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'''Taldain''' is a planet in the [[cosmere]] located within the [[Taldain system]]. Itand is the workdcurrent uponresidence whichof the story[[Shard]] [[Autonomy]].{{wob ref|4021}}{{wob ref|6880}}{{au ref|Taldain}} It is the home world of ''[[White SandKhriss]]''. The demonym of Taldain is setTaldain.{{book ref|mb7|20}}
 
== Geography and Ecology ==
Taldain is a tidally locked planet,; one side of the world experiences perpetual day andwhile the other side is locked in ana type of endless night. DueThis to thiscaused the ecology and culture on both sides of the planet developedto develop separately from one another, there is a temperature difference between the two halves but it does not snow on Darkside.{{wob ref|4158}} There areThe two prominent cultures on Taldain; are known as Dayside and Darkside.{{au ref|Taldain}} TheseThe individuals pertaining to each culture are namedknown as 'Daysiders' and 'Darksiders' respectively. There is a temperature difference between the two halves, though not enough for it to snow on Darkside.{{wob ref|4158}}
 
The area between both sides is known as the [[Border Ocean]] which has the '''Terminal Storm''' at the center, a perpetual storm making it dangerous to cross.{{book ref|ws|part=ars}}{{book ref|ws|prologue}}
 
=== Dayside ===
{{image|Kerla Excerpt.jpg|side=right|width=150px|Kerla Landscape, as sketched by Duchess Khrissalla.}}
Most of the planetsplanet’s Investiture is found on Dayside.{{wob ref|1509}} Much of Dayside is covered in [[Sand (Taldain)|sand]] and rock, thisthe sand is itself being covered by lichen. This lichen is where the sand's striking white color of the sand comes from as well as itsthe changereason init color.{{bookchanges ref|ws2|5}}between Duewhite toand theblack harshness ofin the sunlight mostprocess of itssand floramastery and fauna live beneath theother surfaceforms of the sand where it is coolerInvestiture.{{aubook ref|Taldainws|11}}
 
'''Dayside''' is home to one large circular landmass that is surrounded by ocean on all sides. On this landmass there are sixfive nations; [[Kerzta]], [[Lossand]], [[Denka]], [[Seevis]], [[Nor'Tallon]] and [[Tallon]]. There is a mountain range on the eastern side of the landmass, which runsmarks throughthe borders of Seevis and Nor'Tallon and bordersseparates Seevisthe [[Rim Kingdoms]] from Kerzta and TallonLossand. A mountain named [[KraeDa]] lies at the center of Dayside.{{book ref|ws1ws|5prologue}} A wide variety of different types of Flora and Fauna make their home on this part of the planet. But due to the harshness of the sunlight and environment, most of the flora and fauna live beneath the surface of the sand.{{au ref|Taldain}} In the [[Kerla]], where the water table is high, the majority of life is found in a unique ecosystem beneath the sand that has been described as more like a lake of sand than a desert.{{book ref|ws|part=ars}}
 
==== Flora ====
In the Kerla, most plants, including farms of vegetables, exist beneath the sand.{{book ref|ws|part=ars}} The [[Dorimdorim vine]] is a plant used as a water source on Dayside by its inhabitants, and areas where they grow are not considered to be a desert. The plant stores water primarily as a defensive measure against other creatures as its water dissolves the shells of many sand creatures. Because of this any creature attempting to eat the plant would find their mouths beginning to melt.{{book ref|ws1ws|3}} BecauseAs ofa thisresult, the growth of Dorimdorim vines as a result limits how large sandlings can grow in these regions.{{book ref|ws2ws|39}}▼
 
The banks of the [[Ry'Do_Ali_River|Ry'do Ali]] in Lossand is cultivated for farming despite the area being less fertile than the Kerla.{{book ref|ws|4}}{{wob ref|3963}}{{book ref|ws|part=ars}} Plants in this area of rocky low sands are described as being noticbly shorter and "more stumpy" than Darkside flora.{{book ref|ws|part=ars}} The [[Lonzare|Darkside quarter]] of [[Kezare]] has flowers native to Darkside growing within it.{{book ref|ws|5}}
▲The [[Dorim vine]] is a plant used as a water source on Dayside by its inhabitants, areas where they grow are not considered to be desert. The plant stores water primarily as a defensive measure against other creatures as its water dissolves the shells of many sand creatures. Because of this any creature attempting to eat the plant would find their mouths beginning to melt.{{book ref|ws1|3}} Because of this the growth of Dorim vines as a result limits how large sandlings can grow.{{book ref|ws2|3}}
 
