Editing Jaddeth

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'''Jaddeth''' is a deity on [[Sel]] related to rocks and earth. He is the god of the modern [[Shu-Dereth]] religion.{{glossary ref|Elantris|J}}

He is mentioned in ''[[Wyrn the King]]'', the oldest text on Sel, as a minor god that cared for the rocks under the earth.{{book ref|Elantris|43}} The originally pantheistic religion later shifted to monotheism through the teachings of [[Keseg]].{{glossary ref|Elantris|K}} [[Dereth]] further interpreted Keseg's doctrine to mean that mankind should serve a single monarch.{{glossary ref|Elantris|D}}{{book ref|Elantris|14}} Dereth's ideas were rejected in his native [[JinDo]], but were later embraced in [[Fjorden]] after the fall of the Old Empire and the adoption of [[Shu-Dereth]] as the official state religion by [[Wulfden the First]].{{glossary ref|Elantris|S}}{{glossary ref|Elantris|W}} Jaddeth was elevated to be the primary god of Shu-Dereth and therefore the entire Fjordell Empire.{{glossary ref|Elantris|J}} Over the next several centuries, Fjordell [[Wyrn (title)|Wyrn]]s and priests altered historical texts to make it seem like Fjorden had always served Jaddeth with holy purpose.{{book ref|elantris|43}}

==Modern Shu-Dereth==

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|Once again, Arelon and Teod were the only two kingdoms in the known world who resisted Fjordell rule. This time, with the might of Jaddeth's holy calling behind it, Fjorden would prevail. Then, with all mankind united under Wyrn’s rule, Jaddeth could rise from His throne beneath the earth and reign in glorious majesty.

|[[Hrathen]]{{book ref|elantris|3}}

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In the modern Derethi religion, he is often referred to as "Lord Jaddeth"; shortening his name to "Ja" is regarded as vulgar.{{book ref|elantris|9}}{{glossary ref|Elantris|J}} The Fjordell believe Jaddeth to be the only extant god, and consider him to be omnipotent; he is said to have created mankind and remains capable of granting miracles.{{book ref|elantris|36}}{{book ref|elantris|18}}{{book ref|elantris|45}} [[Svrakiss]] are thought to be the souls of the dead who wasted their chance to worship Jaddeth.{{book ref|elantris|6}}

Some of Jaddeth's original characteristics have remained despite the evolution in how he is worshipped, including the fact that he dwells underground rather than in the skies.{{glossary ref|Elantris|J}} He is said to slumber in the earth, waiting for a time when the whole world worships him to return and rule the world.{{book ref|elantris|3}} This is cited as the justification for the Fjordell Empire's intent to conquer all of mankind. The "heathen" nations of [[Arelon]] and [[Teod]] that have historically used [[AonDor]] and resisted the Fjordell are seen as threats to the empire and Jaddeth's will.{{book ref|elantris|9}}{{book ref|elantris|45}}

The Fjordell Wyrn acts as Jaddeth's prophet, and is the only Derethi that is said to directly serve and speak to him.{{book ref|Elantris|8}} Each Wyrn issues proclamations that are said to be the actual words of Jaddeth.{{book ref|elantris|3}} Followers of Shu-Dereth adhere to a strictly organized hierarchy that technically serves Wyrn rather than Jaddeth himself.{{book ref|elantris|12}} They believe that Jaddeth rewards devotion in his followers, as well as ambition.{{book ref|Elantris|8}}{{book ref|elantris|61}}{{book ref|Elantris|3}}

==Trivia==

*Of the [[Shard]]s on Sel, Jaddeth is more of [[Dominion]] than [[Devotion]].{{wob ref|783}}

*In a deleted scene from ''Elantris'', Hrathen refers to Jaddeth's "subterranean empire", reinforcing the Fjordell belief that Jaddeth lives underground.{{bws ref|elantris-deleted-scenes-the-mad-prince|The Mad Prince|post=  - ''[[Elantris (book)|Elantris]]'' deleted scene|date=date unknown}}

*In an early idea for the [[Elantris sequel|''Elantris'' sequel]], the Derethi would claim that Jaddeth had awakened despite Fjorden's failure to capture Arelon and Teod.{{wob ref|13514}}

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