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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]], and for being considered a desert by the [[Kerztian]]s due to a lack of [[dorim vine]]s. 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}}▼
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▲Lossand is situated on the southern side of Dayside. Its borders form the shape of a wedge, stretching from Mount [[KraeDa]] in the north to the southern [[Border Ocean]] in the south. Lossand is bordered by uninhabited [[deep sand]] to the east, the [[Kerla]]
* [[Kezare]], the capital, is located in the northern half of Lossand, where the Ry'Do Ali and Nor'tallon Rivers meet.▼
* [[Lraezare]] lies on the coast at the mouth of the Ry'Do Ali River.▼
=== Climate ===
Lossand is considered a desert, despite the water table provided by two rivers, due to a lack of dorim vines. Wells are unreliable, so settlement is confined to islands in the rivers and irrigable land on the river banks. Like all of Dayside, the temperature is hot-and steadily so since the sun is always shining.{{book ref|ws|part=ars}} There is usually a steady breeze to help alleviate the heat.{{book ref|ws|1}} Near Mt. KraeDa, the sun is at the zenith;{{book ref|ws|3}} but at the southern coast, the sun is low enough in the sky that [[Darksider]]s can forgo their sunglasses.{{book ref|ws|15}}
=== Notable Cities ===
▲* [[Kezare]], the capital, is located in the northern half of Lossand, where the Ry'Do Ali and Nor'
▲* [[Lraezare]] lies on the southern coast at the mouth of the Ry'Do Ali River.
== History ==
According to [[Khrissalla's_Journal#Dayside_Nations_and_Religions|legend]], Lossand was founded when two siblings-[[Kerzt]] and [[Lossa]]-each claimed to have received visions from the [[Sand Lord]]; but the contents of those visions were disputed. Lossa claimed to have been blessed by the Sand Lord with [[sand mastery]] and, after assassination attempts by her brother, fled into the desert and eventually founded the nation of Lossand along the banks of the Ry'Do Ali.{{book ref|ws|3}}{{book ref|ws|part=ars}}
Relations between Lossand and Kerzta were often strained in the past, primarily due to religious rhetoric from the Kerztian clergy who claim that Lossand is a desert because it is cursed by the [[Sand Lord]]. The Kerztian priest [[DaiKeen]] is particularly opposed to Lossand's acceptance of [[sand mastery]]. This left the two nations frequently in a state of war with one another.▼
▲Relations between Lossand and Kerzta were often strained in the past, primarily due to religious rhetoric from the Kerztian clergy who claim that Lossand is a desert because it is cursed by the
Tensions were eased two hundred years ago when the high merchant was selected as the new king of Kerzta, but growing support behind Kerzta's high priest has cast doubt on the possibility of continued peace.▼
▲Tensions were eased two hundred years ago when a member of the
== Politics ==
Lossand is ruled by the [[Taishin]]
The [[Kelzi]]n, wealthy land owners, form the upper class of Lossand and often try to influence the Taisha of whichever profession they claim. In some cases, such as the [[Helm]], the Kelzin actually hold more political influence than their Taisha, whom they appoint as a political tool to control their rivals.{{book ref|ws|7}}{{book ref|ws|15}}
After most of the sand masters was massacred in the [[Kerla]], the other Taishin tried to disband the Diem.{{book ref|ws|4}} Each Taisha had their own reasons for taking this action against the sand profession, but in the end [[Kenton]] managed to save his Profession.{{book ref|ws|18}}
The eight professions are:
=== The Diem of the Sand Masters ===
''For more information, see [[Diem]]''.
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=== The
The '''Hall''', is the Profession of the [[trackt]]s and judges of Lossand. Its Taisha is the [[Lady Judge|Judge]]. The current Lady Judge is Heelis, who is also the current head of the Taishin Council as High Judge. The Profession is headquartered in '''The Hall of Judgement'''. The Hall includes the sub-profession of scribes.{{ref|group=fn|text=In the [[White_Sand_(prose)|Prose]] version The Hall was also the center of Lossand's governmental administration, as well as law and peace keeping, and this is alluded to in the Omnibus, but not explicitly stated.}}
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=== The Field of Farmers ===
The '''Field''' is the Profession of the farming industry of Lossand. Its Taisha is the [[Lord Farmer|Farmer]]. The current Lord Farmer is [[Gennel]]. It is headquartered at the '''Farmers Congress'''. The Field includes those who own the farmland and those who farm the land. It may include the merchants that sell agriculture products, as the Lord Artisan notes that the Diem owes the Field 500,000 [[lak]] for goods taken without payment.{{book ref|ws|7}}
=== The Draft of Artisans ===
The '''Draft''' is the Profession of the manufactured goods industry of Lossand. Its Taisha is the [[Lord Artisan|Artisan]]. The current Lord Artisan is [[Rite]]. It is headquartered at the '''Artisan Central
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== Culture ==
Lossand contains a mix of many cultures, including Kerztian and the [[Rim Kingdoms]]. Many citizens of Lossand are ethnically Kerztian, and entire communities of Darksiders can be found. The most unique characteristic of Lossandin culture is the presence of the Diem of sand masters who, in the past, contributed to the nation's defense and infrastructure. While belief in the Sand Lord is not uncommon, there are no dominant organized religions. The Los'seen form of worship for the Sand Lord is often seen as more of a philosophy than a religion, though both faiths show reverence for the sun.{{book ref|ws|part=ars}}
== Notable Lossandins ==
== Notes ==
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