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|capital=[[Kezare]]
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|books=[[White Sand]]
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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]]
== 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'
== 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'DoAli.{{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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== 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 ==
* [[Sharezan]]
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== Trivia ==
* Most of the events in White Sand take place in Lossand.
== Notes ==
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