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'''Tashikk''' is a princedom on [[Roshar]] that is a major ally to [[Azir]].{{book ref|sa3|12}} The people of Tashikk are called the Tashikki.{{book ref|sa2.5|2}}
== Etymology ==
''Tashikk'' is derived from the prominent Tashikki diety Tashi, the local name for the Herald [[Ishar]].{{book ref|sa4|101}}
== Geography ==
Tashikk is located in southwestern Roshar, in the southernmost part of the geographical region of [[Makabak]]. It lies on the northern shore of the eastern [[Aimian Sea]] and borders [[Liafor]] to the West, [[Yezier]] and [[Azir]] to the North, and [[Emul]] to South-East, the latter on a river.{{map ref|Roshar}}
Tashikk appears to be rather flat, with wide, grass-covered fields. Local fauna and flora includes [[axehind]]s, a species of deer-like, herbivorous crustaceans that live in herds; [[drop-
Tashikk has only one known major city, [[Yeddaw]], likely its capital.{{map ref|Roshar}} South of Yeddaw is also the town of [[Ifaba]].{{map ref|Eastern Makabak}}
== History ==
=== The Heraldic Epochs (c.-5825 - c.-3333) ===
During the [[Heraldic Epochs]], Tashikk was part of the [[Silver Kingdoms|Silver Kingdom]] of [[Makabakam]].{{map ref|Silver Kingdoms}} It's uncertain when they split off from it. At some point, they joined the Azish Empire as a member state.{{book ref|sa3|122}}▼
{{image|Silver Kingdoms.jpg|side=right|width=450px|Map of the Silver Kingdoms}}
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▲During the [[Heraldic Epochs]], Tashikk was part of the [[Silver Kingdoms|Silver Kingdom]] of [[Makabakam]].{{map ref|Silver Kingdoms}}
It is not known what year during the Heraldic Epochs the area that would come to be Tashikk began to be inhabited by humans.
Shortly before the [[True Desolation]] began, the [[Herald]] [[Nale]] was travelling across Tashikk with [[Szeth]] and several other [[Skybreakers]], tracking down and killing new [[Surgebinder]]s in a misguided attempt to prevent a new Desolation. This ended with the arrival of the [[Everstorm]], when Nale departed, leaving Szeth behind. He would later come back and take him to the [[Purelake]].{{book ref|sa3|90}}▼
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|1430}}{{wob ref|13779}}
It's uncertain when they split off from Makabakam.
=== Era of Solitude (c.-3333 - {{rosharan date|1173}}) ===
At some point during the Era of Solitude they joined the Azish Empire as a member state.{{book ref|sa3|122}}
Circa {{rosharan date|1074}}, Yeddaw was created with Azish Imperial Shardblades, and eventually became a prominent city in Tashikk.{{book ref|Edgedancer|2}}
▲Shortly before the [[True Desolation]] began, in late {{rosharan date|1173}} the [[Herald]] [[Nale]] was travelling across Tashikk with [[Szeth]] and several other [[Skybreakers]], tracking down and killing new [[Surgebinder]]s in a misguided attempt to prevent a new Desolation.
=== The True Desolation ===
Nale's attempts to stop the Desolation ended with the arrival of the [[Everstorm]] in Yeddaw in {{rosharan date|1174|1|1}}, which led to Nale depart the country, leaving Szeth behind. He would later come back and take him to the [[Purelake]].{{book ref|sa3|90}}
[[Dalinar]] used the Tashikki relay stations to warn the world about the Everstorm.{{book ref|sa3|87}} He later contacted the prince of Tashikk to get him to join his coalition, but the prince refused to commit, waiting for the decision of Azir.{{book ref|sa3|12}} When the Azish decided to ally with [[Urithiru]], Tashikk did as well, and they sent the Tashikki ambassador in [[Azimir]] to the tower-city as their representative.{{book ref|sa3|96}}
=== Information trading ===
Even beyond the Azish Empire, Tashikk is Roshar's greatest [[spanreed]] hub, and the reeds connected to it are used even as far East as [[Alethkar]].{{book ref|sa2|42}}{{book ref|sa2|87}} More than simply a relay station, Tashikk provides spanreed services to the entire world, distributing them and providing connections.{{book ref|sa3|47}} They are also well-known for their ability to acquire information from all over, and sharing it for outrageous prices.{{book ref|sa3|96}} Rumours and gossip traveling the world often start in Tashikk.{{book ref|sa3|107}}{{book ref|sa3|122}}
=== Foreign Policy and International Relationships ===
==== Alm ====
They have a good relationship with Alm, and Alm people are allowed to enter the nation without much trouble.{{book ref|sa2.5|4}}
==== Alethkar ====
They are a member of the Coalition of Monarchs with Alethkar.{{book ref|sa3|96}} They also grant their spanreed services to Alethkar, which makes effective use of these services.{{book ref|sa3|47}}{{book ref|sa2|42}}{{book ref|sa2|87}}
==== Azir ====
They are under the control of the Azish Empire, and are thus subservient to Azir.{{cite}}
== Culture ==
The people of Tashikk are ethnically Makabaki, with dark brown skin. They are known to be polite and reserved, even compared to their northern neighbors.{{book ref|sa2.5|2}} Much like the Azish, the Tashikki are highly formal, and their society is highly bureaucratized. Alongside [[sphere]]s, information is considered a valid currency among them.{{book ref|sa2.5|3}}
Both men and women typically wear [[shiqua]]s, complex, one-sheet wraps covering their entire body, including the face.{{book ref|sa2.5|4}}{{book ref|sa2.5|8}} The exceptions to that include guards, who need clothing that's easier to move in, and diplomats, who will sometimes use more common, international styles when abroad, presumably to fit in.{{book ref|sa2.5|2}}{{book ref|sa3|96}}
=== Religion ===
The Tashikki shiqua is religiously-motivated -- it
Opposing Nun Raylisi is the god '''Tashi''' (the local name for [[Ishar]]),{{book ref|sa4|101}} also known as God of Gods and Binder of the World.{{book ref|sa2.5|13}} He
== Notable citizens ==
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