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== History ==
=== Heraldic Epochs and Era of Solitude ===
Thaylen City is one of the oldest settlements on [[Roshar]], though its exact origins are uncertain. The modern history dates it as about four thousand years old; however, the existence of the [[Oathgate]] and the [[cymatics|cymatic]] pattern of its appearance suggests that it is much older.{{book ref|sa3|12}}{{file ref|Four Cities.jpg|Four Cities}} During the [[Heraldic Epochs]], it was located in the [[Silver Kingdoms|Silver Kingdom]] of [[Thalath]].{{map ref|Silver Kingdoms}} Its proximity to the Thalath Oathgate indicates that it might've been the capital even back then. At the time, it was a far smaller city, consisting only of the district now known as the Ancient Ward.{{book ref|sa3|58}}
The ultimate fate of Thalath and how it became [[Thaylenah]] is unknown. Thaylen City, however, retained its high status, and in the [[Era of Solitude]] it remained the capital of the newer kingdom, as well as a major shipping and banking hub. It grew far beyond its original constraints, becoming one of the greatest metropoleis of [[Roshar]] alongside cities such as [[Vedenar]] and [[Kharbranth]].{{book ref|sa3|58}} In the closing years of that age, it came to the attention of people researching [[Dawncities]], who investigated it due to the cymatic pattern of the Ancient Ward. Among others, [[Kabsal]] used its perfectly symmetrical shape as a proof of the existence of the [[Almighty]].{{book ref|sa1|33}}
=== The Everstorm ===
{{quote
| We tried to prepare, but a nation cannot upend four millennia worth of tradition at a snap of the fingers. Thaylen City is a shambles, Kholin.
| [[Fen Rnamdi]]{{book ref|sa3|12}}
}}
When the [[listener]]s summoned the [[Everstorm]] in the [[Battle of Narak]], [[Dalinar Kholin]] tried to warn the various cities of the world, including Thaylen, about the upcoming catastrophe.{{book ref|sa2|88}} The Thaylens believed him only after getting a confirmation of the Everstorm from [[New Natanan]], one of the cities struck earlier, and strove to prepare. There wasn't enough time, though, particularly as [[Odium]] targetted the city deliberately, both as a strategically important location and as the stage for his confrontation with Dalinar.{{book ref|sa3|12}}{{book ref|sa3|107}} The once-extensive docks, along with the entire seaside districts, were all but wiped out; much of the city's other sectors was ruined by lightning, strong winds, and even debris falling from the terraces above.{{book ref|sa3|58}} The temple of [[Talenelat]] in particular was wrecked near-utterly, possibly out of grudge Odium might have against Taln for holding out for as long as he had.{{book ref|sa3|59}}
Along with the Everstorm came the awakening of the city's [[Parshmen]] population. While the Thaylen were warned of this, they again didn't have enough time to respond properly. As a result, when the Parshmen awoke, they stole the remaining ships, both the military and private vessels, and sailed away, escaping their former captors.{{book ref|sa3|12}}
=== Alliance with Urithiru ===
Dalinar quickly pinpointed Thaylen City as one of the critical locations for the upcoming war.{{book ref|sa3|1}} However, when he began to make his overtures of peace to various world leaders, Queen [[Fen Rnamdi]] initially rejected him, on the grounds that letting [[Alethi]] armies into her capital would essentially surrender her already-weakened country to them.{{book ref|sa3|28}} In time, Dalinar managed to convince her to agree, and dispatched [[Kaladin]] and [[Shallan]] to reopen the Thaylen City Oathgate.{{book ref|sa3|51}}
Later, Dalinar visited Thaylen City personally along with [[Navani]] and king [[Taravangian]], and was given a tour of it by Queen Fen. It was then that he discovered his [[Bondsmith]] ability to mend broken structures, and began to aid in rebuilding the city, earning respect from the Thaylen. Alongside him, Taravangian's surgeons and [[Renarin]] likewise assisted with handling Thaylen City's copious wounded, further cementing Thaylenah's position in the alliance.{{book ref|sa3|59}} Later, the army of the [[Sadeas princedom]], under command of [[Meridas Amaram]], was sent to the city to assist with the rebuilding.{{book ref|sa3|96}}
=== Battle of Thaylen Field ===
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{{quote
| This poor city. First the Everstorm, and its subsequent returns. The Thaylens had only just started figuring out how to rebuild, and now had to deal with more smashed buildings.
| [[Kaladin]]{{book ref|sa3|121}}
}}
[[File:Thrill.png|thumb|right|350px|<center><small>by [[Coppermind:Artists/Ashley Coad|Ashley Coad]]</small></center> Dalinar confronting Nergaoul on Thaylen Field]]
Following the revelations of the [[Eila Stele]], Thaylenah was one of the few countries to remain with [[Urithiru]], mostly because they had no other choice in their weakened state.{{book ref|sa3|113}} It was then that the [[Voidbringer]] armies arrived on the shores of Thaylen City, having sailed there from the nearby country of [[Marat]]. Though the defenders attempted to prepare for battle, things changed dramatically when Odium first summoned a pair of [[thunderclast]]s, and then released [[Nergaoul]] into the Amaram troops, turning them against the people they were supposed to protect.{{book ref|sa3|115}}
One of the thunderclasts breached the wall and made for the [[Thaylen Gemstone Reserve]], intending to secure the [[King's Drop]], a [[perfect gemstone]] that could trap Nergaoul. At the same time, Dalinar went down into the Thaylen Field to face Odium directly.{{book ref|sa3|116}} In the ensuing confrontation, Dalinar managed to open [[Honor's Perpendicularity]], providing the [[Knights Radiant]] present with much-needed [[Stormlight]].{{book ref|sa3|119}}
What resulted was a pitched battle between the defending forces -- mostly the Knights Radiant and Thaylen troops, later reinforced by [[House Kholin]] soldiers brought by [[General Khal]] through the Oathgate -- and Odium's soldiers, consisting of the two thunderclasts, the Amaram troops and the [[Fused]]. Much of the city was ruined in the process, although the city wall was patched by [[Jasnah Kholin]] soulcasting the air in the breach into metal. Ultimately, Nergaoul was trapped in the King's Drop and the remaining Voidbringer forces withdrew.{{book ref|sa3|120}}
The battle once more left Thaylen City in shambles, now augmented by the corpse of one of the thunderclasts. Massive surgeon stations were set up in the Low Ward to care for the numerous wounded, and the various alliance members pitched in to aid with the rebuilding.{{book ref|sa3|121}}{{book ref|sa3|122}} However, much work remains to be done, and whether the city can be brought back to its former glory is questionable.
== Politics ==
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