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'''JinDo''' is a nation on [[Sel]]. It is located on the continent of [[Opelon]], and is part of the [[Fjordell Empire]]. It is bordered by [[Duladel]] to the north and [[Jaador]] to the east. |
'''JinDo''' is a nation on [[Sel]]. It is located on the continent of [[Opelon]], and is part of the [[Fjordell Empire]]. It is bordered by [[Duladel]] to the north and [[Jaador]] to the east. |
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== Culture == |
== Culture == |
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− | As followers of [[Shu-Keseg]], the JinDo people follow the principle of |
+ | As followers of [[Shu-Keseg]], the JinDo people follow the principle of acceptance. When the Fjordell Empire began to expand, the JinDo people decided to submit to Fjordell rule and outwardly convert to [[Shu-Dereth]] in order to avoid fighting.{{book ref|Elantris|14}} |
− | The work of prestigious JinDo philosophers, mathematicians{{book ref|Elantris|8}}, and artists{{tes ref|76}} are well-known |
+ | The work of prestigious JinDo philosophers, mathematicians{{book ref|Elantris|8}}, and artists{{tes ref|76}} are well-known internationally. [[Shu-Dereth]], the official religion of the Fjordell Empire, has its origins in JinDo, as is the [[Shu-Korath]] religion dominating [[Teod]] and [[Arelon]]. Like the [[Svordish]], the JinDo language has managed to survive Fjordell hegemony, perhaps due to the influence of JinDo culture throughout the empire. |
− | There is a meditative martial art originating from JinDo called [[ChayShan]], which can be used to help people focus their minds. This martial art is also the manifestation of [[Investiture]] in the region. JinDo practitioners of ChayShan can use certain |
+ | There is a meditative martial art originating from JinDo called [[ChayShan]], which can be used to help people focus their minds. This martial art is also the manifestation of [[Investiture]] in the region. JinDo practitioners of ChayShan can use certain movements to magically enhance themselves, though this effect appears to be temporary.{{book ref|Elantris|61}} |
− | The JinDo people are also known for their use of eating utensils called [[MaiPon|MaiPon sticks]], as well as their strict views on health. Obesity is frowned upon, although some JinDo |
+ | The JinDo people are also known for their use of eating utensils called [[MaiPon|MaiPon sticks]], as well as their strict views on health. Obesity is frowned upon, although some JinDo food are greasy, like [[HaiKo]]. Spicy dishes are common in JinDo cuisine.{{book ref|Elantris|5}} |
== Notable JinDo People == |
== Notable JinDo People == |
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+ | * [[Keshu]], also known as Keseg: Founder of the [[Shu-Keseg]] religion, from which [[Shu-Dereth]] and [[Shu-Korath]] branched off. |
* [[Atsuko]]: A JinDo artist who once visited the Rose Empire.{{tes ref|76}} |
* [[Atsuko]]: A JinDo artist who once visited the Rose Empire.{{tes ref|76}} |
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− | * Baron [[Shuden]]: A JinDo merchant living in Arelon |
+ | * Baron [[Shuden]]: A JinDo merchant living in Arelon who participated in the events of [[Elantris]]. |
== Trivia == |
== Trivia == |
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− | * In the first published edition of |
+ | * In the first published edition of [[Elantris]] as well as in [[The Emperor's Soul]], the term ''Jindoeese'' was used to describe things originating from the nation of Jindo. This was changed in the tenth anniversary edition of Elantris such that ''JinDo'' is now used as the nation's name, demonym, and adjectival form. |
== Notes == |
== Notes == |