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'''Lossand''' is a nation on the Dayside of [[Taldain]]. Residents of Lossand are called '''Lossandins'''. It is notable for being the home of the [[Diem]]. Most of the events of [[White Sand]] take place in Lossand.
== Geography ==
Lossand is situated on the southern side of Dayside. Its borders form the shape of a wedge, stretching from [[KraeDa]] in the north to the southern [[Border Ocean]] in the south. Lossand is bordered by uninhabited [[deep sand]] to the east, the [[Kerla]] to the north, and [[Kerzta]] to the west. The Ry'Do Ali River runs directly through the center of the nation and is joined by the Nor'Tallon River before emptying into the ocean.{{map ref|Dayside}}
=== Cities ===
* [[Lraezare]] lies on the coast at the mouth of the Ry'Do Ali River.
== History ==
== Politics ==
Lossand is ruled by the [[Taishin]]--a council of the eight '''Profession''' heads, each representing a different sector of Lossand's economy. The eight Professions are established and regulated by the
The eight professions are:
=== The Diem ===
''For more information, see [[Diem]]''.
The '''Diem of the Sand ''', the '''Sand Profession''', or more commonly the '''Diem''' is the Profession of the sand masters of Lossand. Its Taisha is the [[Taishin#The Lord Mastrell|Lord Mastrell]]. The current Lord Mastrell is [[Kenton]]. The Diem is headquartered in the building with the same name.
=== The Tower ===
The '''Tower''' is the Profession of the military of Lossand. Its Taisha is the [[Lord General]]. The current Lord General is [[Aarik]]. The Tower is, as the name suggests, based in a Tower.
=== The Hall ===
The '''Hall of Judgement''', or simply the '''Hall''', is the Profession of the [[trackt]]s and judges of Lossand. Its Taisha is the [[Lady Judge]]. The current Lady Judge is [[Heelis]]. The Profession is headquartered in the building with the same name.
=== The Helm ===
The '''Helm''' is the Profession of the shipping industry of Lossand. Its Taisha is the [[Lord Admiral]]. The current Lord Admiral is [[Lokkall]]. The Lord Admiral resides at '''Helm's Rest'''. The position of Lord Admiral is a figurehead position without any power, other than a vote in the council, and in fact is regarded as more of a punishment than an honor. The true leadership of the Helm belongs to the '''Shipowners' Circle'''.
=== The Guild ===
The '''Guild''' is the Profession of the banking industry of Lossand. Its Taisha is the [[Lord Merchant]]. The current Lord Merchant is [[Vey]]. It is headquartered at the '''Golden Market'''.
=== The Field ===
The '''Field'''{{ref|text=The source for this name is the [[White Sand (prose)|prose]]}} is the Profession of the farming industry of Lossand. Its Taisha is the [[Lord Farmer]]. The current Lord Farmer is [[Gennel]]. It is headquartered at the '''Farmers Congress'''.
=== The Draft ===
The '''Draft'''{{ref|text=The source for this name is the [[White Sand (prose)|prose]]}} is the Profession of the manufactured goods industry of Lossand. Its Taisha is the [[Lord Artisan]]. The current Lord Artisan is [[Rite]]. It is headquartered at the '''Artisan Conference Center'''.
=== ''The Mason's Guild'' ===
The '''''Mason's Guild'''''{{ref|text=non-canonical name}} is the Profession of the construction industry of Lossand. Its Taisha is the [[Lord Mason]]. The current Lord Mason's name is unknown.{{ref|text=in the [[White Sand (prose)|prose]] he is named Selcomb}} It is headquartered at the '''Mason Center'''.
== Culture ==
* [[Ais]]
* [[Heelis]]
* [[Loaten]]▼
* [[Nilto]]
* [[Vey]]
* [[Sharezan]]
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