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It's possible that this was not merely an accident of constant war, but a deliberate effort by Odium, as the [[Unmade]] [[Yelig-Nar]] is mentioned as deliberately targeting wordsmen, the literate people of [[Nohadon]]'s era.{{book ref|sa1|60}} Even the periods between Desolations were fraught with peril, as creatures such as [[Midnight Essence]] were a constant threat.{{book ref|sa1|19}}
Politically, Roshar was divided into ten [[Silver Kingdoms]]. Each Kingdom had its own purpose in the Desolations, and each had its own [[Oathgate]] leading to [[Urithiru]], the seat of the [[Knights Radiant]] and the functional capital of the world at the time. Those kingdoms were built by the Heralds and, at least according to myths, led by them.{{book ref|sa1|45}} However, smaller countries appear to have existed as well, such as [[Eiliz]] and [[Tarma]];{{book ref|sa1|60}} whether they were vassal states to the Silver Kingdoms or independent nations that weren't recorded in history is unclear.
Unlike in modern [[Vorinism]], writing and reading wasn't restricted to women, as words''men'' existed.{{book ref|twok|60}} Conversely, waging war wasn't restricted to men, as there were female Knights Radiant.{{book ref|sa1|19}}
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