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'''Khlennium''' was a historical state during [[Classical Scadrial]], the capital of [[Alendi]]'s empire.
  
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|Khlennium, that great city of wonder.
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'''Khlennium''' was both a city and a kingdom of importance during the [[Classical Scadrial|classical era]] on [[Scadrial]]. It was a cosmopolitan hub, and eventually came to be ruled by [[Alendi]].{{epigraph ref|mb1|16}} Its fate after the [[Ascension of the Lord Ruler|Ascension of Rashek]] was unclear. However, he appropriated elements of Khlenni culture — such as their architecture, fashion and inventions like pocket watches — in building the [[Final Empire]].{{epigraph ref|mb3|26}}
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== Geography ==
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During the [[Classical Scadrial|classical era]] on [[Scadrial]], Khlennium's location was relatively central — between the isles in the South and the [[Terris]] hills in the North,{{epigraph ref|mb1|12}} and between the great nations to the east and the fiery empire of the West.{{epigraph ref|mb1|16}} The lands of Khlennium are mostly flat without mountains, and look dreary.{{epigraph ref|mb1|3}}
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As no further record of Khlennium's existence is given during the [[Final Empire]], it is possible that the kingdom lay in what became an uninhabitable area after the [[Ascension]] of [[Rashek]] since lands too far south of Scadrial's north pole became too hot to live.{{ref|text=Khlennium lay south{{epigraph ref|mb1|3}} of where Luthadel was situated later on,{{epigraph ref|mb3|12}} plus Scadrial's crust was shifted during the Ascension{{wob ref|8042}} which removed Khlennium even further from the geographic north pole.|group=note}}
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== History ==
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Khlennium was once a city and kingdom of great importance. It eventually came to be ruled by [[Alendi]],{{epigraph ref|mb1|16}} possibly by marrying the previous king's daughter{{epigraph ref|mb2|21}} as he was presumed to be the [[Hero of Ages]].{{epigraph ref|mb2|30}} During a decade under his leadership,{{epigraph ref|mb2|9}} Khlennium united with several nations (including [[Terris]]){{epigraph ref|mb2|23}} through both diplomacy{{epigraph ref|mb1|10}} and conquest,{{epigraph ref|mb1|1}} creating a general force of unity{{epigraph ref|mb1|10}} to combat the growing threat of the [[Deepness]].{{epigraph ref|mb1|5}}
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In an attempt to save Khlennium from the Deepness, Alendi departed on an expedition to the [[Well of Ascension]] in Terris.{{epigraph ref|mb1|6}} However, he was killed by [[Rashek]] before reaching it, who then took the Well's power for himself and subsequently changed the planet.{{epigraph ref|mb3|9}}
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After his Ascension, Rashek, impersonating Alendi, assumed the throne of Khlennium.{{wob ref|3502}} It is unclear what happened to the kingdom afterwards.{{book ref|mb1|15}}{{book ref|mb1|16}}
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== Culture ==
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The city of Khlennium was regarded as one of “wonder”.{{epigraph ref|mb1|16}} It was a cultural hub, with people of many nations,{{epigraph ref|mb3|26}} including Terris [[Worldbringers]] (such as [[Kwaan]]).{{epigraph ref|mb1|19}}
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It had marvelous architecture — magnificent cathedrals, stained glass windows, broad halls.{{book ref|mb1|32}} Their architectural and civil engineering prowess allowed them to build grand structures and cities,{{epigraph ref|mb3|28}} and among its monuments was the great Khlenni library.{{epigraph ref|mb1|19}} They also had technological innovations, such as pocket watches,{{epigraph ref|mb3|29}} as well as their own language — their word for the Hero of Ages was [[Rabzeen]].{{epigraph ref|mb2|12}}
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The Khlenni were viewed as oppressors by the Terris.{{epigraph ref|mb2|53}} However, many young Terrismen adopted Khlenni fashion, rather than their furs, while in the cities.{{epigraph ref|mb1|32}} Men wore tailored gentlemen’s suits;{{epigraph ref|mb1|32}} ladies wore gowns.{{epigraph ref|mb3|26}}.
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The Khlenni government included a council, of which [[Helenntion]] was one of its last survivors.{{book ref|mb2|45}}
   
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Khlennium's knowledge and tradition were used by the [[Lord Ruler]] in the formation of the [[Final Empire]]. Namely, the aristocracy and architecture of Khlennium was used, mixed with the practices of other civilizations of the Classical Era.{{cite}}
  
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Latest revision as of 04:25, 4 April 2020

Khlennium
Ethnicity Khlenni
Ruled by Alendi
Era Classical Scadrial
World Scadrial
Universe Cosmere

