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'''Svorden''' is a small country on [[Sel]].{{map ref|Opelon}} Its capital is [[Seraven]].{{book ref|Elantris|32}}
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'''Svorden''' is a small country on [[Sel]].{{map ref|Sycla}} Its capital is [[Seraven]].{{book ref|Elantris|32}}
   
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Svorden is located on a peninsula at the northeastern-most tip of [[Sycla]]. The country borders [[Fjorden]] to the southwest, with Fjordell forts just across the border. to the south, Svorden is separated from [[Geant]] and the city [[Velf]] by a river. The rest of the country is bordered by the [[Sea of Fjorden]]. The capital, Seravan, is at the northeastern tip of the country.{{map ref|Sycla}} Svorden is sixteen million four hundred thousand seven hundred and seventy-two steps from [[Elantris]].{{book ref|elantris|5}}
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It was overtaken by the [[Fjordell Empire]].{{book ref|Elantris|5}}
  
   
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It was overtaken by the [[Fjordell Empire]].{{book ref|Elantris|5}} Svorden is politically the second most important nation in the east and are a close ally to Fjorden. Unlike other nations in the Fjordell Empire, Svorden has maintained a strong national identity.{{bws ref|Elantris Glossary}} To the people of the east, Svorden is considered a province of Fjorden in all but name.{{book ref|elantris|5}} Svorden had once sent gifts, including a table, to the [[Rose Empire]], but the current relationship between the countries is strained.{{tes ref|12}} They are known for their navy, which is currently under [[Wyrn]]'s command.{{bws ref|Elantris Glossary}}{{book ref|elantris|2}}
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Svorden hosts a [[Svordish University| University]] and it is said to be the cultural epicenter of the east.{{book ref|Elantris|8}}{{book ref|Elantris|9}}
  
   
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Svorden is the center of culture and learning in the east.{{book ref|Elantris|8}}{{book ref|Elantris|9}} They have a well regarded [[Svordish University|university]] that [[Lukel]] and [[Jalla]] have studied at.{{book ref|elantris|5}} Discoveries that have come out of Svorden is the idea that humans can only earn six languages and an eclipse occuring when the moon falls into the planet's shadow.{{book ref|elantris|8}}{{book ref|elantris|33}} Along with [[JinDo]], they have managed to keep their own language and become wealthy.{{bws ref|Elantris Glossary}}{{book ref|elantris|18}} Svorden has fine locksmiths employed by [[Wyrn]].{{book ref|elantris|12}} Many people in Svorden follow the [[Derethi]] religion.{{bws ref|Elantris Glossary}}
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<b>Svorden:</b> Easternmost nation in [[Opelon|Sycla]]. Svorden is a political alley of [[Fjorden]]. However, unlike most nations to the east, Svorden has been able to maintain a strong national identity, despite [[Derethi]] encroachment. It is the only eastern nation besides [[JinDo]] that has maintained its own language, and it is the second most politically important eastern nation. It is known for its university, its culture, and its naval prowess.{{bws ref|books/elantris/elantris/elantris-glossary|Elantris Glossary|date=2013-08-30}}
  
   
 
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Revision as of 00:59, 12 April 2019

Svorden
Capital Seraven
Region Opelon
World Sel
Universe Cosmere

Svorden is a small country on Sel.[1] Its capital is Seraven.[2]

Svorden is located on a peninsula at the northeastern-most tip of Sycla. The country borders Fjorden to the southwest, with Fjordell forts just across the border. to the south, Svorden is separated from Geant and the city Velf by a river. The rest of the country is bordered by the Sea of Fjorden. The capital, Seravan, is at the northeastern tip of the country.[1] Svorden is sixteen million four hundred thousand seven hundred and seventy-two steps from Elantris.[3]

It was overtaken by the Fjordell Empire.[3] Svorden is politically the second most important nation in the east and are a close ally to Fjorden. Unlike other nations in the Fjordell Empire, Svorden has maintained a strong national identity.[4] To the people of the east, Svorden is considered a province of Fjorden in all but name.[3] Svorden had once sent gifts, including a table, to the Rose Empire, but the current relationship between the countries is strained.[5] They are known for their navy, which is currently under Wyrn's command.[4][6]

Svorden is the center of culture and learning in the east.[7][8] They have a well regarded university that Lukel and Jalla have studied at.[3] Discoveries that have come out of Svorden is the idea that humans can only earn six languages and an eclipse occuring when the moon falls into the planet's shadow.[7][9] Along with JinDo, they have managed to keep their own language and become wealthy.[4][10] Svorden has fine locksmiths employed by Wyrn.[11] Many people in Svorden follow the Derethi religion.[4]

Notes

  1. ↑ a b Map of Sycla
  2. ↑ Elantris chapter 32#
  3. ↑ a b c d Elantris chapter 5#
  4. ↑ a b c d {{{2}}}
    — Brandon's website - {{{date}}}# Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; name "Elantris Glossary" defined multiple times with different content
  5. ↑ The Emperor's Soul - Day 12#
  6. ↑ Elantris chapter 2#
  7. ↑ a b Elantris chapter 8#
  8. ↑ Elantris chapter 9#
  9. ↑ Elantris chapter 33#
  10. ↑ Elantris chapter 18#
  11. ↑ Elantris chapter 12#
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