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'''JinDo''' is a nation on [[Sel]]. It is located on the continent of [[Opelon]], and is part of the [[Fjordell Empire]]. It is bordered by [[Duladel]] to the north and [[Jaador]] to the east.
== Culture ==
As followers of [[Shu-Keseg]], the JinDo people follow the principle of unity through acceptance, preferring peace and openness above all. When the Fjordell Empire began to expand, the JinDo people decided to submit to Fjordell rule and outwardly convert to [[Shu-Dereth]] in order to avoid fighting.{{book ref|Elantris|14}}
The work of prestigious JinDo philosophers, mathematicians{{book ref|Elantris|8}}, and artists{{tes ref|76}} are well-known
There is a meditative martial art originating from JinDo called [[ChayShan]], which can be used to help people focus their minds. This martial art is also the manifestation of [[Investiture]] in the region. JinDo practitioners of ChayShan can use certain body movements to magically enhance themselves, though this effect appears to be temporary.{{book ref|Elantris|61}}
The JinDo people are also known for their use of eating utensils called [[MaiPon|MaiPon sticks]], as well as their strict views on health. Obesity is frowned upon, although some JinDo
== Notable JinDo People ==
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* [[Atsuko]]: A JinDo artist who once visited the Rose Empire.{{tes ref|76}}
* Baron [[Shuden]]: A JinDo merchant living in Arelon
== Trivia ==
* In the first published edition of ''[[Elantris (book)|Elantris]]'', as well as in ''[[The Emperor's Soul]]'', the term
== Notes ==
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