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One of the smaller islands at the north end of the chain is called [[Akinah]].{{book ref|sa3|i|4}} |
One of the smaller islands at the north end of the chain is called [[Akinah]].{{book ref|sa3|i|4}} |
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− | After the Scouring of Aimia, the islands became dangerous to approach, with sailors talking of strange winds and storms that seek out ships. Akinah is now surrounded by a wall of large [[Soulcast]] stone spikes.{{book ref|sa3|i|4}} |
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== Aimian Races == |
== 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}} Humans are able to mate with Siah Aimians{{wob ref|457}} but not Dysian Aimians.{{wob ref|10842}} |
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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}} |
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+ | 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}} |
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− | Humans are able to mate with Siah Aimians{{wob ref|457}} but not Dysian Aimians.{{wob ref|10842}} |
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== Fauna == |
== Fauna == |
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− | Many of the animals |
+ | Many of the animals native to Aimia differ from other animals on Roshar. Unlike Shin animals, Aimian animals fit into the ecosystem of Roshar but have exceptional features that make them distinct, including [[lanceryn]], known for their large [[gemheart]]s,{{book ref|twok|36}} and [[larkin]], known for ingesting [[Investiture]] such as [[Stormlight]].{{book ref|sa3|i|13}} Lanceryn and larkin are directly related in some way.{{wob ref|6497}} Aimian animals are now exceptionally rare and modern Rosharans incorrectly believe that larkin are extinct.{{book ref|sa1|36}}{{book ref|sa2|i|3}} [[Rysn]] acquired [[Chiri-Chiri|a larkin]] in the [[Reshi Isles]], but its origin is unclear.{{book ref|sa2|i|2}} |
At least one ancient text alludes to delicacies that come from Aimia,{{book ref|sa3|53}} possibly from endemic plants or animals. |
At least one ancient text alludes to delicacies that come from Aimia,{{book ref|sa3|53}} possibly from endemic plants or animals. |
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==History== |
==History== |
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+ | ===Silver Kingdom=== |
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− | Aimia was one of the Silver Kingdoms during the Heraldic |
+ | Aimia was one of the Silver Kingdoms during the [[Heraldic Epochs]]. It contained an [[Oathgate]] connecting it to [[Urithiru]].{{book ref|sa3|8}}{{book ref|sa3|107}} As one of the ten kingdoms and a holder of an Oathgate, it likely held one of the ten thrones in Urithiru.{{book ref|sa1|45}} Akinah was the capital of the kingdom, and it was once a grand city built on a natural rock formation with tenfold symmetry.{{File ref|Four_Cities.jpg|Kabsal's Cymatics notes}}{{book ref|sa3|i|4}} It was also known as the location to obtain [[Soulcaster]]s.{{book ref|sa3|i|4}} Siah Aimians were integrated into larger Rosharan society to the point that they are partial ancestors of some ethnic groups on the main continent.{{wob ref|457}} |
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+ | ===Scouring of Aimia=== |
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⚫ | 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}} The Scouring is known to have decimated life on the islands. Native animals nearly went extinct,{{book ref|sa2|i|3}} and members of both native races are now rare.{{book ref|twok|i|5}} The Oathgate in Akinah was either destroyed or fell into disuse, isolating the islands.{{book ref|sa3|8}}{{book ref|sa3|107}} |
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+ | 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}} |
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+ | [[Hessi]] theorized that an [[Unmade]], possibly [[Dai-Gonarthis]], caused the destruction of Aimia.{{epigraph ref|sa3|113}} |
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+ | ===Recent events=== |
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+ | 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}} |
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− | The ship ''[[First Dreams]]'' manages to approach Akinah, but |
+ | The ship ''[[First Dreams]]'' manages to approach Akinah, but the crew is poisoned by one of the Sleepless, who is actively preventing humans from reaching the island.{{book ref|sa3|i|4}} The Sleepless says that she is protecting a secret that could lead to the "end of worlds".{{book ref|sa3|i|4}} It is not clear if other Aimians are also protecting the island. Kaza makes it to shore and sees a larkin and the [[crem]]-encrusted ruins of the once-ornate city before dying.{{book ref|sa3|i|4}} |
== Notable Aimians == |
== Notable Aimians == |
Revisión del 22:21 26 oct 2018
Aimia | |
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Etnia | Dysian Aimian & Siah Aimian |
Era | Silver Kingdoms
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Mundo | Roshar |
Aimia is a group of islands on Roshar that is separated from the main continent by the Aimian Sea.[1] The islands contained one of the Silver Kingdoms of Roshar that survived the Desolations.[2] As far as can be gleaned, the Kingdom of Aimia existed for most of the Era of Solitude, but at some point it was decimated in the Scouring of Aimia.[3][4]
Geography
Aimia is an island chain that consists of one large island and numerous smaller islands situated off the west coast of Shinovar. It is bordered on the east by the Aimian Sea and on the west by the Endless Ocean.[1] At least some of the islands had undersea caverns.[5] Aimia is subject to highstorms.[6]
One of the smaller islands at the north end of the chain is called Akinah.[7]
Aimian Races
There are two races of Aimians: Dysian Aimians (or Sleepless)[8] and Siah Aimians.[9] They are non-human[10] sentient beings. Although they are not related,[11] they each possess numerous unusual traits including a form of immortality[12][13] and the ability to magically modify their bodies.[14][13] Humans are able to mate with Siah Aimians[15] but not Dysian Aimians.[16]
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.[13]
Fauna
Many of the animals native to Aimia differ from other animals on Roshar. Unlike Shin animals, Aimian animals fit into the ecosystem of Roshar but have exceptional features that make them distinct, including lanceryn, known for their large gemhearts,[3] and larkin, known for ingesting Investiture such as Stormlight.[17] Lanceryn and larkin are directly related in some way.[18] Aimian animals are now exceptionally rare and modern Rosharans incorrectly believe that larkin are extinct.[3][19] Rysn acquired a larkin in the Reshi Isles, but its origin is unclear.[20]
At least one ancient text alludes to delicacies that come from Aimia,[21] possibly from endemic plants or animals.
