Editing Duladel

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|region=Opelon
|world=Sel
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'''Duladel''' is a kingdom on [[Opelon]] along the southern border of [[Arelon]] on [[Sel]]. People from Duladel are called Dula. Its people are mostly of mixed blood, generally half [[Aonic]] and half [[JinDo]].{{book ref|Elantris|19}} Because of their Aonic heritage, the Dula can be taken by the [[Shaod]] and become [[Elantrian]]s.{{book ref|Elantris|1}}

== Geography ==
=== Geography ===
==== Location ====
Duladel lies on the continent of [[Opelon]]. The kingdom is bordered by [[Arelon]], [[Fjorden]] and [[JinDo]].{{map ref|Sycla}} It has one major river running through it, the [[Kalomo River]].{{map ref|Arelon}} Duladel also contains the only safe passes through the Atad mountains.{{Glossary ref|Elantris|D}}

==== Climate ====
Duladel is made up of a number of climates. A part of Duladel is made up of the Dula Steppes, these Steppes have many caves. Duladel also has many swamps.{{book ref|Elantris|53}}

==== Capital ====
Duladel’s capital is a city called [[Fellavoo]]. Fellavoo is located in the north of Duladel, close to the borders of [[Arelon]] and [[Fjorden]].{{map ref|Arelon}} Due to the city’s status as the Dula capital it is likely that the Dula royal family resides in this city.

== Government ==
=== Republic ===
Before it’s violent revolution and eventual occupation by the [[Fjorden|Fjordell Empire]] Duladel was a republic. This republic was ruled by a group of citizens known as the Republican class. The members of the Republican class were elected by the Dula people.{{book ref|Elantris|16}} The people who belonged to the Republican class carried the title ‘Citizen’.{{book ref|Elantris|53}} After the revolution the Republican class was killed in its entirety, with only a handful of survivors. This revolution was also the end of the republic.

=== Monarchy ===
After the collapse of the republic a contingent of Derethi priests, led by the gyorn [[Hrathen]], fomented a revolution.{{book ref|Elantris|6}} After this revolution ended a Derethi monarchy was established. This allowed the Fjordell priests to convert the Dula population on a far larger scale them previously possible. The monarchs, as Derethi, bow to the whims of [[Wyrn (title)|Wyrn]].{{book ref|Elantris|12}} This essentially makes Duladel a Fjordell puppet.

== Culture==
=== People ===
The Dula are of mixed blood, with most of them being a mix of the [[Aonic]] peoples and the [[JinDo]],{{book ref|Elantris|19}} although there are also Dula with Fjordell ancestry.{{book ref|Elantris|1}}

Dula aristocrats typically have creamy brown skin. Their skin color is darker then the average Aonic person, but lighter then the average [[JinDo]]. Dula of lower birth generally have darker skin then the aristocrats, most of them also tend to be massive and bulky. The Dula have round features, they tend to have a foppish, unconcerned air.{{book ref|Elantris|50}}

The Dula are known as the "most light-hearted, easygoing people in Opelon".{{book ref|Elantris|10}} They generally have a lack of decorum. The Dula are also notoriously slow to act.{{book ref|Elantris|52}} It is said that the moment you invite a Dula to stay, you will never get rid of him—or his family.{{book ref|Elantris|52}} The ideal Dula aristocrat is foolishly haughty, overdressed and overmannered.{{book ref|Elantris|50}}

The Dula don’t just talk with their mouths, they use their entire bodies. The best way to deal with a talking Dula is to simply smile and occasionally nod.{{book ref|Elantris|50}}

==== Fashion ====
The Dula are highly fashionable. The aristocratic segment of the population is fond of garish and bright clothing.{{book ref|Elantris|25}}{{book ref|Elantris|53}} The common people are less fond of bright colors however.{{book ref|Elantris|25}} The Dula are also known to wear large feathered hats.{{book ref|Elantris|50}}

==== Fencing====
Dula citizens are said to be the finest fencers in all of Opelon, being even better then the Jaadorians. The Dula aristocrats are extremely skilled, with on average three out of four defeating [[Sarene]], a skilled Teo fencer.{{book ref|Elantris|50}} 

=== Religion ===
==== Jesker ====
Before the revolution the state religion was [[Jesker]], a religion that worships the [[Dor]] as a sort of overspirit. Many people outside of Duladel call Jesker a 'primitive' religion, though saying this was considered offensive to its followers.{{book ref|Elantris|22}} It is likely that even after the revolution many people still believe in Jesker.

The followers of the Jesker religion strive to bring themselves in harmony with the Dor, the overspirit, and subsequently with nature,{{glossary ref|Elantris|J}} they also taught that everything knew of the Dor, except humans, who could be oblivious to it.{{book ref|Elantris|19}} Jesker ascribed importance to the heaven's movements, and according to [[Hrathen]], worshipped the moon.{{book ref|Elantris|33}}

==== Shu-Dereth ====
After the Fjordell occupation of Duladel the state religion was changed into [[Shu-Dereth]]. This is a monotheistic religion, worshipping a deity called [[Jaddeth]].{{book ref|Elantris|3}}

Shu-Dereth has a strict chain of command, with [[Wyrn (title)|Wyrn]] at the top. Due to this chain of command the Dula, regardless of social rank, are subjected to the whims of the Fjordell priesthood.{{book ref|Elantris|12}} Wyrn uses this to further expand his empire across [[Opelon]].

