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One of the smaller islands at the north end of the chain is called [[Akinah]].{{book ref|sa3|i|4}}
== Aimian Races ==
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There are two races of Aimians: '''Dysian Aimians''' (or '''Sleepless'''){{book ref|sa1|54}} and '''Siah Aimians'''.{{book ref|sa1|i|5}} They are non-human{{wob ref|date=2015-09-25|1250|17th Shard Forum Q&A}} sentient beings. Although they are not related,{{wob ref|5479}} they each possess numerous unusual traits including a form of immortality{{wob ref|date=2016-12-01|1784|Arcanum Unbounded Seattle signing}}{{book ref|edgedancer|18}} and the ability to magically modify their bodies.{{book ref|sa3|i|5}}{{book ref|edgedancer|18}}
▲There are two races of Aimians: '''Dysian Aimians''' (or '''Sleepless'''){{book ref|sa1|54}} and '''Siah Aimians'''.{{book ref|sa1|i|5}} They are non-human{{wob ref|date=2015-09-25|1250|17th Shard Forum Q&A}} sentient beings. Although they are not related,{{wob ref|5479}} they each possess numerous unusual traits including a form of immortality{{wob ref|date=2016-12-01|1784|Arcanum Unbounded Seattle signing}}{{book ref|edgedancer|18}} and the ability to magically modify their bodies.{{book ref|sa3|i|5}}{{book ref|edgedancer|18}} Members of both races are now rare,{{book ref|twok|i|5}} but some individuals survive, and at least some native Aimians are still on the islands.{{wob ref|8743}}
The relationship between the two races is not known, but they coexisted on the islands for thousands of years. The Sleepless [[Arclo]] refers to the Siah [[Axies the Collector]] in a familiar manner.{{book ref|edgedancer|18}}
== Fauna ==
Many of the animals
At least one ancient text alludes to delicacies that come from Aimia,{{book ref|sa3|53}} possibly from endemic plants or animals.
==History==
===Silver Kingdom===
Aimia was one of the Silver Kingdoms during the [[Heraldic
===Scouring of Aimia===
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At some point, the
The Aimian Sea near the islands became very dangerous, with strange winds and storms that seem to originate in the islands.{{book ref|sa3|i|4}} Akinah is now surrounded by a wall of [[Soulcast]] stone spikes that are forty feet tall, with additional spikes underwater to deter ships.{{book ref|sa3|i|4}} [[Kaza]] believes that the spikes must have been created by multiple Soulcasters working together.{{book ref|sa3|i|4}}
[[Hessi]] theorized that an [[Unmade]], possibly [[Dai-Gonarthis]], caused the destruction of Aimia.{{epigraph ref|sa3|113}}
===Recent events===
▲At some point, the [[Scouring of Aimia]] occurred. The timeframe is not clear - [[Axies the Collector]] believes it to be fairly recent, but his immortality may skew his perception of time.{{book ref|twok|i|5}} [[Hessi]] theorized that an [[Unmade]], possibly [[Dai-Gonarthis]], caused the destruction of Aimia.{{epigraph ref|sa3|113}} Enough time has passed since the Scouring that myths and stories about the Aimian islands and their people have spread.{{book ref|twok|i|5}} Other cultures on Roshar are aware that Aimians still exist, but generally have negative reactions to them if discovered.{{book ref|sa2|i|3}}
Enough time has passed since the Scouring that myths and stories about the Aimian islands and their people have spread.{{book ref|twok|i|5}} Akinah has many nicknames including "The Rock of Secrets" and "The Void's Playground", and Rosharans speculate about what it contains.{{book ref|sa3|i|4}} Some individual Aimians survive, and at least some are still on the islands.{{wob ref|8743}} Other cultures on Roshar are aware that Aimians still exist, but generally have negative reactions to them if discovered.{{book ref|sa2|i|3}}
The ship ''[[First Dreams]]'' manages to approach Akinah, but
== Notable Aimians ==
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