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'''Fjorden''' is a theocratic nation state on [[Sel]]. The people of Fjorden are called the Fjordell.{{book ref|elantris|2}}
Strict and militaristic, Fjorden is the dominant country of the continent. About three hundred years ago, their leader, the Wyrn, converted to the Derethi religion, and within a generation all of Fjorden had done likewise. Now, instead of sending troops across the continent, Fjorden sends priests, and it's said that much of Fjorden's vast power comes from conversions
== Geography and Ecology ==
Fjorden and its client states
=== Fjorden ===
Though Fjorden lies along the shore of the [[Sea of Fjorden]],
The [[Aberteen]] is a flower found and favoured in Fjorden.{{glossary ref|Elantris|A}} The [[Sea of Fjorden]], which
=== Fjordell Empire ===
The Fjordell Empire has very diverse geography. [[Hraggen]] contains a large mountain range, while [[Hrovell]] is bordered to the south by mountains. All the southern nations in the Fjordell empire are bordered by a large desert. Svorden has control over a large group of islands to the west of the peninsula.{{map ref|Sycla}}
=== Notable cities ===
* [[Widor]] - The capital city of Fjorden. The Wyrn resides in a palace called the Zigareth in Widor.{{map ref|Sycla}}
* [[Seraven]] - The most important city in [[Svorden]]. Seraven is an important
* [[Fellavoo]] - A city in the north of [[Duladel]]. It is located close to both [[Arelon]] and Fjorden
* [[HaiKo]] - A city located in the north of [[JinDo]]. Haiko is built against the shore of the same river as Widor.{{map ref|Sycla}}
* [[Gmordsom]] - The largest city in Hraggen.{{map ref|Sycla}}
== Government ==
=== Theocracy ===
Fjorden is a theocracy.
Fjorden seems to be ruled by [[Wyrn (title)|Wyrn]].{{book ref|Elantris|3}} The Fjordell empire
The [[skaze]], [[Splinter]]s of [[Dominion]], also have a direct influence on Fjordell politics.{{book ref|elantris|3}}{{wob ref|4641}}
==== Territories ====
While Fjorden itself
* [[Svorden]] - A kingdom in the eastern part of the Fjordell empire,
* [[Hrovell]] - A nation in the rural southeast of the Fjordell Empire.{{glossary ref|Elantris|H}}{{map ref|Sycla}}
* [[Geant]] - A nation in the east of the Fjordell Empire
* [[Hraggen]] - A nation in the Fjordell Empire. It is located to the south of Fjorden.{{map ref|Sycla}}
* [[Jaador]] - A nation in the southern part of the empire
* [[Jindo]] - A nation in the Fjordell empire.{{map ref|Sycla}} When the Fjordell began expanding, the JinDo, preferring peace to fighting, outwardly converted to [[Shu-Dereth]] and joined the
* [[Duladel]] - A kingdom in the west of the empire, they joined the Fjordell
=== The Wyrns ===
==== Political significance ====
Fjorden is ruled by a [[Wyrn (title)|Wyrn]]. It appears that the Wyrn can do whatever he wishes inside Fjorden. Wyrn
The Wyrns live in the Zigareth, a palace located in the Fjordell city of [[Widor]].{{glossary ref|Elantris|Z}}
==== Religious significance ====
The title Wyrn is also the title of the highest priest in the Derethi religion.{{Glossary ref|Elantris|W}} It is believed that only Wyrn is holy enough to commune directly with [[Jaddeth]].{{book ref|Elantris|8}} This, combined with the strict Derethi chain of command, makes each Derethi serve Wyrn. Because of his position as Jaddeth’s prophet, Wyrn holds great influence within all the Derethi nations.{{book ref|Elantris|3}}
Wyrn is also the [[Shu-Dereth#Organization & Hierarchy|hroden]] of many important priests, such as the Gyorns.{{book ref|Elantris|12}}
==== Titles ====
The Wyrns have numerous titles
=== Foreign Policy and International Relationships ===
==== Arelon ====
The Fjordell have bad relations with the Arelene people.{{book ref|Elantris|3}} This is mainly because of the difference in religion
Ten years after the [[Reod]], Wyrn sent some of his fiercest warrior
==== Teod ====▼
{{sidequote
|The day Teod fell beneath Fjorden's glory would be a joyous day indeed.
|[[Hrathen]]{{book ref|elantris|6}}
|side=
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▲==== Teod ====
The Fjordell also have antagonistic relations with the [[Teod|Teo]].
