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{{image|Alethkar Color.jpg|side=right|width=300px|Map of Alethkar. Alethi territories (barring the [[Shattered Plains]]) are marked in purple.}}
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==== Territories ====
Alethkar lies in eastern [[Roshar]], stretching across the entire continent, from the [[Steamwater Ocean]] in the North to the [[Tarat Sea]] in the South-West. To the East, it leans on the [[Unclaimed Hills]], while to the South, it reaches the nationless [[Frostlands]] and the [[Shattered Plains]], the latter of which it has recently claimed for itself. To the West, Alethkar has a long and long-disputed border with [[Jah Keved]], which currently follows two rivers and the bend of the [[Sunmaker Mountains]]. To the North-West, Alethkar borders [[Herdaz]] across a stretch of land decided through many years of border conflicts.{{map ref|Roshar}}{{book ref|sa3|52}}
Besides the mainland, the Alethi have a number of territories off the coast. On the [[Steamwater Ocean]], Alethkar has [[Akak]] and a number of surrounding islands, giving it complete control over the [[Bay of Elibath]]. On the [[Tarat Sea]] - more specifically, a region of it called [[Mevan Bay]] - it controls a number of small islands in the delta of [[Deathbend River]], near the city of [[Karanak]].{{map ref|Alethkar}}
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=== Climate ===
Due to how far east it is, Alethkar is buffeted by particularly heavy highstorms. This forces settlements to primarily be built on the leeward sides of laits.{{book ref|sa1|16}}{{cite}} These leeward sides are also far more lush with plant life, due to the protection the liats provide from powerful highstorm winds.{{file ref|Lait.jpeg|Lait study}}
Like the rest of Roshar, Alethkar does not experience true seasons, with them instead being defined by current temperature, climate, and storms, unrelated to irradiance.{{wob ref|11448}} The Alethi utilise stormwardens to predict the coming of seasons.{{book ref|sa1|22}}
=== Ecology ===
==== Flora ====
Despite the fact that Alethkar is far more exposed to the [[highstorm]]s than any country further West, large swathes of it are lush with animals and vegetation.{{book ref|sa3|5}} The flora one finds depends heavily on the region of Alethkar. In the northwest, common flora includes thickets of [[snarlbrush]], stout [[markel]] trees and [[stumpweight]] trees.{{book ref|sa1|31}} Some forests are made up of purely [[vivim]] trees, which bind their branches together to ensure that the forest is almost impenetrable.{{book ref|sa3|10}} In some areas of Alethkar rockbuds can grow nearly to the size of a barrel, with vines as thick as a human wrist;{{book ref|sa3|5}} Alethkar also contains many fragile types of flora, such as vines and weeds, these species usually only grow in laits.
The Alethi also cultivate many plants. Foremost among these plants, a staple in the diet of any Alethi, is [[Lavis]].{{book ref|sa1|16}} There are many different strains of Lavis, some are capable of withstanding even the strongest highstorms while others are extremely nutritious.{{book ref|sa2|55}}{{book ref|sa1|4}} They also cultivate [[Tallew]], among many other types rockbuds,{{book ref|sa3|10}} and tubers.{{book ref|sa1|54}} The Alethi also grow a wide variety of fruits, typically in large orchards. Some species of trees are cultivated to be much taller and leafier than usual in order to provide more shade.{{book ref|sa1|63}} A large number of grown plants are for their purposes then eating, such as clothing, medicine and more.
==== Fauna ====
Alethkar also has a large variety of fauna. Large wild Fauna includes [[Whitespine]]s,{{book ref|sa1|44}} [[Chull]]s,{{book ref|sa1|45}} [[axehound]]s{{book ref|sa1|45}} and more. Alethkar is also home to multiple herds of [[Ryshadium]], which live mostly in the eastern part of the country.{{book ref|sa3|26}} [[Diggerworm]]s are also common in Alethkar, and much work goes into protecting crops from them.{{book ref|sa1|10}} Another common species found across Alethkar is the [[lurg]], a small amphibian.{{book ref|sa1|16}} Alethkar isn’t home to any [[sarpenthyn]], but [[skyeel]]s are common near the coast.{{book ref|sa2|55}}{{book ref|sa2|40}}
The Alethi have also domesticated a wide range of animals. While most of them live as farmers, occasionally keeping animals alongside their plants, some Alethi also live as herdsmen.{{book ref|sa3|10}}{{book ref|sa1|1}} Domesticated fauna includes [[Lobberbeast]]s, a large grazing animal,{{book ref|sa4|15}} [[Sow]]s, which are kept for their milk,{{book ref|sa3|5}} [[Gumfrem]]s, which are usually kept for their [[gemheart]]s,{{book ref|sa3|10}} and chulls, which are used as beasts of burden.{{book ref|sa1|46}} The Alethi also keep hogs, which originally came from [[Ashyn]], for their meat and leather.{{book ref|sa3|10}} Besides these large pastoral animals the Alethi also keep a number of animals as pets, such as [[axehound]]s, some birds, and mink.{{book ref|sa1|45}}
=== Notable cities ===
* [[Rathalas]] - ruined city once known for being constructed in a massive canyon for safety. It was burned down by [[Dalinar Kholin]] following the rebellion of the local [[highprince]], [[Tanalan]].
* [[Revolar]] - one of the largest cities in the [[Vamah]] princedom. During the [[True Desolation]], it's taken over by the [[Voidbringer]]s and used as a major assembly point for their armies.
* [[Dumadari]] - a major city on the border of Alethkar and [[Jah Keved]].
*[[Karanak]] — a major city in the south of Alethkar, it is located near the delta of the [[Deathbend River]]. Karanak was a major part of the Alethi defense during the True Desolation.
== History ==
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