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'''Azir''' is a kingdom in south-west [[Roshar]].{{map ref|Roshar}} Its capital is [[Azimir]],{{map ref|Roshar}} and people who are from Azir are called Azish. Kaladin is not sure what the language of the Azish peoples is.{{book ref|sa1|40}}
== Geography and Ecology ==
During the [[Silver Kingdoms]] era, it was part of [[Makabakam]].{{map ref|Silver Kingdoms}} Azir is the largest such nation that was formerly Makabakam, and Azir bordered [[Yulay]], [[Desh]], [[Yezier]], and [[Emul]].{{map ref|Roshar}}
Azir is suggested to be warmer than [[Alethkar]], but cooler than [[Iri]].{{book ref|sa1|i|5}} It was even known as far as Azir that if you were sick, [[Taravangian]] of [[Kharbranth]] would take you in.{{book ref|sa1|71}}
Azir have a legend about [[truthberry]] jam, 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}} ▼
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** [[Bronze Palace]]
* [[Zawfix]]
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.▼
▲Azir have a legend about [[truthberry]] jam, 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}}
== Azish People ==▼
{{for|:Category: Azish|more Azish citizens}}▼
* [[Yanagawn|Prime Aqasix Yanagawn]]{{book ref|sa2|I|9}}▼
* [[Sigzil]]{{book ref|sa1|40}}▼
* [[Falksi]]{{book ref|sa1|18}}▼
==History==
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}}
== Culture ==
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}}
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▲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.
=== Religion ===
Many Azish worship Yaezir, or [[Jezrien]]. The other [[Herald]]s are known as Kadasixes.{{cite}} Scions are religious clerics who travel the kingdom bestowing blessings.{{book ref|sa2|I|9}} Some scions are also involved with the bureaucracy.
▲{{for|:Category: Azish|more Azish citizens}}
▲* [[Yanagawn|Prime Aqasix Yanagawn]]{{book ref|sa2|I|9}}
▲* [[Sigzil]]{{book ref|sa1|40}}
▲* [[Falksi]]{{book ref|sa1|18}}
== Trivia ==
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