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'''New Seran''' is a city in the [[Elendel Basin]]. It is located on the very southern edge of the basin, on the rail line through the [[Seran Range]] to the Southern [[Roughs]].{{map ref|Elendel Basin}}
 
'''New Seran''' is a city in the [[Elendel Basin]]. It is located on the very southern edge of the basin, on the rail line through the [[Seran Range]] to the Southern [[Roughs]].{{map ref|Elendel Basin}}
 
== Structure ==
 
== Structure ==
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The city spans across a series of enormous, flat-topped stone terraces.{{book ref|mb6|10}} There are at least a dozen of them, each being separated by multiple streams. These streams cross the terraces and drop off the edge down to the next terrace. The water eventually makes its way back to the river, which flows toward [[Elendel]].
   
The city spans across a series of enormous, flat-topped stone terraces.{{book ref|mb6|10}} There are at least a dozen of them, each being separated by multiple streams. These streams cross the terraces and drop off the edge down to the next terrace. The water eventually makes its way back to the river, which flows toward Elendel. These streams make it possible to traverse the city with gondolas. The gondolas are not only used to get from one terrace to another, but also from part of a terrace to another part. However, traveling is not limited to just gondolas. There are ramps for people who would prefer to use a carriage and bridges that allow people to travel on foot.
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Aerial gondolas, strung by lines at least a hundred feet in the air, are commonly used for transport around the city. The gondolas are not only used to get from one terrace to another, but also from part of a terrace to another part. However, traveling is not limited to just gondolas. There are ramps for people who would prefer to use a carriage and bridges that allow people to travel on foot. The gondola system is run by the New Seran Transportation Authority, which is often abbreviated as NSTA.{{file ref|New_Ascendancy_broadsheet.jpg|''The New Ascendancy'' broadsheet}}
   
 
On average the houses are smaller than those in Elendel. There are only a few apartment buildings; Wax notes only three skyscrapers. Although the terraces constrain the boundaries of the city, it is large enough to hold a sizable population. This leaves room for many parks and streams.
 
On average the houses are smaller than those in Elendel. There are only a few apartment buildings; Wax notes only three skyscrapers. Although the terraces constrain the boundaries of the city, it is large enough to hold a sizable population. This leaves room for many parks and streams.
   
New Seran is loud because of the waterfalls. Wax finds the sound comparable to that of an earthquake or explosion.{{book ref|mb6|10}}
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New Seran is loud because of the waterfalls. Wax finds the sound comparable to that of an earthquake or explosion.{{book ref|mb6|10}}
   
 
== Notable Locations and Features ==
 
== Notable Locations and Features ==
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{{image|New Seran by Lyraina.jpeg|side=right|height=250px}}
   
 
=== Copper Gate ===
 
=== Copper Gate ===
The hotel that Wax and his group stay at. It is run by a woman named Aunt Gin.
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The hotel that [[Wax]] and his group stay at. It is run by a woman named [[Aunt Gin]].
 
=== The Statue of the Sovereign ===
 
The location of the Bands of Harmony.{{book ref|mb6|28}}
 
   
 
=== Shores Mansion ===
 
=== Shores Mansion ===
 
A building with stained glass windows. It has limelights burning outside (a classical style of lighting) though the interior looks little like the ancient keeps.{{book ref|mb6|11}} It has a multi-peaked roof design, similar to the profile of a mountain.
 
A building with stained glass windows. It has limelights burning outside (a classical style of lighting) though the interior looks little like the ancient keeps.{{book ref|mb6|11}} It has a multi-peaked roof design, similar to the profile of a mountain.
   
The mansion is owned by Kelesina Shores, although Hoid also claims ownership.
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The mansion is owned by [[Kelesina Shores]], although [[Hoid]] also claims ownership.{{book ref|mb6|11}}
   
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=== University of New Seran ===
== Fashion ==
 
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New Seran has a university, where the playwright [[B. Sablerfils]] teaches a course on writing "scientific fantasies".{{file ref|New_Ascendancy_broadsheet.jpg|''The New Ascendancy'' broadsheet}}
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=== Gondolas ===
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The city has a system of gondolas which carry passengers.
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One of these is known as the Zinc Line. It broke due to an "unidentified disturbance", stranding passengers and forcing the NSTA to bring them to their destination "the old fashioned way".{{file ref|New_Ascendancy_broadsheet.jpg|''The New Ascendancy'' broadsheet}}
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== Culture ==
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=== Animosity Towards Elendel ===
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As one can see through the various political cartoons in newspapers, New Seran feels a large amount of animosity towards Elendel, saying that it stomps upon their liberty, prosperity, and fortune.{{file ref|New Ascendancy broadsheet.jpg|''The New Ascendancy'' broadsheet}}{{file ref|House Record broadsheet.jpg|''The House Record'' broadsheet}} This is in response to the economic hegemony that Elendel has over them through unfair taxation, which has led many other cities to rioting.{{file ref|New Ascendancy broadsheet.jpg|''The New Ascendancy'' broadsheet}}{{book ref|mb6|5}}
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They often refer to Elendel, as a political entity, as "The Ravaging Lion", and as an extension know Elendel, as a city, as "The Lion's Den"{{file ref|New Ascendancy broadsheet.jpg|''The New Ascendancy'' broadsheet}} This hatred towards Elendel leads to many local companies profiting off of their locally sourced nature in order to be more supported by the people due to never passing through Elendel, therefore doesn't support the city.
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By contrast, New Seran is represented by an Ornate Hawk-Eagle in a political cartoon in the New Ascendancy.
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=== Fashion ===
 
