Desideran

Desideran is a fictional place featured in the fantasy novel "The Way of Kings" by Brandon Sanderson. It is one of the Shattered Plains, a collection of vast plateaus separated by deep chasms. These chasms are a prominent geographical feature of Roshar, the primary setting of the Stormlight Archive series. The Shattered Plains are a harsh and dangerous environment, constantly battered by highstorms, powerful magical tempests that reshape the landscape and bring with them unique flora and fauna.

The specific location of Desideran within the Shattered Plains is not detailed extensively, but it is understood to be a region where various Alethi lighteyes, the ruling noble class, have established warcamps. These camps are engaged in a prolonged and costly war against the Parshendi, a native species of sentient beings who inhabit the Plains. The constant conflict and the challenging environment have shaped the culture and military strategies of the Alethi forces. Life on Desideran, like other parts of the Shattered Plains, is characterized by military occupation, resource scarcity, and the ever-present threat of highstorms and Parshendi raids. The strategic importance of these locations often revolves around access to resources or tactical advantages in the ongoing war.