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|type = Capital, Port City|size = Large|waterbodies = [[Rajmuat Harbor]]|established = Before 181 [[Human Era|HE]]|language = Kyprish<br> [[Common Eastern]]|events = [[Raka rebellion]]|buildings = [[Grey Palace]]<br />[[Kanodang]]|policeforce = [[Rittevon's Lance]]|firstappeared = [[Trickster's Choice]]|latestappeared = [[Tortall and Other Lands: A Collection of Tales]]}}
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'''Rajmuat''' is the capital city of the [[Copper Isles]], an island nation situated on the [[Emerald Ocean]]. It is located on the south edge of [[Kypriang Island]], the largest of the isles.
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'''Rajmuat''' is the capital city of the [[Copper Isles]], an island nation situated on the [[Emerald Ocean]]. The city is located on the south edge of [[Kypriang Island]], the largest of the isles.
   
 
==Layout==
 
==Layout==
 
===Districts===
 
===Districts===
There are several districts of Rajmuat<ref>''Trickster's Queen'', map of Rajmuat in the first few pages of the book</ref>.
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There are several districts of Rajmuat<ref>''Trickster's Queen'', map of Rajmuat in the first few pages of the book</ref>.
 
*The Greater Fortress, also the location of the Example Display Ground
 
*The Greater Fortress, also the location of the Example Display Ground
 
*[[Windward District]]
 
*[[Windward District]]
 
*Middle Town
 
*Middle Town
 
*Market Town
 
*Market Town
*Swan District
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*[[Swan District]]
*Dockmarket
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*[[Dockmarket]]
*Flowergarden District
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*[[Flowergarden District]]
 
*Downwind District
 
*Downwind District
 
*[[The Honeypot]]
 
*[[The Honeypot]]
   
 
==History==
 
==History==
Rajmuat was the capital city before the [[Luarin Conquest]] led by [[Rittevon of Lenman]] and [[Ludas Jimajen]]. It was held by the [[raka]] queens of old, though it probably looked differently to how it did in the 460s [[HE]]. The queens' [[Grey Palace]] was built there, known throughout the land, and where people could visit in order to see real beauty.
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Rajmuat was the capital city before the [[Luarin Conquest]] led by [[Rittevon of Lenman]] and [[Ludas Jimajen]]. It was held by the [[raka]] queens of old, though it probably looked differently to how it did in the 460s [[Human Era|HE]]. The queens' [[Grey Palace]] was built there, known throughout the land, and where people could visit in order to see real beauty.
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==Culture==
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===Religion===
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Those native to Rajmuat worship either [[Mithros]] and the [[Great Mother Goddess]] primarily, or [[Kyprioth]], depending on their upbringing and their ethnicity.
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===Language===
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Kyprish is the main language of Rajmuat, like other areas of the Copper Isles, but it has a distinct accent.
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===Architecture===
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Some of the most exemplary buildings are found in Rajmuat, including the [[Grey Palace]], which dates back far before the Rittevon rulers.
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Stucco is used as a wall covering in both poorer and wealthier areas of the city, and clay tiles are often used for roofing. In the wealthier areas, families live in extremely ornate villas. The Balitangs' home had large pillars that lined the front porch, and a layered roof.<ref name="tqc1" />
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==Laws and Punishments==
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*It is expressly forbidden for slaves to carry any kind of weaponry. The exact punishment is unknown, but likely extreme.<ref name="tcc2">''[[Trickster's Choice]]'', Ch 2. (pp. 32—35; Random House paperback)</ref>
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*Attacking a member of the royal family, even a second-tier member, is punishable by death. This is the case in all the Isles.<ref name="tcc4">''Trickster's Choice'', Ch. 4 (pg. 93; Random House paperback)</ref>
   
 
==Events==
 
==Events==
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===462 HE===
Rajmuat was where the [[Raka rebellion|raka rebellion]] took place in full force, although others on other islands also rebelled. The [[Raka conspiracy|rebel conspirators]] gave the city raka hope by painting an open shackle on buildings and walls, so that people could spread the work of the queen-to-be, and of the end of a cruel dynasty.
 
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*May HE — [[Alianne Crow|Aly]] is sold as a slave to the [[Balitang family]] after [[Kyprioth]] interferes with her sale.<ref name="tcc2" />
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*May 6th — [[Oron Rittevon]] exiles his first cousin,<ref>''[[Trickster's Queen]]'', Ch. 12 (pg. 900; Random House ebook). Sarai is mentioned to be Dunevon's second cousin, which means Oron and Mequen are first cousins.</ref> [[Mequen Balitang]], from Rajmuat.
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*Early summer — [[Hazarin Rittevon]] succeeds his father, King Oron.<ref>''Trickster's Choice'', Ch. 11</ref> Names [[Dunevon Rittevon|Prince Dunevon]] as his successor, with a regency council made up of [[Imajane Rittevon]] and [[Rubinyan Jimajen]].<ref name="tcc14">''Trickster's Choice'', Ch. 14</ref>
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*Late summer — Dunevon succeeds Hazarin as king.<ref name="tcc14" />
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*Fall — [[Bronau Jimajen]] attempts to kidnap King Dunevon in an impulsive power play.<ref name="tcc14" />
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===463 HE===
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*Spring
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**The Balitang family is pardoned; they return to Rajmuat.
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**Wealthier residential areas are beginning to show signs of trouble: burn marks on stone and hastily whitewashed stucco.<ref name="tqc1">''[[Trickster's Queen]]'', Ch. 1 </ref>
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Rajmuat was where the [[Raka rebellion|raka rebellion]] took place in full force, although other conspirators on other islands also rebelled against the regime. The [[Raka conspiracy|rebel conspirators]] gave the raka of Rajmuat hope by painting an open shackle on buildings and walls, so that people could spread the work of the queen-to-be, and of the end of a cruel dynasty.
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In the late summer of 463 HE, the final battle started between the rebels and those loyal to [[Rittevon family|House Rittevon]], after Crown assassins attempted to murder [[Dovasary Balitang]] on the streets of Rajmuat while the Balitangs were returning home from a royal event. She was rescued by a large, wild [[kudarung]], showing that the wild horses had chosen Dove as the new queen of the Isles. During the battle, Dove flew over the city on the wild kudarung that rescued her in order to bring hope to the rebel forces. They were victorious, but suffered many losses. On [[Midwinter]] of 464, Dovasary crowned herself queen of the Copper Isles and restored [[Kyprioth]] to his rightful place as patron god.
   
