Idris
| Idris | |
|---|---|
| Ethnicity | Idrian |
| Capital | Bevalis |
| Ruled by | Dedelin |
| World | Nalthis |
| Universe | Cosmere |
Idris is a country just beyond Hallandren on Nalthis.
Description and Culture
Idris is drab and relatively devoid of color, reflecting the Idrian people's devotion to an unostentatious way of life. Stone walls are whitewashed, and clothing is kept a dull grey or tan as a superstition to prevent Awakeners from using colors to fuel their magic. The kingdom is mostly rural, with most people working as shepherds or farmers. Most people believe in Austre, and it is a custom that all families should send at least one child to work in the monastaries. They considere the Hallandren gods to be strange and their religion to be untrue; many tell stories of horrible rituals they carry out there. Although the people of Idris could also become Returned, this is a rare occurrence; as the people would not give them a supply of Breath as the people of Hallandren do, they would always die again after a week.
They have a monarchal system of government and, at the time of Warbreaker, are ruled by King Dedelin. Those in the royal family who rule or are potential heirs have the Royal Locks. The Royal Locks are hereditary hair that can change colour according to that person's emotional state, though they can also change the color at will or suppress changes in color with training and discipline. Those with the Royal Locks can also grow them when they want to, but this tires them as if they were using a physical muscle. The Royal family in Idris usually keeps their hair black or brown, as other colours such as red or yellow are considered ostentatious.
Bevalis
The capital of Idris is the city of Bevalis. Its roads are unpaved and its houses are stonewalled thatch cottages. The royal palace is a single-story building with a courtyard of packed dirt.[1] It is a small city in comparison to others in Nalthis, with a population number of around a few thousand.[2]
From a young age, children are taught to worship Austre, god of colors, by being as unostentatious as possible. Idrians consider outbursts of emotion to be unseemly, and in fact being seen as controlled and disciplined has become almost a form of pride in itself.
History
Idris was formed when the royal family was rejected by the people of Hallandren in favor of being ruled by the Returned and fled to the mountains for safety.
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People
Quotes
“Women chasing runaway geese, men pulling donkeys laden with spring seed, and children leading sheep on their way to pasture. ”