Ten years after the [[Reod]], the Fjordell began invading Teod, sailing straight to [[Teoras]].{{book ref|Elantris|62}} This invasion was stopped
==== The Rose Empire ====
The Fjordell view the people of the Rose Empire as barbarians, calling them the Rose barbarians.{{map ref|Sycla}} It seems that they
== Military ==
==== Armies ====
Fjorden itself only has a basic
{{sidequote
|The pagan nations of Arelon and Teod have been blackened scars upon my land for long enough.
|[[Wulfden the Fourth
|side=right|size=300px
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These militaries will crush entire civilizations for their Wyrn.{{book ref|Elantris|3}} Their conquests are also quickly soldified by the arrival of Derethi priests, who strive to convert the entire population to Shu-Dereth.{{book ref|Elantris|21}} The Fjordell believe that "with all mankind united under Wyrn's rule, Jaddeth could rise from His throne beneath the earth and reign in glorious majesty upon the world."{{book ref|Elantris|3}} This is one of the reasons for their conquests. The Fjordell also have multiple bandit groups under their control. Ten years after the Reod, these bandits were operating in Arelon.{{book ref|Elantris|6}}
==== Warrior Priests ====
==== Equipment and Weaponry ====
Fjordell soldiers likely use small and light spears that can be thrown.{{book ref|Elantris|6}} The common soldiers wear steel
==== Navy ====
They are also wealthy enough to have a
== Culture ==
=== People ===
Fjordell tend to have dark black hair and be very wide of build. Fjordell are also notably tall, and some Fjordell can even rival the Teo when it comes to height.{{glossary ref|Elantris|F}}
==== Sports and Games ====
The Fjordell also spar using dueling blades. For these sparring matches, they use a special type of sword called a [[Syre]].{{glossary ref|Elantris|S}} The Fjordell also presumably play a [[Svorden|Svordish]] game called [[Leky stick]].
==== Social structure ====
The Fjordell have a very strict social structure.{{book ref|Elantris|8}} The people are expected to obey the commands of their superiors, who obey others and so forth, until the chain reaches Wyrn, who is the only man allowed to serve Jaddeth directly. Fjordell will do anything to rise in
==== Foods and drinks ====
The Fjordell drink Garha, a caffeine
=== Language ===
Their language is called Fjordell; according to their doctrine, it's Jaddeth's own chosen tongue
The language prefers guttural sounds. ‘U’ sounds, ‘F’ sounds, ‘H’ sounds, and ‘G’ sounds. It has a ‘Y’ sound in the form of a ‘J,’ and placed emphasis on the ‘Hr’ combination. From this language come names like Dilaf, Jaddeth (pronounced yah-death
=== Religion ===
{{quote
|Lord Jaddeth can only return when all men are united beneath Fjordell rule.
|[[Hrathen]] to [[Dilaf]]{{book ref|Elantris|9}}
}}
Fjorden's religion is
Though Dereth's ideas were originally rejected in his native [[JinDo]], they were embraced by the Fjordell. The founders of Shu-Dereth realized the power of the religion. They decided that if they could get the nations of the East to believe in a single religion – with that religion centered in Fjorden – they would have power equal to, or even greater than, the power of the Old Empire. At the same time, they wouldn’t have to worry about rebellion, or even bureaucracy. The people of the other nations would govern themselves, but would give devotion, loyalty, and money to Fjorden.{{wob ref|2072}}▼
▲Though Dereth's ideas were originally rejected in his native [[JinDo]], they were embraced by the Fjordell. The founders of Shu-Dereth realized the power of the religion. They decided that if they could get the nations of the East to believe in a single
Wyrn Wulfden the First converted, and so, therefore, did most of his people. Since that time, Shu-Dereth has been the official religion of Fjorden, and has spread to all of the eastern nations. Fjorden’s militaristic society stratified and organized Dereth’s teachings into an almost martial level.{{glossary ref|Elantris|S}}▼
▲Wyrn Wulfden the First converted, and so, therefore, did most of his people. Since that time, Shu-Dereth has been the official religion of Fjorden, and has spread to all of the eastern nations.
=== Economy ===
Fjorden is a rich country. It has strong trade with Teod and Arelon, as well as with all of its current territories. It is wealthy enough to use money to control foreign politics, like the support from [[Telrii]] in Arelon.{{book ref|Elantris|15}} It is also infamously known for capitalizing on other nations' chaos.{{book ref|Elantris|43}}
The Fjordell gold coin is called Wyrning.{{glossary ref|Elantris|W}} It is stamped with the profile of the Wyrn.{{book ref|elantris|15}} The Fjordell make good wine,
=== Invested Art ===
The original state reigning over Fjorden was the Old Empire, also known as the First Empire. Over three hundred years ago, it nearly conquered all of Opelon—only Arelon, with the help of Elantrian magic, stood against it. Eventually, the Old Empire fell because of administrative problems—it conquered more than it could hold.{{glossary ref|Elantris|F}}
About three hundred years ago, Wyrn Wulfden the First converted to the Derethi religion, and within a generation all of Fjorden had done likewise. Thus, Fjorden was reborn
Over the past three centuries, the Wyrns have used their new theocratic power to expand and spread, conquering numerous surrounding states by the means of religious conversion. By the time of the [[Reod]], the Wyrns were more powerful than even at the height of the Old Empire's power.{{book ref|Elantris|5}}
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