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'''Natanatan''' was one of the [[Silver Kingdoms]] on [[Roshar]].
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'''Natanatan''' was one of the [[Silver Kingdoms]] on [[Roshar]] during the [[Heraldic Epochs]].{{map ref|Silver Kingdoms}}
   
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==Geography==
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It was also known as the '''Granite Kingdom''' and the area became the [[Unclaimed Hills]] and the [[Shattered Plains]]. Natanatan is the easternmost region of Roshar. {{map ref|Roshar}}
  
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===Silver Kingdom===
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Natanatan encompassed the southeast corner of the Rosharan continent. It bordered [[Alethela]] to the north, with the border running through a prominent mountain range to the [[Sea of Spears]]. It bordered [[Thalath]] to the west, and had a long coastline to the south and east.{{map ref|Silver Kingdoms}} The capital was the city of [[Stormseat]],{{book ref|sa2|60}} which contained an [[Oathgate]].{{book ref|sa2|83}}
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===Modern Roshar===
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In current-day Roshar, the land that formerly comprised Natanatan now includes the [[Unclaimed Hills]], the [[Shattered Plains]], the [[Eastern Crownlands]] of [[Alethkar]], and the eastern [[Frostlands]].{{map ref|Silver Kingdoms}}{{map ref|Roshar}}
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The name "Natanatan" is still commonly used to describe the former nation's lands, which remain largely unexplored by both humans and [[listener]]s.{{book ref|sa1|45}} A few settlements remain; the ruins of Stormseat were repurposed as Narak by listeners, the city-state of [[New Natanan]] is the last remnant of the former kingdom,{{book ref|sa3|96}} and [[Dawn's Shadow]] and The [[Shallow Crypts]] lie on the coast.{{map ref|Roshar}} Native Natans also live scattered throughout their former nation.{{book ref|sa1|36}}
   
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Natanatan's former territory is generally thought of as an "empty wasteland"{{book ref|sa3|67}} with many forests and jungles.{{book ref|sa2|i|4}} [[Gavilar]] and [[Eshonai]] each recall expeditions into the Unclaimed Hills in their youth.{{book ref|sa1|36}}{{book ref|sa2|i|4}} The strength of the highstorms makes sailing the east coast of Natanatan in the [[Ocean of Origins]] extremely dangerous,{{book ref|sa1|16}} although not unheard of.{{book ref|sa3|105}}
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The Natan people had pale blue skin, wide noses and wool-like white hair.{{book ref|sa1|36}}
  
   
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==History==
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The Natan people's blue skin is a result of their Aimian ancestors.{{wob ref|457}}
  
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As one of the Silver Kingdoms, Natanatan played a prominent role in the history of Roshar, but many of the details have been lost to history. Like the other Silver Kingdoms, its name is symmetrical, which is considered holy by the [[Vorin]] church.{{book ref|sa1|33}} One of [[Dalinar]]'s first visions, in which he fights off [[Re-Shephir]]'s [[Midnight Essence]] alongside the [[Knights Radiant]], takes place in Natanatan during the Eighth Epoch.{{book ref|sa1|19}}
   
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It is thought that Stormseat was destroyed during the [[Last Desolation]] (Aharietiam), thousands of years ago.{{book ref|sa2|60}} Vorin tradition holds that the nation of Natanatan persisted despite the loss of its capital and later allied with [[Thaylenah]], [[Alethkar]], [[Jah Keved]], and [[Kharbranth]] as the "five Vorin kingdoms" after the [[Day of Recreance]].{{book ref|sa1|8}} Natanatan was presumably still part of this coalition during the [[Hierocracy]] and the [[War of Loss]].{{book ref|sa3|59}} Despite this alliance, the kingdom fell several hundred years ago{{book ref|sa1|19}} under unknown circumstances.
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The Shattered Plains are in the region once known as Natanatan.
 
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==History==
  
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Natanatan was one of the original Silver Kingdoms. After the Hierocrachy, Natanatan was one of the four Vorin kingdoms. Centuries before the current events of the Stormlight Archive, the kingdom fell for reasons unknown.
 
   
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In the present day, a Natan lighthouse keeper named [[Puuli]] ponders whether the [[Everstorm]] heralds the time that his grandfather had warned of, "the time of changes, when the men from the hidden island of the Origin at last came to reclaim Natanatan."{{book ref|sa3|i|1}}
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One of Dalinar's first visions, in which he fights off Re-Shephir's midnight essence, takes place in Natanatan during the Eighth Epoch.
  
