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== Politics ==
Thaylenah is an elective monarchy. whereFollowing the nobilitydeath electsof the newa king or queen, afteran the deathassembly of merchant councils and high-ranking naval officers elects the previousnew oneruler, with the current rulerone being Queenqueen [[Fen Rnamdi]].{{book ref|sa3|59}} AsWhile the statekingdom derivesfollows muchthe of[[Vorin]] its[[dahn]] incomesystem, fromat trade,least in regards to the merchantmonarch, councilsthere alsodoes holdnot appear to exist a formalized system of nobility analogous to [[Alethi]] or [[Veden]] [[highprince]]s significantand powerhighlords.{{wob ref|4006}}
 
Thaylenah appears to have little in the way of a land army, but they do have a long-standing naval traditions. Thaylen officers are trained in naval tactics and strategy to a far greater extent than their counterparts elsewhere, and their country boasts a large fleet.{{book ref|sa3|107}} Unfortunately, many of their ships have been stolen by former [[Parshmen]] following the first [[Everstorm]], crippling their capabilities in this regard.{{book ref|sa3|53}}
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 Kingdomkingdom 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}}
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