Difference between revisions of "Alethkar"

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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]].

 

Most of the Alethi are [[Vorin]], followers of the [[Almighty]]. The priests of Vorinism are called [[ardent]]s and are divided into [[Devotary|Devotaries]]. Vorinism has a large impact on the culture of Alethkar. Alethi each chooses a profession and an attribute of the Almighty to emulate: a [[Calling]] and a Glory. These can be changed during life but it is generally frowned upon culturally. [[Soulcasting]] is considered sacred to the Alethi and so only the ardents are permitted to use Soulcasting [[fabrial]]s.

 

[[File:Alethkar Color.jpg|thumb|250px|Alethi Princedoms]]

Each Princedom is synonymous with the [[highprince]] who rules it.

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