Editing Jah Keved

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|ethnicity=[[:Category:Veden|Veden]], [[:Category:Unkalaki|Unkalaki]], [[Bavland|Bav]], [[Silnasen|Siln]]
|capital=[[Vedenar]]
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|world=Roshar
|universe=[[Cosmere]]
|books=[[The Stormlight Archive]]
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'''Jah Keved''' is one of the five [[Vorinism|Vorin Kingdoms]] on [[Roshar]], situated in the eastern half of the continent. Its capital is [[Vedenar]].{{book ref|sa1|33}}

== Geography ==
{{image|Jah Keved on the World Map.jpg|side=right|width=250px|Jah Keved on the world map}}
Located in eastern Roshar, Jah Keved is the second largest state on the planet, claiming around 5,553,000 Km<sup>2</sup>.{{17s ref|blog|634|Roshar Physical Characteristics And Areas|date=9-30-2018}} In terms of real-world nations, this places it between India and Australia in area. It shares its eastern border with [[Alethkar]] and [[Herdaz]] on three rivers, while in the west, it is bordered by [[Tu Bayla]] and [[Triax]]. North to south, the country stretches across the entire continent, between the [[Reshi Sea | Reshi]] and [[Tarat Sea |Tarat]] Seas. 

Though verdant, Jah Keved doesn't possess many major rivers. The country's most notable geographical feature are the [[Horneater Peaks]] in the east, which form an important strategic barrier against the Alethi.{{map ref|Roshar}}

=== Notable Locations ===

==== Regions ====
*[[Horneater Peaks]] - Massive mountains on the eastern side of the country, the Peaks are the home of the [[Unkalaki]] people. Despite their high altitude, the mountaintops are inhabitable thanks to a series of hot lakes known as the [[Horneater Oceans]].{{book ref|sa3|110}}
*[[Bavland]] - A small mining region, known for being dusty.{{book ref|sa1|i|3}}

==== Cities ====
* [[Elanar]] 
* [[Kneespike]] - A city in Bavland.{{book ref|sa1|i|6}}
* [[Vedenar]] - The capital city of Jah Keved. Much of it was destroyed during the civil war of {{Rosharan date|1173}}.{{book ref|sa2|i|14}} It is the site of the country's [[Oathgate]].{{book ref|sa3|100}}
* [[Valath]] - The location of the Holy Enclave, the center of Vorin faith.{{book ref|sa3|100}}
* [[Silnasen]] - The main city of the Siln people.{{map ref|Roshar}}
* [[Northgrip]] - The largest city located on the northern coast.{{map ref|Roshar}}

==== Villages ====
* [[Bornwater]] - A mining town in Bavland.{{book ref|sa1|i|6}}
* [[Staplind]] - A settlement in Bavland.{{book ref|sa1|i|6}}
* [[Ironsway]] - A town in Bavland.{{book ref|sa1|i|3}}

==== Other ====
* [[Silent Mount|The Silent Mount]] - A mountain where the [[Vanrial]], an order of artists, live.{{book ref|sa1|45}}
* [[Cultivation's Perpendicularity]] - Roshar's only stable [[perpendicularity]], located somewhere in the Horneater Peaks.{{book ref|sa3|110}}
* [[Jokasha Monastery]] - Home of the Vorin Devotary of the Mind.{{book ref|sa3|i|2}}

== History ==
{{image|Silver Kingdoms.jpg|side=left|width=450px|Map of the Silver Kingdoms}}
=== The Heraldic Epochs ===
During the [[Silver Kingdoms]] era, the territory now occupied by Jah Keved belonged to the kingdom of [[Valhav]]. Since that time, the countries of [[Tu Bayla]] and [[Triax]] have splintered off, though Jah Keved still holds vast majority of Valhav lands, including what was presumably its capital, [[Vedenar]], along with its [[Oathgate]]. They also managed to expand to include much of mainland [[Rishir]], and parts of western Alethkar.{{map ref|Silver Kingdoms}} 

=== Era of Solitude ===
For a long time, Jah Keved was the largest country on Roshar.

