Difference between revisions of "Shinovar"

The '''Shinovar''' (Otherwise known as the '''Shin''') areis a race of humansnation on the worldwestern mainland of [[Roshar]]. The Shin live far to theLying west, beyondof the [[Misted Mountains]], that break the torrent of the raging [[highstorm]]s., BecauseShinovar ofhas this,a thevastly partdifferent of theecology worldfrom the Shinovarrest liveof in is a vastly differentthe placeplanet, as the creaturesflora and fauna there have not the need toof adapting to survival in the highstorms. The landplant theylife liveis indescribed hasby beenthose describedfrom the east as "Slowslow" or "sluggish" compared to the rest of Roshar.{{book ref|sa1|i|4}}

PhysicallyThe '''Shin''', thenatives Shinof Shinovar, have round faces and are one of few ethnicities on Roshar whose eyes lack [[wikipedia:Epicanthic fold|Epicanthicepicanthic fold]]s. These features give them a wide-eyed look that, to outsiders, makes them appear to resemble young children.{{ref|name=IAmA2013}}