History
Silver Kingdom
Aimia was one of the Silver Kingdoms during the Heraldic Epochs. It contained an Oathgate connecting it to Urithiru.[4][22] As one of the ten kingdoms and a holder of an Oathgate, it likely held one of the ten thrones in Urithiru.[23] Akinah was the capital of the kingdom, and it was once a grand city built on a natural rock formation with tenfold symmetry.[24][7] It was also known as the location to obtain Soulcasters.[7] Siah Aimians were integrated into larger Rosharan society to the point that they are partial ancestors of some ethnic groups on the main continent.[15]
Scouring of Aimia
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.[9] The Scouring is known to have decimated life on the islands. Native animals nearly went extinct,[19] and members of both native races are now rare.[9] The Oathgate in Akinah was either destroyed or fell into disuse, isolating the islands.[4][22]
The Aimian Sea near the islands became very dangerous, with strange winds and storms that seem to originate in the islands.[7] Akinah is now surrounded by a wall of Soulcast stone spikes that are forty feet tall, with additional spikes underwater to deter ships.[7] Kaza believes that the spikes must have been created by multiple Soulcasters working together.[7]
Hessi theorized that an Unmade, possibly Dai-Gonarthis, caused the destruction of Aimia.[25]
Recent events
Enough time has passed since the Scouring that myths and stories about the Aimian islands and their people have spread.[9] Akinah has many nicknames including "The Rock of Secrets" and "The Void's Playground", and Rosharans speculate about what it contains.[7] Some individual Aimians survive, and at least some are still on the islands.[26] Other cultures on Roshar are aware that Aimians still exist, but generally have negative reactions to them if discovered.[19]
The ship First Dreams manages to approach Akinah, but the crew is poisoned by one of the Sleepless, who is actively preventing humans from reaching the island.[7] The Sleepless says that she is protecting a secret that could lead to the "end of worlds".[7] It is not clear if other Aimians are also protecting the island. Kaza makes it to shore and sees a larkin and the crem-encrusted ruins of the once-ornate city before dying.[7]
Notable Aimians
- Axies the Collector (Siah)
- Arclo (Dysian)
- The cook on First Dreams (Dysian)
Hidden Dysian Amians
- Unknown Aimian[27]
Notes
- ↑ a b Mapa de Roshar
- ↑ Mapa de Silver Kingdoms
- ↑ a b c El camino de los reyes capítulo 36#
- ↑ a b c Juramentada capítulo 8#
- ↑ Juramentada capítulo 63 Epígrafe#
- ↑ Waygate Foundation Write-a-thon
— Arcanum - 2014-01-17# - ↑ a b c d e f g h i j Juramentada interludio I-4#
- ↑ El camino de los reyes capítulo 54#
- ↑ a b c d El camino de los reyes interludio I-5#
- ↑ 17th Shard Forum Q&A
— Arcanum - 2012-09-28# - ↑ Shadows of Self Boston signing
— Arcanum - 2015-10-14# - ↑ Arcanum Unbounded Seattle signing
— Arcanum - 2016-12-01# - ↑ a b c Danzante del Filo (novella) capítulo 18#
- ↑ Juramentada interludio I-5#
- ↑ a b #SandersonChat Twitter Q&A with Audible.com
— Arcanum - 2016-02-04# - ↑ Legion Release Party
— Arcanum - 2018-09-19# - ↑ Juramentada interludio I-13#
- ↑ Words of Radiance Seattle signing
— Arcanum - 2014-03-08# - ↑ a b c Palabras radiantes interludio I-3#
- ↑ Palabras radiantes interludio I-2#
- ↑ Juramentada capítulo 53#
- ↑ a b Juramentada capítulo 107#
- ↑ El camino de los reyes capítulo 45#
- ↑ Kabsal's Cymatics notes
- ↑ Juramentada capítulo 113 Epígrafe#
- ↑ Oathbringer Leeds signing
— Arcanum - 2017-12-01# - ↑ Brandon on Amians
— Theoryland - 2016-12-06#