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'''Taldain''' is a planet in the [[cosmere]] located within the [[Taldain system]]. It is the workd upon which the story of ''[[White Sand]]'' is set.
== Geography and Ecology ==
Taldain
=== Dayside ===
Most of the planets Investiture is found on Dayside.{{wob ref|1509}} Much of Dayside is covered in [[Sand (Taldain)|sand]] and rock, this sand is itself covered by lichen. This lichen is where the striking color of the sand comes from as well as its change in color.{{book ref|ws2|5}} Due to the harshness of the sunlight most of its flora and fauna live beneath the surface of the sand where it is cooler.{{au ref|Taldain}}
The '''Dayside''' has one roughly circular landmass, surrounded on all sides by ocean. People from Dayside are called '''Daysiders'''. 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}} Most of the planets Investiture is found on Dayside.{{wob ref|1509}} The [[Sand (Taldain)|sand]] on Dayside is all covered by lichen. This lichen is where the striking color of the sand comes from as well as its change in color.{{book ref|ws2|5}}▼
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[[Tonk]]s are a type of domesticated animal on Dayside, used as mounts.{{book ref|ws1|3}} They however are limited in that they are scared of water and refuse to cross it.{{book ref|ws1|4}} Tonks bury themselves underneath the sand in response to sandstorms. They are also easily confused and mistake many things for a sandstorm.{{book ref|ws1|4}}▼
The [[Dorim vine]] is a plant used as a water source on Dayside
==== Fauna ====
[[Sandling]]s inhabit the areas known as the deep sands on the continent, it is rare for them to venture far from the deepsands.{{book ref|ws1|2}} Sandlings live by eating the layer of sand exposed to the surface, similar to what happens when it is used for Sand Mastery the sand turns dull after being digested and needs to recharge.{{book ref|ws2|3}}
There are multiple breeds of this type of creature, some of them such as Karaks are hunted for sport.{{book ref|ws2|3}} Another breed consists of thousands of small sandlings which stick together in the Deep sands, when they move they agitate the sand above them causing them to be mistake for a much larger creature forcing wanders to retreat.{{book ref|ws2|3}} Delrak Naisha are another breed found in the deep sands. They are creatures that wait just beneath the sand, if the sand above them are disturbed they emerge and consume whatever is above it.{{book ref|ws2|3}}
▲=== Darkside ===
The Dynasty is the most powerful and influential economic and political force on '''Darkside'''. It is ruled by [[Skathan]].{{book ref|ws1|4}} The Dynasty wishes to grow and expand its influence, though it is opposed by other minor nations such as [[Elis]].{{book ref|ws3|2}} Despite this opposition, however, the power of Skathan runs deep within Darkside, with him being able to send agents of his into different groups within the continent.{{book ref|ws3|2}}▼
▲[[Tonk]]s are a type of domesticated animal on Dayside unrelated to Sandlings, they are primarily used as mounts.{{book ref|ws1|3}} They
Darkside is illuminated primarily by UV light, the flora having adapted to utilize this section of the electromagnetic spectrum.{{wob ref|4160}} This causes '''Darksiders''' to have illuminated teeth, eyes, and nails.{{wob ref|5781}} The plant and animal life also glows under UV light.{{wob ref|4158}}{{au ref|Taldain}} Visitors to the region often describe it as looking somewhere between striking and garish.{{au ref|Taldain}} It also accounts for why Darksiders have dark skin when they don't live in a traditional climate for high melanin content. Most of Darkside is covered in a lichen.{{book ref|ws2|6}} When visiting Dayside, Darksiders must wear dark lenses to protect their eyes. They can go without, however, if the angle of the sun is not directly above them. {{book ref|ws3|3}} ▼
=== Darkside ===
▲Darkside is illuminated primarily by UV light, the flora having adapted to utilize this section of the electromagnetic spectrum.{{wob ref|4160}} This causes '''Darksiders''' to have illuminated teeth, eyes, and nails.{{wob ref|5781}} The plant and animal life also glows under UV light
Unlike what was once assumed, Darkside is invested by [[Autonomy]], though the effects of this aren't as noticeable.{{au ref|taldain}}{{wob ref|5876}}{{wob ref|1509}}
== Culture ==
The culture of Taldain is split between the Dayside and Darkside due to the planets unique geography.{{au ref|Taldain}}
=== Dayside ===
Because the sun does not set on '''Dayside''' individuals living there have a variety of issues that needed to be resolved. In regards to keeping time an hour on Taldain is 100 minutes long.{{book ref|ws1|1}} Because of its stationary nature many Daysiders find it easy to navigate by using the sun as a reference point.{{book ref|ws1|3}}
Due to its ever present nature many Daysiders feel a spiritual bond with their sun, and some, such as the Kerztians, worship it.{{book ref|ws1|3}} Most Daysiders are afraid of the dark as well being unused to it.{{book ref|ws3|4}}
=== Darkside ===
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The Kerztian word for Darksider is '''Lonsha'''.{{book ref|ws1|3}}
== History ==
The planet was placed in its current location purposefully.{{wob ref|3343}} It is unknown whether it existed before being put in its current location.
After 200 years, there was a push again by the A’kar, the head priest of Ker’Reen Philosophy, to take control by diplomatic means. In an attempt to win favour with the public, they wiped out the Diem, their long-standing rivals, and claimed it was done to please the Sand Lord. {{book ref|ws1|2}} This failed, however, and the Diem managed to recover. As a result, support for the A’kar crumbled and they failed to take control of the Kerzta government.{{book ref|ws3|6}}
For unknown reasons, the planet became closed off to visitors.{{wob ref|1807}}{{au ref|taldain}}{{wob ref|4675}} This change in behaviour is usually attributed to Autonomy.{{au ref|taldain}} Around the same time, Taldain stopped progressing technologically, where once it was the most advanced of all the planets.{{wob ref|1807}}{{wob ref|4675}} Later, it became possible to visit Taldain again.{{wob ref|6205}}
== Astronomy ==
Taldain is tidally locked around two suns, this makes it unique among other planets in the Cosmere.{{au ref|Taldain}} It is located between the two suns in the system which orbit one another, because of a layer of dust around one of these suns one half of the world is trapped in endless sunlight and the other half in night.{{au ref|Taldain}} This placement was done purposefully by its creator.{{wob ref|3343}} An hour on Taldain is 100 minutes long.{{book ref|ws1|1}}
== Realmatics ==
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