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'''Aimia''' was one of the [[Silver Kingdoms]] of [[Roshar]] that survived the [[Desolation]]s, and was also a nation in the [[Era of Solitude]]. It was an island kingdom separated from the main continent by the [[Aimian Sea]]. Aimia was scoured of its people, and the remaining Aimians were rare. While the land was scoured not long ago, it has been long enough for legends and stories to have become common knowledge.{{book ref|twok|i|5}}
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'''Aimia''' was one of the [[Silver Kingdoms]] of [[Roshar]] that survived the [[Desolation]]s, and was also a nation in the [[Era of Solitude]]. It was an island kingdom separated from the main continent by the [[Aimian Sea]]. Aimia was scoured of its people, and the remaining Aimians are now rare. While the land was scoured not long ago, it has been long enough for myths and stories about the Aimians to have spread.{{book ref|twok|i|5}}
   
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== Aimian Races ==
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There are two races of Aimians: '''Dysian Aimians'''{{book ref|sa1|54}} and '''Siah Aimians'''.{{book ref|sa1|i|5}} They are non-human{{qa ref|977|179|Are there non-humans on Roshar?|date=2012-09-29}} sentient beings who possess a form of immortality.{{17s ref|topic|4875|Interesting note on Axies|date=2013-12-17}}{{book ref|edgedancer|18}}
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People from Aimia are called '''Aimians'''. Aimians are characterized by deep blue nails and eyes, and had special powers. They cast shadows towards light, rather than away. They are able to alter their physiology at will, changing both their appearance and the functionality of their organs. They have been shown to be able to entirely remove their sense of smell and alter the pigmentation of their skin, creating tattoos to record information.{{book ref|twok|i|5}} This ability is notably similar to the [[Returned]] of [[Nalthis]], though they do not have the same abilities with [[Breath]] as the Returned.
  
   
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Aside from being immortal, both Aimian races have the ability to magically modify their bodies, but to different extents. Siah Aimians have been known to sculpt their bodies to temporarily suppress their senses (e.g. to avoid smelling foul odors), produce tattoo-like markings on their skin, or heal from injuries{{book ref|sa1|i|5}}. On the other hand, Dysian Aimians (who call themselves the ''Sleepless'') can do even more extreme modifications because their body is made up of many cremling-like creatures called '''hordelings''' that they breed to perform whatever function that they need. These hordelings can separate from the main body to act as remote agents. They can also be used as backup minds to store memories.{{book ref|edgedancer|18}}
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There were two races of Aimians: '''Dysian Aimians'''{{book ref|sa1|54}} and '''Siah Aimians'''.{{book ref|sa1|i|5}} Aimians are not human.{{qa ref|977|179|Are there non-humans on Roshar?|date=2012-09-29}}
  
   
 
== Notable Aimians ==
  
== Notable Aimians ==
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Aimia
Roshar - Aimia.jpg
by Isaac Stewart
Ethnicity Aimian (Dysian & Siah)
Era Silver Kingdoms
World Roshar
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Aimia was one of the Silver Kingdoms of Roshar that survived the Desolations, and was also a nation in the Era of Solitude. It was an island kingdom separated from the main continent by the Aimian Sea. Aimia was scoured of its people, and the remaining Aimians are now rare. While the land was scoured not long ago, it has been long enough for myths and stories about the Aimians to have spread.[1]

Aimian Races

There are two races of Aimians: Dysian Aimians[2] and Siah Aimians.[1] They are non-human[3] sentient beings who possess a form of immortality.[4][5]

Aside from being immortal, both Aimian races have the ability to magically modify their bodies, but to different extents. Siah Aimians have been known to sculpt their bodies to temporarily suppress their senses (e.g. to avoid smelling foul odors), produce tattoo-like markings on their skin, or heal from injuries[1]. On the other hand, Dysian Aimians (who call themselves the Sleepless) can do even more extreme modifications because their body is made up of many cremling-like creatures called hordelings that they breed to perform whatever function that they need. These hordelings can separate from the main body to act as remote agents. They can also be used as backup minds to store memories.[5]

Notable Aimians

Notes

  1. ↑ a b c The Way of Kings interlude I-5#
  2. ↑ The Way of Kings chapter 54#
  3. ↑ Are there non-humans on Roshar?
    — Theoryland - 2012-09-29#
  4. ↑ Interesting note on Axies
    — 17th Shard forums - 2013-12-17#
  5. ↑ a b Edgedancer chapter 18#
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