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'''Roion princedom''' is one of ten [[Alethi]] princedom's that form [[Alethkar]].{{map ref|Alethkar}} Their house colours are green & gold.{{wob ref|10274}}
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'''Roion princedom''' is one of ten [[Alethi]] princedoms that form [[Alethkar]].{{map ref|Alethkar}} Their house colors are green & gold.{{wob ref|10274}}
   
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==Geography==
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It is the smallest of the princedoms.{{book ref|sa1|24}} It's located in the north-east corner of Alethkar, bordered to the west by [[Aladar princedom]] and the south by [[Kholin princedom]]. The eastern border is the unclaimed hills, and to the north the [[Nightstream Sea]] with [[Hoel Bay]] serving as a major port area for [[Varikev]]. The settlement of [[Relanas]] lies near the Aladar border.
  
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Roion princedom is located in the northeast corner of Alethkar, bordered to the west by [[Aladar princedom]] and the south by [[Kholin princedom]]. The eastern border is the [[Unclaimed Hills]], and to the north is a long coastline that includes a large peninsula. The bodies of water along the coast include the [[Bay of Elibath]], the [[Nightstream Sea]], and [[Hoel Bay]]. Several large rivers flow north into the Bay of Elibath, and the settlement of [[Relanas]] lies on one of them near the Aladar border. The other notable city in the princedom is [[Varikev]], which is a major port on Hoel Bay.{{map ref|Alethkar}}{{map ref|Roshar}}
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Highprince [[Roion]] refers to it as the smallest of the princedoms.{{book ref|sa1|24}} However, he may have been referring to its population, as its geographic area appears to be larger than several of the other princedoms.{{map ref|Alethkar}}
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==Politics==
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The princedom was not particularly wealthy or powerful. [[Highprince]] [[Roion]] was noted as having won the fewest [[gemheart]]s of any of the highprinces on the [[Shattered Plains]], and he did not possess a [[Shardblade]] or [[Shardplate]].{{book ref|sa1|24}} Because of this, Roion was the first highprince that Dalinar approached when he initially attempted to put together a joint assault on the [[Parshendi]].{{book ref|sa1|24}} Roion was very careful in most situations; [[Torol Sadeas]], [[Jasnah Kholin]], and [[Turinad Sebarial]] all describe him as cowardly.{{book ref|sa2|29}}{{book ref|sa2|38}}{{book ref|sa2|80}} However, he vehemently denies being a coward;{{book ref|sa2|80}} Dalinar agrees, noting that Roion was always negotiating from a point of weakness in the squabbles at the warcamps and could not afford to be aggressive.{{book ref|sa2|81}}
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===Army===
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Like the other highprinces, Roion recruits (or conscripts) people from both inside and outside of Alethkar.{{book ref|sa1|22}} He also uses [[bridge crew]]s, although he employs larger, safer bridges rather than the lighter ones favored by [[Torol Sadeas]].{{book ref|sa1|29}} He does not have a large army, but he has an adequate force in his warcamp.{{book ref|sa1|24}} His infantry is unskilled,{{book ref|sa2|81}} but his archers are the best among all of the Alethi.{{book ref|sa2|82}}
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==History==
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=== War of Reckoning ({{rosharan date|1167}}-{{rosharan date|1173}}) ===
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Roion declined Dalinar's initial offer of an Alethi coalition, and Dalinar realized that he was protective of what little power he did have, and would not risk exposing himself.{{book ref|sa1|24}} However, Roion was later swayed, and was the first highprince to join Dalinar on the expedition that resulted in the [[Battle of Narak]].{{book ref|sa2|76}}
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==== The Battle of Narak ({{Rosharan date|1173|10|10|3}}) ====
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Roion was able to offer insightful observations about the potential Parshendi strategy in preparation for the battle,{{book ref|sa2|80}} and Dalinar inspired him to lead his army.{{book ref|sa2|81}}
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During the battle, Dalinar believed that Roion's troops were the worst under his command.{{book ref|sa2|81}} Roion's lines were indeed among the first broken by the Parshendi, and his armies became trapped on a plateau.{{book ref|sa2|82}} Roion's archers performed admirably despite adverse weather conditions, and helped some troops to escape.{{book ref|sa2|82}} However, half of the army was killed, and Roion was distraught.{{book ref|sa2|83}}
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[[Szeth]] appeared with the intent to kill Dalinar, and Roion and his men attacked him despite the danger.{{book ref|sa2|85}} Szeth easily dispatched them all; he launched Roion high into the sky using a [[Surgebinding#Basic_Lashing|Basic Lashing]], killing him when he hit the ground.{{book ref|sa2|85}} Sebarial helped organize the remaining Roion army in their retreat.{{book ref|sa2|86}}
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=== True Desolation ({{rosharan date|1173}}- )===
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After the battle, Roion's warcamp was abandoned as the residents headed for the [[Oathgate]] to [[Urithiru]].{{book ref|sa2|86}} [[Roion's son]] became the new Highprince Roion, but was thought to be unprepared to lead, especially after the heavy casualties his people suffered in the battle.{{book ref|sa3|2}} After they regrouped, Roion's armies remained loyal to Dalinar.{{book ref|sa3|86}}
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Like the rest of [[Roshar]], Roion princedom presumably had many [[parshmen]] residents that were awakened by the [[Everstorm]]. The actions of the restored singers tended to vary based on the cultural identity of the humans in the area; Alethi singers tended to become warlike.{{book ref|sa3|65}}
   
