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|map=Thaylen City by Connor Chamberlain.jpg
|nation=Thaylenah
|ruler=Queen [[Fen Rnamdi]]
|world=Roshar
|universe=[[Cosmere]]
|books=[[The Stormlight Archive]]
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'''Thaylen City''' is the capital of [[Thaylenah]].{{book ref|sa1|33}}▼
{{quote
|A place that was hit hardest of all by the new storms. A place whose military might was severely undermined by the Everstorm. A place with an Oathgate.
|[[Dalinar]] explaining why the Voidbringers would attack Thaylen City next{{book ref|sa3|107}}
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▲'''Thaylen City''' is the capital of [[Thaylenah]] on [[Roshar]], and the site of the [[Battle of Thaylen Field]].{{book ref|
== Geography ==
{{image|Thaylen City on the map.jpg|Thaylen City on the map of Thaylenah|side=right|width=250px}}
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
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}}
== Layout ==
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[[File:Thaylen City.jpg|thumb|right|350px|A map of Thaylen City]]▼
|This poor city. First the Everstorm, and its subsequent returns. The Thaylens had only just started figuring out how to rebuild, and now had to deal with more smashed buildings.
Thaylen City is built on the mountainside, and divided into a number of districts, called Wards. The '''Ancient Ward''', located in the city's center, is Thaylen's oldest section. It's built out of stone and rises slightly above the surrounding ground, with a street layout following a [[cymatics|cymatic]] pattern.{{book ref|sa3|58}}{{book ref|sa1|33}} ▼
|[[Kaladin]]{{book ref|sa3|121}}
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▲Thaylen City is built on the mountainside
From the west, the Ancient Ward is followed by the '''Low Ward''', where numerous businesses and government buildings are located. The Low Ward is bracketed from the west by a long wall going north to south between the mountain slopes.
Past the city wall lays the area now known as the '''Thaylen Field'''. Prior to the [[True Desolation]], this
Surrounding the Ancient Ward from north and south are the '''North Ward''' and the '''South Ward'''. To the east, the city begins to climb up the mountain slope in a series of tiered terraces called the '''Loft Wards''', which climb up to the '''Royal Ward'''. The Royal Ward is the city's representative
The city's [[Oathgate]] is
In the past, the city
=== Landmarks ===
{{image|Diplomat by LaMaery.jpg|side=right|width=450px|A view of the city from above}}
[[File:Thaylen city map.jpg|thumb|right|200px|The ancient Thaylen City; in the present, this part is known as the Ancient Ward]]▼
==== The Oathgate ====
The ancient [[Thalath]] Oathgate is located on the northern-eastern edge of Thaylen City, next to the Royal Ward. Back in the [[Silver Kingdoms]] Epoch, it would've been beyond the city limits, in contrast to how other major settlement of the era, like [[Kholinar]] and [[Stormseat]], were arranged.{{map ref|Thaylen City}}
While the Oathgate
==== Docks ====
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
The area surrounding the docks
==== Temples ====
Like most
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,
* '''The Temple of [[Pailiah]]''' - located in the
==== Gemstone Reserve ====
The Gemstone Reserve is a national bank of [[Thaylenah]]. It's located in the Low Ward, near one of the entrances to the Ancient Ward.{{map ref|Thaylen City}} The structure is build like a fortress, to protect its contents.{{book ref|sa3|111}} It has no windows. Within are numerous vaults storing various gemstones, including some of the largest and most unique ones, like the [[King's Drop]]. People can sell and buy their writs of ownership, allowing them to trade large sums easily.{{book ref|sa3|i|13}}
During the Battle of Thaylen Field, the building is destroyed by a [[thunderclast]] on orders of Odium, who wants to prevent
==== Court Square ====
The Court Square is a plaza somewhere in the city; its exact location is unknown, though the name suggests it might be near the Royal Palace. During the Battle of Thaylen Field, it's assaulted by the possessed Amaram soldiers. Initially, it's protected by the highguards [[Hrdalm]] and [[Tshadr]], both in [[Shardplate]]; eventually, Hdralm departs to combat one of the [[thunderclast]]s attacking the city while Tshadr remains to hold the Square.{{book ref|sa3|120}}
== History ==
=== Heraldic Epochs and Era of Solitude ===
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Thaylen City is one of the oldest settlements on [[Roshar]], though its exact origins are uncertain. The modern history dates it as about four thousand years old; however, the existence of the [[Oathgate]] and the [[cymatics|cymatic]] pattern of its appearance suggest that it's much older than that.{{book ref|sa3|12}}{{file ref|Four Cities.jpg|Four Cities}} During the [[Heraldic Epochs]], it was located in the [[Silver Kingdoms|Silver Kingdom]] of [[Thalath]].{{map ref|Silver Kingdoms}} Its proximity to the Thalath Oathgate indicates that it might've been the capital even back then. At the time, it was a far smaller city, consisting only of the district now known as the Ancient Ward.{{book ref|sa3|58}}
The ultimate fate of Thalath and how it became [[Thaylenah]] is unknown. Thaylen City, however, retained its high status, and in the [[Era of Solitude]] it remained the capital of the newer kingdom, as well as a major shipping and banking hub. It grew far beyond its original constraints, becoming one of the greatest metropoleis of [[Roshar]] alongside cities such as [[Vedenar]] and [[Kharbranth]].{{book ref|sa3|58}} In the closing years of that age, it came to the attention of people researching [[Dawncities]], who investigated it due to the cymatic pattern of the Ancient Ward. Among others, [[Kabsal]] used its perfectly symmetrical shape as a proof of the existence of the [[Almighty]].{{book ref|sa1|33}}
=== The Everstorm ===
{{quote
|We tried to prepare, but a nation cannot upend four millennia worth of tradition at a snap of the fingers. Thaylen City is a shambles, Kholin.
