | At some point, a scouring occurred at Aimia, however, what exactly occurred, and why, is unknown. The timeframe is also unclear - Axies the Collector believes it to be fairly recent, but his immortality may skew his perception of time.{{book ref|twok|i|5}} The Scouring is known to have decimated life on the islands. Native animals nearly went extinct,{{book ref|sa2|i|3}} and members of both native races are now rare.{{book ref|twok|i|5}} The Oathgate in Akinah fell into disuse, isolating the islands.{{book ref|sa3|8}}{{book ref|sa3|107}} |
⚫ | The Aimian Sea near the islands became very dangerous, with strange winds and storms that seem to originate in the islands.{{book ref|sa3|i|4}} In particular, one constant storm surrounds the island of Akinah. Akinah is now surrounded by a wall of [[Soulcast]] stone spikes that are forty feet tall, with additional spikes underwater to deter ships.{{book ref|sa3|i|4}} [[Kaza]] believes that the spikes must have been created by multiple Soulcasters working together.{{book ref|sa3|i|4}} |
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− | |They assumed their secrets would protect them, but then their allies fell. And secrets can't hold swords. |
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− | The fabrials or other devices regulating Aimia's climate were destroyed, leaving the islands desolate and barren.{{book ref|sa3.5|9}} The scouring decimated life on the islands. Native animals nearly went extinct,{{book ref|sa2|i|3}} and members of both of the immortal races are now rare.{{book ref|twok|i|5}} The surviving humans fled to other nations.{{book ref|sa3.5|9}} The last few larkin were taken in by their cousins, the [[Na-Alind]].{{book ref|sa3.5|1}} The Oathgate in Akinah fell into disuse, isolating the islands.{{book ref|sa3|8}}{{book ref|sa3|107}} |
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− | With the fall of the lanceryn and dispersal of the larkin, the Dawnshard was left unprotected. The Sleepless residing there decided to take up the role of its guardians because they did not want the power to fall into the wrong hands, as it was capable of destroying billions of people.{{book ref|sa3.5|18}} |
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⚫ | The Aimian Sea near the islands became very dangerous, with strange winds and storms that seem to originate in the islands.{{book ref|sa3|i|4}} In particular, one constant storm surrounds the island of Akinah. |
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[[Hessi]] theorized that an [[Unmade]], possibly [[Dai-Gonarthis]], caused the destruction of Aimia.{{epigraph ref|sa3|113}} |
[[Hessi]] theorized that an [[Unmade]], possibly [[Dai-Gonarthis]], caused the destruction of Aimia.{{epigraph ref|sa3|113}} |
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=== Modern Day === |
=== Modern Day === |
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− | Enough time has passed since the scouring that myths and stories about the Aimian islands and their people have spread.{{book ref|twok|i|5}} Akinah has many nicknames including "The Rock of Secrets" and "The Void's Playground", and Rosharans speculate about what it contains.{{book ref|sa3|i|4}} Some individual Aimians survive, and at least some are still on the islands.{{wob ref|8743}} Other cultures on Roshar are aware that |
+ | Enough time has passed since the scouring that myths and stories about the Aimian islands and their people have spread.{{book ref|twok|i|5}} Akinah has many nicknames including "The Rock of Secrets" and "The Void's Playground", and Rosharans speculate about what it contains.{{book ref|sa3|i|4}} Some individual Aimians survive, and at least some are still on the islands.{{wob ref|8743}} Other cultures on Roshar are aware that Aimians still exist, but generally have negative reactions to them if discovered.{{book ref|sa2|i|3}} |
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− | The Sleepless have been very dedicated to protecting the Dawnshard in the time since the scouring. They have killed anyone who gets near to discovering their secrets, with a total death toll numbering in the hundreds.{{book ref|sa3.5|18}} They even built a fake version of the city of Akinah, following the same cymatic pattern as the original, in order to build a ruined Oathgate replica, in hopes of dissuading anyone who manages to get that far from returning. The real Oathgate remains functional, albeit locked, underneath the replica.{{book ref|sa3.5|15}} |
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− | + | The ship ''[[First Dreams]]'' manages to approach Akinah, but the crew is poisoned by one of the Sleepless, who is actively preventing humans from reaching the island.{{book ref|sa3|i|4}} The Sleepless says that it is protecting a secret that could lead to the "end of worlds".{{book ref|sa3|i|4}} Kaza makes it to shore and sees a larkin and the [[crem]]-encrusted ruins of the once-ornate city before dying.{{book ref|sa3|i|4}} |
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− | Recently, scouting parties have been sent to the main island and found it quite barren. The Royal Navy of Thaylenah has set up outposts there just in case.{{book ref|sa3.5|1}}{{book ref|sa3.5|2 |
+ | Recently, scouting parties have been sent to the main island and found it quite barren. The Royal Navy of Thaylenah has set up outposts there just in case.{{book ref|sa3.5|1}}{{book ref|sa3.5|2}} |
==== Expedition to Akinah ==== |
==== Expedition to Akinah ==== |
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− | In late {{Rosharan date|1174}}, [[Rysn Ftori]] headed an expedition to Akinah which brought back |
+ | In late {{Rosharan date|1174}}, [[Rysn Ftori|Rysn]] headed an expedition to Akinah which brought back Soulcasters and a set of Shardplate. Rysn became the Dawnshard and the Sleepless guarding it let her return, conceding that Akinah was growing too hard to protect.{{book ref|sa3.5}} |
== Notable Aimians == |
== Notable Aimians == |
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* [[Axies the Collector]] (Siah) |
* [[Axies the Collector]] (Siah) |
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* [[Arclomedarian]] (Dysian) |
* [[Arclomedarian]] (Dysian) |
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== Notes == |
== Notes == |
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