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|ruler=Prime [[Vexil|Vexil the Wise]]

'''Emul''' is Makabaki a [[Makabaki]] kingdom located in southwestern [[Roshar]] during the [[Era of Solitude]].{{book ref|sa1|14}} The citizens of Emul are referred to as Emuli.{{book ref|sa3|96}} Traditionally a rather independent kingdom, the Desolation and war with [[Tukar]] has greatly weakened Emul and left it dependent on others for aid.

A few decades before 1173, Emul was struck by a [[lurnip]] famine and widespread starvation ensued.{{book ref|sa1|i|7}} [[Ashno|Ashno of Sages]] once served as one of the greatest Emuli Primes, but has been replaced by [[Vexil|Vexil the Wise]]. Emul and Tukar have a longstanding feud over the city of Sesemalex Dar, the Emuli capital.{{book ref|sa1|54}} The religious significance of the city, as well as its status as an excellent port have made Sesemalex Dar a valuable prize. Since 1167, the two kingdoms have been embroiled in the [[Eighty's War]], the most recent iteration of a religious conflict over control of the city.{{book ref|sa2|i|14}} The Emuli remained in control,{{book ref|sa1|54}} but as the war pressed on the fighting has been going increasingly poorly for the Emuli, with refugees fleeing into the neighboring Tukar.{{book ref|edgedancer|3}}

In 1174 after the rediscovery of [[Urithiru]], [[Bondsmith]] [[Dalinar Kholin]] sent entreaties to all the Makabaki kingdoms, attempting to convince them to join his alliance against the Voidbringers. The Alethi realized that with Emul and Tukar at war,{{book ref|sa3|8}} they could only hope to convince one or the other.{{book ref|sa3|12}} After [[Tezim]]'s rejection of their offer, they chose to focus on convincing Emul.{{book ref|sa3|24}} The Emuli were initially hesitant to involve themselves, still locked in their conflict with the Tukari. However, as the singers moved to muster in Marat, they conquered their way across Emul.{{book ref|sa3|107}} Between the loss of territory to both the Voidbringers and the Tukari, much of Emul went up in flames and the princedom was reduced to a fraction of its former size.{{book ref|sa3|65}} After this devastating blow to the kingdom, as well as the Azish decision to join the coalition, the Emuli were convinced as well. Vexil the Wise and Ashno of Sages traveled to [[Azimir]] and took the [[Oathgate]] to Urithiru to treat with the Alethi. They advocated strongly for aid to Emul in retaking their lands from the Tukari, but the other members of the coalition came to the conclusion that it was not a valid use of resources.{{book ref|sa3|96}} Aladar and some of his scribes helped to advise Vexil on fortifying his remaining lands to ensure no further loss of territory. It is uncertain how they reacted to the revelations about humanity's origins, the dangers of Surgebinding, and Dalinar's meetings with Odium, but it is likely they followed the Azish lead.

Despite the fact that Emul is mostly an autonomous kingdom, they still owe some level of deference to the Azish. For instance the Prime of Emul cannot marry the head monarch of another Makabaki kingdom without the permission of the Prime Aqasix.{{book ref|sa3|122}} Emul is traditionally rather independent of Azir compared to the other Makabaki kingdoms,{{book ref|sa3|96}} making agreements with other nations on their own,{{book ref|sa3|12}} but they have become increasingly weakened as their war with the Tukari drags on.{{book ref|sa3|96}} They still often follow Azish lead in matters of global import, such as joining Dalinar's coalition. Emul's legal system shows much leniency towards foreigners, although they lack rights such as the ability to own property or a shop in Emul.{{book ref|sa1|55}} Emul controls at least a few [[Soulcaster]]s.{{book ref|sa2|i|14}}

The Emuli people are technically a tribe of the [[Askarki]] people,{{book ref|sa1|14}} but are ethnically [[Makabaki]] with dark brown skin and black hair.{{book ref|sa1|55}} Their specific language is unknown, but it is likely a part of the Makabaki language family,{{wob ref|date=2016-11-29|3977|General Reddit 2016}} and they speak with a smooth accent.{{book ref|sa1|55}} They are very accommodating and kindly towards foreigners, treating them as relatives that are visiting from afar.{{book ref|sa1|55}} They often host foreign strangers for dinner, in exchange for a gift of fruit, particularly those of exotic variety. They are also very reluctant to give offense to others, even for a Makabaki kingdom.{{book ref|sa3|12}}