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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}}
== Geography ==
{{image|Jah Keved on the World Map.jpg|side=right|width=250px|Jah Keved on the world map}}
Located in eastern Roshar, Jah Keved is the second largest state on the planet, claiming
Though verdant, Jah Keved doesn't possess many major rivers. The country's most notable geographical feature are the [[Horneater Peaks]] in the east, which form an important strategic barrier against the Alethi.{{map ref|Roshar}}
==== Cities ====
* [[Elanar]]
* [[Kneespike]] - A city in Bavland.{{book ref|sa1|i|6}}
* [[Vedenar]] - The capital city of Jah Keved. Much of it was destroyed during the civil war of {{Rosharan date|1173}}.{{book ref|sa2|i|14}} It is the site of the country's [[Oathgate]].{{book ref|sa3|100}}
* [[Valath]] - The location of the Holy Enclave, the center of Vorin faith.{{book ref|sa3|100}}
* [[Silnasen]] - The main city of the Siln people.{{map ref|Roshar}}
* [[Northgrip]] - The largest city located on the northern coast.{{map ref|Roshar}}
==== Villages ====
* [[Bornwater]] - A mining town in Bavland.{{book ref|sa1|i|6}}
* [[Staplind]] - A settlement in Bavland.{{book ref|sa1|i|6}}
* [[Ironsway]] - A town in Bavland.{{book ref|sa1|i|3}}
==== Other ====
== History ==
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=== The Heraldic Epochs ===
During the [[Silver Kingdoms]] era, the territory now occupied by Jah Keved belonged to the kingdom of [[Valhav]]. Since that time, the countries of [[Tu Bayla]] and [[Triax]] have splintered off, though Jah Keved still holds vast majority of Valhav lands, including what was presumably its capital, [[Vedenar]], along with its [[Oathgate]]. They also managed to expand to include much of mainland [[Rishir]], and parts of western Alethkar.{{map ref|Silver Kingdoms}}
=== Era of Solitude ===
For a long time, Jah Keved was the largest country on Roshar. After [[Gavilar Kholin]] unified [[Alethkar]] into a single state, the Veden fought a number of small border wars against the Alethi, attempting to test their defenses.{{book ref|sa3|52}} Though they were eventually pushed back by the forces led by [[Dalinar Kholin]], small conflicts between Alethi and Veden highprinces continued for many years.{{book ref|sa1|16}} Nonetheless, the country remained the main oasis of stability in the region.▼
For a long time, Jah Keved was the largest country on Roshar.
==== Siln Dynasty ====
This changed, however, in the year {{Rosharan date|1173}}, when [[Szeth]] assassinated the Veden king, [[Hanavanar]], along with a number of highprinces.{{book ref|sa1|i|9}} This plunged the country into a chaotic civil war, with at least seven different factions hoping to claim Vedenar and crown their leader king.{{book ref|sa2|i|14}} The situation was further worsened by the presence of the [[Unmade]] [[Nergaoul]], known better as the Thrill, leading Veden soldiers to fight with unprecedented degree of drive and brutality.{{book ref|sa3|100}}▼
According to scholar [[Natata Ved]], the dynasty before the Siln dynasty was ruled by the king NanHar, who invaded the area that would come to be [[Triax]], but died in the invasion.{{book ref|sa3|53}} Following his death, his brother, [[NanKhet]], succeded the throne and was a tyrant that survived six assassination attempts. First his sister attempted to kill him to put her husband on the throne, following this their son tried to kill him, then NanKhet’s cousin, then his brother, an uncle, and finally his own son.{{book ref|sa3|53}} This eventually led him to invite his entire household to a feast, where he killed and burned every member.{{book ref|sa3|53}} The exact veracity of this history is questionable, due to the historical method only being in its infancy when Natana Ved wrote her record, two centuries after the events she described.
He ultimately only led for three months, and after his death, the Siln Dynasty rose to power and replaced his familiy as the rulers of Jah Keved.{{book ref|sa3|53}}
==== The Hierocracy (??? - c.{{rosharan date|673}}) ====
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In c.{{rosharan date|673}}, the Hierocracy was overthrown by the Alethi conqueror known as [[Sadees|Sadees the Sunmaker]] in a conflict that would come to be known as the [[War of Loss]].{{expand}}
==== Alethi War of Unification ====
{{for|Alethkar|more information on the Alethi War of Unification}}
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==== Veden Civil War ({{rosharan date|1173}} - {{rosharan date|1174}}) ====
{{anchor|War of Succession}}
▲This changed, however,
The civil war lasted for a few months, with the final confrontation being the battle at Vedenar. Highprince [[Valam]] emerged victorious, becoming the new king. However, he quickly passed the crown to king [[Taravangian]] before ordering his illegitimate son, [[Redin]], to kill him. Given Valam's poor health and his insinuations shortly before his death, it's possible he was being poisoned by the [[Diagram (group) | Diagram]] to achieve this, as it was them who instigated the civil war by sending Szeth.{{book ref|sa2|i|14}}
=== The True Desolation ({{rosharan date|1173}} - )===
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Under Taravangian's leadership, Jah Keved was, alongside [[Kharbranth]], the first country to ally with [[Urithiru]].{{book ref|sa3|24}} Fearing that it would be overrun by [[Voidbringer]]s, the king requested - and was granted - aid from other members of the coalition.{{book ref|sa3|96}}. However, following the revelations of the [[Eila Stele]], the country broke off from the alliance as part of [[Diagram (group) | Diagram]]'s plan to undermine Dalinar.{{book ref|sa3|113}}
Though king Taravangian pledged himself to [[Odium]], Jah Keved was not part of his deal.{{book ref|sa3|122}} However after the [[Battle of Thaylen Field]] Taravangian began preparing Jah Keved to switch sides. He did this by promoting people Odium could control, putting his troops into position to betray [[Dalinar]] ,and subtly indicating to his followers that the war was a problem for
== Politics ==
In Veden families, the sons have two-part names, with the latter part being their given name, while the former references their order or birth. The first four sons are called '''Nan''', '''Tet''', '''Asha''' and '''Van'''.{{book ref|sa2|45}}{{book ref|sa2|27}} Should one of the sons die or be disinherited, his younger brothers all move up a level; for example, Tet [[Balat]] becomes Nan Balat.{{book ref|sa2|45}} The numerals are used mainly in formal context; siblings usually drop them when talking among themselves.{{book ref|sa1|i|2}}
When a Veden couple marries, the spouses retain their family names.{{wob ref|14904}} The children of the couple all use the surname of only one parent;{{book ref|sa1|5}} it's unclear whether it's always the father's, or if it depends on the parents' relative [[dahn]]s.
=== Siln and Bav ===
== Notable citizens ==
{{for|:Category:Veden|a full list
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* [[Shallan Davar]], the first [[Order of Lightweavers|Lightweaver]] of the new generation of [[Knights Radiant]]
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