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== Layout ==
  
== Layout ==
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Yeddaw's shape and appearance is very unusual because it is composed of hundreds of trenches cut into the ground by hired [[Shardblade]]s, the Imperial Shardblades of [[Azir]]. All inhabitants live inside of the trenches, but farming is done above the city in the spaces between trenches. These trenches have varying widths and make a spiral towards the center of the city, which has a large moundlike building that rises over the surface of the ground, called the Grand Indicium.{{book ref|Edgedancer|11}} All of the trenches are cut so that water drains out of the city during Highstorms, with the Grand Indicium being the highest central point from which the rest of the city slopes downward.{{book ref|Edgedancer|2}}
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Yeddaw's shape and appearance is very unusual because it is composed of hundreds of trenches cut into the ground by hired [[Shardblade]]s, the Imperial Shardblades of [[Azir]]. All inhabitants live inside of the trenches, but farming is done above the city in the spaces between trenches. These trenches have varying widths and make a spiral towards the center of the city, which has a large moundlike building that rises over the surface of the ground, called the [[Grand Indicium]].{{book ref|Edgedancer|11}} All of the trenches are cut so that water drains out of the city during [[Highstorm]]s, with the Grand Indicium being the highest central point from which the rest of the city slopes downward.{{book ref|Edgedancer|2}}
   
 
The city has many different sectors cut into it, the one most known currently is the immigrant quarter. The immigrant quarter is a slum-like area of the city where the poor live, and it is implied that the area surrounding it has lower property values by proximity. Many of the homes in this sector are wooden and raised on stilts to avoid the runoff during storms.{{book ref|Edgedancer|4}}
  
The city has many different sectors cut into it, the one most known currently is the immigrant quarter. The immigrant quarter is a slum-like area of the city where the poor live, and it is implied that the area surrounding it has lower property values by proximity. Many of the homes in this sector are wooden and raised on stilts to avoid the runoff during storms.{{book ref|Edgedancer|4}}
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Around the time of the Everstorm, [[Lift]] visits Yeddaw whilst following [[Nale]].
  
Around the time of the Everstorm, [[Lift]] visits Yeddaw whilst following [[Nale]].
   
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== Government ==
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== Politics ==
 
The city is locally controlled by a prince. While not much is known currently, the prince has enough authority to issue special operatives and empower the local [[Skybreakers]] to react to crimes however they see fit,{{book ref|Edgedancer|7}}{{book ref|Edgedancer|8}} as well as declare a state of emergency immediately followed by all inhabitants.{{book ref|Edgedancer|14}}{{book ref|Edgedancer|15}} He was also capable of turning out the [[Parshman]] slaves into the coming [[Everstorm]].{{book ref|Edgedancer|19}}
  
The city is locally controlled by a prince. While not much is known currently, the prince has enough authority to issue special operatives and empower the local [[Skybreakers]] to react to crimes however they see fit,{{book ref|Edgedancer|7}}{{book ref|Edgedancer|8}} as well as declare a state of emergency immediately followed by all inhabitants.{{book ref|Edgedancer|14}}{{book ref|Edgedancer|15}} He was also capable of turning out the [[Parshman]] slaves into the coming [[Everstorm]].{{book ref|Edgedancer|19}}
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== Culture ==
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Yeddaw is known for pancakes that are eaten during the [[Weeping]]. The pancakes are called "Sun Day" cakes for unknown reasons,{{book ref|sa2.5|3}} and they are eaten everywhere in the city, from shanties in alleyways to the Grand Indicium.{{book ref|sa2.5|9}}{{book ref|sa2.5|14}} There are said to be ten varieties of pancakes, although one of them is not physically made but is simply thought about in dedication to [[Tashi]].{{book ref|sa2.5|20}}
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When [[Lift]] visits Yeddaw, she tries to eat all of the varieties of pancakes in the city. She identifies them as follows:
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# Tuk-cake, a tasty pancake eaten for prosperity in the year to come{{book ref|sa2.5|3}}
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# a salty pancake with chopped-up vegetables{{book ref|sa2.5|8}}
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# a sweet-tasting pancake{{book ref|sa2.5|8}}
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# an airy, fluffy pancake served with a dipping sauce{{book ref|sa2.5|8}}
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# a dense pancake with salty, sticky paste in the center{{book ref|sa2.5|14}}
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# a pancake covered in small, crunchy seeds{{book ref|sa2.5|14}}
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# a pancake with sugar in the center (Lift's favorite){{book ref|sa2.5|14}}{{book ref|sa2.5|17}}
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# an unknown relatively tasty pancake{{book ref|sa2.5|14}}
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# a pancake with a thick, mealy texture{{book ref|sa2.5|20}}
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== Notable Residents ==
  
