Horneater Peaks

The Unkalaki, or Horneaters, live in the Horneater Peaks in Jah Keved. The peaks of the mountains are heated by geothermal vents and have craters at the tops which are filled with water. The Peaks are a place of extremes: bitter ice, powdery snow, boiling heat, and blessed humidity.
Beneath the water of the Peak’s “Oceans” is Cultivation’s essence which creates her Perpendicularity, the only stable one on Roshar.  The Unkalaki people have pale skin and are known for their red hair and height. They have some singer blood and can digest shells and carapace, hence their colloquial name Horneaters. Some Unkalaki can see spren, though it’s unclear if this is a gift of their singer blood or some effect of living near the Perpendicularity. The occupation of an Unkalaki family’s sons is determined by their birth order with first and second sons finding food, third sons becoming craftsmen, and fourth sons becoming warriors. Similar to the Vedens, sons will shift roles if an older brother dies or is disowned. The Unkalaki belong to clans led by a Nuatoma whose family act as servants for him. Unkalaki names are often long poems which makes them hard for outsiders to pronounce.

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Mountain Range