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== Politics ==
=== Government ===
Much like [[Alethkar]] or [[Kharbranth]], the population of Jah Keved is divided into [[darkeyes]] and [[lighteyes]], with the latter holding power. A number of weaker, lower-[[dahn]] noble houses own fealty to a group of [[Highprince]]s, who in turn own fealty to a king. Prior to the civil war, known Veden Highprinces were [[Valam]], [[Abrial]], [[Boriar]], [[Evinor]] and [[Jal Mala]].
Over the year 1173, most of the country's political structures have either fallen into chaos or outright disintegrated. Opening with the death of the then-king [[Hanavanar]] at the hands of the [[Szeth|Assassin in White]], the ensuing civil war has claimed the lives of all the Veden Highprinces, either through assassination or open warfare. The nominal victor of the war, [[Valam]], passed the Veden crown to king [[Taravangian]] of Kharbranth, who has a claim to the throne through his mother.{{book ref|sa2|i|14}}
Following the civil war, Taravangian appointed two new highprinces to replace the ones lost. The two men are brothers, the elder of which is named Nan [[Urian]].{{book ref|sa3|107}}
As the largest country prior to the unification of Alethkar, Jah Keved has strong influence on the culture of other Vorin states. The centre of [[Vorinism |Vorin faith]], the Holy Enclave, is located in the Veden 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}}▼
=== International relations ===
▲As the largest country prior to the unification of Alethkar, Jah Keved has strong influence on the culture of other [[Vorin]] states. The centre of
In the decades prior to the [[True Desolation]], Jah Keved fought a number of small border wars against [[Alethkar]]. Though they were initially pushed back out of Alethi territory by forces led by [[Dalinar Kholin]], the skirmishes and battles between Veden and Alethi highprinces continued for over a decade.{{book ref|sa3|52}}{{book ref|sa1|16}} Despite that, the two kingdoms appear to have good diplomatic relations, and a marriage between their [[lighteyes]] isn't seen as anything out of the ordinary.{{book ref|sa2|1}}
=== Military ===
Though not as militaristic as their eastern neighbors, Jah Keved is thought to possess the most [[
Prior to the civil war, each Veden highprince maintained their own military.{{book ref|sa2|i|14}} However, it appears that following Taravangian's crowning, the surviving units have all been folded under his command. As the last battle was fought over [[Vedenar]], most of Veden troops are stationed in storm bunkers at the city's outskirts.{{book ref|sa3|100}} The civil war was catastrophic for them - many units suffered over 50% casualities - yet even with those loses the Veden military boasts an enormous number of soldiers and powerful fortifications.{{book ref|sa3|100}}{{book ref|sa3|107}} Entering their territory without sufficient preparations is generally considered to be a horrid idea bound to mire the potential assailant in years-long conflict, and a massive drain on resources.{{book ref|sa3|107}}
Jah Keved is known for their raiding tactics. The army operates in smaller raider groups, about four thousand strong, backed by a powerful main force. Those raiders are highly mobile, capable of harrying the enemy while avoiding direct confrontation. Their generals are noted to be excellent, even by [[Alethi]] standards.{{book ref|sa3|57}}
A major focus of the Veden strategy is the defense of the strip of land between [[Horneater Peaks]] and Alethkar. Though narrow and underpopulated, it's a verdant, rich land that can be used as a staging area for any invasion of Jah Keved.{{book ref|sa3|107}}
Following the fall of central and northern Alethkar to the [[Voidbringer]]s, large number of Alethi soldiers withdrew to either Jah Keved or [[Herdaz]] in hopes of escaping the flying [[Fused]].{{book ref|sa3|97}}
▲Though not as militaristic as their eastern neighbors, Jah Keved is thought to possess the most [[Shardblade]]s of any country other than Alethkar.{{book ref|sa1|23}}
== Culture ==
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