Taldain
| Taldain | |
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 por Jian Guo
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| Esquirlas | Autonomía |
| Investiduras | Maestría de la arena |
| Sistema | Sistema de Taldain[1] |
| Universo | Cosmere |
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“Taldain es uno de los planetas más extravagantes del Cosmere, hecho que, a su vez, me resulta extravagante a mí. ”
Taldain es un planeta del Cosmere localizado en el sistema del mismo nombre y es la residencia actual de la Esquirla Autonomía[3][4] y el planeta natal de Khriss. También es el mundo en el q ue se desarrolla la historia de Arena Blanca.
Geografía y ecología
Taldain es un planeta bloqueado por las mareas, un lado del mundo experimenta el día perpetuo y el otro lado está sumido en una noche interminable. Debido a esto, la ecología y la cultura en ambos lados del planeta se desarrollaron por separado, hay una diferencia de temperatura entre las dos mitades, pero no nieva en el Lado Oscuro.[5] Hay dos culturas prominentes en Taldain; Lado Diurno y Lado Oscuro.[2] Estos individuos se llaman "diurnenses" y "oscurenses" respectivamente.
Lado Diurno
La mayor parte de la investidura de los planetas se encuentra en el Lado Diurno.[6] Gran parte está cubierto de roca y arena, que, a su vez, está cubierta de líquenes. De este liquen proviene el llamativo color de la arena así como su cambio de color.[7] Debido a la severidad de la luz solar, la mayor parte de su flora y fauna vive bajo la superficie de la arena, donde es más fresca.[2]
El Lado Diurno es el hogar de una gran masa de tierra circular que está rodeada de océano por todos lados. En esta masa de tierra hay cinco naciones: Kerzta, Lossand, Denka, Seevis y Tallon. Hay una cordillera en el lado oriental de la masa terrestre, que atraviesa Tallon y limita con Seevis. Una montaña llamada KraeDa se encuentra en el centro del Lado Diurno.[8] Una gran variedad de diferentes tipos de flora y fauna hacen su hogar en esta parte del planeta.
Flora
La parra dorim es una planta utilizada como fuente de agua en el Lado Diurno por sus habitantes y las zonas donde crecen no se consideran desérticas. La planta almacena agua principalmente como una medida defensiva contra otros seres, ya que el agua disuelve los caparazones de muchas criaturas de la arena. Por ello, cualquier criatura que intente comer la planta encontrará que su boca empieza a derretirse.[9] Debido a esto, el crecimiento de las parras dorim limita el tamaño de las criaturas de arena.[10]
La ciudad de Kezare se cultiva para la agricultura y es más fértil que las regiones de arena profunda, como resultado de esto tiene una flora más variada.[11][12] El barrio del Lado Oscuro también tiene flores nativas del Lado Oscuro que crecen en él.[8]
Fauna
Los cavadizos habitan las zonas conocidas como las arenas profundas del continente, es raro que se aventuren lejos de estas zonas.[13] Viven comiendo la capa de arena expuesta a la superficie, de forma similar a lo que ocurre cuando se utiliza para la maestría de la arena, que se vuelve opaca después de ser digerida y necesita recargarse.[10]
Existen múltiples razas de este tipo de criaturas, algunas de ellas como los kaRaks son cazadas por deporte.[10] Otra raza consiste en miles de pequeños cavadizos que se juntan en las arenas profundas, cuando se mueven agitan la arena por encima de ellos haciendo que se les confunda con una criatura mucho más grande obligando a los caminantes a retirarse.[10] Los delRak naisha son otra raza que se encuentra en las arenas profundas. Son criaturas que esperan justo debajo de la arena, y si esta se altera, emergen y devoran todo lo que esté encima de ella.[10]
Los tonks son un tipo de animal domesticado en Lado Diurno que no está relacionado con los cavadizos, se utilizan principalmente como montura.[9] Sin embargo, les asusta el agua y se niegan a cruzarla limitando el lugar al que se les puede llevar.[11] Viajar con tonks también es frustrante debido a su instinto natural de enterrarse bajo la arena durante una tormenta de arena y su tendencia a confundir muchas cosas con las tormentas de arena.[11]
Lado Oscuro
