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'''Pahn Kahl''' is a small territory under the control of [[Hallandren]] on [[Nalthis]].{{book ref|wb|55}} The Pahn Kahl form a distinct but often overlooked group within the culturally dominant Hallandren, with a separate
== Geography ==
=== Manywar and Subjugation ===
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Years later, Pahn Kahl's neighbor Hanald gave control of its [[Lifeless]] army to a powerful [[Awakener]] named [[Kalad]], who was also Returned.{{book ref|wb|32}}
Pahn Kahl joined the coalition of countries named the [[Pahn Unity]], a group of kingdoms united in their desire to defeat Hanald.{{book ref|wb|26}} The Pahn Unity was defeated and the nation of Pahn Kahl was subjugated,{{book ref|wb|57}} its people made into workers and slaves.{{book ref|wb|55}}
Eventually Kalad, then known as Peacegiver, came to regret the bloodshed{{annotation ref|wb|chapter=26}} and ended the war{{book ref|wb|epilogue}}. The former royal family of Hanald
=== Failed Rebellions ===
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| You're from Pahn Kahl, yet everyone always just assumes that your people are Hallandren. The Pahn Kahl people were here first, in this land, but it was taken from you. Now you're just another province, part of the kingdom of your conquerors.
Bluefingers intended to kill both Blushweaver and Lightsong then plant their corpses surrounded by Idrian bodies, making it appear as if Idrian rebels had killed them in retaliation for deploying the Lifeless against Idris.{{book ref|wb|55}} He also intended to kill both Siri and Susbron and make it appear as if the God King had his wife sacrificed on an altar and had been killed by vengeful Idrian assassins.{{book ref|wb|55}}{{book ref|wb|57}}
However, Lightsong thwarted these plans by healing the God King's maimed tongue with his [[
== Culture ==
=== Role in Hallandren Society ===
Within the kingdom of Hallandren, the Pahn Kahl were often ignored{{annotation ref|wb|chapter=11}}, seen as second class citizens{{book ref|wb|34}} typically less trustworthy than the Hallandren.{{book ref|wb|36}} On the other hand, many not familiar with the Pahn Kahl may struggle to differentiate the Pahn Kahl from the other Hallandren; oftentimes they are not seen as their own distinct people.{{book ref|wb|14}} This confusion is a great annoyance to them. The Pahn Kahl are
Many of the Pahn Kahl live a difficult life, working under harsh overseers in the dye fields.{{book ref|wb|34}} Some have managed to work their way into high importance but low prestige jobs, such as stewards and servants for the priests and Returned in the [[Court of the Gods]]. This provides a far better life than working in the dye fields. This work is however unstable, anytime a new God King is chosen, all his workers lose their jobs.{{book ref|wb|34}} In addition to this, Pahn Kahl servants have to work harder to gain jobs within the theocracy, and those jobs are often more difficult than the Hallandren servants.{{book ref|wb|34}} They all required to wear brown robes{{book ref|wb|15}}{{book ref|wb|24}} and are forbidden to speak to or touch the God King himself.{{book ref|wb|34}} In fact they are not even permitted to be servants to the God King,{{book ref|wb|36}} although they may be servants for his wife.{{book ref|wb|48}} Pahn Kahl are also not permitted to serve as priests to the gods either.{{book ref|wb|15}}
All these things have led to their rebellious spirit{{annotation ref|wb|chapter=29}} and their desire for revenge and freedom.{{book ref|wb|57}} Consumed by
=== Religion ===
Those who follow the Pahn Kahl religion practice a form of nature worship.{{annotation ref|wb|chapter=29}} Their pantheon contains five gods, none of which are Returned. The religion focuses on the storms of the [[Bright Sea]], which are seen as a manifestation of their unity of these five gods. One of these gods is the Voice that calls the Returned,{{qa ref|680|25|What do the Pahn Kahl believe in? All we seem to know is that they are similar to the Iridescent Tones. Any more info?|date=2010-01-18}} who in reality is the [[Shard]] [[Endowment]],{{qa ref|428|59|The only thing I'll confirm (and I don't think I've said this before) is that The Voice is, indeed, one of the Shards of Adonalsium. (Endowment is that Shard's true name, by the way.)|date=2009-07}}. It is unknown how much they understand of [[Endowment]]'s nature. The Pahn Kahl religion in other aspects is not all that different from the Iridescent Tones.{{qa ref|680|25|What do the Pahn Kahl believe in? All we seem to know is that they are similar to the Iridescent Tones. Any more info?|date=2010-01-18}}
In their theology, the [[Returned]] are men and women who denied the power of their gods in life and are therefore forbidden entrance into heaven{{annotation ref|wb|chapter=29}}
Many outsiders consider the Pahn Kahl religion to be simplistic, especially in contrast with the elaborate doctrine of the [[Iridescent Tones]].{{book ref|wb|14}} In fact, many people in Hallandren and beyond have no understanding of the religion or are not even aware that the Pahn Kahl have their own separate religion at all.{{book ref|wb|15}}{{book ref|wb|14}}{{book ref|wb|29}} Unfortunately, some aspects of the Pahn Kahl religion have been forgotten even by its followers, due in part to their single-minded desire for independence from Hallandren.{{qa ref|680|25|What do the Pahn Kahl believe in? All we seem to know is that they are similar to the Iridescent Tones. Any more info?|date=2010-01-18}}
=== Cuisine ===
Only one example of Pahn Kahl cuisine is currently known. The sweet
== Notable People ==
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