==== Siln Dynasty ====
According to scholar [[Natata Ved]], the dynasty before the Siln dynasty was ruled by the king NanHar, who invaded the area that would come to be [[Triax]], but died in the invasion.{{book ref|sa3|53}} Following his death, his brother, [[NanKhet]], succeded the throne and was a tyrant that survived six assassination attempts. First his sister attempted to kill him to put her husband on the throne, following this their son tried to kill him, then NanKhet’s cousin, then his brother, an uncle, and finally his own son.{{book ref|sa3|53}} This eventually led him to invite his entire household to a feast, where he killed and burned every member.{{book ref|sa3|53}} The exact veracity of this history is questionable, due to the historical method only being in its infancy when Natana Ved wrote her record, two centuries after the events she described. 

He ultimately only led for three months, and after his death, the Siln Dynasty rose to power and replaced his familiy as the rulers of Jah Keved.{{book ref|sa3|53}}

==== The Hierocracy (??? - c.{{rosharan date|673}}) ====
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In c.{{rosharan date|673}}, the Hierocracy was overthrown by the Alethi conqueror known as [[Sadees|Sadees the Sunmaker]] in a conflict that would come to be known as the [[War of Loss]].{{expand}}

==== Alethi War of Unification ====
{{for|Alethkar|more information on the Alethi War of Unification}}

After [[Gavilar Kholin]] unified [[Alethkar]] into a single state, the Veden fought a number of small border wars against the Alethi, testing their defenses.{{book ref|sa3|52}} Though they were eventually pushed back by the forces led by [[Dalinar Kholin]], small conflicts between Alethi and Veden highprinces continued for many years.{{book ref|sa1|16}} Nonetheless, the country remained the main oasis of stability in the region.

==== Veden Civil War ({{rosharan date|1173}} - {{rosharan date|1174}}) ====
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This changed, however, on {{Rosharan date|1173|9|1|4}}, when [[Szeth]] assassinated the Veden king, [[Hanavanar]], along with a number of highprinces.{{book ref|sa1|i|9}} This plunged the country into a chaotic civil war, with at least seven different factions hoping to claim Vedenar and crown their leader king.{{book ref|sa2|i|14}} The situation was further worsened by the presence of the [[Unmade]] [[Nergaoul]], known better as the Thrill, leading Veden soldiers to fight with unprecedented degree of drive and brutality.{{book ref|sa3|100}}

The civil war lasted for a few months, with the final confrontation being the battle at Vedenar. Highprince [[Valam]] emerged victorious, becoming the new king. However, he quickly passed the crown to king [[Taravangian]] before ordering his illegitimate son, [[Redin]], to kill him. Given Valam's poor health and his insinuations shortly before his death, it's possible he was being poisoned by the [[Diagram (group) | Diagram]] to achieve this, as it was them who instigated the civil war by sending Szeth.{{book ref|sa2|i|14}}

=== The True Desolation ({{rosharan date|1173}} - )===
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Under Taravangian's leadership, Jah Keved was, alongside [[Kharbranth]], the first country to ally with [[Urithiru]].{{book ref|sa3|24}} Fearing that it would be overrun by [[Voidbringer]]s, the king requested - and was granted - aid from other members of the coalition.{{book ref|sa3|96}}. However, following the revelations of the [[Eila Stele]], the country broke off from the alliance as part of [[Diagram (group) | Diagram]]'s plan to undermine Dalinar.{{book ref|sa3|113}}

Though king Taravangian pledged himself to [[Odium]], Jah Keved was not part of his deal.{{book ref|sa3|122}} However after the [[Battle of Thaylen Field]] Taravangian began preparing Jah Keved to switch sides. He did this by promoting people Odium could control, putting his troops into position to betray [[Dalinar]] ,and subtly indicating to his followers that the war was a problem for Alethkar and Azir. When Taravangian gave the order the Vedens turned on the [[Coalition of monarchs]] and joined Odium.{{book ref|sa4|i|3}} {{book ref|sa4|i|6}}

== Politics ==

=== Government ===
Much like [[Alethkar]] or [[Kharbranth]], the population of Jah Keved is divided into [[darkeyes]] and [[lighteyes]], with the latter holding power. A number of weaker, lower-[[dahn]] noble houses owe fealty to a group of [[Highprince]]s, who in turn owe fealty to a king. Prior to the civil war, known Veden Highprinces were [[Valam]], [[Abrial]], [[Boriar]], [[Evinor]] and [[Jal Mala]].

