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'''Rira''' is a kingdom in northwestern [[Roshar]], bordering [[Iri]] and [[Babatharnam]].{{map ref|Roshar}} Formerly a part of the [[Silver Kingdoms|Silver Kingdom]] of Iri, the people of Rira have a distinct appearance, with blond hair and light skin.{{wob ref|3934}} Their culture is also unique, and incorporates certain aspects of both Iriali and [[Vorin]] tradition.{{book ref|sa3|66}}
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Riran people superficially share some physical traits with the Iriali. They are tall, and have relatively light skin and blond hair.{{book ref|sa3|19}}{{book ref|sa3|75}}{{wob ref|3934}} However, Rirans do not have the Iriali trait of a metallic tinge to their skin and hair.{{book ref|sa4|22}} Rirans have a mixed ancestry{{wob ref|12791}} and there are genetic differences between the two peoples.{{wob ref|3934}}{{book ref|sa4|22}} Adolin and [[Renarin]], who are half Riran, have different amounts of blond hair mixed in with the black hair from their Alethi father.{{book ref|sa2|16}}{{book ref|sa4|i|9}}
 
[[Ialai Sadeas]] claimed that Rirans and Iriali wear very little clothing, similar to the [[Reshi]], although she may have been exaggerating in order to tempt Dalinar. Evi does wear a "filmy" dress when she first meets the Alethi, and awkwardlyis coversnot used to covering her [[safehand]].{{book ref|sa4|22}} Their attitude towards sex and affection is less conservative than the Vorin nations of the east; some Alethi blame Adolin's flirtatious nature on his Riran heritage.{{book ref|sa3|122}}
 
===Religion===
Rira seems to be ideologically and religiously distinct from both the Iriali and the [[Vorin]] nations to the east. Some Rirans have a belief system that incorporates parts of each of these religions, while others feel that neither doctrine applies to their people.{{book ref|sa3|66}}
 
Evi believes in the Iri concept of the [[One]] but also seems to worship the [[Herald]]s.{{book ref|sa3|36}} However, she uses unique names for the Heralds such as [[Yaysi]] and [[Kellai]], and she does not pray to the [[Almighty]]. She burns [[glyphward]]s, but she is careful to use fragrant paper that also serves as incense.{{book ref|sa3|26}}{{book ref|sa3|71}} She also refers to an unknown entity named [[Shishi]].{{book ref|sa3|36}}
 
Riran'sRirans have superstitions surrounding bad memories being stored in their skin, requiring one to rub them off with a stone once a month.{{book ref|sa3|71}}
 
===Language===
Rira has its own language that is linguistically related to the Iri and Reshi languages.{{wob ref|3977}} The "Re" in [[Renarin]]'s name comes from the Riran language, although it has no specific meaning.{{book ref|sa3|52}}
 
Toh and Evi speak Alethi with a thick accent, lengthening their "oh" and "ah" sounds.{{book ref|sa3|19}} Riran idioms do not translate well into Alethi.{{book ref|sa3|36}}
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