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'''Shinovar''' is a nation on the western mainland of [[Roshar]].{{map ref|Roshar}} Due to the [[Misted Mountains|mountains]] separating it from the rest of the continent, Shinovar is distinct both ecologically and culturally from the rest of Roshar. Shinovar natives are known as the '''Shin'''.
== Etymology ==
''Shinovar'' is likely derived from the Silver Kingdom ''Shin Kak Nish'', which is derived from [[Ashyn]].{{wob ref|11368}}
== Geography and Ecology ==
== History ==
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Little is known about the state of Shinovar before human arrival, except that [[Singer]] relationship with the land was as such that it was the land they decided to grant to humanity upon their arrival.{{cite}} The ecology was very different during this era, not yet introduced to Ashynite flora and fauna.
When humans first arrived on Roshar from [[Ashyn]], the [[singer]]s gave them the land of Shinovar to settle in. Because it is sheltered from highstorms, humans were able to grow the plants and animals they had brought with them there. Humans, however, decided to expand from the land they were given, which begun what came to be known as the First Desolation.{{book ref|sa3|113}} ▼
=== Heraldic Epochs ===
==== Human Arrival ====
▲When humans first arrived on Roshar from [[Ashyn]] after leaving it inhospitable to human life, the [[singer]]s gave them the land of Shinovar to settle in. Because it is sheltered from highstorms, humans were able to grow the plants and animals they had brought with them there
Over time, humanity grew dissatisfied with the territory they were granted, and chose to violent expand it, which begun what came to be known as the First Desolation.{{book ref|sa3|113}}
==== The Silver Kingdoms ====
{{image|Silver Kingdoms.jpg|side=right|width=450px|Map of the Silver Kingdoms}}
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Shinovar was founded as [[Shin Kak Nish]] in the [[Silver Kingdoms]] Epoch.{{map ref|Silver Kingdoms}}
Due to the Desolations, they were constantly returned back to primitive technological levels, often to the point to making use of stone tools. Though they advanced each time with the help of the Heralds whenever they returned, often helping them to enter into the bronze age, often receiving this assistance from [[Kalak]] and his [[Willshapers]].{{book ref|sa2|i|7}}{{book ref|sa1|part=prelude}}{{wob ref|13779}}
▲During the [[Silver Kingdoms]], Shinovar was known as [[Shin Kak Nish]].{{map ref|Silver Kingdoms}} [[Nohadon]] claims to have been in a war near the Shin border.{{book ref|sa3|103}} Shinovar seems to have been less isolationist then, as they had a working [[Oathgate]] and Shin people among the [[Knights Radiant]].
=== Era of Solitude ===
* The Shin people are the only group on Roshar who make wine out of grapes.{{wob ref|12890}}
* Cats at one point lived in Shinovar.{{wob ref|14703}}
* In [[The Way of Kings Prime]], Shinovar was named Shinavar, and was known as [[Silnasen]] during the Epoch Kingdoms period. Eventually, Silnasen was made into a city-state in Jah Keved and the modern country was renamed to Shinovar.{{wob ref|7116}}
== Notes ==
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