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| − | '''Thaylenah''' is an island kingdom of [[Roshar]] South of the [[Frostlands]] and [[Kharbranth]]. It is |
+ | '''Thaylenah''' is an island kingdom of [[Roshar]] South of the [[Frostlands]] and [[Kharbranth]]. It is separated from the mainland by the [[Longbrow's Straits]].{{map ref|Roshar}} |
| − | The dominant cultural tradition in Thaylenah is [[Alethi]] [[Vorinism]]. Thaylen people have long eyebrows that they tuck behind their ears as a sign of respect. Silk patterned vests, shirts, and skirts with removable hems are fashionable for Thaylen woman 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}} |
+ | The dominant cultural tradition in Thaylenah is [[Alethi]] [[Vorinism]]. Thaylen people have long 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 woman 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}} |
Thaylen culture diverges slightly from pure Vorinism in some ways. Despite discouragement from the [[Ardentia]], belief in the [[Passions]] is common.{{book ref|sa1|8}} Many Thaylen men also learn to write using [[Thaylen script]]. |
Thaylen culture diverges slightly from pure Vorinism in some ways. Despite discouragement from the [[Ardentia]], belief in the [[Passions]] is common.{{book ref|sa1|8}} Many Thaylen men also learn to write using [[Thaylen script]]. |
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| + | Thaylens have a distinctive accent; they give emphasis to unusual syllables and run words together. They seem to have a habit of ending sentences with "you see."{{book ref|sa1|2}}{{book ref|sa1|3}} |
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Thaylen merchants travel with wagon caravans to trade items throughout Roshar. Master merchants are legally fathers, or ''babsks'', to their apprentice merchants. Traditional merchant clothing, consisting of a flat-topped conical hat and starched robes, identify master merchant from their servants and guards. |
Thaylen merchants travel with wagon caravans to trade items throughout Roshar. Master merchants are legally fathers, or ''babsks'', to their apprentice merchants. Traditional merchant clothing, consisting of a flat-topped conical hat and starched robes, identify master merchant from their servants and guards. |
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Revision as of 02:52, 7 October 2017
| Thaylenah | |
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| Ethnicity | Thaylen |
| World | Roshar |
Thaylenah is an island kingdom of Roshar South of the Frostlands and Kharbranth. It is separated from the mainland by the Longbrow's Straits.[1]
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The dominant cultural tradition in Thaylenah is Alethi Vorinism. Thaylen people have long eyebrows that they tuck behind their ears as a sign of respect.[2] Silk patterned vests, shirts, and skirts with removable hems are fashionable for Thaylen woman to wear. It is mentioned that Thaylen bread is puffy, like cake,[3] with a long and rounded shape.[4]
Thaylen culture diverges slightly from pure Vorinism in some ways. Despite discouragement from the Ardentia, belief in the Passions is common.[5] Many Thaylen men also learn to write using Thaylen script.
Thaylens have a distinctive accent; they give emphasis to unusual syllables and run words together. They seem to have a habit of ending sentences with "you see."[2][6]
Thaylen merchants travel with wagon caravans to trade items throughout Roshar. Master merchants are legally fathers, or babsks, to their apprentice merchants. Traditional merchant clothing, consisting of a flat-topped conical hat and starched robes, identify master merchant from their servants and guards.
The Kingdom holds five Shardblades and three suits of Plate.
