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'''Azir''' is a kingdom in south-west [[Roshar]].{{map ref|Roshar}} Its capital is [[Azimir]].{{map ref|Roshar}} The people and language of Azir are both called the Azish.
== Geography
Like most of Makabak, Azir is
The Azish have a legend about [[truthberry]] jam, a preserve made from an Azish fruit, which says that those who consume the berries speak only the truth until the next sunset. The berries themselves are harmless, but the leaves and stalks of truthberry plants can be burned, which makes people intoxicated and euphoric. [[Shallan Davar]] remarks to [[Kabsal]] that they should be called birthberries due to the fact of intoxication.{{book ref|sa1|42}} ▼
* [[Azimir]] - the capital city of Azir. The [[Makabakam]] [[Oathgate]] is located there.▼
* [[Bronze Palace]] - the seat of Azish government and home of the [[Prime Aqasix]], in Azimir▼
▲; Notable Places
* [[Zawfix]] - a large city on the northern coast, known for having shanty towns inside old mines▼
▲* [[Azimir]] - the capital city of Azir
▲* [[Bronze Palace]] - the seat of Azish government and home of the [[Prime Aqasix]]
▲* [[Zawfix]] - a large city on the northern coast
==History==
=== Origins and Sadees' occupation ===
Azir is known to have very few [[Soulcasting]] [[Fabrial]]s, the most famous of which has the ability to Soulcast bronze.{{book ref|sa3|65}} Many buildings in Azimir have bronze domes. The palace of the emperor even has decorative soulcast bronze trees.{{book ref|sa2|I|9}}▼
Not much is known about the ancient history of Azir. During the [[Silver Kingdoms]] era, it was part of [[Makabakam]], the largest of the Silver Kingdoms, with [[Azimir]] likely being Makabakam's capital.{{map ref|Silver Kingdoms}} At some point, that country splintered into dozens of states that comprise modern [[Makabak]], among them Azir.{{map ref|Roshar}}
[[Sadees]] the Sunmaker, the infamous [[Alethkar|Alethi]] warrior, conquered Azir as part of his bid to take over the entire continent during the reign of [[Prime Aqasix]] [[Snoxil]]. The occupation was extremely violent: up to ten percent of the country's population died, many of them due to Sadees seemingly seeking to actively eradicate the Azish. In some areas, Sadees ordered a certain number of executions a day. In others, he declared all men with hair at a certain length to be killed.{{book ref|sa3|42}} Sadees rationalized this by claiming the Azish were uncivilized for not using eye color as a basis for their social hierarchy.{{book ref|sa3|65}}
Following his passing, his kingdom was split between his sons, and the Azish regained their independence.
=== Era of Solitude ===
In the centuries since Sadees' conquest, Azir rose to the position of the cultural and political centre of [[Makabak]]. Many of its surrounding nations became client states to it, leading to the formation of the Azish Empire - a semi-formal name for the group of states led by the [[Prime Aqasix]] in all international matters.{{book ref|sa3|12}}
The peace of the empire was broken in the final year of the [[Era of Solitude]], as the [[Assassin in White]] killed two Primes in a row, leaving the country in a succession crisis as all prospective candidates attempted to avoid the position. This ended the night a group of thieves, including [[Lift]] and [[Gawx]], attempted to rob the [[Bronze Palace]]. After Gawx was seemingly killed, Lift returned him to life with [[Regrowth]]. To the assembled courtiers (unaware of Lift's involvement), this was a miracle that proved that Gawx was the Prime they were looking for, and he was crowned as [[Yanagawn]] the First.{{book ref|sa2|i|9}}
=== True Desolation ===
Like everywhere else, the Azish [[Parshmen]] awoke following the arrival of the [[Everstorm]]. Initially, they followed the example of their former masters and, rather than make war on them, sued the government for back pay. The Azish began negotiations, though they had no intention of giving in - rather, they sought to buy enough time to fortify their cities.{{book ref|sa3|12}}
At the same time, they were in talks with [[Dalinar Kholin]]'s buddying coalition in [[Urithiru]].{{book ref|sa3|12}} With [[Sadees]]' conquests still a sore memory, they were initially unwilling to allow the Alethi armies into their city, or unlock their [[Oathgate]].{{book ref|sa3|28}} However, after the talks with the [[singer]]s fell through, they finally agreed, and ended up joining the coalition.{{book ref|sa3|64}} The failure with the singers might've been caused by the arrival of the [[Fused]], who organized them into an army and took them south, to [[Marat]], perhaps in preparation for the attack on [[Thaylen City]].{{book ref|sa3|107}}
