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'''Emul''' is a [[Makabaki]] a 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ensued.{{book ref|sa1|i|7}} [[Ashno|Ashno of Sages]] once served as one of the greatest Emuli Primes, but has been replaced by [[Vexil|Vexil the Wise]].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}}

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}}