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− | '''Austrism''' is a |
+ | '''Austrism''' is a religion often worshipped by the [[Idris|Idrian]] people on [[Nalthis]]. In it, people worship a god named '''Austre'''. He is often called "God of Colors".{{book ref|wb|1}} |
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+ | Austre is usually referred to with a male pronoun. Before the [[Manywar]] and the exile of the Royal family, people of [[Hallandren]] also used to worship him.{{book ref|wb|15}} |
== Teachings == |
== Teachings == |
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+ | According to the Austrism, Austre commands the [[Returned]] to come back to life, and gives [[Breath]] to humanity. |
The fundamental tenets of the religion are called the [[Five Visions]].{{book ref|wb|13}} These are the visions had by [[Vo]], the First [[Returned]], before he died.{{book ref|wb|20}} |
The fundamental tenets of the religion are called the [[Five Visions]].{{book ref|wb|13}} These are the visions had by [[Vo]], the First [[Returned]], before he died.{{book ref|wb|20}} |
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− | |A quote from one of [[Vo]]'s [[Five Visions]]{{book ref|wb|13}} |
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+ | One of the Visions includes the following line: |
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⚫ | The Visions teach the virtues of humility, sacrifice and seeing another's problems before your own.{{book ref|wb|40}} They teach that no |
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⚫ | Austrism, as practiced by [[Idrian]]s |
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+ | Acting ostentatiously, rejecting people because of their sins and flaunting one's talents were seen as sins.{{book ref|wb|19}}{{book ref|wb|20}} |
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− | Terminating pregnancies is seen as a sin.{{book ref|wb|34}} |
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+ | Austrin teachings also say there was nothing wrong with feelings, but drawing attention to yourself with them is wrong.{{book ref|wb|1}} |
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− | == Austre == |
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− | |He’s more of a force. You know, the thing that watches over all people, who punishes those who don’t do what is right and who blesses those who are worthy. |
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− | |[[Siri]] explaining the concept of Austre to [[Susebron]]{{book ref|wb|29}} |
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⚫ | Austrism, as practiced by [[Idrian]]s considers Breaths to be intimately linked to the human souls. For that reason Austre followers consider holding the [[Breath]]s of others to be a sin, and using them to Awaken to be an even greater sin. However, [[Vasher]] states that such intolerance toward [[Awakening]] only emerged after the [[Manywar]].{{book ref|wb|40}} |
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− | Austre is the only god of the monotheistic religion of Austrism.{{book ref|wb|29}} He is often referred to as the "God of Colors."{{book ref|wb|4}} Austre is not [[Endowment]]{{wob ref|6590}}; it is unknown if he is a real being or not. |
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− | While male pronouns are used to reference Austre, he is not seen as a person, but instead, as an invisible karmic force that watches over all people.{{book ref|wb|29}} Despite being viewed as a force, he is often given human descriptions, such as colorful eyes.{{book ref|wb|9}} He is said to have emotion and to be able to be pleased or displeased with someone's actions.{{book ref|wb|4}} Followers of Austrism believe he regards all humans, regardless of their societal status, as equals.{{book ref|wb|19}} |
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− | + | Monks of Austrism (also called Idrian monks) are supposed to be the most pious and least ostentious of Idrians.{{book ref|wb|44}} They are required to shear their hair off and to wear white robes.{{book ref|wb|2}} It is seen as a duty in Idris to provide at least one child for the monasteries (especially among noble or rich families), as it is against the Five Visions to be selfish, even with their own blood.{{book ref|wb|2}} Idrian monks do not get locked in a monastery--they can leave at any time{{book ref|wb|44}}--and they provide services for the needy in Idris. |
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⚫ | [[Brandon]] designed the monks to have duties which were not very religious, and instead were supposed to act as servants to the kingdom's poor in a very formalized way.{{annotation ref|wb|chapter=3-2}} For example, if a man breaks his leg and can't work, a monk will take his place in the job. Occasionally, if a father dies and can't support his family, a monk is permanently assigned to his place at work and provides for that man's family. |
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− | The [[Idris|Idrians]] believe that Austre watches over them and protects them.{{book ref|wb|2}}{{book ref|wb|4}} They call themselves sons and daughters of Austre.{{book ref|wb|9}} |
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− | == Members of Austrism == |
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− | * [[Vivenna]] |
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− | * [[Dedelin]] |
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− | * [[Siri]] |
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− | * [[Fafen]] |
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− | * [[Ridger]] |
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− | * [[Parlin]] |
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− | * [[Yarda]] |
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− | * [[Lemex]] |
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− | * [[Rira (character)|Rira]] |
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− | * [[Thame]] |
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− | === Curses === |
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− | Almost every Idrian uses Austre's name for a variety of expressions of confusion, shock, and disbelief. |
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− | "For Austre’s sake!"{{book ref|wb|2}} |
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− | "Austre, God of Colors!"{{book ref|wb|4}}{{book ref|wb|6}}{{book ref|wb|10}} |
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− | "What in Austre’s name was that?"{{book ref|wb|10}}{{book ref|wb|11}} |
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− | "Oh, Austre."{{book ref|wb|10}}{{book ref|wb|20}} |
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− | "Oh, God, Lord of Colors!"{{book ref|wb|20}} |
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− | Monks of Austrism (also called Idrian monks) are supposed to be the most pious and least ostentatious of Idrians.{{book ref|wb|44}} They are required to shear off their hair and wear white robes. It is seen as a duty in Idris to provide at least one child for the monasteries (especially among noble or rich families), as it is against the Five Visions to be selfish, even with one's own blood.{{book ref|wb|2}} Idrian monks do not get locked in a monastery--they can leave at any time{{book ref|wb|44}}--and they provide services for the needy in Idris. |
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== Quotes == |
== Quotes == |
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− | |[[Mab]] to [[Siri]] {{book ref|wb|1}} |
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− | |[[Vivenna]] travelling in [[T'Telir]] {{book ref|wb|9}} |
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− | == Trivia == |
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− | Austre may be a very old Returned.{{wob ref|6590}} |
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== Notes == |
== Notes == |
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