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| + | |system=[[Taldain system]]{{map ref|Taldain system}} |
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|universe=[[Cosmere]] |
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| − | '''Taldain''' is a planet |
+ | '''Taldain''' is a planet in the [[cosmere]] upon which the story of ''[[White Sand]]'' is set. |
| + | == Geography == |
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| − | Taldain are divided into two parts: the Dayside, whose inhabitants can animate sand and make it attack and defend as needed, and the Darkside, whose inhabitants their own unique abilities and must wear dark lenses when visiting the Dayside. <ref> http://www.17thshard.com/forum/tags/ccs/white%2Bsand/ </ref> |
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| + | Taldain is a tidally locked planet--one side experiencing perpetual day and the other locked in endless night--located in the [[Taldain system]]. |
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| + | === Dayside === |
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| − | A brilliant, new fantasy world, White Sand is split into two halves: on one side are the Daysiders, and on the other the Darksiders. Daysiders have a unique ability to control and manipulate sand, bending it to their will to attack, or protect, as they wish. Darksiders have their own unique abilities and culture, and must wear thick dark lenses while on the Dayside. Generally speaking, Daysiders and Darksiders do not get along...and White Sand follows the adventures of one particular Daysider, a boy named Kenton. |
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| + | The Dayside has one roughly circular landmass, surrounded on all sides by ocean. There are six nations on the Dayside of Taldain; [[Kerzta]], [[Lossand]], [[Denka]], [[Seevis]], [[Nor'Tallon]] and [[Tallon]]. There is a mountain range on the eastern side of the landmass, which runs through Nor'Tallon and borders Seevis and Tallon. A mountain named [[KraeDa]] lies at the center of Dayside.{{book ref|ws1|5}} |
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| + | Much of Dayside is covered in sand and rock. Fauna such as [[sandling]]s and other sand animals inhabit the areas known as the deep sands. [[Tonk]]s are a type of domesticated animal on Dayside, used as mounts. The [[Dorim vine]] is a plant used as a water source on Dayside, and areas where they grow are not considered to be desert. |
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| + | Some of the inhabitants of the Dayside, known as [[sand master]]s, can animate sand and make it attack and defend as needed. |
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| + | Many Daysiders feel a spiritual bond with their sun, and some, such as the Kerztians, worship it.{{book ref|ws1|65}} |
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| − | It has been confirmed that the [[Shard]] [[Bavadin]] resides on Taldain.{{qa ref|622|78|Will we see Bavadin?|date=Aug 31st, 2011}} |
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| + | === Darkside === |
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| + | Darkside is illuminated primarily by UV light, the flora having adapted to utilize this section of the electromagnetic spectrum. This causes Darksiders to have illuminated teeth, eyes, and nails. It also accounts for why Darksiders have dark skin when they don't live in a traditional climate for high melanin content. Darksiders have their own unique abilities and must wear dark lenses when visiting the Dayside. |
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| + | == Realmatics == |
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| + | [[Autonomy]], a [[Shard]] of [[Adonalsium]], resides on Taldain.{{wob ref|4021}} |
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| + | Taldain is currently inaccessible.{{wob ref|4675}} |
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| + | == Nations == |
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| + | === Kerzta === |
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| + | [[Kerzta]] is a powerful nation in the western portion of the Dayside continent. Its people worship the [[Sand Lord]] and abide by the [[Ker'Reen Philosophy]]. It has a deep enmity with its neighbor, Lossand, due to its acceptance of [[Sand mastery]] although they have not been in direct conflict in centuries. |
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| + | === Lossand === |
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| + | [[Lossand]] is a country that stretches in a wedge from [[KraeDa]] in the center of the continent to the southern coast around the [[Ry'Do Ali River]]. It is ruled by the Council of [[Taishin]], the heads of the eight Professions vital to their life and culture. |
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| + | === Rim Kingdoms === |
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| + | The Rim Kingdoms are a series of smaller nations on the eastern and north-eastern coast of the Dayside continent. They consist of: |
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| + | *[[Denka]] |
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| + | *[[Seevis]] |
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| + | *[[Nor'Tallon]] |
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| + | *[[Tallon]] |
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| + | === Darksiders === |
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| + | Darkside is more technologically and scientifically advanced than the Dayside, having invented weapons such as guns and explosives.{{book ref|ws1|4}} |
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| + | The people on Darkside speak a language known as Dynastic.{{book ref|ws1|3}} The language comes from the [[Dynasty]], the dominant economic and political force on the continent. However, Darkside is home to more states, including [[Elis]] and [[Iiaria]]. |
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== Notes == |
== Notes == |
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Revision as of 18:22, 21 May 2019
| Taldain | |
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 by Jian Guo
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| Shards | Autonomy |
| Investitures | Sand mastery |
| System | Taldain system[1] |
| Universe | Cosmere |
![[1]](#cite_note-Starchart_taldain_color.jpg-1){kind=link}
Taldain is a planet in the cosmere upon which the story of White Sand is set.
Geography
Taldain is a tidally locked planet--one side experiencing perpetual day and the other locked in endless night--located in the Taldain system.
Dayside
The Dayside has one roughly circular landmass, surrounded on all sides by ocean. There are six nations on the Dayside of Taldain; Kerzta, Lossand, Denka, Seevis, Nor'Tallon and Tallon. There is a mountain range on the eastern side of the landmass, which runs through Nor'Tallon and borders Seevis and Tallon. A mountain named KraeDa lies at the center of Dayside.[2]
Much of Dayside is covered in sand and rock. Fauna such as sandlings and other sand animals inhabit the areas known as the deep sands. Tonks are a type of domesticated animal on Dayside, used as mounts. The Dorim vine is a plant used as a water source on Dayside, and areas where they grow are not considered to be desert.
Some of the inhabitants of the Dayside, known as sand masters, can animate sand and make it attack and defend as needed.
Many Daysiders feel a spiritual bond with their sun, and some, such as the Kerztians, worship it.[3]
Darkside
Darkside is illuminated primarily by UV light, the flora having adapted to utilize this section of the electromagnetic spectrum. This causes Darksiders to have illuminated teeth, eyes, and nails. It also accounts for why Darksiders have dark skin when they don't live in a traditional climate for high melanin content. Darksiders have their own unique abilities and must wear dark lenses when visiting the Dayside.
Realmatics
Autonomy, a Shard of Adonalsium, resides on Taldain.[4]
Taldain is currently inaccessible.[5]
Nations
Kerzta
Kerzta is a powerful nation in the western portion of the Dayside continent. Its people worship the Sand Lord and abide by the Ker'Reen Philosophy. It has a deep enmity with its neighbor, Lossand, due to its acceptance of Sand mastery although they have not been in direct conflict in centuries.
Lossand
Lossand is a country that stretches in a wedge from KraeDa in the center of the continent to the southern coast around the Ry'Do Ali River. It is ruled by the Council of Taishin, the heads of the eight Professions vital to their life and culture.
Rim Kingdoms
The Rim Kingdoms are a series of smaller nations on the eastern and north-eastern coast of the Dayside continent. They consist of:
Darksiders
Darkside is more technologically and scientifically advanced than the Dayside, having invented weapons such as guns and explosives.[6]
The people on Darkside speak a language known as Dynastic.[7] The language comes from the Dynasty, the dominant economic and political force on the continent. However, Darkside is home to more states, including Elis and Iiaria.
