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+ | The '''syre''' (also '''jedavar''' or '''kmeer''') is a light sword created in [[Jaador]] on [[Sel]].{{book ref|Elantris|17}} |
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− | |The Teo men prefer more physical contests, such as jousting or broadsword sparring. For a woman, however, the syre is perfect. The light blade allows us to make full use of our dexterity and allows us to capitalize on our superior intelligence. |
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− | |[[Sarene]] on the use of syres{{book ref|Elantris|17}} |
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− | The '''syre''' is a light sword created in [[Jaador]] on [[Sel]].{{book ref|Elantris|17}} In Jaador, it was originally known as a '''jedaver''',{{glossary ref|Elantris|J}} but is now more commonly known by its [[Fjordell]] name, syre.{{book ref|Elantris|17}}{{glossary ref|Elantris|S}} |
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+ | It was initially used in [[Jaador]] as a weapon for scouts, but fell into disuse before being reintroduced as a fencing weapon for the nobility. |
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− | In [[Jaador]], the syre was originally a weapon for scouts, but fell into disuse before being reintroduced as a fencing weapon for the nobility.{{book ref|Elantris|17}} From there, the use of syres spread to [[Duladel]], where they are sometimes known as '''kmeer'''.{{glossary ref|Elantris|K}} Duladel, however, was generally neutral, and the republican class turned fencing with the syre into a sport rather than using it for potentially lethal duels. Modern day Dulas consider the ability to fence with a syre a requirement for being viewed as a soldier, regardless of how many battles a person has won. From Duladel, syres skipped over [[Arelon]], as the [[Elantrian]]s disapproved of anything resembling violence, but made their way to [[Teod]], where fencing with them became a sport for women instead of men.{{book ref|Elantris|17}} |
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− | + | [[Sarene]] brought syres to the noblewomen of [[Arelon]] for fencing. |
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[[Raoden]], posing as a [[Duladel|Dula]] named Kaloo, said that though Dulas can duel well, a syre isn't much good against a trained soldier.{{book ref|Elantris|53}} |
[[Raoden]], posing as a [[Duladel|Dula]] named Kaloo, said that though Dulas can duel well, a syre isn't much good against a trained soldier.{{book ref|Elantris|53}} |