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'''Alethkar''' is the largest and most prominent of the five [[Vorinism|Vorin]] nations on [[Roshar]]. It is split into ten princedoms, each with its own [[highprince]]. People from Alethkar are known as '''Alethi'''. Prior to the [[True Desolation]], Alethkar was engaged in the [[War of Reckoning]] against the [[Parshendi]]. According to offical records, Alethkar possesses more [[Shardblade]]s than any other nation on Roshar; with [[Jah Keved]] have reportedly having the 2nd most Shardblades.{{book ref|sa1|23}}. Several princedoms and cities, including the capital, are currently under the control of the [[Voidbringers]]. Blue and gold are the Alethkar royal colors.{{book ref|sa1|69}}

The Alethi system of government revolves around class. The lighteyes compose the ruling upper caste, which also has a ranking system (dahn). The Alethi monarch is the highest ranked lighteyes is [[Jasnah Kholin]], whoand rules over all of the [[highprince]]s. Next in line in terms of prestige and power are any lighteyes who were also [[Shardbearer]]s, with significant overlap into the princedom (i.e. many highprinces are generally Shardbearers as well). The darkeyes make up the working class. The majority of darkeyes are either farmers or soldiers, both of which are considered to be high [[Calling]]s in Vorinism, and admirable professions. Many darkeyed soldiers who go to war hope to defeat a Shardbearer in combat to gain ownership over their [[Shardblade]] as it is believed that this will change the color of their eyes and they will become a lighteyes themselves. War and honor are considered a way of life to the Alethi.