The city of Kezare someis cultivated for farming and is more fertile than the low sand regions, as a result of this it has more varied flora.{{book ref|ws1|4}}{{wob ref|3963}} The Darkside quarter of the city also has flowers native to Darkside growing within it.{{book ref|ws1|5}}
 
==== Fauna ====
[[Sandling]]s inhabit all areas of the continent, ranging in size from insectile sandlings found everywhere to gargantuan deep sandlings. It is rare for a deep sandling to venture far from the [[deep sand]]s.{{book ref|ws|2}} Most sandlings live by eating the layer of sand exposed to the sun, and digesting the lichen that covers the sand. The sand turns dull after being digested, but the lichen from undigested sand will spread back onto it, given time.{{book ref|ws|part=ars}} Some sandlings, like the [[DelRak]]in are predators that eat other sandlings.{{book ref|ws|9}}
 
There are multiple breeds of thisdeep typesandling. of creature, someSome of them, such as Karaks[[KaRak]]in, are hunted for sport.{{book ref|ws2|3}} Another breed consists of thousands of small sandlings which stickact togetheras a group in the Deepdeep sands,; when they move they agitate the sand above them causing them to be mistakemistaken for a much larger creature forcing wanderswanderers to retreat.{{book ref|ws2|3}} Delrak Naisha are another breed found in the deep sands. They are creatures that wait just beneath the sand,; if the sand above them areis disturbed, they emerge and consume whatever is above itthem.{{book ref|ws2ws|part=ars}}{{book ref|ws|39}}▼
[[Sandling]]s inhabit the areas known as the deep sands on the continent, it is rare for them to venture far from the deepsands.{{book ref|ws1|2}} Sandlings live by eating the layer of sand exposed to the surface, similar to what happens when it is used for Sand Mastery the sand turns dull after being digested and needs to recharge.{{book ref|ws2|3}}
 
[[Tonk]]s are a type of domesticated animalsandling on Dayside unrelatedused toas Sandlings,beasts of burden; they are primarily used as mounts.{{book ref|ws1ws|part=ars}}{{book ref|ws|3}} They are scared of water, however, and refuse to cross it limiting where they can be taken to.{{book ref|ws1|4}} Travelling with Tonkstonks is also frustratedfrustrating because of their natural instinct to bury themselves underneath sand during a sandstorm and their tendency to mistake many things for sandstorms.{{book ref|ws1ws|4}} ▼
▲There are multiple breeds of this type of creature, some of them such as Karaks are hunted for sport.{{book ref|ws2|3}} Another breed consists of thousands of small sandlings which stick together in the Deep sands, when they move they agitate the sand above them causing them to be mistake for a much larger creature forcing wanders to retreat.{{book ref|ws2|3}} Delrak Naisha are another breed found in the deep sands. They are creatures that wait just beneath the sand, if the sand above them are disturbed they emerge and consume whatever is above it.{{book ref|ws2|3}}
 
[[Terha]]n are another beast of burden, larger than a tonk and often used by soldiers as beasts of war. They may be treated by [[DoKall]] to make their carapace immune to water when used in this role.{{book ref|ws|part=ars}}{{book ref|ws|9}} [[Rezal]]in may be used for faster long-distance transportation beasts, as their oversized rear legs allow them to move quickly from dune to dune.{{book ref|ws|part=ars}}{{ref|group=fn|text=Use of rezalin as mounts was described in the [[White_Sand_(prose)|prose]] version, but they only get one picture in the Omnibus and a passing reference in the [[Khrissalla's_Journal#Dayside_Kerla_and_Sandlings|Ars Arcanum]] sandling table.}}
▲[[Tonk]]s are a type of domesticated animal on Dayside unrelated to Sandlings, they are primarily used as mounts.{{book ref|ws1|3}} They are scared of water however and refuse to cross it limiting where they can be taken to.{{book ref|ws1|4}} Travelling with Tonks is also frustrated because of their natural instinct to bury themselves underneath sand during a sandstorm and their tendency to mistake many things for sandstorms.{{book ref|ws1|4}}
 