When the coalition leaders assumed that the [[Voidbringer]]s would attack [[Jah Keved]], the Azish agreed to send five batallions of their troops there to aid in repelling the attack.{{book ref|sa3|96}} Later, when Thaylen City was pinpointed as the site of the attack, they moved their fleet to the nearby shores to intercept the Voidbringer forces.{{book ref|sa3|111}} However, following the translation of the [[Eila Stele]] and the revelations it spurred, they backed off along with their ships. Their resolve to abandon the others was only strenghtened when they saw the Alethi forces attack the Thaylens - the influence of [[Nergaoul]] on [[Amaram]]'s forces, though the Azish did not know that at the time.{{book ref|sa3|116}}
After the [[Battle of Thaylen Field]], Dalinar explained to them via [[spanreed]] what truly happened. The Azish were willing to renegotiate their participation in the alliance, though only if Dalinar was able to prove that he could control his troops.{{book ref|sa3|122}}
The capital, Azimir, has an [[Oathgate]] in the Grand Market, which was reopened by [[Lift]] during [[Dalinar Kholin]]'s visit to Azir.{{book ref|sa3|65}}▼
==Politics==
When the Prime issues a mandate to the public, citizens have one month to make their grievances known before being forced to comply. These grievances are often displayed as logical arguments and protests.{{book ref|sa3|65}}
=== Fabrials and Shards ===
▲Azir is known to have very few [[
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Azir has several [[Shardblade]]s, known as the Imperial Shardblades. It's unknown how many of them they are or who wields them, but they can be loaned out to Empire's member states for various services. The [[Tashikk]]i city of [[Yeddaw]] was created by them.{{book ref|sa2.5|2}} Though it can be presumed that [[Azish]] have [[Shardplate]], it's unknown how many sets of it are in their hands.
== Culture ==
[[File: Azish Public Servant Designs.jpeg|thumb|right|200px|A folio page of Azish male public servant fashion from Liafor by [[Dan dos Santos]]]]
=== Social Order ===
The Azish social hierarchy is based on education and elevation through the bureaucratic governmental system. Viziers and scribes are among the highest ranking members of society. Scribes are stratified by ''level'' and then ''circle.''{{book ref|sa3|116}} The pattern on one's clothing indicates rank within the bureaucracy.{{book ref|sa3|116}} Regular citizens who are not members of the government are known as ''discrete.''{{book ref|sa2|I|9}}
The Azish do not divide their population into [[lighteyes]] and [[darkeyes]]. In the [[Vorin]] countries, it's speculated that this is because there aren't enough pale-eyed Azish to form a self-sustainable social caste.{{book ref|sa3|42}}
=== Peoples ===▼
Azish people are described as being short and dark-skinned, deep brown, but not true black like some [[parshmen]].{{book ref|sa1|46}}{{book ref|sa1|53}}{{book ref|sa1|40}} Not all dark-skinned peoples are Azish, however.{{book ref|sa1|53}} The Azish people have a smooth accent, like the [[Emuli]].{{book ref|sa1|14}} They are peaceful, and prefer education to war. However, in battle they use bows and spears. Most of the [[Worldsinger]] population is Azish.▼
▲Azish people are described as being short and dark-skinned, deep brown, but not true black like some [[parshmen]].{{book ref|sa1|46}}{{book ref|sa1|53}}{{book ref|sa1|40}} Not all dark-skinned peoples are Azish, however.{{book ref|sa1|53}} The Azish people have a smooth accent, like the [[Emuli]].{{book ref|sa1|14}} Very few are light-eyed.{{book ref|sa3|42}} They are peaceful, and prefer education to war. However, in battle they use bows and spears. Most of the [[Worldsinger]] population is Azish.
=== Religion ===
The Azish are known for wearing vibrant, colorful clothing. They are usually seen in robes or cloth wraps. Each article of clothing has a traditional Azish pattern on it. Azish fashion styles have been heavily influenced by male civil servant outfits.{{file ref|Azish Public Servant Designs.jpeg|Azish Public Servant Designs Folio page}}
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▲The Azish have a legend about [[truthberry]] jam, a preserve made from an Azish fruit. Supposedly,
=== Morality ===
In contrast to [[Vorinism |Vorin]] countries of the East, the Azish do not seem to practice the division between sexes. Women do not wear [[safehand]]s, and men and women can be seen in both military and political positions without any indication that such is unusual.{{book ref|sa2.5|3}}{{book ref|sa2|i|9}} However, also in contrast to Vorin states, the Azish have somewhat stricter views on relationships. In a homosexual couple, one member is expected to apply for "social reassignment", and should thereafter behave - and be treated as - a member of the opposite gender.{{wob ref|1443}}{{book ref|sa3|35}}
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