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'''Tukar''' was a kingdom on [[Roshar]]. It borders [[Emul]] and [[Marat]].{{map ref|Roshar}} People from Tukar are called Tukari. During the [[Silver Kingdoms]] era it was part of [[Makabakam]].{{map ref|Silver Kingdoms}}
  
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|The judgment of the final storm has come to destroy all men, and only his path will lead to deliverance.
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'''Tukar''' is a kingdom on [[Roshar]]. It's ruled by god-priest Tezim, who is actually the [[Herald]] [[Ishar]] in disguise.{{book ref|sa3|64}} The people of Tukar are called the Tukari.{{book ref|sa1|53}}
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[[Eighty's War|Tukar is at war]] with Emul over a dispute with the ancient trade city of [[Sesemalex Dar]].{{book ref|twok|54}} Depending on whom was talking, the war was either a religious conflict, led by Tukar's leader, the god-priest and Herald [[Tezim]] (Ishar){{book ref|sa3|64}}, or an excuse to seize the port city, as [[Au-nak]] suggests.
  
   
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== Geography ==
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Before coming to [[Kharbranth]], [[Jasnah]] was studying in Tukar.{{book ref|twok|28}}
  
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Tukar lies in south-western Roshar, on the coast of the [[Southern Depths]] and the [[Aimian Sea]], in the geographical region of [[Makabak]]. It borders [[Emul]] to the north and [[Marat]] to the west, both on rivers. The island chain leading from Tukar to Aimia are possibly under Tukari control.{{map ref|Roshar}} The general climate of the country is unknown. It's likely to be hot and dry, much like the rest of Makabak.
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Tukar has several settlements, such as [[Torriqqam]] and [[Khathazan]]. Along the Southern Depths, there are also the towns of [[Riqu Mar]] and [[Linder Mar]].{{map ref|Eastern Makabak}} [[Icewater]], located on one of the islands off the coast, may belong to it. [[Sesemalex Dar]], the capital of Emul, is located on the western border of Tukar, and the Tukari have laid claim to it for generations.{{map ref|Roshar}}{{book ref|sa1|53}}
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== History ==
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|The war between Emul and Tukar was heating up. Granted, everyone was always saying that. But things '''had''' changed over the last few years.
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|[[Hauka]]{{book ref|sa2.5|3}}
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During the [[Silver Kingdoms]] era, Tukar was part of [[Makabakam]].{{map ref|Silver Kingdoms}} At some point, Makabakam splintered into smaller states, with Tukar being one of them.{{map ref|Roshar}} When the [[Azir|Azish Empire]] began to form, Tukar might've joined them, although their status within the coalition, if it even is part of the coalition, is confusing.{{book ref|sa3|65}}{{book ref|sa3|96}}
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The nations of Tukar and Emul have been in the state of on-and-off conflict for centuries, with the main point of contention being the city of [[Sesemalex Dar]].{{book ref|sa2.5|2}} The latest iteration of this conflict was [[Eighty's War]], which at the time of the [[True Desolation]] had been going on for six years.{{book ref|sa1|54}} The war was likely initiated by the Tukari god-priest, Tezim, who came into power around the same time. Shortly before the [[Everstorm]], it started to heat up.{{book ref|sa2.5|3}} Nonetheless, [[Jasnah Kholin]] spent some time studying in Tukar before coming to [[Kharbranth]].{{book ref|sa1|28}}