El Lado Oscuro está iluminado principalmente por la luz ultravioleta, ya que la flora se ha adaptado para utilizar esta sección del espectro electromagnético.[14] Esto hace que los oscurenses tengan los dientes, ojos y uñas iluminados.[15] La vida vegetal y animal también brilla bajo la luz ultravioleta y resplandece de esta manera,[5][2] los visitantes de la región suelen describirla como un aspecto entre llamativo y chillón.[2] También explica por qué los Darksiders tienen la piel oscura cuando no viven en un clima tradicional para el alto contenido de melanina. La mayor parte de Lado Oscuro está cubierta por liquen.[16] Cuando visitan el Lado Diurno, los oscurenses deben llevar lentes oscuras para proteger sus ojos. Sin embargo, pueden ir sin ellas si el ángulo del sol no está directamente sobre ellos. [17]
A diferencia de lo que se suponía, el Lado Oscuro está investido por Autonomía, aunque sus efectos no son tan notorios.[2][18][6]
Historia
At an unknown date the planet was created, it was placed in its current location in the Taldain System purposefully.[19] It is unknown if it was placed during its creation or after it. Following the Shattering Autonomy settled into the system as the sole Shard present.[3][4] At another stage in its early history the planet was settled by humans, due to how the genetics of the settles played out, Daysiders ended up with pale skin.[20]
Overtime those on Dayside began to notice the influence of one of Autonomy's Avatars which became known as the Sand Lord.[18] This entity eventually would form the basis to Ker'Reen Philosophy and became the dominant object of worship for the people of Kerzta. Differing religious beliefs was formed in the Diem, an important part of the government of Lossand. This difference of faith led to frequent war between Lossand and Kerzta. Permanent peace was eventually gained when the high priest government of Kerzta was replaced by a merchant nobility.[13]
After 200 years, there was a push again by the A'kar, the head priest of Ker'Reen Philosophy, to take control by diplomatic means. They made contact with a recent convert to Ker'Reen Philosophy within the Diems ranks and persuaded them to help with their plans. With their assistance they created a plan to wipe out the Diem in an attempt to win favour with the public, under the pretence that the destruction of the Diem was the Sandlords whim.[13] Their efforts nearly succeeded but ultimately the remnants of the Diem managed to organise themselves and the new Lord Mastrell succeeded in persuading the Lossand government to maintain the Diem. This allowed the Diem to grow more powerful than before, as a result support for the A'kar crumbled and they failed to take control of the Kerzta government.[21]
Later on, for unknown reasons, the planet became closed off to visitors.[22][2][23] Around this time the planet also stopped progressing technologically, a sudden shift from when it used to be one of the most advanced planets in the Cosmere.[22][23] Later on it became easier to access Taldain again.[24]
Culture
The culture of Taldain is split between the Dayside and Darkside due to the planets unique geography.[2]
Dayside
Because the sun does not set on Dayside individuals living there have a variety of issues that needed to be resolved. In regards to keeping time an hour on Taldain is 100 minutes long.[25] Because of its stationary nature many Daysiders find it easy to navigate by using the sun as a reference point.[9] Due to its ever present nature many Daysiders feel a spiritual bond with their sun, and some, such as the Kerztians, worship it.[9] Most Daysiders are afraid of the dark as well being unused to it.[26]
On Dayside there is a large circular continent that can be found, on this landmass there are a variety of countries. The largest and most powerful nations is Kerzta which is located on the western portion of the Dayside continent. Its people worship the Sand Lord and abide by the Ker'Reen Philosophy. Lossand is a country that is immediately next to it and stretches in a wedge from KraeDa in the center of the continent to the southern coast around the Ry'Do Ali River. It is ruled by the Council of Taishin, the heads of the eight Professions vital to their life and culture. Both of these nations have an enmity with one another due to Kerzta accepting Sand mastery, althought they have not been in direct conflict in centuries.
In addition to these countries are the Rim Kingdoms which are a series of smaller nations on the eastern and north-eastern coast of the Dayside continent. They consist of; Denka, Seevis, Nor'Tallon and Tallon.