=== Darkside ===
'''Darkside''', also known as '''Starside''' in Elis,{{book ref|ws|prologue}} is illuminated by the Eye of [[Ridos]] with a spectrum composed primarily by UV light, with most visible light filtered out by the floraparticulate havingcloud.{{book adaptedref|ws|part=ars}} toThe utilizeresult thisis that the sky is perpetually in a sectionstate of twilight as if the electromagneticsun spectrumhad just set.{{wobau ref|4160Taldain}} This causes '''Darksiders''' to have illuminated teeth, eyes, and nails.{{wob ref|5781}} The plant and animal life also glowsglow under UV light and glows in this manner,.{{wob ref|4158}}{{au ref|Taldain}} visitorsVisitors to the region often describe it as looking somewhere between striking and garish.{{au ref|Taldain}} It also accounts for why Darksiders have dark skin when they don't live in a traditional climate forwhere a high melanin content. Most of Darkside is covered in a lichencommon.{{book ref|ws2|6}} When visiting Dayside, Darksiders must wear dark lenses to protect their eyes. They can go without, however, if the angle of the sun is not directly above them. or they force themselves to adapt.{{book ref|ws3ws|31}}{{ref|group=fn|text=This was explained in both the [[White_Sand_(prose)|prose]] version and original Graphic Novel Vol 3. For the Omnibus, Khrissalla is still shown without her darkened spectacles while in Lraezare, but the dialog about them has been cut.}}
 
The landmass of Darkside is of an unknown size and shape. There are many countries, though most have been subordinated to the [[Dynastic]] Empire. Elis is a landlocked country on Darkside.{{book ref|ws|prologue}} Nimmyn is a geographical location whose flora has been imported to Lraezare, but it is not known if it is a country or region.{{book ref|ws|5}}
Unlike what was once assumed, Darkside is invested by [[Autonomy]], though the effects of this aren't as noticeable.{{au ref|taldain}}{{wob ref|5876}}{{wob ref|1509}} ▼
 
▲Unlike what was once assumed, Darkside is investedInvested by [[Autonomy]], though the effects of this aren't as noticeable.{{au ref|taldain}}{{wob ref|5876}}{{wob ref|1509}} The particulate cloud around Ridos's Eye emits a pulse every week that Invests [[Starmarks]] on Darkside, even if only some people can access that Investiture.{{book ref|ws|part=ars}}
== Culture ==▼
 
==== KerztaFlora ====▼
The culture of Taldain is split between the Dayside and Darkside due to the planets unique geography.{{au ref|Taldain}}▼
On Darkside, the flora having adapted to utilize the UV section of the electromagnetic spectrum.{{wob ref|4160}} Lichen is a common growth across the entire Darkside continent,{{book ref|ws|11}} but flowers and crops also grow well.{{au ref|Taldain}} Grapes have been exported to Dayside for the making of wine, and some flowering plants have been imported for the [[Lraezare]] district of [[Kezare]] to help [[Lonsha]] expats feel more at-home.{{book ref|ws|4}}{{book ref|ws|15}}{{book ref|ws|part=ars}}
 
==== DaysideFauna ====
Fauna on Darkside is "remarkable" are often referenced as proverbs, usually with reference to Starmarks.{{au ref|Taldain}} [[Wombear]]s are a saddle-able beast of burden on Darkside.{{book ref|ws|part=ars}} The diversity of animal life extends at least from invertibrates, like the [[venomleech]], to apex predators, like the [[devil-tiger]].{{book ref|ws|prologue}}{{book ref|ws|12}}
 
▲== CultureHistory ==
Because the sun does not set on '''Dayside''' individuals living there have a variety of issues that needed to be resolved. In regards to keeping time an hour on Taldain is 100 minutes long.{{book ref|ws1|1}} Because of its stationary nature many Daysiders find it easy to navigate by using the sun as a reference point.{{book ref|ws1|3}}▼
TheAt an unknown date the planet was created and purposefully placed in its current location purposefullyin the [[Taldain System]].{{wob ref|3343}} It is unknown whether it existed before being put in its current location. AfterFollowing the [[Shattering]], Autonomy settled into the star system as the sole Shard present.{{wob ref|4021}}{{wob ref|6880}} At someanother point,stage in its early history the planet was settled by humans.; Duedue to how the genetics of the settlers played out, Daysiders ended up with palepaler skin.{{wob ref|1900}}▼
 
