Editing Ardent

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'''Ardents''' are priests of [[Vorinism]] in [[Roshar]].{{book ref|sa1||7}} Since the [[Hierocracy]] the ardents have been forbidden from participating in politics, owning possessions, and are themselves the property of [[Lighteyes]]. Like Parshmen, ardents are not paid for work. They are the only people allowed to use the Almighty's other name ''Elithanathile'' or He Who Transforms. Many male ardents had shaved heads and long beards, most ardents dress in grey robes.

Ardents are exempt from many customs in [[Alethkar]], especially gender-specific customs. Female ardents are not required to cover their [[safehand]] and are allowed to eat both masculine and feminine foods. Male ardents can learn to read and pursue other feminine arts.

== Notable Ardents ==

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*[[Kabsal]] A male ardent who lived in [[Kharbranth]]{{book ref|sa1|7}} and attempted to assassinate [[Jasnah]].{{book ref|sa1|70}}

*[[Geranid]] A female ardent who lived on a small [[Reshi]] island and studied [[Spren]].{{book ref|sa1|i|8}}

*[[Ashir]] A male ardent, Geranid's husband, who studies chemistry through cooking.{{book ref|sa1|i|8}}

*[[Kadash]] A male ardent, head of the ardents under Dalinar’s household. He is a former elite solider who became an ardent after he witnessed the events at the [[Rift]].{{book ref|sa3|107}}

*[[Vasher|Zahel]] The warrior ardent who teaches [[Adolin]], [[Renarin]] and [[Kaladin]] swordmanship and how to fend off a shardbearer.{{book ref|sa2|16}}

== Soulcasting ==

Ardents are the only people allowed to use [[Soulcasting]] in Alethkar, and surround the practice with mystery carrying out Soulcastings at night and under heavy guard to prevent the general public from viewing them. Ardents are, however, not allowed to use Soulcasters on people. Ardents who use Soulcasters wear red robes, instead of the usual grey.{{book ref|sa2|35}} At least one ardent is shown to be undergoing savanthood, as seen by her crystalline eyes and skin that is described as looking like stone, with small cracks.{{book ref|sa2|35}}

== Notes ==

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