Darkside
On Darkside the most powerful and influential force in regards to culture, economics and politics is the Dynasty. This force is ruled by Skathan.[11] Its dominance is so strong that the language Darksiders speak is called Dynastic after the country.[9] It also is the most technologically advanced country in the planet with weapons such as guns and explosives being common creations within its borders.[11] They also had instant noodles, which Hoid enjoyed, and wants Scadrial to replicate.[27][28] Despite its dominance some minor nations such as Elis and Iiaria resists the Dynasty's push to grow and expand its influence even further.[29] Despite this however the nations power runs deep within Darkside with them being able to send their agents to infiltrate different groups throughout the continent.[29]
The Kerztian word for Darksider is Lonsha.[9]
Astronomy
Taldain is tidally locked around two suns, this makes it unique among other planets in the Cosmere.[2] It is located between the two suns in the system which orbit one another, because of a layer of dust around one of these suns one half of the world is trapped in endless sunlight and the other half in night.[2] This placement was done purposefully by its creator.[19] It is the only planet within the system and a single moon, Nizh Da, has a polar orbit around the world. [2] An hour on Taldain is 100 minutes long.[25]
Magic System
The world of Taldain has been settled by Autonomy and as a result its investure can be found throughout the planet, primarily in the atmosphere.[18] Autonomy has allowed it to spread unusually making it in theory easy to access, a Returned for instance would have little difficulty living on Taldain[23] and one could also theoretically access the worlds investure on another planet so long as they can see the star system.[30] For a time this was the only way to access its magic system as the world was shut off from the Cognitive Realm[18] but eventually it became possible to visit the world again.[24]
The most dramatic form of investure that can be found on the planet is Sand Mastery which is located on Dayside, despite its flashy appearance it uses very little investure however and primarily works through subtle manipulations with Connection between the user, Shard and White Sand. It is believed by residents of Taldain that only Dayside was invested by the Shard however this is incorrect and in fact both parts of the world are invested with the majority of it falling on Dayside.[2] Darkside magic primarily functions through tattoos[31] but its effects are not nearly as noticeable.[6][18]
Notes
- ↑ Mapa de Taldain system
- ↑ a b c d e f g h i j k l Arcanum Ilimitado - Sistema de Taldain#
- ↑ a b /r/fantasy AMA 2011
— Arcanum - 2011-08-31# - ↑ a b Words of Radiance San Francisco signing
— Arcanum - 2014-03-06# - ↑ a b Manchester signing
— Arcanum - 2014-08-06# - ↑ a b c Arcanum Unbounded Chicago signing
— Arcanum - 2016-12-06# - ↑ Arena Blanca Volumen 2 capítulo 5#
- ↑ a b Arena Blanca Volumen 1 capítulo 5#
- ↑ a b c d e f Arena Blanca Volumen 1 capítulo 3#
- ↑ a b c d e Arena Blanca Volumen 2 capítulo 3#
- ↑ a b c d e Arena Blanca Volumen 1 capítulo 4#
- ↑ General Reddit 2016
— Arcanum - 2016-10-12# - ↑ a b c Arena Blanca Volumen 1 capítulo 2#
- ↑ Manchester signing
— Arcanum - 2014-08-06# - ↑ White Sand vol.1 release party
— Arcanum - 2016-06-28# - ↑ Arena Blanca Volumen 2 capítulo 6#
- ↑ Arena Blanca Volumen 3 capítulo 3#
- ↑ a b c d e Shadows of Self release party
— Arcanum - 2015-10-05# - ↑ a b Leipzig Book Fair
— Arcanum - 2017-03-24# - ↑ Warsaw signing
— Arcanum - 2017-03-18# - ↑ Arena Blanca Volumen 3 capítulo 6#
- ↑ a b DrogaKrolow.pl interview
— Arcanum - 2017-03-17# - ↑ a b c Salt Lake ComicCon FanX 2016
— Arcanum - 2016-03-26# - ↑ a b Shadows of Self release party
— Arcanum - 2015-10-05# - ↑ a b Arena Blanca Volumen 1 capítulo 1#
- ↑ Arena Blanca Volumen 3 capítulo 4#
- ↑ Oathbringer release party
— Arcanum - 2017-11-13# - ↑ Shadows of Self Chicago signing
— Arcanum - 2015-10-12# - ↑ a b Arena Blanca Volumen 3 capítulo 2#
- ↑ Kraków signing
— Arcanum - 2017-03-21# - ↑ FanX 2021
— Arcanum - 2021-09-16#