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==Appearances==
In the late summer of 463 [[HE]], the war started between the rebels and those loyal to [[Rittevon family|House Rittevon]]. [[Dovasary Balitang]], the rebels' chosen queen-to-be, flew over the city on a large wild [[Kudurung|kudurung]] in order to bring hope to the rebel forces. They were victorious, but suffered many losses. Later, Dovasary crowned herself queen of the Copper Isles and restored [[Kyprioth]] to his rightful place as patron god.
 
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Rajmuat appears in both ''[[Trickster's Choice]]'' and ''[[Trickster's Queen]]'', and serves as the main setting in the latter novel. The city also appears in ''[[Tortall and Other Lands: A Collection of Tales]]''.
   
==Notes and references==
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==Notes and References==
 
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*''[[Trickster's Choice]]'', Ch 2. (p 32, Random House paperback)
 
 
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[[Category:Places in Trickster's Choice]]
 
[[Category:Places in Trickster's Choice]]
 
[[Category:Places in Trickster's Queen]]
 
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Template:Location infobox Rajmuat is the capital city of the Copper Isles, an island nation situated on the Emerald Ocean. The city is located on the south edge of Kypriang Island, the largest of the isles.

Layout

Districts

There are several districts of Rajmuat[1].

History

Rajmuat was the capital city before the Luarin Conquest led by Rittevon of Lenman and Ludas Jimajen. It was held by the raka queens of old, though it probably looked differently to how it did in the 460s HE. The queens' Grey Palace was built there, known throughout the land, and where people could visit in order to see real beauty.

Culture

Religion

Those native to Rajmuat worship either Mithros and the Great Mother Goddess primarily, or Kyprioth, depending on their upbringing and their ethnicity.

Language

Kyprish is the main language of Rajmuat, like other areas of the Copper Isles, but it has a distinct accent.

Architecture

Some of the most exemplary buildings are found in Rajmuat, including the Grey Palace, which dates back far before the Rittevon rulers.

Stucco is used as a wall covering in both poorer and wealthier areas of the city, and clay tiles are often used for roofing. In the wealthier areas, families live in extremely ornate villas. The Balitangs' home had large pillars that lined the front porch, and a layered roof.[2]

Laws and Punishments

  • It is expressly forbidden for slaves to carry any kind of weaponry. The exact punishment is unknown, but likely extreme.[3]
  • Attacking a member of the royal family, even a second-tier member, is punishable by death. This is the case in all the Isles.[4]

Events

462 HE

463 HE

  • Spring
    • The Balitang family is pardoned; they return to Rajmuat.
    • Wealthier residential areas are beginning to show signs of trouble: burn marks on stone and hastily whitewashed stucco.[2]

Rajmuat was where the raka rebellion took place in full force, although other conspirators on other islands also rebelled against the regime. The rebel conspirators gave the raka of Rajmuat hope by painting an open shackle on buildings and walls, so that people could spread the work of the queen-to-be, and of the end of a cruel dynasty.

In the late summer of 463 HE, the final battle started between the rebels and those loyal to House Rittevon, after Crown assassins attempted to murder Dovasary Balitang on the streets of Rajmuat while the Balitangs were returning home from a royal event. She was rescued by a large, wild kudarung, showing that the wild horses had chosen Dove as the new queen of the Isles. During the battle, Dove flew over the city on the wild kudarung that rescued her in order to bring hope to the rebel forces. They were victorious, but suffered many losses. On Midwinter of 464, Dovasary crowned herself queen of the Copper Isles and restored Kyprioth to his rightful place as patron god.

Appearances

Rajmuat appears in both Trickster's Choice and Trickster's Queen, and serves as the main setting in the latter novel. The city also appears in Tortall and Other Lands: A Collection of Tales.

Notes and References

  1. Trickster's Queen, map of Rajmuat in the first few pages of the book
  2. 2.0 2.1 Trickster's Queen, Ch. 1
  3. 3.0 3.1 Trickster's Choice, Ch 2. (pp. 32—35; Random House paperback)
  4. Trickster's Choice, Ch. 4 (pg. 93; Random House paperback)
  5. Trickster's Queen, Ch. 12 (pg. 900; Random House ebook). Sarai is mentioned to be Dunevon's second cousin, which means Oron and Mequen are first cousins.
  6. Trickster's Choice, Ch. 11
  7. 7.0 7.1 7.2 Trickster's Choice, Ch. 14