People wear lighter clothing in New Seran than they do in Elendel. Women typically wear pastel dresses, while men wear striped white suits and boater hats.
 
People wear lighter clothing in New Seran than they do in Elendel. Women typically wear pastel dresses, while men wear striped white suits and boater hats.
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=== Known Products ===
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* [[Zinc Brand Whiskey]] is a product in New Seran marketed for being locally distilled, therefore having never went through Elendel, profiting off the New Seran animosity towards Elendel.{{file ref|New Ascendancy broadsheet.jpg|''The New Ascendancy'' broadsheet}}
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* [[Soother's Choice]] Chewing Gum
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== Notable Residents ==
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{{for|:Category:Residents of New Seran|a full list see}}
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* [[Kelesina Shores]]
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* [[Gin]]
   
 
== Notes ==
 
== Notes ==
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[[es:Nueva Seran]]

Latest revision as of 20:03, 29 December 2023

New Seran
New seran.png
Region Elendel Basin
World Scadrial
Universe Cosmere

New Seran is a city in the Elendel Basin. It is located on the very southern edge of the basin, on the rail line through the Seran Range to the Southern Roughs.[1]

Structure[edit]

The city spans across a series of enormous, flat-topped stone terraces.[2] There are at least a dozen of them, each being separated by multiple streams. These streams cross the terraces and drop off the edge down to the next terrace. The water eventually makes its way back to the river, which flows toward Elendel.

Aerial gondolas, strung by lines at least a hundred feet in the air, are commonly used for transport around the city. The gondolas are not only used to get from one terrace to another, but also from part of a terrace to another part. However, traveling is not limited to just gondolas. There are ramps for people who would prefer to use a carriage and bridges that allow people to travel on foot. The gondola system is run by the New Seran Transportation Authority, which is often abbreviated as NSTA.[3]

On average the houses are smaller than those in Elendel. There are only a few apartment buildings; Wax notes only three skyscrapers. Although the terraces constrain the boundaries of the city, it is large enough to hold a sizable population. This leaves room for many parks and streams.

New Seran is loud because of the waterfalls. Wax finds the sound comparable to that of an earthquake or explosion.[2]

Notable Locations and Features[edit]

Copper Gate[edit]

The hotel that Wax and his group stay at. It is run by a woman named Aunt Gin.

Shores Mansion[edit]

A building with stained glass windows. It has limelights burning outside (a classical style of lighting) though the interior looks little like the ancient keeps.[4] It has a multi-peaked roof design, similar to the profile of a mountain.

The mansion is owned by Kelesina Shores, although Hoid also claims ownership.[4]

University of New Seran[edit]

New Seran has a university, where the playwright B. Sablerfils teaches a course on writing "scientific fantasies".[3]

Gondolas[edit]

The city has a system of gondolas which carry passengers.

One of these is known as the Zinc Line. It broke due to an "unidentified disturbance", stranding passengers and forcing the NSTA to bring them to their destination "the old fashioned way".[3]

Culture[edit]

Animosity Towards Elendel[edit]

As one can see through the various political cartoons in newspapers, New Seran feels a large amount of animosity towards Elendel, saying that it stomps upon their liberty, prosperity, and fortune.[5][6] This is in response to the economic hegemony that Elendel has over them through unfair taxation, which has led many other cities to rioting.[5][7]

They often refer to Elendel, as a political entity, as "The Ravaging Lion", and as an extension know Elendel, as a city, as "The Lion's Den"[5] This hatred towards Elendel leads to many local companies profiting off of their locally sourced nature in order to be more supported by the people due to never passing through Elendel, therefore doesn't support the city.

By contrast, New Seran is represented by an Ornate Hawk-Eagle in a political cartoon in the New Ascendancy.

Fashion[edit]

People wear lighter clothing in New Seran than they do in Elendel. Women typically wear pastel dresses, while men wear striped white suits and boater hats.

Known Products[edit]

  • Zinc Brand Whiskey is a product in New Seran marketed for being locally distilled, therefore having never went through Elendel, profiting off the New Seran animosity towards Elendel.[5]
  • Soother's Choice Chewing Gum

Notable Residents[edit]

Notes[edit]

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