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'''Thaylenah''' is an island kingdom in the South of [[Roshar]], with capital in [[Thaylen City]]. The people and language of Thaylenah are called the Thaylen.{{book ref|sa1|3}}

== Politics ==

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=== People ===

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The Thaylen people are tanned, thought not as dark as the [[Reshi]], and, like most Rosharans, have [[wikipedia:Epicanthic fold|epicanthic folds]].{{book ref|sa2|i|3}}{{file ref|Contemporary Thaylen Female Fashion.jpg|Contemporary Thaylen Female Fashion}} They are typically short, although some can grow as tall as the [[Alethi]].{{book ref|sa3|i|4}} Their most recognizable, distinguishing feature are their long white eyebrows, which they tuck behind their ears as a sign of respect.{{book ref|sa1|2}} There seems to be no upper limit on how long they can grow, other than sheer practicality.{{wob ref|6410}} The Thaylen men additionally have white beards, regardless of their age or the color of their hair.{{book ref|sa1|2}}

=== Language and writing===

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The Thaylen language belongs to the Vorin family, alongside Alethi and Veden, although it is only distantly related to others from that group.{{wob ref|3977}} 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}}

[[File:Wandersail (1174 ship).jpg|thumb|right|250px|<center><small>by [[Coppermind:Artists/Casta|Casta]]</small></center> A Thaylen ship in port]]

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Thaylenah is well known for its merchants. Thaylen traders can be found across the entire continent, as far West as [[Shinovar]] and as far North as the [[Reshi Isles]].{{book ref|sa1|i|4}}{{book ref|sa2|i|3}} On land, they typically travel in caravans of wagons, while on sea, they have their own ships. The goods they carry range from [[Soulcast]] metals to slaves.{{book ref|sa1|i|4}}{{book ref|sa1|2}}{{book ref|sa3|i|13}}