Editing Outer Market

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|books=[[The Stormlight Archive]]

The '''Outer Market''' is a collection of shops that is part of the [[Alethi]] [[warcamp]] complex on the [[Shattered Plains]] of [[Roshar]].{{book ref|sa1|58}}

==Location and Layout==

{{image|Warcamps.jpg|The Outer Market is visible at the crossroads near the center of the warcamps|side=right|width=500px}}

The Outer Market is located near the center of the warcamps, just north of [[Vamah]] and [[Dalinar]]'s camps. It is not far from the [[Pinnacle]], although it is separated from the palace complex by a steep hill.{{map ref|warcamps|the Alethi warcamps}}

The market consists of ramshackle buildings built from stone blocks quarried nearby. It is not well-organized, nor does it have a defensive wall like the warcamps. It includes many different shops, including multiple wine shops and some restaurants.{{book ref|sa2|55}}{{book ref|sa1|58}} Because the market is situated on a hill, some shops have patio terraces that provide views of the warcamps.{{book ref|sa2|49}} The market also contains stables and a menagerie.{{book ref|sa2|49}}{{book ref|sa2|55}} When a [[highstorm]] approaches, merchants quickly take down their tents and close up doors and windows;{{book ref|sa2|49}} the market provides stone bunkers where patrons can wait out the storm.{{book ref|sa2|50}}

==Operation==

The Outer Market is largely unregulated; it falls under the purview of the [[Highprince of Commerce]], but this position was vacant during the reigns of [[Gavilar]] and [[Elhokar]].{{book ref|sa2|29}} It is among the few places where people from multiple warcamps mix, as it is considered to be neutral territory. The customers are therefore very eclectic; many of the merchants are [[Thaylen]].{{book ref|sa1|58}} It competes with the markets that are inside each warcamp.{{book ref|sa2|50}}

==History==

The Market’s disorganized nature was due to the fact that it was built quickly during the [[War of Reckoning]] without the planning that went into the warcamps themselves.{{book ref|sa1|58}} Because it was still new, the ornamental [[shalebark]] used in landscaping was only a few inches high.{{book ref|sa2|50}}

Although some parts of the market were a bit seedy,{{book ref|sa2|55}} it also had luxurious establishments that were frequented by high-ranking [[lighteyes]] from different princedoms, providing opportunities for social interaction.{{book ref|sa2|49}}{{book ref|sa1|58}} However, due to the lack of regulation, crime in the market began to increase, [[Dalinar Kholin]] assigned several battalions of his troops to patrol the Outer Market and areas between the warcamps.{{book ref|sa1|18}}{{book ref|sa1|73}} Although these patrols cut down on bandits, they weakened Dalinar's ability to go on plateau runs to capture [[gemheart]]s.{{book ref|sa1|26}} When Kaladin was promoted to the rank of captain, he suggested that the former [[bridgemen]] in his command be assigned to these patrols to gain experience,{{book ref|sa1|73}} to the amusement of [[Torol Sadeas]].{{book ref|sa2|50}} Despite its chaotic nature, Dalinar wondered whether the Outer Market would become more permanent as the Alethi solidified their control over the Shattered Plains.{{book ref|sa1|28}}

The fate of the Outer Market after the [[Battle of Narak]] is unclear. Most of the population of the warcamps moved to [[Urithiru]], presumably including some of the merchants who set up shop in the [[Breakaway]]. When [[Shallan|Veil]] visited the warcamps looking for [[Ialai]], she noted that even the markets within the warcamps had fallen into disrepair;{{book ref|sa4|2}} the Outer Market likely suffered a similar fate.

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