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When the True Desolation began, [[Dalinar Kholin]] sent messages to both Emul and Tukar, hoping that at least one of them would join his alliance.{{book ref|sa3|12}} Tukar outright refused, with the god-priest demanding that, as an "aspect of the [[Almighty]]", he should be the one in charge of [[Urithiru]] and the [[Knights Radiant]].{{book ref|sa3|24}}
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During the Desolation, [[voidspren]] began appearing in [[Shadesmar]] in the region equivalent to Tukar.{{book ref|sa3|102}} Nonetheless, by the [[Battle of Thaylen Field]], the country is still considered to be neutral in the conflict.{{book ref|sa3|122}}
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== Politics and Culture ==
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{{image|Ishar Endsheet.jpg|side=right|width=250px|[[Tezim]], the god-priest of Tukar}}
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The people of Tukar are likely ethnically Makabaki, and thus dark-skinned. Many of them can be found outside their home country, working as mercenaries.{{book ref|sa2.5|3}} Tukar itself has numerous [[Soulcaster]]s, which it has put to good use in Eighty's War.{{book ref|sa2|i|14}} If they have any [[Shardblade]]s or [[Shardplate]], it's never mentioned, though their military is considered highly capable.{{book ref|sa3|24}}
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=== Government and Religion ===
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Tukar is a theocracy, with their current spiritual and political leader, Tezim, being alternately titled the god-priest, god-king and priest-king.{{book ref|sa2.5|3}}{{book ref|sa3|64}}{{book ref|sa3|65}} Unlike other Makabaki states, which consider [[Herald]]s to be gods, the Tukari worship the [[Almighty]], much like the eastern nations. Tezim is likewise revered as a semi-divine figure, and considered an aspect of god.{{book ref|sa3|28}} Other titles ascribed to him are "first and last man", "Herald of Heralds" and "bearer of the [[Oathpact]]".{{book ref|sa3|24}} In reality, Tezim is the half-mad Herald [[Ishar]], making those titles somewhat justified.{{book ref|sa3|64}} Though the average Tukari likely don't know his true identity, there are numerous odd rumors swirling about him outside of the country.{{book ref|sa2.5|3}}
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=== International relations ===
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|I'd rather have the Emuli anyway. Their soldiers might be less capable, but they’re also… well, '''not crazy'''.
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|[[Navani]]{{book ref|sa3|24}}
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Technically, Tukar appears to be part of the greater [[Azir|Azish Empire]], and the [[Prime Aqasix]] seems to have the capacity to summon the god-priest to [[Azimir]] whenever they wish.{{book ref|sa3|65}} However, for generations now Tukar has been at war with [[Emul]], another Azish member state, putting the Prime's ability to control it in question.{{book ref|sa2.5|2}} The conflict is centered around the city of [[Sesemalex Dar]], considered holy by both the Emuli and the Tukari. While the Emuli consider it their ancestral homeland, the Tukari motivations for the conflict are unknown. In the East, there is some confusion over whether the conflict is purely religious or economical, as Sesemalex Dar is an excellent port.{{book ref|sa1|54}}
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Tukari in general are considered volatile and crazy by the outsiders, with the [[Alethi]] relieved at not having to ally with them, and [[Szeth]] speculating that they might suddenly abandon their crusade against Emul and go to war with [[Marat]].{{book ref|sa3|24}}{{book ref|sa3|106}} The main way of communicating with them diplomatically is through their scribes, with the god-priest himself rarely, if ever, speaking in person.{{book ref|sa3|24}}
   
