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'''Thaylen City''' is the capital of [[Thaylenah]] on [[Roshar]], and the site of the [[Battle of Thaylen Field]].{{book ref|sa3|12}}{{book ref|sa3|121}}

== Layout ==

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[[File:Thaylen City.jpg|thumb|right|450px|A map of Thaylen City]]

 

==== Temples ====

Like most largest 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 see all of them, which allows the local ruler to show off both the city and its piety. During the True Desolation, the temples are instead used as makeshift hospitals and shelters for people injured and displaced in the Everstorm.{{book ref|sa3|59}}

 

=== The Everstorm ===

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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}}

=== Battle of Thaylen Field ===

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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}}

== Politics ==

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Thaylen City serves as the center of Thaylen commerce and politics. The reigning monarch resides there; likewise, the various merchant councils, as well as the Thaylen navy, have their headquarters in the city. Its vast port is home to numerous trading and naval vessels. Moreover, the [[Thaylen Gemstone Reserve]] holds vast majority of the country's wealth, allowing for long-distance trade via [[spanreed]]s.{{book ref|sa3|58}}{{book ref|sa3|111}}