Over the year 1173, most of the country's political structures have either fallen into chaos or outright disintegrated. Opening with the death of the then-king [[Hanavanar]] at the hands of the [[Szeth|Assassin in White]], the ensuing civil war has claimed the lives of all the Veden Highprinces, either through assassination or open warfare. The nominal victor of the war, [[Valam]], passed the Veden crown to king [[Taravangian]] of Kharbranth, who has a claim to the throne through his mother.{{book ref|sa2|i|14}}

Following the civil war, Taravangian appointed two new highprinces to replace the ones lost. The two men are brothers, the elder of which is named Nan [[Urian]].{{book ref|sa3|107}}

=== International relations ===
As the largest country prior to the unification of Alethkar, Jah Keved has strong influence on the culture of other [[Vorin]] states. The centre of Vorin church, the Holy Enclave, is located in the Veden city of [[Valath]].{{book ref|sa3|100}} Valath is also the location of one of Roshar's major [[spanreed]] hubs, adding to the city's importance.{{book ref|sa2|47}}

In the decades prior to the [[True Desolation]], Jah Keved fought a number of small border wars against [[Alethkar]]. Though they were initially pushed back out of Alethi territory by forces led by [[Dalinar Kholin]], the skirmishes and battles between Veden and Alethi highprinces continued for over a decade.{{book ref|sa3|52}}{{book ref|sa1|16}} Despite that, the two kingdoms appear to have good diplomatic relations, and a marriage between their [[lighteyes]] isn't seen as anything out of the ordinary.{{book ref|sa2|1}}

=== Military ===
{{quote
| We talk of Jah Keved's weakness, but that’s relative. They still have a huge standing army, strong fortifications. If the enemy wades into Jah Keved now, while solidifying their own power, it will drain their resources and stall their conquest.
| [[Dalinar Kholin]] on the Veden military{{book ref|sa3|107}}
}}
Though not as militaristic as their eastern neighbors, Jah Keved is thought to possess the most [[Shardwielding|Shard]]s of any country other than Alethkar, including about twenty [[Shardblade]]s.{{book ref|sa1|23}}{{book ref|sa1|52}}

Prior to the civil war, each Veden highprince maintained their own military.{{book ref|sa2|i|14}} However, it appears that following Taravangian's crowning, the surviving units have all been folded under his command. As the last battle was fought over [[Vedenar]], most of Veden troops are stationed in storm bunkers at the city's outskirts.{{book ref|sa3|100}} The civil war was catastrophic for them - many units suffered over 50% casualties - yet even with those losses the Veden military boasts an enormous number of soldiers and powerful fortifications.{{book ref|sa3|100}}{{book ref|sa3|107}} Entering their territory without sufficient preparations is generally considered to be a horrid idea bound to mire the potential assailant in years-long conflict, and a massive drain on resources.{{book ref|sa3|107}}

Jah Keved is known for their raiding tactics. The army operates in smaller raider groups, about four thousand strong, backed by a powerful main force. Those raiders are highly mobile, capable of harrying the enemy while avoiding direct confrontation. Their generals are noted to be excellent, even by [[Alethi]] standards.{{book ref|sa3|52}}

A major focus of the Veden strategy is the defense of the strip of land between [[Horneater Peaks]] and Alethkar. Though narrow and underpopulated, it's a verdant, rich land that can be used as a staging area for any invasion of Jah Keved.{{book ref|sa3|107}}

Following the fall of central and northern Alethkar to the [[Voidbringer]]s, large number of Alethi soldiers withdrew to either Jah Keved or [[Herdaz]] in hopes of escaping the flying [[Fused]].{{book ref|sa3|97}}

== Culture ==
{{image|Contemporary Male Fashion.jpg|side=right|width=200px|Veden man wearing the latest fashion}}

Jah Keved is comprised of at least four distinct ethnic groups - Veden, [[Silnasen|Siln]], [[Bavland|Bav]] and [[Unkalaki]]. 

