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Eighty's War
Date c. 1167-1174
Participants Emul, Tukar
City Sesemalex Dar
World Roshar
Universe Cosmere
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The Eighty's War was a military conflict on Roshar between the bordering nations of Emul and Tukar during the time of the Alethi War of Reckoning. The war began circa 1167[1] and lasted until 1174.[2] The conflict arose over the city of Sesemalex Dar, which is situated on the border between the kingdoms. Emul claimed the city as their capital, but the Tukari wanted it for themselves.[1]

Cause[edit]

The Emuli believed that Sesemalex Dar was their ancestral homeland and a gift from the Heralds, because the city's patterned layout was central to their religion.[3] The city was believed to be one of the Dawncities[3] and named by Jezrien himself,[4] increasing its religious significance. The Tukari were led by their "god-priest" Tezim,[1] who was described as a "warlord"[5] and "tyrant".[6] Tezim also claimed that he was "an aspect of the Almighty",[5] and rumors swirled about him.[7] Many observers assumed that the war was religious in nature, although the city was also a major port and a center of trade. Au-nak believed that the Tukari were using religion as a front for their economic aspirations.[1]

Dalinar had suspicions about Tezim and confirmed with the Stormfather that he was actually Ishar, one of the ten ancient Heralds of the Almighty. However, when Dalinar asked why Ishar would attack Emul, the Stormfather simply said that he was insane and that there was no logic in his actions.[8] He believed that Ishar sought his own death, and possibly the death of all humankind.[8]

Fighting[edit]

The war seemed to be well-known across Roshar. Navani wondered if the True Desolation was enough to distract the two nations from fighting.[5] Lift believed that Sesemalex Dar had been a war zone for "basically a billion years".[9] Although the fighting lasted for years, it was not as intense or destructive as the brief Veden civil war.[1]

After the parshmen were awakened, Emul was attacked by Voidbringer armies that were leaving the area of Azimir on their way to Marat.[10][11] Emul lost control of most of its territory.[10] The Emuli leader, Vexil the Wise, was desperate for assistance, although he still talked about conquering Tukar.[2] It is unclear how Tezim and the Tukari reacted to the True Desolation, but it seemed to bring an end to the Eighty's War.[2]

Notes[edit]

History of Roshar
The Assassination of Gavilar The Eighty's War The True Desolation
  1. ↑ a b c d e Words of Radiance interlude I-14#
  2. ↑ a b c Oathbringer chapter 96#
  3. ↑ a b The Way of Kings chapter 54#
  4. ↑ The Way of Kings chapter 55#
  5. ↑ a b c Oathbringer chapter 8#
  6. ↑ Oathbringer chapter 106#
  7. ↑ Edgedancer chapter 3#
  8. ↑ a b Oathbringer chapter 64#
  9. ↑ Edgedancer chapter 2#
  10. ↑ a b Oathbringer chapter 65#
  11. ↑ Oathbringer chapter 107#
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