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'''Iri''' is a kingdom in northwestern [[Roshar]].{{map ref|Roshar}} Prior to the [[Recreance]], it was one of the [[Silver Kingdoms]].{{map ref|Silver Kingdoms}} People from Iri are called Iriali. Iri is ruled by three monarchs, currently two kings and a queen. The Iriali queen has authority over foreign policy.{{book ref|sa3|16}}
== Geography and Ecology ==
The largest city in Iri is [[Rall Elorim]],{{book ref|twok|i|5}} City of Shadows,{{book ref|twok|16}} followed closely by [[Kasitor]],{{book ref|twok|i|5}} City of Lightning.{{book ref|twok|16}} Many people in Kasitor worship [[Cusicesh the Protector]], a giant [[spren]], as a deity. Iri also contains the city of [[Eila]].{{map ref|Roshar}} Due to its northwestern position on Roshar, Iri is warmer than most other nations.{{book ref|twok|i|5}}▼
== History ==
By the time of the [[Era of Solitude]], the eastern portion of Iri has split off to form the kingdom of [[Rira (country)|Rira]].{{map ref|Roshar}} Iri continued to claim Rira as a vassal, but that claim was disputed.{{book ref|sa3|16}}
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The Iriali are ruled by a triumvirate of rulers. The gender of the ruler is apparently unimportant, though currently they are ruled by two kings and a queen. The Queen currently has responsibilities over foreign policy.{{book ref|sa3|16}} The nation of Iri claims authority over their "sister nation" of Rira, but Rira disputes that claim. {{book ref|sa3|16}}▼
▲The largest city in Iri is [[Rall Elorim]],{{book ref|twok|i|5}} City of Shadows,{{book ref|twok|16}} followed closely by [[Kasitor]],{{book ref|twok|i|5}} City of Lightning.{{book ref|twok|16}} Many people in Kasitor worship [[Cusicesh the Protector]], a giant [[spren]], as a deity. Iri also contains the city of [[Eila]].{{map ref|Roshar}} Due to its northwestern position on Roshar, Iri is warmer than most other nations.{{book ref|twok|i|5}}
== People & Culture ==▼
The Iriali are particular about chastity laws, and dislike public nudity.{{book ref|twok|i|5}} The men often wear only waist wraps on warmer days. The Iriali also paint their skin with colors and patterns. The Iriali tend to be less quarrelsome and prudish than the [[Vorin]] nations. They mostly have yellow eyes.{{book ref|sa2|20}}▼
▲The Iriali are ruled by a triumvirate of rulers. The gender of the ruler is apparently unimportant, though currently they are ruled by two kings and a queen. The Queen currently has responsibilities over foreign policy.{{book ref|sa3|16}}
▲The [[Iriali]] have metallic golden-blond hair that breeds true.{{book ref|sa1|i|5}} Many [[Alethi]] consider a lock of the golden hair of the Iriali to be good luck.{{book ref|sa1|18}} The Iriali are particular about chastity laws, and dislike public nudity.{{book ref|twok|i|5}} The men often wear only waist wraps on warmer days. The Iriali also paint their skin with colors and patterns. The Iriali tend to be less quarrelsome and prudish than the [[Vorin]] nations. They mostly have yellow eyes.{{book ref|sa2|20}}
The Iriali worship a god they call "The One", thought to be a cameo of the Vorin [[Almighty]]. Their religion may involve fortunetelling with waves. A member of the Iriali court is the court tidereader. A spanreed meeting between the Iriali queen and Dalinar was moved up because of something seen in the waves.{{book ref|sa3|16}}
Iri has no [[Soulcaster]]s.{{book ref|sa3|19}}
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