=== Language and script ===
{{quote
| ''Alavanta kamaloo kayana.''
| Galladon to himself{{book ref|sa1|i|1}}
}}

The Dula people speak Duladen. This language reflects the "laid back, loose culture" of Duladel.{{bws ref|languages-of-Elantris|Languages of Elantris|date=?}} Many Dula, including the Republic citizens, speak Aonic fluently, especially if they live near the country’s border with [[Arelon]]. Some of these people don’t even have accents.{{book ref|Elantris|50}} Unlike the aristocrats however, most of the low-born Dula have strong accents when speaking Arelene.{{book ref|Elantris|1}}

==== Known words ====
;Alavanta: ''Unknown''{{book ref|sa1|i|1}}
;Sule: Friend
;Kamaloo: ''Unknown''{{book ref|sa1|i|1}}
;Kolo: A dialogue tag, analogous to "Understand?"{{wob ref|1930}}
;Rulo: Fool
;Kayana: Crazy{{book ref|Elantris|1}}
;Doloken: Hell
;Hama: Grandmother{{glossary ref|Elantris|H}}
;Dor: Overspirit

==== Script ====
When [[Sarene]] discovers a group of practitioners of the [[Jeskeri Mysteries]], she notes that many of them wear robes emblazoned with "Duladen runes".{{book ref|Elantris|32}}

== History ==
==== Duladel Republic ====
The Duladel Republic was one of the major nations on Opelon during the time before the Reod. Duladel was on good terms with [[Arelon]], the [[Elantrian]]s and [[Teod]], they were on worse terms with the [[Fjorden|Fjordell]].{{book ref|Elantris|16}}{{book ref|Elantris|25}}

==== Occupation by the Fjordell Empire ====
About six months prior to the restoration of Elantris, the Duladel Republic collapsed. During a chaotic period a contingent of Derethi priests, led by the gyorn [[Hrathen]], fomented a revolution.{{book ref|Elantris|6}} The Duladel Revolution was even more violent than the Arelene Revolution following the Fall of Elantris; the Republican Class was killed in its entirety, leaving only a handful of survivors. A monarchy was then instituted and [[Shu-Dereth]] replaced [[Jesker]] as the state religion. A few men, mostly republicans who survived the massacre, continued to fight against the Fjordell, although the only reason that they were still alive is because Fjorden was to lazy to destroy them. These rebels hid in the Dula swamps and in the caves of the Dula Steppes.{{book ref|Elantris|53}} The collapse of Duladel prompted the engagement of Prince [[Raoden]] of Arelon to Princess [[Sarene]] of [[Teod]]; their marriage would signify unity between the two remaining non-Derethi nations south of the [[Rose Empire]].{{book ref|Elantris|16}}

== Notable Dula ==
*[[Galladon]]

== Trivia ==
* Although a Duladel-specific magic system has not been introduced, it is possible that one exists.{{wob ref|4804}}
* Due to the [[JinDo]] heritage of the Dula they might be able to practice [[ChayShan]], although this has not been confirmed.

== History ==
=== Duladel Republic ===
The Duladel Republic was one of the major nations on Opelon during the time before the Reod. It was ruled by a group of citizens known as the Republican class. The members of the Republican class were elected by the Dula people.{{book ref|Elantris|16}} The aristocratic segment of the population was fond of garish clothing.{{book ref|Elantris|25}} The state religion of the Republic was [[Jesker]] which worshiped the [[Dor]] as a sort of overspirit. Although a Duladel-specific magic system has not been introduced, it is possible that one exists.{{wob ref|4804}}

=== Occupation by the Fjordell Empire ===
About six months prior to the restoration of Elantris, the Duladel Republic collapsed. During a chaotic period a contingent of Derethi priests, led by the gyorn [[Hrathen]], fomented a revolution.{{book ref|Elantris|6}} The Duladel Revolution was described as being even more violent than the Arelene Revolution following the Fall of Elantris; the Republican Class was killed in its entirety. A monarchy was then instituted and [[Shu-Dereth]] replaced [[Jesker]] as the state religion. The collapse of Duladel prompted the engagement of Prince [[Raoden]] of Arelon to Princess [[Sarene]] of [[Teod]]; their marriage would signify unity between the two remaining non-Derethi nations south of the [[Rose Empire]].{{book ref|Elantris|16}} 

== Language ==
{{quote
| ''Alavanta kamaloo kayana.''
| Galladon to himself{{book ref|sa1|i|1}}
}}

Duladen was the language spoken by the Dula people. It reflected the "laid back, loose culture" of Duladel.{{bws ref|languages-of-Elantris|Languages of Elantris|date=?}}

When [[Sarene]] discovers a group of practitioners of the [[Jeskeri Mysteries]], she notes that many of them wear robes emblazoned with "Duladen runes".{{book ref|Elantris|32}}

=== Known words ===
;Alavanta: ''Unknown''{{book ref|sa1|i|1}}
;Sule: Friend
;Kamaloo: ''Unknown''{{book ref|sa1|i|1}}
;Kolo: A dialogue tag, analogous to "Understand?"{{wob ref|1930}}
;Rulo: Fool
;Kayana: Crazy{{book ref|Elantris|1}}
;Doloken: Hell
;Hama: Grandmother{{glossary ref|Elantris|H}}
;Dor: Overspirit

== Notable Dula ==
*[[Galladon]]

== Notes ==
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