   
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==Culture==
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According to Hoid, the Natan people used to farm the entire area.
 
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Natan people have pale blue skin, wide noses and wool-like white hair.{{book ref|sa1|36}} [[Hoid]] tells a folk tale about the blue moon [[Nomon]] conceiving a child with the Natan Queen [[Tsa]], resulting in blue-skinned descendants who were blessed with poise and beauty.{{book ref|sa3|67}} In fact, the Natan people are human-[[Siah Aimian]] hybrids,{{wob ref|457}}{{wob ref|10842}} giving them their blue skin and an increased lifespan.{{wob ref|10757}}
   
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[[Highstorm]]s are particularly strong in eastern Roshar,{{book ref|sa1|58}} and many people believe that this is due to its proximity to the [[Origin]].{{wob ref|7224}}{{book ref|sa1|16}} Natans adapted to life with the storms, devising ways to farm the area by using low-profile crops.{{book ref|sa2|55}}
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In the present day, according to Jasnah's book on Gavilar's first meeting with the Parshendi, there are still native Natan people in the region, characterized by their "pale bluish skin, wide noses, and wool-like white hair." However, outside of the city of New Natanatan, the region is still largely unexplored and described as "overgrown wilderness."
 
   
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Hoid's story implies that Natanatan once had a rich culture and fine architecture.{{book ref|sa3|67}} Natanatan was nicknamed the "Granite Kingdom".{{book ref|sa1|58}}
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In one of the Oathbringer interludes, a lighthouse keeper named Puuli ponders whether the Everstorm heralds the time his grandfather had warned of, "the time of changes, when the men from the hidden island of the Origin at last came to reclaim Natanatan."
 
   
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==New Natanatan==
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==New Natanan==
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The city-state of New Natanatan, located on the easternmost coast of Roshar, is referred to various times throughout the Stormlight Archive. Navani describes New Natanatan as a "dead kingdom that had been reduced to a single city-state on the eastern coast of Roshar with a few other cities as protectorates."{{book ref|sa3|96}} New Natanatan appears to still be one of the seats of Vorin power, as Kadash mentions that one of the leaders of Vorinism is based there,{{book ref|sa3|50}} and Dalinar overhears an argument between a Natan ardent and another diplomat. As of the end of Oathbringer, Dalinar has not managed to bring them into his coalition, but the Natan ambassador is present at meetings in Urithiru.
 
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The city-state of New Natanan, located on the easternmost coast of Roshar, is all that remains of the former Natan government. It functions as a sovereign nation, with a few smaller settlements as protectorates.{{book ref|sa3|96}} Despite its geographical isolation, New Natanan appears to retain influence in the Vorin church.{{book ref|sa3|50}} New Natanan has diplomatic relationships with other nations, and often communicates with them by [[spanreed]].{{book ref|sa3|50}}{{book ref|sa3|12}} Dalinar includes New Natanan in his meetings in [[Urithiru]] when he attempts to form a coalition to fight the [[Voidbringer]]s.{{book ref|sa3|96}} The Natans are appreciative of Dalinar's efforts, but are primarily concerned with reclaiming their homeland and its Oathgate.{{book ref|sa3|122}}
   
 
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Latest revision as of 20:18, 17 August 2021

Natanatan
Ethnicity Natan
Capital Stormseat[1]
Era Heraldic Epochs
World Roshar
Universe Cosmere
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Natanatan was one of the Silver Kingdoms on Roshar during the Heraldic Epochs.[2]

Geography[edit]

Silver Kingdom[edit]

Natanatan encompassed the southeast corner of the Rosharan continent. It bordered Alethela to the north, with the border running through a prominent mountain range to the Sea of Spears. It bordered Thalath to the west, and had a long coastline to the south and east.[2] The capital was the city of Stormseat,[1] which contained an Oathgate.[3]

Modern Roshar[edit]

In current-day Roshar, the land that formerly comprised Natanatan now includes the Unclaimed Hills, the Shattered Plains, the Eastern Crownlands of Alethkar, and the eastern Frostlands.[2][4] The name "Natanatan" is still commonly used to describe the former nation's lands, which remain largely unexplored by both humans and listeners.[5] A few settlements remain; the ruins of Stormseat were repurposed as Narak by listeners, the city-state of New Natanan is the last remnant of the former kingdom,[6] and Dawn's Shadow and The Shallow Crypts lie on the coast.[4] Native Natans also live scattered throughout their former nation.[7]

