253
edits
Difference between revisions of "Thaylenah"
Information about Thaylen speech
m |
(Information about Thaylen speech) |
||
|
|books=[[The Stormlight Archive]]
}}
'''Thaylenah''' is an island kingdom of [[Roshar]] South of the [[Frostlands]] and [[Kharbranth]]. It is
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]].
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}}
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.
| |||