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== Geography ==
Thaylen City is located on the northwestern coast of the largest of the islands forming [[Thaylenah]]. It sits on the shores of [[Longbrow's Straits]], a strip of ocean dividing Thaylenah from the [[Roshar]]an mainland.{{map ref|Roshar}} The city was built inside a massive, natural [[lait]] to protect it from [[highstorm]]s. It's surrounded by mountains, offering additional protection.{{map ref|Thaylen City}} While the local climate is warmer than in the [[Frostlands]] across the Straits, it's still cold, especially at night.{{book ref|sa2|1}}{{book ref|sa3|117}}
In [[Shadesmar]], Thaylen City can be recognized by the dais of its [[Oathgate]], which sits a little off the shore on the [[Thaylen Sea]]. A single bridge allows for accessing the dais from land.{{map ref|Sea of Lost Lights}}{{book ref|sa3|115}}
=== The Wards ===▼
== Layout ==
Thaylen City is built on the mountainside, and divided into a number of districts, called Wards. The '''Ancient Ward''', located in the city's center, is Thaylen's oldest section. It's built out of stone and rises slightly above the surrounding ground, with a street layout following a [[cymatics|cymatic]] pattern.{{book ref|sa3|58}}{{book ref|sa1|33}}
▲[[File:Thaylen city map.jpg|border|right|200px]]
From the west, the Ancient Ward is followed by the '''Low Ward''', where numerous businesses and government buildings are located. The Low Ward is bracketed from the west by a long wall going north to south between the mountain slopes. The city wall served as a minor windbreak for those fortunate enough to have lived right by it when the Everstorm arrived.{{book ref|sa3|58}} A southern portion of it was breached during the [[Battle of Thaylen Field]], though the gap was later filled in with [[Soulcast]] metal by [[Jasnah Kholin]].{{book ref|sa3|120}}
Past the city wall lays the area now known as the '''Thaylen Field'''. Prior to the [[True Desolation]], this area was well-developed, with numerous taverns, warehouses and shops. The famous Thaylen docks were located on the shore there, stretching across the southern portion of the peninsula.{{map ref|Thaylen City}} Unfortunately, the docks area was not built to withstand violent weather, due to the protection offered by the mountainside. As such, it was swept away by the [[Everstorm]], leaving it ruined and empty.{{book ref|sa3|58}}
Surrounding the Ancient Ward from north and south are the '''North Ward''' and the '''South Ward'''. To the east, the city begins to climb up the mountain slope in a series of tiered terraces called the '''Loft Wards''', which climb up to the '''Royal Ward'''. The Royal Ward is the city's representative section. It includes numerous palaces and mansions, including the Royal Palace, the seat of the Thaylen monarchs, as well as ten temples dedicated to the [[Herald]]s of the [[Almighty]]. Following the Everstorm, those temples were mainly used to house the numrous wounded and homeless citizens.{{book ref|sa3|58}}{{book ref|sa3|59}}
The city's [[Oathgate]] is locatated on the same level as the Royal Ward, albeit further north, closer to the cliffs leading to the ocean. A small ramp leads up to it from the city proper. To the east, right past the Royal Palace, a trio of roads leads outsite, forming Thaylen's only land connection to the rest of the island.{{map ref|Thaylen City}}{{book ref|sa3|58}}
In the past, the city has a developed system of aqueducts and sewers to deal with the water; however, most of it has been torn apart by the first Everstorm.{{book ref|sa3|12}}
[[File:Thaylen city map.jpg|thumb|left|200px|The ancient Thaylen City; in the present, this part is known as the Ancient Ward]]
;'''Thaylen Oathgate'''
:The ancient [[Thalath]] Oathgate is located on the northern edge of the city, next to the Royal Ward. As with the other Oathgates, its original purpose was lost to time, although it has retained religious significance.{{book ref|sa3|12}} In the present, it has been turned into a sculpture garden.{{book ref|sa3|58}}
Some remnant of the Oathgate's function remains in the Thaylen folk lore. It some legends, it's referred as the "portal of worlds", and some believe that a [[Passions|Passionate]] enough woman would be able to open it. The story is particularly popular among young Thaylen girls.{{book ref|sa3|12}}
'''Docks'''
:The Thaylen docks were located outside the fortifications and constructed primarily of wood. They were swept away during the first
'''Temples'''
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