Difference between revisions of "Rira (country)"
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'''Rira''' is a kingdom in north-western [[Roshar]], bordering on [[Iri]] and [[Babatharnam]].{{map ref|Roshar}} |
'''Rira''' is a kingdom in north-western [[Roshar]], bordering on [[Iri]] and [[Babatharnam]].{{map ref|Roshar}} |
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| − | In the [[Silver Kingdoms]] era, Rira was a part of [[Iri]].{{map ref|Silver Kingdoms}} Iri continues to be a major influence in Rira in the present day. {{book ref|sa3| |
+ | In the [[Silver Kingdoms]] era, Rira was a part of [[Iri]].{{map ref|Silver Kingdoms}} Iri continues to be a major influence in Rira in the present day;{{book ref|sa3|12}} however, there are some people in Rira who make an effort to keep themselves ideologically and religiously distinct from Iri, as well as the Vorin nations to the east. {{book ref|sa3|66}} |
| − | Rira has an Oathgate which [[Jasnah Kholin]] believes is located in the city of Kurth. |
+ | Rira has an Oathgate which [[Jasnah Kholin]] believes is located in the city of Kurth.{{book ref|sa3|8}} Rira is not a current military power{{book ref|sa3|16}} and does not possess [[soulcasting|soulcasters]].{{book ref|sa3|19}} Rira is also home to the Sunken Forests. {{book ref|sa3|66}} |
| + | [[Dalinar|Dalinar Kholin’s]] wife [[Evi]] was from Rira. She married him after she and her brother [[Toh]] fled the country with a set of shardplate they had stolen, which Dalinar later gave to his son [[Adolin]].{{book ref|sa3|19}} This theft was one of the reasons Iri, and therefore Rira, did not join Dalinar’s coalition.{{book ref|sa3|16}} |
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| − | [[Kaladin]] thinks that maybe [[Adolin]]'s mother was from Rira, due to his golden blond hair.{{book ref|sa2|16}} |
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| − | + | While both Rirans and Iriali share many physical traits, there are some small genetic differences between them, which has plot significance.{{wob ref|date=2016-7-14|3934|General Reddit 2016}} |
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| + | Following the Battle of Thaylen Field, Rira and the entire surrounding region have joined with the forces of [[Odium]].{{book ref|sa3|122}} |
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== Notes == |
== Notes == |
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Revision as of 23:52, 4 September 2018
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Rira is a kingdom in north-western Roshar, bordering on Iri and Babatharnam.[1]
![[1]](#cite_note-OB_Roshar.jpg-1){kind=link}
In the Silver Kingdoms era, Rira was a part of Iri.[2] Iri continues to be a major influence in Rira in the present day;[3] however, there are some people in Rira who make an effort to keep themselves ideologically and religiously distinct from Iri, as well as the Vorin nations to the east. [4]
![[2]](#cite_note-Silver_Kingdoms.jpg-2){kind=link}
Rira has an Oathgate which Jasnah Kholin believes is located in the city of Kurth.[5] Rira is not a current military power[6] and does not possess soulcasters.[7] Rira is also home to the Sunken Forests. [4]
Dalinar Kholin’s wife Evi was from Rira. She married him after she and her brother Toh fled the country with a set of shardplate they had stolen, which Dalinar later gave to his son Adolin.[7] This theft was one of the reasons Iri, and therefore Rira, did not join Dalinar’s coalition.[6]
While both Rirans and Iriali share many physical traits, there are some small genetic differences between them, which has plot significance.[8]
Following the Battle of Thaylen Field, Rira and the entire surrounding region have joined with the forces of Odium.[9]
