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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 [[Wulfden the Fourth]]'s command.{{bws ref|Elantris Glossary}}{{book ref|elantris|2}}
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}} [[Shai]], a citizen of the distant Rose Empire, is able to read Svordish literature, although she finds it quite difficult.{{tes ref|2}} Svorden has fine locksmiths employed by
Jalla is the only currently known Svordish person. Notable visitors to Svorden include Lukel{{book ref|elantris|5}}, [[Hrathen]],{{book ref|elantris|18}} and [[Sarene]].{{book ref|elantris|32}}
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