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== Geography == |
== Geography == |
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=== Climate === |
=== Climate === |
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=== Lifeforms === |
=== Lifeforms === |
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*[[I-nah]] - A type of tree with bark of stone which grows along the bottom of the Reshi Sea.{{book ref|wor|i|3}} |
*[[I-nah]] - A type of tree with bark of stone which grows along the bottom of the Reshi Sea.{{book ref|wor|i|3}} |
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*[[Tai-na]] - A type of island-sized habitable [[greatshell]] worshiped by the Reshi.{{book ref|wor|i|3}} |
*[[Tai-na]] - A type of island-sized habitable [[greatshell]] worshiped by the Reshi.{{book ref|wor|i|3}} |
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| + | The Reshi are described as having black hair, tan skin and rounded features.{{book ref|wor|i|9}} They speak Reshi, which is a language sounding like barking. They are a relaxed people, living a simple life, though not every Reshi is carefree and prefers lounging to fighting. |
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| + | They know much of foreigners, but are not aware of the current economic situation on the mainland, so they only trade with people they trust and respect during the trading season. With outsiders seeking out the place and trying to exploit them, they grow tired of those who bring goods of low quality. |
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| + | As indigenous populations, the Reshi have no real concept of assassination and war. To them, battle is about yelling and posturing. |
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== Culture == |
== Culture == |
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Revision as of 08:42, 15 March 2016
| Reshi Isles | |
|---|---|
| Type | Islands |
| World | Roshar |
The Reshi Isles are a collection of islands on the northern edge of Roshar in the Reshi Sea. People from the Reshi Isles are called Reshi.
They include the islands of Kadrix, Quili, Abri, Arak and Sumi.[1] According to Dalinar's memories the people of the Akak Reshi were destroyed.[2]
![[1]](#cite_note-OB_Roshar.jpg-1){kind=link}
One of the smaller islands is home to the ardents Geranid and her husband Ashir.[3]
Geography
Climate
The weather of the Reshi Isles is warm and overwhelmingly humid. The rainfall on the Reshi Sea often forms a misting haze.[4]
Lifeforms
- I-nah - A type of tree with bark of stone which grows along the bottom of the Reshi Sea.[4]
- Tai-na - A type of island-sized habitable greatshell worshiped by the Reshi.[4]
People
The Reshi are described as having black hair, tan skin and rounded features.[5] They speak Reshi, which is a language sounding like barking. They are a relaxed people, living a simple life, though not every Reshi is carefree and prefers lounging to fighting.
They know much of foreigners, but are not aware of the current economic situation on the mainland, so they only trade with people they trust and respect during the trading season. With outsiders seeking out the place and trying to exploit them, they grow tired of those who bring goods of low quality.
As indigenous populations, the Reshi have no real concept of assassination and war. To them, battle is about yelling and posturing.
Culture
Religion
The Reshi worship Tai-na as their gods. They believe that the Tai-na approve of boldness, and interpret the movements of the Tai-na as divine will. They use bundles of fruit as offerings.[4]
Clothing
Reshi standard clothing includes wrap and tassels. Swimmers like to walk about unclothed.[4] In parts of the Reshi Isles, some women don't even wear tops due to the hot weather.[6] The king of an island is dressed in full, voluminous robes and the soldiers wear crustacean breastplates and armguards carved with points.[4]
Notable Characters
Residents
Visitors
- Geranid and Ashir
- Rysn and her babsk Vstim (along with their guards Kylrm and Nlent) - They came to an island to trade for the corpse of a larkin.[4]
- Axies - He was found hanging upside down from his feet for having offended the god of an island.[4]