|[[Fen Rnamdi]]{{book ref|sa3|12}}
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When the [[listener]]s summoned the [[Everstorm]] in the [[Battle of Narak]], [[Dalinar Kholin]] tried to warn the various cities of the world, including Thaylen, about the upcoming catastrophe.{{book ref|sa2|88}} The Thaylens believed him after confirming his information with [[New Natanan]], one of the cities struck earlier, and strove to prepare. There wasn't enough time, though, particularly as [[Odium]] targeted the city deliberately, both as a strategically-important location and as the stage for his confrontation with Dalinar.{{book ref|sa3|12}}{{book ref|sa3|107}} The once-extensive docks, along with the entire seaside district, were all but wiped out; most of the city's other Wards were heavily damaged by lightning, strong winds, and even debris falling from the terraces above.{{book ref|sa3|58}} The temple of [[Talenelat]] in particular was wrecked near-utterly, possibly out of grudge Odium might have against Taln for holding out for as long as he had.{{book ref|sa3|59}}
Along with the Everstorm came the awakening of the city's [[Parshmen]] population. While the Thaylen were warned of this, they again didn't have enough time to respond properly. As a result, when the Parshmen awoke, they stole the remaining ships, both the military and private vessels, and sailed away, escaping their former captors.{{book ref|sa3|12}} They would later become the crews of the [[Voidbringer]] fleet.{{book ref|sa3|115}}
=== Alliance with Urithiru ===
Dalinar quickly pinpointed Thaylen City as one of the critical locations for the upcoming war.{{book ref|sa3|1}} However, when he began to make his overtures of peace to various world leaders, Queen [[Fen Rnamdi]] initially rejected him, on the grounds that letting [[Alethi]] armies into her capital would essentially surrender her already-weakened country to them.{{book ref|sa3|28}} In time, Dalinar managed to convince her to agree, and dispatched [[Kaladin]] and [[Shallan]] to reopen the Thaylen City Oathgate.{{book ref|sa3|51}}
Later, Dalinar visited Thaylen City personally along with [[Navani]] and king [[Taravangian]], and was given a tour of it by Queen Fen. It was then that he discovered his [[Bondsmith]] ability to mend broken structures, and began to aid in rebuilding the city, earning respect from the Thaylen. Alongside him, Taravangian's surgeons and [[Renarin]] likewise assisted with handling Thaylen City's copious wounded, further cementing Thaylenah's position in the alliance.{{book ref|sa3|59}} Later, the army of the [[Sadeas princedom]], under command of [[Meridas Amaram]], was sent to the city to assist with the rebuilding.{{book ref|sa3|96}}
=== Battle of Thaylen Field ===
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{{image|Thrill.png|side=right|width=350px|Dalinar confronting Nergaoul on Thaylen Field}}
Following the revelations of the [[Eila Stele]], Thaylenah was one of the few countries to remain with [[Urithiru]], mostly because they had no other choice in their weakened state.{{book ref|sa3|113}} It was then that the Voidbringer armies, led by Odium himself, arrived on the shores of Thaylen City, having sailed there from the nearby country of [[Marat]]. Though the defenders attempted to prepare for battle, things changed dramatically when Odium first summoned a pair of [[thunderclast]]s, and then released [[Nergaoul]] upon the Amaram troops, turning them against the people they were supposed to protect.{{book ref|sa3|115}}
One of the thunderclasts breached the wall and made for the [[Thaylen Gemstone Reserve]], intending to secure the [[King's Drop]], a [[perfect gemstone]] that could trap Nergaoul. At the same time, Dalinar went down into the Thaylen Field to face Odium directly.{{book ref|sa3|116}} In the ensuing confrontation, Dalinar managed to open [[Honor's Perpendicularity]], providing the [[Knights Radiant]] present with much-needed [[Stormlight]].{{book ref|sa3|119}}
What resulted was a pitched battle between the defending forces -- mostly the Knights Radiant and Thaylen troops, later reinforced by [[House Kholin]] soldiers brought by [[General Khal]] through the Oathgate -- and Odium's soldiers, consisting of the two thunderclasts, the Amaram army and the [[Fused]]. Much of the city was ruined in the process, although the wall was patched by [[Jasnah Kholin]] soulcasting the air in the breach into metal. Ultimately, Nergaoul was trapped in the King's Drop and the remaining Voidbringer forces withdrew.{{book ref|sa3|120}}
The battle once more left Thaylen City in shambles, now augmented by the corpse of one of the thunderclasts. Massive surgeon stations were set up in the Low Ward to care for the numerous wounded, and the various alliance members pitched in to aid with the rebuilding.{{book ref|sa3|121}}{{book ref|sa3|122}} However, much work remains to be done, and whether the city can be brought back to its former glory is questionable.
== Politics ==
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Thaylen City serves as the center of Thaylen commerce and politics. The reigning monarch resides there
Unfortunately, the city suffered vast losses in the Everstorm, dealing a severe blow its power. The grand docks and warehouses were destroyed; the ships, stolen by the escaping [[parshmen]].{{book ref|sa3|12}} The Gemstone Reserve
Nonetheless,
== Notable citizens ==
{{for|:Category:Residents of Thaylen City|a full list see|here}}
* [[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
== Notes ==
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