UponOver itstime arrivalthose anon avatar of AutonomyDayside began to benotice noticedthe byinfluence peopleof fromone Daysideof andAutonomy's Avatars which became known as the [[Sand Lord]].{{wob ref|5876}} This beingentity eventually becamewould importantform tothe basis of the [[Ker'Reenreen]] Philosophyand [[Los'seen]], religions and became the dominant object of worship for the people of [[Kerzta]]. DifferentDiffering religious beliefbeliefs waswere formed in the [[Diem]], an important part of the government of [[Lossand]]. This difference of faith led to frequent war between Lossand and Kerzta. Peace was eventually gained when the high priest government of Kerzta was replaced by a merchant nobility.{{book ref|ws1ws|23}} ▼
Due to its ever present nature many Daysiders feel a spiritual bond with their sun, and some, such as the Kerztians, worship it.{{book ref|ws1|3}} Most Daysiders are afraid of the dark as well being unused to it.{{book ref|ws3|4}}
 
After 200 years, there was a push again by the A'kar, the head priest of Ker'reen, to take control by democratic means. They made contact with a [[Elorin|recent convert]] to Ker'reen within the Diem's ranks and persuaded them to remain a member of the Diem and assist with a plan to wipe the organization out. It was hoped that by doing so the A'kar would win favor with the public, under the pretense that the destruction of the Diem was the Sandlord's whim.{{book ref|ws|2}}{{book ref|ws|18}} Their efforts nearly succeeded but ultimately the remnants of the Diem managed to organize themselves and the [[Kenton|new Lord Mastrell]] succeeded in persuading the Lossand government to maintain the Diem. This allowed the Diem to grow more powerful than before. As a result, support for the A'kar crumbled and they failed to take control of the Kerztian government.{{book ref|ws|epilogue}}
=== Darkside ===▼
On '''Darkside''' the most powerful and influential force in regards to economics and politics is the [[Dynasty]]. This force is ruled by [[Skathan]].{{book ref|ws1|4}} Despite its dominance some minor nations such as [[Elis]] resists the Dynasty's push to grow and expand its influence even further.{{book ref|ws3|2}} Despite this influence however the nations power runs deep within Darkside with them being able to send their agents to infiltrate different groups throughout the continent.{{book ref|ws3|2}}▼
 
ForAt unknowna later point, for reasons unknown, the planet became closed off to visitors.{{wob ref|1807}}{{au ref|taldain}}{{wob ref|4675}} ThisAround changethis intime behaviourthe isplanet usuallyalso attributedstopped toprogressing Autonomy.{{autechnologically, ref|taldain}}this Aroundwas thea samesudden time,shift Taldainas stoppedthe progressingworld technologically,used whereto oncebe itone wasof the most advanced ofplanets allin the planetsCosmere.{{wob ref|1807}}{{wob ref|4675}} Later,At a later date it became possibleeasy to visit Taldain again.{{wob ref|6205}}▼
The Kerztian word for Darksider is '''Lonsha'''.{{book ref|ws1|3}}▼
 
== HistoryCulture ==
▲The culture of Taldain is split between the Dayside and Darkside due to the planetsplanet's unique geography.{{au ref|Taldain}}
▲The planet was placed in its current location purposefully.{{wob ref|3343}} It is unknown whether it existed before being put in its current location. After the [[Shattering]] Autonomy settled into the star system as the sole Shard present.{{wob ref|4021}}{{wob ref|6880}} At some point, the planet was settled by humans. Due to how the genetics of the settlers played out, Daysiders ended up with pale skin.{{wob ref|1900}}
 
▲=== DarksideDayside ===
▲Upon its arrival an avatar of Autonomy began to be noticed by people from Dayside and became known as the [[Sand Lord]].{{wob ref|5876}} This being eventually became important to [[Ker'Reen Philosophy]], and the dominant object of worship for the people of [[Kerzta]]. Different religious belief was formed in the [[Diem]], an important part of the government of [[Lossand]]. This difference of faith led to frequent war between Lossand and Kerzta. Peace was eventually gained when the high priest government of Kerzta was replaced by a merchant nobility.{{book ref|ws1|2}}
▲Because the sun does not set on '''Dayside''', individuals living there have a variety of issues that needed to be resolved. In regards to keeping time, an hour on TaldainDayside is 10090 minutes long.{{book ref|ws1ws|1part=ars}} Because of its stationary nature many Daysiders find it easy to navigate by using the sun as a reference point.{{book ref|ws1ws|3|review=yes}} Due to its ever present nature many Daysiders feel a spiritual bond with their sun, and some, such as the Kerztians, worship it.{{book ref|ws|3|review=yes}} Most Daysiders are afraid of the dark as well being unused to it.{{book ref|ws|16|review=yes}}
 
