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'''Dahn''' is a caste system for the [[lighteyes|lighteyed nobility]] who live the [[Vorin]] kingdoms, such as [[Alethkar]] and [[Jah Keved]].{{ref|b|sa1|c|8}} Its counterpart for [[darkeyes]] is the [[nahn]] system.
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'''Dahn''' is a caste system for the [[lighteyes|lighteyed nobility]] who live the [[Vorin]] kingdoms, such as [[Alethkar]] and [[Jah Keved]].{{book ref|sa1|8}} Its counterpart for [[darkeyes]] is the [[nahn]] system.
   
 
== Ranking ==
 
== Ranking ==
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Since lighteyes are nobility in the Vorin kingdoms, the dahn system is superior to the nahn system. Holding even the tenth and lowest dahn socially outranks the highest level of [[nahn]].{{ref|b|sa2|c|2}} However, there are situations in which practical reality makes the social standing between two persons less relevant or even reversed. For example, after [[Kaladin]], a darkeyes, was promoted to captain, he was socially outranked by many lighteyed soldiers, yet still possessed higher military rank and authority than them.{{ref|b|sa2|c|5}} A worker, such as a carriage driver, would treat a wealthy darkeyes as any other master, since their wages would be paid by the darkeyed passenger.{{ref|b|sa2|c|63}}
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Since lighteyes are nobility in the Vorin kingdoms, the dahn system is superior to the nahn system. Holding even the tenth and lowest dahn socially outranks the highest level of [[nahn]].{{book ref|sa2|2}} However, there are situations in which practical reality makes the social standing between two persons less relevant or even reversed. For example, after [[Kaladin]], a darkeyes, was promoted to captain, he was socially outranked by many lighteyed soldiers, yet still possessed higher military rank and authority than them.{{book ref|sa2|5}} A worker, such as a carriage driver, would treat a wealthy darkeyes as any other master, since their wages would be paid by the darkeyed passenger.{{book ref|sa2|63}}
   
 
Within the dahn system itself, there are ten different levels ranging from one to ten, with one being the highest and ten being the lowest. The highest levels of dahn implies immense power and authority while those at the lowest level of dahn are merely ordinary people.
 
Within the dahn system itself, there are ten different levels ranging from one to ten, with one being the highest and ten being the lowest. The highest levels of dahn implies immense power and authority while those at the lowest level of dahn are merely ordinary people.
   
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The first dahn consists of the king. The second dahn contains the highprinces. The third dahn is made up, at least in part, by the non-heir children of the king, the non-heir children of highprinces,and highlords{{qa ref|1068|13|Interview with Brandon Sanderson}}{{ref|b|sa2|c|52}}. The fourth dahn includes lighteyes who hold the position of battalionlord in the army; battalionlords command a full battalion of a thousand men.{{ref|b|sa1|c|73}} The seventh dahn includes lower ranking officers in the army who are landless and attached to a more powerful officer's retinue.{{ref|b|sa1|c|27}}
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The first dahn consists of the king. The second dahn contains the highprinces. The third dahn is made up, at least in part, by the non-heir children of the king, the non-heir children of highprinces,and highlords{{qa ref|1068|13|Interview with Brandon Sanderson}}{{book ref|sa2|52}}. The fourth dahn includes lighteyes who hold the position of battalionlord in the army; battalionlords command a full battalion of a thousand men.{{book ref|sa1|73}} The seventh dahn includes lower ranking officers in the army who are landless and attached to a more powerful officer's retinue.{{book ref|sa1|27}}
   
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The tenth and lowest level of dahn were colloquially known as "tenners" and were looked down upon as being barely above darkeyes.{{ref|b|sa1|c|45}}{{ref|b|sa2|c|2}}{{ref|b|sa2|c|45}} Unlike high dahn lighteyes—who might make a living from their landed estates or by ruling over other men—or even high nahn darkeyes—who might be merchants or master craftsmen—tenners had to actually work for a living.{{ref|b|sa2|c|45}}
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The tenth and lowest level of dahn were colloquially known as "tenners" and were looked down upon as being barely above darkeyes.{{book ref|sa1|45}}{{book ref|sa2|2}}{{book ref|sa2|45}} Unlike high dahn lighteyes—who might make a living from their landed estates or by ruling over other men—or even high nahn darkeyes—who might be merchants or master craftsmen—tenners had to actually work for a living.{{book ref|sa2|45}}
   
