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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
[[Shallan]]'s country of origin, Jah Keved is thought to possess the most [[Shardblade]]s of any of the Vorin Kingdoms except Alethkar.{{book ref|sa1|23}}
Violet eyes are associated with people from Jah Keved.{{book ref|sa1|46}}
== Geography ==
Located in eastern Roshar, Jah Keved is the second largest state on the planet, claiming over five and a half million square kilomtres of land{{url ref|url=https://www.17thshard.com/forum/blogs/entry/634-roshar-physical-characteristics-and-areas/|text=Roshar Physical Characteristics And Areas|site=17th Shard}}{{ref|text=For reference, this a little over half the size of United States.}}. It shares its eastern border with Alethkar and Herdaz on three unnamed river, while in the west, it is bordered by Tu Bayla, Bavland and Triax. North to south, the country stretches across the entire continent, between [[Reshi Sea | Reshi]] to [[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 its eastern part.{{map ref|Roshar}}
== Politics ==
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 own fealty to a group of [[Highprince]]s, who in turn own fealty to a king. Prior to the civil war, known Vedish Highprinces were [[Valam]], [[Abrial]], [[Boriar]], [[Evinor]] and [[Jal Mala]].
Over the past two years, most of the country's political structures have been thrown 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 Vedish crown to king [[Taravangian]] of Kharbranth, who has a claim to the throne through his mother.{{book ref|sa2|i|14}}
As the largest state prior to the unification of Alethkar, Jah Keved has notable influence on other Vorin states. The centre of [[Vorinism |Vorin faith]], the Holy Enclave, is located in the Vedish 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}}
== People and Culture ==
Jah Keved is comprised of at least three distinct ethnic groups - Vedish, [[Silnasen]] and [[Unkalaki]].
== Locations in Jah Keved ==
==== Battle of Vedenar (1173) ====
The final confrontation of the civil war, the Battle of Vedenar was fought between several highprinces, with [[Valam]] emerging victorious and crowning himself the 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, it's possible he was being poisoned by the [[Diagram]] to achieve this.{{book ref|sa2|i|14}}
== Notes ==
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