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'''Thaylen City''' is the capital of [[Thaylenah]].
== Geography ==
Thaylen City is located on the northwestern coast of the largest of the islands forming [[Thaylenah]]. It sits on the shores of [[Longbrow's Straits]], a strip of ocean dividing Thaylenah from the [[Roshar]]an mainland.{{map ref|Roshar}} The city was built inside a massive, natural [[lait]] to protect it from [[highstorm]]s. It's surrounded by mountains, offering additional protection.{{map ref|Thaylen City}} While the local climate is warmer than in the [[Frostlands]] across the Straits, it's still cold, especially at night.{{book ref|sa2|1}}{{book ref|sa3|117}} Thanks to its location, the city ordinarily suffers only the mildest of stormwinds, but once the [[True Desolation]] begins, it's exposed to the full brunt of the [[Everstorm]].{{book ref|sa3|58}}
In [[Shadesmar]], Thaylen City can be recognized by the dais of its [[Oathgate]], which sits a little off the shore on the [[Thaylen Sea]]. A single bridge allows for accessing the dais from land.{{map ref|Sea of Lost Lights}}{{book ref|sa3|115}}
[[File:Thaylen city map.jpg|thumb|left|200px|The ancient Thaylen City; in the present, this part is known as the Ancient Ward]]
=== Landmarks ===
The Thaylen docks had been one of the city's greatest points of pride before the Everstorm swept them away.{{book ref|sa3|58}} They were located outside the fortifications, taking up the entire southern part of the shore, taking advantage of a natural bay formed there.{{map ref|Thaylen City}} They were constructed primarily of wood, which is why they were so easily destroyed.{{book ref|sa3|58}}
Like most major cities, Thaylenah has ten major temples, each dedicated to one of the [[Herald]]s. The temples are all located in the Royal Ward, and when visiting Thaylen, it's traditional to visit all of them, which allows the local ruler to show off both the city's most representative section and its piety. Following the Everstorm, the temples were instead used as makeshift hospitals and shelters for people injured and displaced in the Everstorm.{{book ref|sa3|59}}
The most notable temples are:
* '''The Temple of [[Battah]]''' - located in the northwestern part of the Royal Ward, it's the second-oldest temple in the city. It's particularly notable for the [[Simulacrum of Paralet]], a massive statue that once adorned the plaza in front of it. The Simulacrum was knocked over by the [[Everstorm]], sending large chunks of it into the Loft Wards; Dalinar rebuilds it with his [[Bondsmith]] powers upon his first visit to the city.{{book ref|sa3|59}}
* '''The Temple of [[Ishi]]''' - the oldest temple in the city.{{book ref|sa3|59}} It sits in the southern portion of the Royal Ward.{{map ref|Thaylen City}}
* '''The Temple of [[Talenelat]]''' - located in the central part of the Royal Ward, on a stone plaza dedicated to the Herald. A set of steps leads up to an arched enterance, while the surrounding walls are covered in mosaics showing Taln standing fast against the [[Voidbringers]]. The temple has fared poorly against the [[Everstorm]], with the entire roof having collapsed from a lightning strike; it's possible that [[Odium]] targeted it deliberately out of vengeance. It's in the temple of Telenelat that Dalinar discovers his ability to mend buildings; as such, it's the first he fixes.{{book ref|sa3|59}}
* '''The Temple of [[Pailiah]]''' - located in the northeast part of the Royal Ward.{{map ref|Thaylen City}} It's open, allowing wind to flow through it.{{book ref|sa3|118}} [[Renarin]] goes there to pray when he begins to see visions of the [[Battle of Thaylen Field]].{{book ref|sa3|117}}
== History ==
The once extensive docks of Thaylen City were mostly destroyed when the [[Everstorm]] first arrived. Much of the fleet that was in the harbor were destroyed or stolen by the awakened [[Parshmen]].{{cite}}{{expand}} Thaylen City was the site of the [[Battle of Thaylen Field]].
== Notable citizens ==
* [[Fen Rnamdi]], the Queen of Thaylenah, who presumably resides in the Royal Palace.
* [[Kmakl]] and [[Kdralk]], the Queen's consort and son
* [[Rysn]], a master merchant currently employed in the [[Thaylen Gemstone Reserve]]
* [[Jochi]], a friend of [[Jasnah]]'s who pretends to be a woman to pursue scholarship, and who owns a pastry shop somewhere in the city
== Trivia ==
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