Natanatan's former territory is generally thought of as an "empty wasteland"[8] with many forests and jungles.[9] Gavilar and Eshonai each recall expeditions into the Unclaimed Hills in their youth.[7][9] The strength of the highstorms makes sailing the east coast of Natanatan in the Ocean of Origins extremely dangerous,[10] although not unheard of.[11]

History[edit]

As one of the Silver Kingdoms, Natanatan played a prominent role in the history of Roshar, but many of the details have been lost to history. Like the other Silver Kingdoms, its name is symmetrical, which is considered holy by the Vorin church.[12] One of Dalinar's first visions, in which he fights off Re-Shephir's Midnight Essence alongside the Knights Radiant, takes place in Natanatan during the Eighth Epoch.[13]

It is thought that Stormseat was destroyed during the Last Desolation (Aharietiam), thousands of years ago.[1] Vorin tradition holds that the nation of Natanatan persisted despite the loss of its capital and later allied with Thaylenah, Alethkar, Jah Keved, and Kharbranth as the "five Vorin kingdoms" after the Day of Recreance.[14] Natanatan was presumably still part of this coalition during the Hierocracy and the War of Loss.[15] Despite this alliance, the kingdom fell several hundred years ago[13] under unknown circumstances.

In the present day, a Natan lighthouse keeper named Puuli ponders whether the Everstorm heralds the time that his grandfather had warned of, "the time of changes, when the men from the hidden island of the Origin at last came to reclaim Natanatan."[16]

Culture[edit]

Natan people have pale blue skin, wide noses and wool-like white hair.[7] Hoid tells a folk tale about the blue moon Nomon conceiving a child with the Natan Queen Tsa, resulting in blue-skinned descendants who were blessed with poise and beauty.[8] In fact, the Natan people are human-Siah Aimian hybrids,[17][18] giving them their blue skin and an increased lifespan.[19]

Highstorms are particularly strong in eastern Roshar,[20] and many people believe that this is due to its proximity to the Origin.[21][10] Natans adapted to life with the storms, devising ways to farm the area by using low-profile crops.[22]

Hoid's story implies that Natanatan once had a rich culture and fine architecture.[8] Natanatan was nicknamed the "Granite Kingdom".[20]

New Natanan[edit]

For more information, see New Natanan.

The city-state of New Natanan, located on the easternmost coast of Roshar, is all that remains of the former Natan government. It functions as a sovereign nation, with a few smaller settlements as protectorates.[6] Despite its geographical isolation, New Natanan appears to retain influence in the Vorin church.[23] New Natanan has diplomatic relationships with other nations, and often communicates with them by spanreed.[23][24] Dalinar includes New Natanan in his meetings in Urithiru when he attempts to form a coalition to fight the Voidbringers.[6] The Natans are appreciative of Dalinar's efforts, but are primarily concerned with reclaiming their homeland and its Oathgate.[25]

Notes[edit]

  1. ↑ a b c Words of Radiance chapter 60#
  2. ↑ a b c Map of Silver Kingdoms
  3. ↑ Words of Radiance chapter 83#
  4. ↑ a b Map of Roshar
  5. ↑ The Way of Kings chapter 45#
  6. ↑ a b c Oathbringer chapter 96#
  7. ↑ a b c The Way of Kings chapter 36#
  8. ↑ a b c Oathbringer chapter 67#
  9. ↑ a b Words of Radiance interlude I-4#
  10. ↑ a b The Way of Kings chapter 16#
  11. ↑ Oathbringer chapter 105#
  12. ↑ The Way of Kings chapter 33#
  13. ↑ a b The Way of Kings chapter 19#
  14. ↑ The Way of Kings chapter 8#
  15. ↑ Oathbringer chapter 59#
  16. ↑ Oathbringer interlude I-1#
  17. ↑ #SandersonChat Twitter Q&A with Audible.com
    — Arcanum - 2016-02-04#
  18. ↑ Legion Release Party
    — Arcanum - 2018-09-19#
  19. ↑ FanX 2018
    — Arcanum - 2018-09-07#
  20. ↑ a b The Way of Kings chapter 58#
  21. ↑ Firefight release party
    — Arcanum - 2015-01-05#
  22. ↑ Words of Radiance chapter 55#
  23. ↑ a b Oathbringer chapter 50#
  24. ↑ Oathbringer chapter 12#
  25. ↑ Oathbringer chapter 122#
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