Editing Eighty's War

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|participants=[[Emul]], [[Tukar]]

|date=c. {{Rosharan date|1167}}-{{Rosharan date|1174}}

|city=Sesemalex Dar

|world=Roshar

|universe=[[Cosmere]]

|books=[[The Stormlight Archive]]

}}

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The '''Eighty's War''' was a military conflict on [[Roshar]] between the bordering nations of [[Emul]] and [[Tukar]] during the time of the [[Alethi]] [[War of Reckoning]]. The war began circa {{Rosharan date|1167}}{{book ref|sa2|i|14}} and lasted until {{Rosharan date|1174}}.{{book ref|sa3|96}} The conflict arose over the city of [[Sesemalex Dar]], which is situated on the border between the kingdoms. Emul claimed the city as their capital, but the Tukari wanted it for themselves.{{book ref|sa2|i|14}}

==Cause==

The Emuli believed that Sesemalex Dar was their ancestral homeland and a gift from the [[Herald]]s, because the city's patterned layout was central to their religion.{{book ref|twok|54}} The city was believed to be one of the [[Dawncities]]{{book ref|twok|54}} and named by [[Jezrien]] himself,{{book ref|twok|55}} increasing its religious significance. The Tukari were led by their "god-priest" [[Tezim]],{{book ref|sa2|i|14}} who was described as a "warlord"{{book ref|sa3|8}} and "tyrant".{{book ref|sa3|106}} Tezim also claimed that he was "an aspect of the [[Almighty]]",{{book ref|sa3|8}} and rumors swirled about him.{{book ref|sa2.5|3}} Many observers assumed that the war was religious in nature, although the city was also a major port and a center of trade. [[Au-nak]] believed that the Tukari were using religion as a front for their economic aspirations.{{book ref|sa2|i|14}}

[[Dalinar]] had suspicions about Tezim and confirmed with the [[Stormfather]] that he was actually [[Ishar]], one of the ten ancient [[Herald]]s of the Almighty. However, when Dalinar asked why Ishar would attack Emul, the Stormfather simply said that he was insane and that there was no logic in his actions.{{book ref|sa3|64}} He believed that Ishar sought his own death, and possibly the death of all humankind.{{book ref|sa3|64}}

==Fighting==

The war seemed to be well-known across Roshar. [[Navani]] wondered if the [[True Desolation]] was enough to distract the two nations from fighting.{{book ref|sa3|8}} [[Lift]] believed that Sesemalex Dar had been a war zone for "basically a billion years".{{book ref|sa2.5|2}} Although the fighting lasted for years, it was not as intense or destructive as the brief [[Veden civil war]].{{book ref|sa2|i|14}}

After the [[parshmen]] were awakened, Emul was attacked by [[Voidbringer]] armies that were leaving the area of [[Azimir]] on their way to [[Marat]].{{book ref|sa3|65}}{{book ref|sa3|107}} Emul lost control of most of its territory.{{book ref|sa3|65}} The Emuli leader, [[Vexil]] the Wise, was desperate for assistance, although he still talked about conquering Tukar.{{book ref|sa3|96}} It is unclear how Tezim and the Tukari reacted to the True Desolation, but it seemed to bring an end to the Eighty's War.{{book ref|sa3|96}}

{{history

|title=History of [[Roshar]]

|prev=The [[Assassination of Gavilar]]

|this= The Eighty's War

|next=The [[True Desolation]]

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