Editing Greater Hexi

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'''Greater Hexi''' is a nation in southern [[Roshar]] during the [[Era of Solitude]].{{map ref|Roshar}}

== Geography ==

Greater Hexi lies in the south-central part of the [[Roshar]]an continent, between the [[Tarat Sea]] and the mountains where [[Urithiru]] is located. It shares borders with [[Marat]] and [[Tu Fallia]] to its south-west and north-east respectively, though there are no apparent geographical features that dictate those borders. The island on the Tarat Sea that lies just off the coast can be assumed to also belong to Greater Hexi.{{map ref|Roshar}}

The country has few geographical features, being composed mostly of desolate, windswept flatlands. They are largely devoid of [[rockbud]]s, but rather covered in small gashes, about one to three inches deep, giving it an appearance of wrinkles or ripples. Those "wrinkles" are covered with lichen on the stormward side, and flattened grass on the opposite one. Trees are sparse and scrawny, bending leeward so far as to nearly touch the ground. The mountaintops are similarly bare, scoured raw by the [[highstorm]]s.{{book ref|sa3|114}}

The only known settlement in Greater Hexi is [[Lexili]], near the border of Marat.{{map ref|Eastern Makabak}} Another notable location is the [[Valley]] of the [[Nightwatcher]], in the mountains that form the country's north-western border.{{book ref|sa3|114}}

It has an area around 454,000 km².{{17s ref|blog|634-roshar-physical-characteristics-and-areas|text=Roshar Physical Characteristics And Areas|date=2018-08-30|name=RosharAreas}}

== Politics and Culture ==

{{image|Hexi Plains by Marie Seeberger.jpg|side=right|width=400px|The plains of Hexi}}

The people of Hexi are largely nomadic; one can travel there for many days without encountering a village.{{book ref|sa3|106}}{{book ref|sa3|114}} Like other states in the region, it's considered a backwater, even when compared with nearby [[Marat]].{{book ref|sa3|106}}{{book ref|sa3.5|6}} The people wear their hair in braids and tend to be quiet and uninterested in international affairs. They can be challenging trading partners as their language is difficult to learn; respectful language may be rewarded with gifts while the arrogant are rejected altogether. After a trading visit by [[Rysn]] the Hexi left "singing their farewell," which may indicate that songs are an important feature of their culture or religion.{{book ref|sa3.5|6}}

The Hexi religion involves the keeping of sacred animals, and priests take oaths not to eat flesh. Grubs and insects are excluded, however, as they are considered plants. As a result, fresh grain with worms is a highly prized food source. The Hexi also make jerky from dead animals, but it is specifically intended for trading with outsiders.{{book ref|sa3.5|6}}

At this time, it is unknown if there is a "Lesser Hexi", or some equivalent. However, the state is usually referred to as simply "Hexi", making the existence of other Hexis unlikely.{{book ref|sa3|106}}{{book ref|sa3|114}}

== History ==

In the year {{Rosharan date|1168}}, [[Dalinar]] takes a small contingent of soldiers into Hexi when he visits the [[Nightwatcher]]. They travel with a caravan until they're close to the [[Valley]].{{book ref|sa3|114}}{{expand}}

== Trivia ==

* At 454,000 km²,{{17s ref|blog|634-roshar-physical-characteristics-and-areas|text=Roshar Physical Characteristics And Areas|date=2018-08-30|name=RosharAreas}} it is between [[wikipedia:Sweden|Sweden]] and [[wikipedia:Papua New Guinea|Papua New Guinea]] in area.

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