=== Veden ===
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|While your food sits well in my stomach, the amount of bowing and scraping you show ardents made me uncomfortable.
|[[Kabsal]] on the people of Jah Keved{{book ref|sa1|7}}
}}
The Veden people are typically associated with pale skin and violet eyes.{{book ref|sa1|46}} Their language belongs to the Vorin family, and is close enough to that of [[Alethkar]] to be mutually intelligible for both sides.{{wob ref|3977}} The Alethi are also close to Vedens in fashion.{{file ref|Contemporary Male Fashion.jpg|Contemporary Male Fashion}}

The Veden are by and large [[Vorin]], worshipping the [[Almighty]] and the [[Herald]]s. They appear to be more religious than average Vorins, with higher importance being placed on the trappings of the faith, such as the [[safehand]] and the strict division between masculine and feminine arts.{{book ref|sa1|33}} In particular, they are noted to be highly respectful and reverent of the [[ardent]]s, and extremely traditional in the particulars of the doctrine.{{book ref|sa1|7}}

In Veden families, the sons have two-part names, with the latter part being their given name, while the former references their order or birth. The first four sons are called '''Nan''', '''Tet''', '''Asha''' and '''Van'''.{{book ref|sa2|45}}{{book ref|sa2|27}} Should one of the sons die or be disinherited, his younger brothers all move up a level; for example, Tet [[Balat]] becomes Nan Balat.{{book ref|sa2|45}} The numerals are used mainly in formal context; siblings usually drop them when talking among themselves.{{book ref|sa1|i|2}}

When a Veden couple marries, the spouses retain their family names.{{wob ref|14904}} The children of the couple all use the surname of only one parent;{{book ref|sa1|5}} it's unclear whether it's always the father's, or if it depends on the parents' relative [[dahn]]s.

=== Siln and Bav ===
The Siln people live in and around the southern city of [[Silnasen]]. They are noted as being less technologically advanced than the rest of the country, with highly ritualized warfare.{{book ref|sa2|54}} Their apparent independence from Veden rule may stem from the fact that they were once a sovereign city-state.{{wob ref|4006}}

The Bav people live in [[Bavland]], a small region in the south-western corner of the country. They are mostly miners, and have their own language and culture largely separate from that of the Veden.{{book ref|sa1|i|3}}

=== Unkalaki ===
{{for|Unkalaki|more information on the Unkalaki people}}
The Unkalaki - or Horneaters, as they are called by outsiders - live on top of the mountains known as [[Horneater Peaks]]. They are one of several peoples with [[Singer]] ancestry, and have some attributes that set them apart from other Rosharan humans, such as their unusually strong teeth (which is where the "Horneater" nickname comes from) and the ability to occasionally hear the Rhythms.{{book ref|sa3|37}}{{wob ref|930}} Red hair is also a typically Unkalaki feature, and are a mark of Horneater ancestry on a person from outside the Peaks. 

Though the Horneater Peaks are nominally part of Jah Keved, the Unkalaki have their own language, system of beliefs and government, and don't seem to see themselves as Veden citizens.{{book ref|sa1|23}} However, the Veden still claim the right to levy troops from among them in times of war.{{book ref|sa3|107}}

== Notable citizens ==
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* [[Shallan Davar]], the first [[Order of Lightweavers|Lightweaver]] of the new generation of [[Knights Radiant]]
* The rest of the [[House Davar|Davar household]], including the father, [[Lin Davar |Lin]], as well as his four sons [[Wikim]], [[Jushu]], [[Balat]] and [[Helaran]]
* [[Malata]], the [[Dustbringer]] Radiant in service of the [[Diagram (group)|Diagram]]
* [[Valam]], the former Veden Highprince-turned-King and the liege lord of the Davars
* [[Hanavanar]], the previous Veden king, whose death caused the Jah Keved civil war
}}

== Trivia ==
* At 5.5 million square kilometres of land, Jah Keved is a little over half the size of the United States.
* [[Szeth]] hid one of Gavilar's [[black sphere]]s somewhere in Jah Keved.{{book ref|sa1|i|3}}

== Notes ==
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