On Dayside there is a large circular continent that can be found, on this landmass there are a variety of countries. The largest and most powerful nations is [[Kerzta]] which is located on the western portion of the Dayside continent. Its people worship the [[Sand Lord]] and abide by the [[Ker'reen]] religion. [[Lossand]] is a country that is immediately next to it and stretches in a wedge from [[KraeDa]] in the center of the continent to the southern coast around the [[Ry'DoAli River]]. It is ruled by the Council of [[Taishin]], the heads of the eight Professions vital to their life and culture. Both of these nations have an enmity with one another due to Kerzta accepting Sand mastery, although they have not been in direct conflict in centuries.
After 200 years, there was a push again by the A’kar, the head priest of Ker’Reen Philosophy, to take control by diplomatic means. In an attempt to win favour with the public, they wiped out the Diem, their long-standing rivals, and claimed it was done to please the Sand Lord. {{book ref|ws1|2}} This failed, however, and the Diem managed to recover. As a result, support for the A’kar crumbled and they failed to take control of the Kerzta government.{{book ref|ws3|6}}
 
TheIn addition to these countries are the Rim Kingdoms which are a series of smaller nations on the eastern and north-eastern coast of the Dayside continent. They consist of:; [[Denka]], [[Seevis]], and [[Tallon]].▼
▲For unknown reasons, the planet became closed off to visitors.{{wob ref|1807}}{{au ref|taldain}}{{wob ref|4675}} This change in behaviour is usually attributed to Autonomy.{{au ref|taldain}} Around the same time, Taldain stopped progressing technologically, where once it was the most advanced of all the planets.{{wob ref|1807}}{{wob ref|4675}} Later, it became possible to visit Taldain again.{{wob ref|6205}}
 
=== AstronomyDarkside ===
▲On '''Darkside''' or '''Starside''', the most powerful and influential force in regards to culture, economics and politics is the [[Dynasty]]. This force is ruled by [[Skathan]].{{book ref|ws1ws|4|review=yes}} Its dominance is so strong that the language Darksiders speak is called Dynastic after the country.{{book ref|ws|3|review=yes}} It also is the most technologically advanced country in the planet with weapons such as guns and explosives being common creations within its borders.{{book ref|ws|4|review=yes}} They also had instant noodles, which Hoid enjoyed, and wants [[Scadrial]] to replicate.{{wob ref|8164}}{{wob ref|6161}} Despite its dominance some minor nations such as [[Elis]] and [[Iiaria]] resists the Dynasty's push to grow and expand its influence even further.{{book ref|ws3ws|214|review=yes}} Despite this influence however the nations power runs deep within Darkside with them being able to send their agents to infiltrate different groups throughout the continent.{{book ref|ws3ws|14|2review=yes}}
 
▲The Kerztian word for Darksider is '''Lonsha'''.{{book ref|ws1ws|3|review=yes}}
Taldain is tidally locked around two suns, this makes it unique among other planets in the Cosmere.{{au ref|Taldain}} It is located between the two suns in the system which orbit one another, because of a layer of dust around one of these suns one half of the world is trapped in endless sunlight and the other half in night.{{au ref|Taldain}} This placement was done purposefully by its creator.{{wob ref|3343}} An hour on Taldain is 100 minutes long.{{book ref|ws1|1}}▼
 
== Astronomy ==
{{image|Taldain_Astronomy_inset.jpg|side=right|width=150px|Top-down view of Taldain's Orbit.}}
▲Taldain is tidally locked around two suns, this makes it unique among other planets in the Cosmere.{{au ref|Taldain}} It is located between the two suns in the system which orbit one another, because of a layer of dustparticulates around one of these suns one half of the world is trapped in endless sunlight and the other half in night.{{au ref|Taldain}} This placement was done purposefully by its creator.{{book ref|ws|part=ars}}{{wob ref|3343}} AnIt houris onthe Taldainonly isplanet 100within minutesthe longsystem and a single moon, '''Nizh Da''', has a polar orbit around the world.{{bookau ref|ws1|1Taldain}}
 
The orbit of Nizh Da is what defines the length of a day on Taldain.{{book ref|ws|part=ars}} The exact precession and movement of the moon is controlled so that it remains in the same position at the same hour, at any point in the year. This is due to the influence of Autonomy.{{book ref|ws|part=ars}}
== Realmatics ==
[[Autonomy]], a [[Shard]] of [[Adonalsium]], resides on Taldain,{{wob ref|4021}} primarily in the atmosphere.{{wob ref|5876}} It is the only Shard in the system.{{wob ref|6880}} Autonomy has made Taldain inaccessible from the [[Cognitive Realm]].{{wob ref|4675}} However, at some point it became possible to enter Taldain again.{{wob ref|6205}}
 