 
== Moving between ranks ==
  
== Moving between ranks ==
 
It is difficult for a lighteyed person to raise their dahn, especially at the higher dahns.{{qa ref|1068|13}} At the lower dahns, one could buy themselves up a rank. Alternatively, one could be appointed to a position; a position such as a citylord conveys a certain rank and if the person does not currently have that rank, they will receive it along with the appointment.{{qa ref|1068|13}} A person could potentially jump up two or three dahns by receiving such an appointment.{{qa ref|1068|13}}
  
It is difficult for a lighteyed person to raise their dahn, especially at the higher dahns.{{qa ref|1068|13}} At the lower dahns, one could buy themselves up a rank. Alternatively, one could be appointed to a position; a position such as a citylord conveys a certain rank and if the person does not currently have that rank, they will receive it along with the appointment.{{qa ref|1068|13}} A person could potentially jump up two or three dahns by receiving such an appointment.{{qa ref|1068|13}}
   
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One could raise his dahn through two other, much more rare, methods. The first was through direct intervention by the king or a highprince.{{qa ref|1068|13}} The second was to become a Shardbearer; by doing so, one immediately raised his dahn to that of the fourth rank, if he was not already at or above this rank.{{ref|b|sa2|c|66}}
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One could raise his dahn through two other, much more rare, methods. The first was through direct intervention by the king or a highprince.{{qa ref|1068|13}} The second was to become a Shardbearer; by doing so, one immediately raised his dahn to that of the fourth rank, if he was not already at or above this rank.{{book ref|sa2|66}}
   
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A person can also be demoted in dahn if they perform poorly in a given role.{{qa ref|1068|13}} In particular, if an [[ardent]] leaves the ardentia, he will be demoted to the tenth dahn.{{ref|b|sa1|c|45}}
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A person can also be demoted in dahn if they perform poorly in a given role.{{qa ref|1068|13}} In particular, if an [[ardent]] leaves the ardentia, he will be demoted to the tenth dahn.{{book ref|sa1|45}}
   
 
== Inheritance of dahn ==
  
== Inheritance of dahn ==
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=== Third dahn ===
  
=== Third dahn ===
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* Highlord [[Meridas Amaram]], absendiar highmarshal of the [[Sadeas princedom]]{{ref|b|sa1|c|44}}{{ref|b|sa2|c|52}}
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* Highlord [[Meridas Amaram]], absendiar highmarshal of the [[Sadeas princedom]]{{book ref|sa1|44}}{{book ref|sa2|52}}
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* [[Jakamav]], landlord and [[Shardbearer]] under Highprince Roion{{ref|b|sa1|c|58}}{{ref|b|sa2|c|26}}
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* [[Jakamav]], landlord and [[Shardbearer]] under Highprince Roion{{book ref|sa1|58}}{{book ref|sa2|26}}
 
* [[Renarin Kholin]], son of Highprince Dalinar Kholin
  
* [[Renarin Kholin]], son of Highprince Dalinar Kholin
   
 
=== Fourth dahn ===
  
=== Fourth dahn ===
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* [[Moash]], Lieutenant of the bridgemen and Shardbearer under Highprince Dalinar{{ref|b|sa2|c|2}}{{ref|b|sa2|c|66}}{{ref|b|sa2|c|68}}
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* [[Moash]], Lieutenant of the bridgemen and Shardbearer under Highprince Dalinar{{book ref|sa2|2}}{{book ref|sa2|66}}{{book ref|sa2|68}}
   
 
=== Fifth dahn ===
  
=== Fifth dahn ===
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* [[Shallan Davar]]{{ref|b|sa2|c|52}}
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* [[Shallan Davar]]{{book ref|sa2|52}}
   
 
=== Tenth dahn ===
  
=== Tenth dahn ===
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* [[Rind]], Kholin head quartermaster{{ref|b|sa2|c|2}}
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* [[Rind]], Kholin head quartermaster{{book ref|sa2|2}}
   
 
== Notes ==
  
== Notes ==

Revision as of 18:06, 29 August 2014

Dahn
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Dahn is a caste system for the lighteyed nobility who live the Vorin kingdoms, such as Alethkar and Jah Keved.[1] Its counterpart for darkeyes is the nahn system.