“Khlennium, that great city of wonder. ”

Khlennium was both a city and a kingdom of importance during the classical era on Scadrial. It was a cosmopolitan hub, and eventually came to be ruled by Alendi.[1] Its fate after the Ascension of Rashek was unclear. However, he appropriated elements of Khlenni culture — such as their architecture, fashion and inventions like pocket watches — in building the Final Empire.[2]

Geography[edit]

During the classical era on Scadrial, Khlennium's location was relatively central — between the isles in the South and the Terris hills in the North,[3] and between the great nations to the east and the fiery empire of the West.[1] The lands of Khlennium are mostly flat without mountains, and look dreary.[4]

This page or section deals with theories or speculation.
Please read carefully and note that this is not necessarily canonical.

As no further record of Khlennium's existence is given during the Final Empire, it is possible that the kingdom lay in what became an uninhabitable area after the Ascension of Rashek since lands too far south of Scadrial's north pole became too hot to live.[note 1]

History[edit]

Khlennium was once a city and kingdom of great importance. It eventually came to be ruled by Alendi,[1] possibly by marrying the previous king's daughter[7] as he was presumed to be the Hero of Ages.[8] During a decade under his leadership,[9] Khlennium united with several nations (including Terris)[10] through both diplomacy[11] and conquest,[12] creating a general force of unity[11] to combat the growing threat of the Deepness.[13]

In an attempt to save Khlennium from the Deepness, Alendi departed on an expedition to the Well of Ascension in Terris.[14] However, he was killed by Rashek before reaching it, who then took the Well's power for himself and subsequently changed the planet.[15]

After his Ascension, Rashek, impersonating Alendi, assumed the throne of Khlennium.[16] It is unclear what happened to the kingdom afterwards.[17][18]

Culture[edit]

The city of Khlennium was regarded as one of “wonder”.[1] It was a cultural hub, with people of many nations,[2] including Terris Worldbringers (such as Kwaan).[19]

It had marvelous architecture — magnificent cathedrals, stained glass windows, broad halls.[20] Their architectural and civil engineering prowess allowed them to build grand structures and cities,[21] and among its monuments was the great Khlenni library.[19] They also had technological innovations, such as pocket watches,[22] as well as their own language — their word for the Hero of Ages was Rabzeen.[23]

The Khlenni were viewed as oppressors by the Terris.[24] However, many young Terrismen adopted Khlenni fashion, rather than their furs, while in the cities.[25] Men wore tailored gentlemen’s suits;[25] ladies wore gowns.[2].

The Khlenni government included a council, of which Helenntion was one of its last survivors.[26]

See also[edit]

Notes[edit]

  1. ↑ a b c d e The Final Empire chapter 16 epigraph#
  2. ↑ a b c The Hero of Ages chapter 26 epigraph#
  3. ↑ The Final Empire chapter 12 epigraph#
  4. ↑ a b The Final Empire chapter 3 epigraph#
  5. ↑ The Hero of Ages chapter 12 epigraph#
  6. ↑ The Hero of Ages Annotations
    — Arcanum - 2010-05-04#
  7. ↑ The Well of Ascension chapter 21 epigraph#
  8. ↑ The Well of Ascension chapter 30 epigraph#
  9. ↑ The Well of Ascension chapter 9 epigraph#
  10. ↑ The Well of Ascension chapter 23 epigraph#
  11. ↑ a b The Final Empire chapter 10 epigraph#
  12. ↑ The Final Empire chapter 1 epigraph#
  13. ↑ The Final Empire chapter 5 epigraph#
  14. ↑ The Final Empire chapter 6 epigraph#
  15. ↑ The Hero of Ages chapter 9 epigraph#
  16. ↑ /r/books AMA 2015
    — Arcanum - 2015-06-23#
  17. ↑ The Final Empire chapter 15#
  18. ↑ The Final Empire chapter 16#
  19. ↑ a b The Final Empire chapter 19 epigraph#
  20. ↑ The Final Empire chapter 32#
  21. ↑ The Hero of Ages chapter 28 epigraph#
  22. ↑ The Hero of Ages chapter 29 epigraph#
  23. ↑ The Well of Ascension chapter 12 epigraph#
  24. ↑ The Well of Ascension chapter 53 epigraph#
  25. ↑ a b The Final Empire chapter 32 epigraph#
  26. ↑ The Well of Ascension chapter 45#
Footnotes
  1. ↑ Khlennium lay south[4] of where Luthadel was situated later on,[5] plus Scadrial's crust was shifted during the Ascension[6] which removed Khlennium even further from the geographic north pole.
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