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'''Nalthis''' is a planet in the [[Nalthian system]] of the [[cosmere]]. The [[Shard]] [[Endowment]] resides there.{{wob ref|5943}} It is inhabited by humans and has a number of states, including [[Idris]] and [[Hallandren]]. A person from Nalthis is called a Nalthian.

 

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== Geography and Ecology ==

The geography and ecology of Nalthis is largely unknown. [[Hallandren]] is unique in the known world of Nalthis as being the only place that [[Tears of Edgli]] will grow, as well as being the only known jungle climate.{{book ref|wb|32}} The growth of plants in this region is partly helped by [[Investiture]], much like the [[Elendel Basin]].{{wob ref|9833}} To Hallandren's east,{{book ref|wb|12}} there is an inland [[Bright Sea|sea]] that features several islands.{{wob ref|7344}} At least a third of the coastline is controlled by Hallandren, which has its [[T'Telir|capital city]] built abutting the water.{{book ref|wb|9}} The area suffers frequent earthquakes.{{wob ref|3483}}

 

 

== History ==

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Early in its history the nation of [[Chedesh]] dominated the world, and their sailors eventually reached the area that would later become known as [[Hallandren]]. The region was already inhabited by the [[Pahn Kahl]], but they were dismissed as not a 'true' nation. While there the Chedens discovered the [[Tears of Edgli]] for the first time. As the nation explored this new continent, they headed northwards; one Cheden died during the trip and became the first [[Returned]]. Remembered by the title "the First Returned", [[Vo]] declared the [[Five Visions]] and then died a week later. The men on his ship received his message and founded the kingdom of [[Hanald]]. They chose Vo's wife as the first monarch, beginning the Idrian royal line. This new kingdom quickly grew lucrative due to the Tears of Edgli, and their monopoly on the dyes allowed them to become a powerful economic force.{{book ref|wb|32}}

 

Following the death of Denth, his crew went to make contact with [[Yesteel]], who resided in one of the kingdoms north of the mountains.{{wob ref|7357}} Yesteel himself became intent on re-forging the kingdoms of [[Huth]] and [[Kuth]]; hearing of this, Vasher and Vivenna decided to go north to stop him.{{wob ref|7357}}{{book ref|wb|epilogue}}

 

== Cosmere ==

The [[Shard]] [[Endowment]] has been confirmed to be present on Nalthis.{{wob ref|5943}} This has had the effect that every human born on Nalthis is born with one [[Breath]], the source of energy for [[Awakening]] and Returning. Endowment is related to the [[tears of Edgli|flowers]] which grow around T'Telir, the capital city of Hallandren.{{wob ref|5515}} Endowment has been known to revive recently deceased people, awarding them a single [[Divine Breath]] under the requirement that they consume a normal Breath once a week to stay alive. It is believed, and confirmed for at least three [[Returned]],{{book ref|wb|57}}{{wob ref|7354}}{{wob ref|7476}} that all Returned come back to fulfill some divine goal. It is unknown what Endowment's purpose is, or how long she has been doing this.

 

== Trivia ==

* Nalthians know what [[dragon (cosmere)|dragons]] are.{{wob ref|1346}}

 

== Notes ==