 
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Roion princedom
Ruler Roion's son
Nation Alethkar
World Roshar
Universe Cosmere

Roion princedom is one of ten Alethi princedoms that form Alethkar.[1] Their house colors are green & gold.[2]

Geography[edit]

Roion princedom is located in the northeast corner of Alethkar, bordered to the west by Aladar princedom and the south by Kholin princedom. The eastern border is the Unclaimed Hills, and to the north is a long coastline that includes a large peninsula. The bodies of water along the coast include the Bay of Elibath, the Nightstream Sea, and Hoel Bay. Several large rivers flow north into the Bay of Elibath, and the settlement of Relanas lies on one of them near the Aladar border. The other notable city in the princedom is Varikev, which is a major port on Hoel Bay.[1][3]

Highprince Roion refers to it as the smallest of the princedoms.[4] However, he may have been referring to its population, as its geographic area appears to be larger than several of the other princedoms.[1]

Politics[edit]

The princedom was not particularly wealthy or powerful. Highprince Roion was noted as having won the fewest gemhearts of any of the highprinces on the Shattered Plains, and he did not possess a Shardblade or Shardplate.[4] Because of this, Roion was the first highprince that Dalinar approached when he initially attempted to put together a joint assault on the Parshendi.[4] Roion was very careful in most situations; Torol Sadeas, Jasnah Kholin, and Turinad Sebarial all describe him as cowardly.[5][6][7] However, he vehemently denies being a coward;[7] Dalinar agrees, noting that Roion was always negotiating from a point of weakness in the squabbles at the warcamps and could not afford to be aggressive.[8]

Army[edit]

Like the other highprinces, Roion recruits (or conscripts) people from both inside and outside of Alethkar.[9] He also uses bridge crews, although he employs larger, safer bridges rather than the lighter ones favored by Torol Sadeas.[10] He does not have a large army, but he has an adequate force in his warcamp.[4] His infantry is unskilled,[8] but his archers are the best among all of the Alethi.[11]

History[edit]

War of Reckoning (1167-1173)[edit]

Roion declined Dalinar's initial offer of an Alethi coalition, and Dalinar realized that he was protective of what little power he did have, and would not risk exposing himself.[4] However, Roion was later swayed, and was the first highprince to join Dalinar on the expedition that resulted in the Battle of Narak.[12]

The Battle of Narak (Ishishach 1173)[edit]

Roion was able to offer insightful observations about the potential Parshendi strategy in preparation for the battle,[7] and Dalinar inspired him to lead his army.[8]

During the battle, Dalinar believed that Roion's troops were the worst under his command.[8] Roion's lines were indeed among the first broken by the Parshendi, and his armies became trapped on a plateau.[11] Roion's archers performed admirably despite adverse weather conditions, and helped some troops to escape.[11] However, half of the army was killed, and Roion was distraught.[13]

Szeth appeared with the intent to kill Dalinar, and Roion and his men attacked him despite the danger.[14] Szeth easily dispatched them all; he launched Roion high into the sky using a Basic Lashing, killing him when he hit the ground.[14] Sebarial helped organize the remaining Roion army in their retreat.[15]

True Desolation (1173- )[edit]

After the battle, Roion's warcamp was abandoned as the residents headed for the Oathgate to Urithiru.[15] Roion's son became the new Highprince Roion, but was thought to be unprepared to lead, especially after the heavy casualties his people suffered in the battle.[16] After they regrouped, Roion's armies remained loyal to Dalinar.[17]

Like the rest of Roshar, Roion princedom presumably had many parshmen residents that were awakened by the Everstorm. The actions of the restored singers tended to vary based on the cultural identity of the humans in the area; Alethi singers tended to become warlike.[18]

Notes[edit]

  1. ↑ a b c Map of Alethkar
  2. ↑ JordanCon 2018
    — Arcanum - 2018-04-21#
  3. ↑ Map of Roshar
  4. ↑ a b c d e The Way of Kings chapter 24#
  5. ↑ Words of Radiance chapter 29#
  6. ↑ Words of Radiance chapter 38#
  7. ↑ a b c Words of Radiance chapter 80#
  8. ↑ a b c d Words of Radiance chapter 81#
  9. ↑ The Way of Kings chapter 22#
  10. ↑ The Way of Kings chapter 29#
  11. ↑ a b c Words of Radiance chapter 82#
  12. ↑ Words of Radiance chapter 76#
  13. ↑ Words of Radiance chapter 83#
  14. ↑ a b Words of Radiance chapter 85#
  15. ↑ a b Words of Radiance chapter 86#
  16. ↑ Oathbringer chapter 2#
  17. ↑ Oathbringer chapter 86#
  18. ↑ Oathbringer chapter 65#
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