Turah Maps Forbidden
visual_ruleGlobal rule: Maps of Turah, especially showing Allesaria, are outlawed; possession leads to execution; knowledge hidden via blood oaths and verbal tradition.
In the 'Shield of Sparrows' series, the forbidden status of Turah maps emerges as a cornerstone of global oppression, with detailed charts of the sacred land of Allesaria strictly outlawed under penalty of execution. This prohibition enforces secrecy through blood oaths and oral traditions, shielding forbidden knowledge from the ruling powers. Across the series, this edict underscores the theme of hidden truths, evolving from a mere legal decree into a symbol of resistance as characters risk everything to rediscover and reclaim these maps.
Evolution
Rites of the Starling
Global rule: Maps of Turah, especially showing Allesaria, are outlawed; possession leads to execution; knowledge hidden via blood oaths and verbal tradition.
Book Appearances
Rites of the Starling
First appears Ch 40