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'''Azir''' is a kingdom in south-west [[Roshar]].
== Geography ==
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}}
=== Military ===
Azish army, though smaller than that of [[Alethkar]] or [[Jah Keved]] is still fairly impressive, and their fortifications are noted as difficult to breach.{{book ref|sa3|107}} Azish soldiers are equipped with bows, spears or poleaxes, and greatshields.{{book ref|sa1|46}}{{book ref|sa3|65}} They are armored with plated mail and colourful caps.{{book ref|sa3|65}} Their army is divided into battalions.{{book ref|sa3|96}} Their effectiveness in battle against the [[Voidbringer]]s is yet to be seen.
=== Fabrials and Shards ===
== 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 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}}
Order in the country is kept by travelling lawkeepers called '''constables'''. Constables typically wear black uniforms, with a double row of silver buttons in the front, and thick gloves with long collars. THey seem to have the authority to capture, try and even execute criminals. However, they cannot act against the viziers, and aren't allowed to requisition the Imperial [[Shardblade]]s.{{book ref|sa3|i|9}}
=== People ===
Azish people belong to the Makabaki ethnic group, members of which can be found across the entire [[Makabak]].{{book ref|sa1|53}} They are described as being short and having dark skin -
The stereotype of the Azish is that they are peaceful, prefer education to war and adore their bureaucracy and paperwork.{{book ref|sa2|89}}{{book ref|sa3|12}} The Azish themselves consider the latter a point of pride, as the structure of their government has kept their kingdom peaceful for many centuries.{{book ref|sa2|i|9}}
=== Religion ===
=== Clothing ===
The Azish are known for wearing vibrant, colorful clothing. They are usually seen in robes or
=== Food ===
== Notable Azish ==
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* [[Yanagawn|Prime Aqasix Yanagawn]] - the ruler of Azir and the Azish Empire.{{book ref|sa2|
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* [[Sigzil]] - a [[Worldsinger]] serving in [[Bridge Four]], and one of [[Kaladin]]'s [[squire]]s.{{book ref|sa1|40}}
* [[Falksi]] - handmaiden to [[Alethkar|Alethi]] brightlady [[Janala Lustow]].{{book ref|sa1|18}}
* [[Warren]] - master [[Skybreaker]] under [[Nale]].{{book ref|sa3|92}}
== Trivia ==
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