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| − | '''JinDo''' is a nation on [[Sel]]. |
+ | '''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. |
| − | + | The JinDo people have dark brown skin and fine features.{{glossary ref|Elantris|J}} [[Jaador]]ians are also ethnically JinDo,{{glossary ref|Elantris|J}} and [[Dula]] peoples are both of JinDo and Aonic heritage.{{book ref|Elantris|19}} The people of [[MaiPon]], part of the [[Rose Empire]], are distantly related to the JinDo. |
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| + | == Culture == |
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| − | JinDo is currently a part of the [[Fjordell Empire]]. It is the only other eastern nation besides [[Svorden]] to retain its own language.{{glossary ref|Elantris|J}} It is mentioned that the JinDo submitted to the Fjordell Empire to avoid war. |
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| + | As followers of [[Shu-Keseg]], the JinDo people follow the principle of tolerance and acceptance. 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}} |
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| + | The work of prestigious JinDo philosophers, mathematicians{{book ref|Elantris|8}}, and artists{{tes ref|76}} are well-known internationally. [[Shu-Dereth]], the official religion of the Fjordell Empire, has its origins in JinDo, as is the [[Shu-Korath]] religion dominating [[Teod]] and [[Arelon]]. Like the [[Svordish]], the JinDo language has managed to survive Fjordell hegemony, perhaps due to the influence of JinDo culture throughout the empire. |
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| + | 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 food are greasy, like [[HaiKo]]. Spicy dishes are common in JinDo cuisine.{{book ref|Elantris|5}} |
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| + | A meditative martial art called [[ChayShan]] is practiced by the JinDo. This martial art is also the manifestation of [[Investiture]] in the region. Practitioners of ChayShan use specific body movements to help them focus their mind or to produce magical effects, depending on their intent. |
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| + | == Notable JinDo People == |
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| + | * [[Keshu]], also known as Keseg: Founder of the [[Shu-Keseg]] religion, from which [[Shu-Dereth]] and [[Shu-Korath]] branched off. |
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| + | * [[Atsuko]]: A JinDo artist who once visited the Rose Empire.{{tes ref|76}} |
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| + | * Baron [[Shuden]]: A JinDo merchant living in Arelon who participated in the events of [[Elantris]]. |
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| + | == Trivia == |
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| + | * In the first published edition of [[Elantris]] as well as in [[The Emperor's Soul]], the term ''Jindoeese'' was used to describe things originating from the nation of Jindo. This was changed in the tenth anniversary edition of Elantris such that ''JinDo'' is now used as the nation's name, demonym, and adjectival form. |
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Revision as of 14:38, 4 January 2017
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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.
The JinDo people have dark brown skin and fine features.[1] Jaadorians are also ethnically JinDo,[1] and Dula peoples are both of JinDo and Aonic heritage.[2] The people of MaiPon, part of the Rose Empire, are distantly related to the JinDo.
Culture
As followers of Shu-Keseg, the JinDo people follow the principle of tolerance and acceptance. 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.[3]
The work of prestigious JinDo philosophers, mathematicians[4], and artists[5] are well-known internationally. Shu-Dereth, the official religion of the Fjordell Empire, has its origins in JinDo, as is the Shu-Korath religion dominating Teod and Arelon. Like the Svordish, the JinDo language has managed to survive Fjordell hegemony, perhaps due to the influence of JinDo culture throughout the empire.
The JinDo people are also known for their use of eating utensils called MaiPon sticks, as well as their strict views on health. Obesity is frowned upon, although some JinDo food are greasy, like HaiKo. Spicy dishes are common in JinDo cuisine.[6]
A meditative martial art called ChayShan is practiced by the JinDo. This martial art is also the manifestation of Investiture in the region. Practitioners of ChayShan use specific body movements to help them focus their mind or to produce magical effects, depending on their intent.
Notable JinDo People
- Keshu, also known as Keseg: Founder of the Shu-Keseg religion, from which Shu-Dereth and Shu-Korath branched off.
- Atsuko: A JinDo artist who once visited the Rose Empire.[5]
- Baron Shuden: A JinDo merchant living in Arelon who participated in the events of Elantris.
Trivia
- In the first published edition of Elantris as well as in The Emperor's Soul, the term Jindoeese was used to describe things originating from the nation of Jindo. This was changed in the tenth anniversary edition of Elantris such that JinDo is now used as the nation's name, demonym, and adjectival form.