 
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Revision as of 20:16, 17 August 2021

Tukar
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by User: Otto didact
Ethnicity Tukari
Ruled by Tezim
World Roshar
Universe Cosmere
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“The judgment of the final storm has come to destroy all men, and only his path will lead to deliverance. ”

—Tezim, god-priest of Tukar[1]

Tukar is a kingdom on Roshar. It's ruled by god-priest Tezim, who is actually the Herald Ishar in disguise.[2] The people of Tukar are called the Tukari.[3]

Geography

Tukar lies in south-western Roshar, on the coast of the Southern Depths and the Aimian Sea, in the geographical region of Makabak. It borders Emul to the north and Marat to the west, both on rivers. The island chain leading from Tukar to Aimia are possibly under Tukari control.[4] The general climate of the country is unknown. It's likely to be hot and dry, much like the rest of Makabak.

Tukar has several settlements, such as Torriqqam and Khathazan. Along the Southern Depths, there are also the towns of Riqu Mar and Linder Mar.[5] Icewater, located on one of the islands off the coast, may belong to it. Sesemalex Dar, the capital of Emul, is located on the western border of Tukar, and the Tukari have laid claim to it for generations.[4][3]

History

“The war between Emul and Tukar was heating up. Granted, everyone was always saying that. But things had changed over the last few years. ”

During the Silver Kingdoms era, Tukar was part of Makabakam.[7] At some point, Makabakam splintered into smaller states, with Tukar being one of them.[4] When the Azish Empire began to form, Tukar might've joined them, although their status within the coalition, if it even is part of the coalition, is confusing.[8][9]

The nations of Tukar and Emul have been in the state of on-and-off conflict for centuries, with the main point of contention being the city of Sesemalex Dar.[10] The latest iteration of this conflict was Eighty's War, which at the time of the True Desolation had been going on for six years.[11] The war was likely initiated by the Tukari god-priest, Tezim, who came into power around the same time. Shortly before the Everstorm, it started to heat up.[6] Nonetheless, Jasnah Kholin spent some time studying in Tukar before coming to Kharbranth.[12]

When the True Desolation began, Dalinar Kholin sent messages to both Emul and Tukar, hoping that at least one of them would join his alliance.[13] Tukar outright refused, with the god-priest demanding that, as an "aspect of the Almighty", he should be the one in charge of Urithiru and the Knights Radiant.[1]

During the Desolation, voidspren began appearing in Shadesmar in the region equivalent to Tukar.[14] Nonetheless, by the Battle of Thaylen Field, the country is still considered to be neutral in the conflict.[15]

Politics and Culture

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Tezim, the god-priest of Tukar

The people of Tukar are likely ethnically Makabaki, and thus dark-skinned. Many of them can be found outside their home country, working as mercenaries.[6] Tukar itself has numerous Soulcasters, which it has put to good use in Eighty's War.[16] If they have any Shardblades or Shardplate, it's never mentioned, though their military is considered highly capable.[1]

Government and Religion

Tukar is a theocracy, with their current spiritual and political leader, Tezim, being alternately titled the god-priest, god-king and priest-king.[6][2][8] Unlike other Makabaki states, which consider Heralds to be gods, the Tukari worship the Almighty, much like the eastern nations. Tezim is likewise revered as a semi-divine figure, and considered an aspect of god.[17] Other titles ascribed to him are "first and last man", "Herald of Heralds" and "bearer of the Oathpact".[1] In reality, Tezim is the half-mad Herald Ishar, making those titles somewhat justified.[2] Though the average Tukari likely don't know his true identity, there are numerous odd rumors swirling about him outside of the country.[6]

International relations

“I'd rather have the Emuli anyway. Their soldiers might be less capable, but they’re also… well, not crazy. ”

Technically, Tukar appears to be part of the greater Azish Empire, and the Prime Aqasix seems to have the capacity to summon the god-priest to Azimir whenever they wish.[8] However, for generations now Tukar has been at war with Emul, another Azish member state, putting the Prime's ability to control it in question.[10] The conflict is centered around the city of Sesemalex Dar, considered holy by both the Emuli and the Tukari. While the Emuli consider it their ancestral homeland, the Tukari motivations for the conflict are unknown. In the East, there is some confusion over whether the conflict is purely religious or economical, as Sesemalex Dar is an excellent port.[11]

Tukari in general are considered volatile and crazy by the outsiders, with the Alethi relieved at not having to ally with them, and Szeth speculating that they might suddenly abandon their crusade against Emul and go to war with Marat.[1][18] The main way of communicating with them diplomatically is through their scribes, with the god-priest himself rarely, if ever, speaking in person.[1]

Notes

  1. ↑ a b c d e f g Oathbringer chapter 24#
  2. ↑ a b c Oathbringer chapter 64#
  3. ↑ a b The Way of Kings chapter 53#
  4. ↑ a b c Map of Roshar
  5. ↑ Map of Eastern Makabak
  6. ↑ a b c d e Edgedancer chapter 3#
  7. ↑ Map of Silver Kingdoms
  8. ↑ a b c Oathbringer chapter 65#
  9. ↑ Oathbringer chapter 96#
  10. ↑ a b Edgedancer chapter 2#
  11. ↑ a b The Way of Kings chapter 54#
  12. ↑ The Way of Kings chapter 28#
  13. ↑ Oathbringer chapter 12#
  14. ↑ Oathbringer chapter 102#
  15. ↑ Oathbringer chapter 122#
  16. ↑ Words of Radiance interlude I-14#
  17. ↑ Oathbringer chapter 28#
  18. ↑ Oathbringer chapter 106#
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