An hour on Dayside is ninety minutes long and each day is separated into fifteen hours. On Darkside, an hour is sixty minutes long, and a day is separated into twenty-four hours.{{book ref|ws|prologue}}{{book ref|ws|part=ars}} Due to this, ninety Dayside minutes are equal to ninety-six Darkside minutes, with one dayside minute being equal to approximately 1.066 Darkside minutes.{{book ref|ws|part=ars}}
Contrary to belief on-world, both sides of the planet are invested.{{au ref|Taldain}} The majority of Autonomy's Investiture, however, is on Dayside.{{wob ref|1509}} Investiture is abundant enough there that a [[Returned]] could live there easily.{{wob ref|4675}} One could also theoretically access the Investiture of Taldain off-world if they can see the sun.{{wob ref|4770}} The Dayside of Taldain has access to [[sand mastery]], the most dramatic form of magic on the planet. Despite this, the magic uses little Investiture.{{au ref|taldain}} Darkside has its own form of magic, but the effects are not nearly as noticeable.{{wob ref|1509}}{{wob ref|5876}} Darkside magic involves tattoos.{{wob ref|14993}}
 
It is kept in an unstable orbit around AisDa by the gravitational pull of Ridos, and by some other, unknown force, presumably Autonomy. This astronomically unstable orbit is known as "Wombear's Saddle".{{book ref|ws|part=ars}}
== Nations ==
▲=== Kerzta ===
[[Kerzta]] is a powerful nation in the western portion of the Dayside continent. Its people worship the [[Sand Lord]] and abide by the Ker'Reen Philosophy. It has a deep enmity with its neighbor, Lossand, due to its acceptance of [[Sand mastery]] although they have not been in direct conflict in centuries.
 
Both of Taldain's suns are Invested, with AisDa constantly bombarding Dayside with Invested light, and the Eye of Ridos releasing a pulse of Investiture every seven orbits of Nizh Da.{{book ref|ws|part=ars}}
=== Lossand ===
[[Lossand]] is a country that stretches in a wedge from [[KraeDa]] in the center of the continent to the southern coast around the [[Ry'Do Ali River]]. It is ruled by the Council of [[Taishin]], the heads of the eight Professions vital to their life and culture.
 
=== RimMagic KingdomsSystem ===
The world of Taldain has been settled by Autonomy and as a result her Investiture can be found throughout the planet, primarily in the atmosphere.{{wob ref|5876}} Autonomy has allowed it to spread unusually; making it in theory easy to access, a [[Returned]] for instance would have little difficulty living on Taldain{{wob ref|4675}} and one could also theoretically access the worlds Investiture on another planet so long as they can see the star system.{{wob ref|4770}} For a time this was the only way to access its magic system as the world was shut off from the [[Cognitive Realm]]{{wob ref|5876}} but eventually it became possible to visit the world again.{{wob ref|6205}}
▲The Rim Kingdoms are a series of smaller nations on the eastern and north-eastern coast of the Dayside continent. They consist of:
*[[Denka]]
*[[Seevis]]
*[[Nor'Tallon]]
*[[Tallon]]
 
The most dramatic form of Investiture that can be found on the planet is [[Sand mastery]] which is located on Dayside. Despite its flashy appearance, it uses very little Investiture however and primarily works through subtle manipulation with [[Connection]] between the user, Shard and White Sand. It is believed by residents of Taldain that only Dayside was Invested by the Shard; however, this is incorrect, and in fact both parts of the world are Invested, with the majority of it falling on Dayside.{{au ref|Taldain}}
=== Darksiders ===
Darkside is more technologically and scientifically advanced than the Dayside, having invented weapons such as guns and explosives.{{book ref|ws1|4}} They also had instant noodles, which Hoid enjoyed, and wants [[Scadrial]] to replicate.{{wob ref|8164}}{{wob ref|6161}}
 
Darkside magic primarily functions through tattoos,{{wob ref|14993}} but its effects are not nearly as noticeable.{{wob ref|1509}}{{wob ref|5876}} This is seemingly the system referred to as [[Starmarks]].{{book ref|ws|part=ars}}{{book ref|ws|prologue}}
The people on Darkside speak a language known as Dynastic.{{book ref|ws1|3}} The language comes from the [[Dynasty]], the dominant economic and political force on the continent. However, Darkside is home to more states, including [[Elis]] and [[Iiaria]].
 
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