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Duladel is a kingdom on Opelon along the southern border of Arelon on Sel. Its people are mostly of mixed blood, generally half Aonic and half JinDo.[1] Because of their Aonic heritage, the Dula can be taken by the Shaod and become Elantrians.[2]
Government
Republic
Before it’s violent revolution and occupation by the Fjordell Empire Duladel was a republic. It was ruled by a group of citizens known as the Republican class. The members of the Republican class were elected by the Dula people.[3] After the revolution the Republican class was killed in its entirety, with only a handful of survivors. This revolution was also the end of the republic.
Upper class
The upper class of the republic was called the Republican class. These people carry the title ‘Citizen’.[4]
Lower class
Monarchy
Culture
People
The Dula are known as the "most light-hearted, easygoing people in Opelon".[5] They generally have a lack of decorum. The Dula are also notoriously slow to act.[6] It is said that the moment you invite a Dula to stay, you will never get rid of him—or his family.[6]
The Dula don’t just talk with their mouths, they use their entire bodies. The best way to deal with a talking Dula is to simply smile and occasionally nod.[7]
Fashion
The Dula are highly fashionable. The aristocratic segment of the population is fond of garish and bright clothing.[8][4] The Dula are also known to wear large floppy hats.[7]
Religion
Before the revolution the state religion was Jesker, a religion that worships the Dor as a sort of overspirit.
Language and script
The Dula people speak Duladen. This language reflects the "laid back, loose culture" of Duladel.[9]
“Alavanta kamaloo kayana.”
—Galladon to himself[10]
When Sarene discovers a group of practitioners of the Jeskeri Mysteries, she notes that many of them wear robes emblazoned with "Duladen runes".[11]
Known words
History
Duladel Republic
The Duladel Republic was one of the major nations on Opelon during the time before the Reod.
Occupation by the Fjordell Empire
About six months prior to the restoration of Elantris, the Duladel Republic collapsed. During a chaotic period a contingent of Derethi priests, led by the gyorn Hrathen, fomented a revolution.[14] The Duladel Revolution was described as being even more violent than the Arelene Revolution following the Fall of Elantris; the Republican Class was killed in its entirety. A monarchy was then instituted and Shu-Dereth replaced Jesker as the state religion. The collapse of Duladel prompted the engagement of Prince Raoden of Arelon to Princess Sarene of Teod; their marriage would signify unity between the two remaining non-Derethi nations south of the Rose Empire.[3]
Notable Dula
Trivia
- Although a Duladel-specific magic system has not been introduced, it is possible that one exists.[15]
- ↑ Elantris chapter 19#
- ↑ a b Elantris chapter 1#
- ↑ a b Elantris chapter 16#
- ↑ a b Elantris chapter 53#
- ↑ Elantris chapter 10#
- ↑ a b Elantris chapter 52#
- ↑ a b Elantris chapter 50#
- ↑ Elantris chapter 25#
- ↑ Languages of Elantris
— Brandon's website - ?# - ↑ a b c The Way of Kings interlude I-1#
- ↑ Elantris chapter 32#
- ↑ Elantris Annotations
— Arcanum - 2005-06-10# - ↑ Elantris (book) glossary section H
- ↑ Elantris chapter 6#
- ↑ The Rithmatist signing Omaha
— Arcanum - 2013-05-17#