Ranking

Since lighteyes are nobility in the Vorin kingdoms, the dahn system is superior to the nahn system. Holding even the tenth and lowest dahn socially outranks the highest level of nahn.[2] However, there are situations in which practical reality makes the social standing between two persons less relevant or even reversed. For example, after Kaladin, a darkeyes, was promoted to captain, he was socially outranked by many lighteyed soldiers, yet still possessed higher military rank and authority than them.[3] A worker, such as a carriage driver, would treat a wealthy darkeyes as any other master, since their wages would be paid by the darkeyed passenger.[4]

Within the dahn system itself, there are ten different levels ranging from one to ten, with one being the highest and ten being the lowest. The highest levels of dahn implies immense power and authority while those at the lowest level of dahn are merely ordinary people.

The first dahn consists of the king. The second dahn contains the highprinces. The third dahn is made up, at least in part, by the non-heir children of the king, the non-heir children of highprinces,and highlords[5][6]. The fourth dahn includes lighteyes who hold the position of battalionlord in the army; battalionlords command a full battalion of a thousand men.[7] The seventh dahn includes lower ranking officers in the army who are landless and attached to a more powerful officer's retinue.[8]

The tenth and lowest level of dahn were colloquially known as "tenners" and were looked down upon as being barely above darkeyes.[9][2][10] Unlike high dahn lighteyes—who might make a living from their landed estates or by ruling over other men—or even high nahn darkeyes—who might be merchants or master craftsmen—tenners had to actually work for a living.[10]

Moving between ranks

It is difficult for a lighteyed person to raise their dahn, especially at the higher dahns.[5] At the lower dahns, one could buy themselves up a rank. Alternatively, one could be appointed to a position; a position such as a citylord conveys a certain rank and if the person does not currently have that rank, they will receive it along with the appointment.[5] A person could potentially jump up two or three dahns by receiving such an appointment.[5]

One could raise his dahn through two other, much more rare, methods. The first was through direct intervention by the king or a highprince.[5] The second was to become a Shardbearer; by doing so, one immediately raised his dahn to that of the fourth rank, if he was not already at or above this rank.[11]

A person can also be demoted in dahn if they perform poorly in a given role.[5] In particular, if an ardent leaves the ardentia, he will be demoted to the tenth dahn.[9]

Inheritance of dahn

The dahn of a lighteyed child is influenced by the dahn that his parents hold. Generally, the child's dahn will be equivalent to the highest dahn that either of his parents hold.[5] For example, a child from a union of a fifth dahn husband and sixth dahn wife would be fifth dahn.

However, special rules apply to those of very high dahn or who hold certain special positions. In such a circumstance, the heir apparent will receive the highest parent's dahn and eventually succeed the parent's position while the non-heir children will slip one or two ranks down until they reach a "stable rank."[5] A stable rank is one in which the child will always inherit the rank of their parent; the third dahn is a stable rank, while the first and second are not.[5]

Notable lighteyes

First dahn

Second dahn

Third dahn

Fourth dahn

  • Moash, Lieutenant of the bridgemen and Shardbearer under Highprince Dalinar[2][11][15]

Fifth dahn

Tenth dahn

Notes

  1. ↑ The Way of Kings chapter 8#
  2. ↑ a b c d Words of Radiance chapter 2#
  3. ↑ Words of Radiance chapter 5#
  4. ↑ Words of Radiance chapter 63#
  5. ↑ a b c d e f g h i Broken reference - Missing date declaration: Interview with Brandon Sanderson
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  6. ↑ a b c Words of Radiance chapter 52#
  7. ↑ The Way of Kings chapter 73#
  8. ↑ The Way of Kings chapter 27#
  9. ↑ a b The Way of Kings chapter 45#
  10. ↑ a b Words of Radiance chapter 45#
  11. ↑ a b Words of Radiance chapter 66#
  12. ↑ The Way of Kings chapter 44#
  13. ↑ The Way of Kings chapter 58#
  14. ↑ Words of Radiance chapter 26#
  15. ↑ Words of Radiance chapter 68#

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