== Notable Residents ==

Revision as of 17:03, 17 June 2021

Yeddaw
Yeddaw.png
by Ben McSweeney
Nation Tashikk
World Roshar
Universe Cosmere

“No, this was impressive. A majestic city cut out of the starvin' ground. ”

—Lift, when thinking about Yeddaw[1]

Yeddaw is a city in Tashikk on Roshar.

Layout

Yeddaw's shape and appearance is very unusual because it is composed of hundreds of trenches cut into the ground by hired Shardblades, the Imperial Shardblades of Azir. All inhabitants live inside of the trenches, but farming is done above the city in the spaces between trenches. These trenches have varying widths and make a spiral towards the center of the city, which has a large moundlike building that rises over the surface of the ground, called the Grand Indicium.[2] All of the trenches are cut so that water drains out of the city during Highstorms, with the Grand Indicium being the highest central point from which the rest of the city slopes downward.[1]

The city has many different sectors cut into it, the one most known currently is the immigrant quarter. The immigrant quarter is a slum-like area of the city where the poor live, and it is implied that the area surrounding it has lower property values by proximity. Many of the homes in this sector are wooden and raised on stilts to avoid the runoff during storms.[3]

The inhabitants of the city are known for trading in information as a form of currency.[4]

History

Yeddaw is a relatively new city, having been created only 100 years prior to the Everstorm.[1]

Around the time of the Everstorm, Lift visits Yeddaw whilst following Nale.

Politics

The city is locally controlled by a prince. While not much is known currently, the prince has enough authority to issue special operatives and empower the local Skybreakers to react to crimes however they see fit,[5][6] as well as declare a state of emergency immediately followed by all inhabitants.[7][8] He was also capable of turning out the Parshman slaves into the coming Everstorm.[9]

Culture

Yeddaw is known for pancakes that are eaten during the Weeping. The pancakes are called "Sun Day" cakes for unknown reasons,[4] and they are eaten everywhere in the city, from shanties in alleyways to the Grand Indicium.[10][7] There are said to be ten varieties of pancakes, although one of them is not physically made but is simply thought about in dedication to Tashi.[11]

When Lift visits Yeddaw, she tries to eat all of the varieties of pancakes in the city. She identifies them as follows:

  1. Tuk-cake, a tasty pancake eaten for prosperity in the year to come[4]
  2. a salty pancake with chopped-up vegetables[6]
  3. a sweet-tasting pancake[6]
  4. an airy, fluffy pancake served with a dipping sauce[6]
  5. a dense pancake with salty, sticky paste in the center[7]
  6. a pancake covered in small, crunchy seeds[7]
  7. a pancake with sugar in the center (Lift's favorite)[7][12]
  8. an unknown relatively tasty pancake[7]
  9. a pancake with a thick, mealy texture[11]


Notable Residents

For a full list see, see :Category:Residents of Yeddaw.

Notes

  1. ↑ a b c Edgedancer chapter 2#
  2. ↑ Edgedancer chapter 11#
  3. ↑ Edgedancer chapter 4#
  4. ↑ a b c Edgedancer chapter 3#
  5. ↑ Edgedancer chapter 7#
  6. ↑ a b c d Edgedancer chapter 8#
  7. ↑ a b c d e f Edgedancer chapter 14#
  8. ↑ Edgedancer chapter 15#
  9. ↑ Edgedancer chapter 19#
  10. ↑ Edgedancer chapter 9#
  11. ↑ a b Edgedancer chapter 20#
  12. ↑ Edgedancer chapter 17#
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