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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}}
It is [[Shallan]]'s homeland.
[[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}}▼
== 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
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}}
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}}
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== People and Culture ==
Jah Keved is comprised of at least
The Vedish people are typically associated with pale skin and violet eyes.{{book ref|sa1|46}} They are typically more religious than average [[Vorinism|Vorins]], with higher importance being placed on the trappings of Vorinism, such as the [[safehand]] and the strict division between masculine and feminine arts.{{book ref|sa1|33}} Their language belongs to the Vorin family, and is close enough to that of [[Alethkar]] to be mutually intelligible for both sides.{{wob ref|e3977}} The Alethi are also close to Vorins in fashion.{{file ref|Contemporary Male Fashion.jpg|Contemporary Male Fashion}}
The Siln people live in and around the southern city of [[Silnasen]]. They are noted as being less technologically advanced than the rest of the country, with highly ritualized warfare.{{book ref|sa2|54}}
The Bav people live in [[Bavland]], a small mining region in the south-western corner of the country. They are mostly miners, and have their own language and culture largely separate from that of the Vedish.{{book ref|sa1|i|3}}
{{for|Unkalaki|more information on the Unkalaki people}}
The Unkalaki - or Horneaters, as they are called by outsiders - live on top of the mountains known as [[Horneater Peaks]]. They are one of several peoples with [[Singer]] ancestry, and have some attributes different to other Rosharan humans, such as their ususually strong teeth (where the "Horneater" nickname comes from) and the ability to occassionally hear the Rhythms.{{book ref|sa3|37}}{{wob ref|930}} Though the Peaks are nominally part of Jah Keved, the Horneaters have their own system of government and don't seem to see themselves as Vedish citizens.
== Locations in Jah Keved ==
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