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=== People ===
Thaylen people have long white eyebrows that they tuck behind their ears as a sign of respect.{{book ref|sa1|2}} The eyebrows are often styled in various ways, such as
Silk patterned vests, shirts, and skirts with removable hems are fashionable for Thaylen women to wear.{{file ref|Contemporary Thaylen Female Fashion.jpg|Contemporary Thaylen Female Fashion}} An older fashion -- though still apparently present in some form -- includes knee-lenght trousers tucked into socks and jackets with rolled-up sleeves.{{book ref|sa3|101}} Parasols to protect oneself from sun have also been popular for some time, a fashion that doesn't seem to have crossed over to the mainland.{{book ref|sa2|i|3}} Their architecture is flowery and decorative, unlike the more utilitarian [[Alethi]] structures.{{book ref|sa3|100}}
Thaylens can be found not only in their native country but also elsewhere in the world. While many of them are travelling merchants, some Thaylen settle in other countries, such as [[Alethkar]], permanently.{{book ref|sa3|62}} In some parts of the world, they have a reputation for swindling, but they are not considered particularly warlike.{{book ref|sa1|10}}
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