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== Location and Geography ==
New Natanan is the easternmost city of the Rosharan continent. In lies on the shores of the [[Ocean of Origins]], or a large peninsula jutting out of the [[FrostlandFrostlands]]s, a sparsely-populated and mostly lawless region in the south-east.{{map ref|Roshar}} New Natanan's position makes it the first settlement to be hit by an arriving [[highstorm]] as it comes on land. The news of a stormwall are sent out to other kingdoms from there via [[spanreed]]s.{{book ref|sa3|22}}
 
There have been several attempts in the past to find a river passage between [[Alethkar]] and New Natanan, one of which resulted in the discovery of the [[Parshendi]] by Alethi explorers.{{book ref|sa1|42}} However, so far it appears that the only way to access the country is either by a caravan or by sea.
 
== History ==
{{for|Natanatan|New Natanan's progenitor state}}
The region New Natanan now lies in was once part of the [[Silver Kingdoms|Silver Kingdom]] of [[Natanatan]], with its capital in [[Stormseat]].{{map ref|Silver Kingdoms}} Following the catastrophe that created the [[Shattered Plains]], the country slowly fell apart, until it was reduced to a single settlement -- New Natanan.{{book ref|sa2|60}}
 
By the [[War of Reckoning]], New Natanan had become a valuable trade hub as the biggest city on the eastern coast. TheyPrior to the war, Dalinar had taken a small force through their country to claim the Shattered Plains for the Kholins.{{book ref|sa3|105}} Within a few years, the Natan had an ambassador, [[Au-nak]], in the Alethi warcamps, and when [[Jasnah]] and [[Shallan]]'s ship was sunk, it was on its way to the city, as it was from there that caravans travelled to the Shattered Plains.{{book ref|sa1|54}}{{book ref|sa2|6}} When the [[Everstorm]] first appeared, New Natanan was the first major city to be struck by it, although [[Dalinar]] and [[Navani]] tried to warn its people of the new storm.{{book ref|sa2|87}} Though its uncertain whether they believed the message, the Natan confirmed the existence of the Everstorm to the [[Thaylen]] after it had passed over them.{{book ref|sa3|12}}
 
Though Dalinar invited New Natanan into his coalition, they were initially coy, playing for time.{{book ref|sa3|24}} Eventually, however, they agreed to join after king [[Taravangian]] brought [[Jah Keved]] and [[Kharbranth]] into the alliance.{{book ref|sa3|28}} From then, the Natan ambassador to the Alethi became the city-state's representative in [[Urithiru]].{{book ref|sa3|96}}
== Politics and Culture ==▼
 
The Natan people have pale blue skin and white hair.{{cite}}
== Culture ==
=== People ===
The Natan people have pale blue skin and wooly white hair.{{book ref|sa1|36}} A local myth claims that this was the result of an ancient Natan queen, [[Tsa]], having children with the blue moon, [[Nomon]].{{book ref|sa3|67}} In reality, this is because they are partially descended from [[Siah Aimian]]s.{{wob ref|457}} This ancestry gives them a some other benefits, although what they are is uncertain.{{wob ref|10757}}
 
Some Natan dye their hair, though only a few locks, in vivid colours, such as dark red, possibly to denote some kind of rank or social status. Their names have several forms, including the commonly used one and a high form - for example, a high form of the name [[Au-nak]] is Nak-ali.{{book ref|sa1|54}}
 
=== Vorinism ===
The Natan are largely [[Vorin]], although their particular variety of Vorinism differs from what is practiced elsewhere. In addition to worshipping the [[Almighty]] and the [[Herald]]s, the Natan appear to revere the moons, with Nomon as the most important.{{book ref|sa3|67}} Some [[Alethi]] [[ardent]]s consider the Natan to be almost pagan, and sometimes question how devout they really are when out of the sight of "proper" Vorins.{{book ref|sa1|54}} Nonetheless, New Natanan is considered one of the important Vorin states by the high-ranking church officials, and they participate in any discussion regarding the doctrine.{{book ref|sa3|50}}
 
The Natan do, however, follow at least some Vorin customs, as the leades of New Natanan have occassionally claimed the first [[dahn]], the highest rank a Vorin [[lighteyes]] can hold.{{wob ref|4006}} Their language belongs to the Vorin family, same as the Alethi and [[Veden]], although it is noted as dying out, implying many, if not most Natan don't actually speak it.{{wob ref|3977}}
 
▲== Politics and Culture ==
The Natan claim to be the inheritors of the ancient [[Natanatan]]. As such, they believe that they should be in charge of the Oathgate in [[Stormseat]], Natanatan's new capital, as they consider the city to be their birthright.{{book ref|sa3|96}}{{book ref|sa3|122}}
 
== Notable citizens ==
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