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Nahn is the caste system for darkeyes.{{book ref|sa1|8}} Its counterpart for [[lighteyes]] is the [[dahn]] system.
Since darkeyes are the "commoners" in the Vorin kingdoms, the nahn system is inferior to the dahn system
Within the nahn system itself, there are ten different levels ranging from one to ten, with one being the highest and ten being the lowest. Those at the highest levels of nahn enjoyed relative comfort and wealth while those at the lowest
At the first and second nahn (the most prestigious
While those at the lowest level of nahn without the right of travel are essentially serfs tied to the land they are currently on, this is relatively rare. Many more people are at the slightly higher levels of nahn that include the right of travel.{{wob ref|2782}}
A third known privilege is the right of Commission. In [[Highprince]] country, a darkeyes of high enough Nahn could get a commission to work an unused hill or section of land and then keep a portion of the crop for themselves or their family.{{book ref|sa3|10}}
=== Moving between ranks ===
Moving between ranks is a fairly fluid and common occurrence, except for the very highest ranks, which are harder to attain.{{wob ref|2782}} The structure of the nahn system pushes people towards "stable ranks," which are ranks in which the child automatically inherits the same rank as their parents.{{wob ref|2782}}
Joining the army is one way to permanently increase the nahn of a person and their children; for example, if a very low-ranked
There is
=== Inheritance of nahn ===
* [[Kaladin Stormblessed]], son of a surgeon{{book ref|sa1|16}}
* [[Lirin]], surgeon of [[Hearthstone]]{{book ref|sa1|16}}
* [[Muri]], former seamstress of Kholinar{{
=== Sixth nahn ===
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