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'''Thaylenah''' is an island kingdom in the South of [[Roshar]],
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Thaylenah encompasses a trio of islands in the South-East of Roshar, on the ocean known as the [[Southern Depths]]. The largest of the three is largely mountainous, with a tall range rising in its center. To the north, it's separated from the [[Frostlands]] by the [[Longbrow's Straits]]. The nearest countries to it are the city-states of [[Kharbranth]] to the north and [[Shallow Crypts]] to the east.{{map ref|Roshar}}
Thaylenah is an elective monarchy where the nobility elects the new king or queen after the death of the previous one, with the current ruler being Queen [[Fen Rnamdi]].{{book ref|sa3|59}} As the state derives much of its income from trade, the merchant councils also hold significant power.{{wob ref|4006}}▼
The Kingdom holds five [[Shardblade]]s and three suits of [[Shardplate|Plate]], each owned by a different house. Shardbearers are referred to as highguards. Prior to the [[Battle of Thaylen Field]], known highguards are [[Hrdalm]], who wields the Shardplate [[Cvaderln]], and [[Tshadr]] and [[Estnatil]], who wield an unnamed Plate and Blade respectively. Following the Battle, Estnatil's Blade is now in hands of [[Kdralk]], the Queen's son.{{book ref|sa3|120}}▼
▲The country has only two known major cities - [[Thaylen City |Thaylen]], in a large [[lait]] on the nothwestern coast, and [[Klna City|Klna]], a shipbuilding centre further east.{{book ref|sa3|i|13}}
== History ==
During the [[Heraldic Epochs]], the islands that now compose Thaylenah were part of the Kingdom of [[Thalath]].{{map ref|Silver Kingdoms}} The current capital,
Within the past few decades, [[Fen Rnamdi]] was elected as the Queen of Thaylenah. The coming of the [[Everstorm]] dealt massive damage to the country's economy as Thaylen City was devasted, first by the storm itself, and then by the local [[Parshmen]] stealing the ships and leaving.{{book ref|sa3|12}} Having no other choice, the Thaylen allied with [[Urithiru]], remaining even after the alliance with other countries broke up.{{book ref|sa3|113}}
Most recently, the country was the site of one of the [[True Desolation]]'s first major engagements, the [[Battle of Thaylen Field]].{{book ref|sa3|119}}
== Politics ==
▲Thaylenah is an elective monarchy where the nobility elects the new king or queen after the death of the previous one, with the current ruler being Queen [[Fen Rnamdi]].{{book ref|sa3|59}} As the state derives much of its income from trade, the merchant councils also hold significant power.{{wob ref|4006}}
▲The Kingdom holds five [[Shardblade]]s and three suits of [[Shardplate|Plate]], each owned by a different house. Shardbearers are referred to as highguards. Prior to the [[Battle of Thaylen Field]], known highguards are [[Hrdalm]], who wields the Shardplate [[Cvaderln]], and [[Tshadr]] and [[Estnatil]], who wield an unnamed Plate and Blade respectively. Following the Battle, Estnatil's Blade is now in hands of [[Kdralk]], the Queen's son.{{book ref|sa3|120}}
One of Roshar's ten [[Oathgate]]s is located in Thaylen City, adding to its importance.{{map ref|Oathgates}} In the present, it's one of only four Oathgates controlled by the [[Urithiru]] alliance, alongside [[Stormseat]], [[Vedenar]] and [[Azimir]].{{book ref|sa3|122}}
== Culture ==
[[File:Contemporary Thaylen Female Fashion.jpg|left|250px|thumb|A Thaylen woman, with the characteristic long eyebrows and a glove instead of a full [[safehand]].]]
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Thaylen people have long white eyebrows that they tuck behind their ears as a sign of respect.{{book ref|sa1|2}} Silk patterned vests, shirts, and skirts with removable hems are fashionable for Thaylen women to wear
It is mentioned that Thaylen bread is puffy, like cake,{{book ref|sa1|42}} with a long and rounded shape.{{book ref|sa1|24}}
=== Language and writing===
{{quote
| Shaylor mkabat nour.
| "The winds have brought us safely", a Thaylen thanks{{book ref|sa1|3}}
}}
Thaylen words can be recognized by clusters of consonants (''babsk'', Cvaderln, Kdralk). Fittingly, their own writing system, the [[Thaylen script]], is an abjad - it contains no vowels. In contrast to most other Vorin countries, Thaylen men seem to be permitted to learn how to read or write the script, although it's not a skill shown off publicly.{{book ref|sa1|8}}
Known full phrases in Thaylen include the thank you quoted above and ''Mkai bade fortenthis'', an exclamation with unknown meaning.{{book ref|sa1|3}} Thaylens have a distinctive accent; they give emphasis to unusual syllables and run words together.{{book ref|sa1|2}}
=== Religion ===
=== Economy ===
Thaylen merchants travel with wagon caravans to trade items throughout Roshar. Master merchants are legally parents, or ''
== Notable citizens ==
{{for|:Category: Thaylen|a list of all Thaylen characters}}
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* Queen [[Fen Rnamdi]]
* [[Rysn]]
* [[Vstim]]
* [[Kdralk]]
* [[Tozbek]]
* [[Yalb]]
* [[Tvlakv]]
* [[Mraize]]
* [[Mrall]]
* [[Yokska]]
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== Notes ==
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