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'''Valam princedom''' was a [[Veden]] princedom on [[Roshar]].{{book ref|sa1|3}} After the fall of House Valam, it is under the control of [[Taravangian]].{{book ref|sa2|i|14}} |
'''Valam princedom''' was a [[Veden]] princedom on [[Roshar]].{{book ref|sa1|3}} After the fall of House Valam, it is under the control of [[Taravangian]].{{book ref|sa2|i|14}} |
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| − | ==Geography |
+ | ==Geography== |
| − | [[House Davar]]'s estates are located in the former Valam princedom |
+ | [[House Davar]]'s estates are located in the former Valam princedom; they are known for their quarries.{{book ref|sa1|3}}{{book ref|sa1|7}} The size of the princedom and its location within Jah Keved are not known, but [[Shallan Davar]] describes her family's lands as "nowhere near" the capital of [[Vedenar]] on the southern coast.{{book ref|sa2|31}} |
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| − | The area appears to have a temperate climate, with distinct seasons.{{book ref|sa2|13}} Flora and fauna are typical of eastern Roshar, including [[rockbud]]s, [[shalebark]], and [[jella]] trees.{{book ref|sa2|45}} Many species of [[cremling]]s also flourish.{{book ref|sa2|27}} Domesticated animals include [[axehound]]s and horses.{{book ref|sa2|19}}{{book ref|sa2|77}} |
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| − | ==Economy== |
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| − | The princedom's lands are largely rural and contain a notable amount of arable land.{{book ref|sa2|27}} Agriculture appears to drive the economy, including commodities such as [[breachtree]] cotton and [[shum (plant)|shum]] as well as textiles made from those materials.{{book ref|sa2|45}} |
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==History== |
==History== |
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| − | The ruling family of the princedom was House Valam, led by Highprince [[Valam]].{{book ref|sa1|3}} |
+ | The ruling family of the princedom was House Valam, led by Highprince [[Valam]].{{book ref|sa1|3}} He used his illegitimate son [[Redin]] as an enforcer.{{book ref|sa2|39}} Valam had other children, but they all preceded him in death.{{book ref|sa2|i|14}} |
The princedom had sufficient power to emerge victorious in the bloody [[Veden civil war]] of succession in {{Rosharan date|1173}}.{{book ref|sa2|i|14}} This victory was influenced by Taravangian and the [[Diagram (group)|Diagram]], who had [[Szeth]] assassinate the other six highprinces who were vying for the throne.{{book ref|sa2|31}} Valam became king of Jah Keved and quickly recognized that Taravangian had contrived this outcome.{{book ref|sa2|i|14}} However, due to his severe illness and lack of heirs, he turned the kingdom over to Taravangian anyway.{{book ref|sa2|i|14}} Valam then instructed Redin to kill him,{{book ref|sa2|i|14}} presumably dissolving the Valam princedom. |
The princedom had sufficient power to emerge victorious in the bloody [[Veden civil war]] of succession in {{Rosharan date|1173}}.{{book ref|sa2|i|14}} This victory was influenced by Taravangian and the [[Diagram (group)|Diagram]], who had [[Szeth]] assassinate the other six highprinces who were vying for the throne.{{book ref|sa2|31}} Valam became king of Jah Keved and quickly recognized that Taravangian had contrived this outcome.{{book ref|sa2|i|14}} However, due to his severe illness and lack of heirs, he turned the kingdom over to Taravangian anyway.{{book ref|sa2|i|14}} Valam then instructed Redin to kill him,{{book ref|sa2|i|14}} presumably dissolving the Valam princedom. |
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| − | ==Politics== |
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| − | The landowners who served Valam effectively acted as autonomous rulers of their lands.{{book ref|sa2|27}} The highprince lived in Vedenar and did not regularly visit many areas of the princedom.{{book ref|sa2|45}} |
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== Notes == |
== Notes == |
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