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− | '''Shu-Dereth''' is a religion practiced on the [[Sel|Selish]] continent known as [[Opelon]] ([[Aonic]] term) or [[Sycla]] ([[Fjorden|Fjordell]] term).{{book ref|Elantris|3}}{{glossary ref|Elantris|O}}{{glossary ref|Elantris|S}} During the events of [[Elantris (book)|''Elantris'']], it is the official religion of all nations east of the |
+ | '''Shu-Dereth''' is a religion practiced on the [[Sel|Selish]] continent known as [[Opelon]] ([[Aonic]] term) or [[Sycla]] ([[Fjorden|Fjordell]] term).{{book ref|Elantris|3}}{{glossary ref|Elantris|O}}{{glossary ref|Elantris|S}} During the events of [[Elantris (book)|''Elantris'']], it is the official religion of all nations east of the Dathreki mountains; [[Arelon]] and [[Teod]] are the only nations within the “known world” that remain holdouts. {{book ref|Elantris|3}}{{book ref|Elantris|9}} |
== Beliefs == |
== Beliefs == |
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− | : The Derethi believe the Elantrians to be vile, blasphemous, and altogether unholy.{{book ref|Elantris|42}} Dilaf, |
+ | : The Derethi believe the Elantrians to be vile, blasphemous, and altogether unholy.{{book ref|Elantris|42}} Dilaf, gradget of the Dakhor monastery, believes them to be [[Svrakiss]].{{book ref|Elantris|8}} |
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* The only difference between man and animal is mankind’s ability to worship Jaddeth; beasts are only capable of serving their lusts, whereas mankind is capable of devotion to a higher purpose.{{book ref|Elantris|6}}{{book ref|Elantris|8}} |
* The only difference between man and animal is mankind’s ability to worship Jaddeth; beasts are only capable of serving their lusts, whereas mankind is capable of devotion to a higher purpose.{{book ref|Elantris|6}}{{book ref|Elantris|8}} |
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* Service to Jaddeth is rewarded during life as well as in the afterlife.{{book ref|Elantris|8}} |
* Service to Jaddeth is rewarded during life as well as in the afterlife.{{book ref|Elantris|8}} |
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− | * Fjordell is Jaddeth's chosen tongue, and therefore is holy, and all others are tantamount to profanity.{{book ref|Elantris|12}} |
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* Only one man – the Wyrn – serves Jaddeth directly. All others serve through a chain of command (see [[Shu-Dereth#Organization & Hierarchy|Organization & Hierarchy]] for more information). |
* Only one man – the Wyrn – serves Jaddeth directly. All others serve through a chain of command (see [[Shu-Dereth#Organization & Hierarchy|Organization & Hierarchy]] for more information). |
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+ | ==Religious Texts== |
Derethi scriptures are contained in the '''Do-Dereth''', though they also study the text of their parent religion, the Do-Kando of [[Shu-Keseg]].{{book ref|Elantris|3}} |
Derethi scriptures are contained in the '''Do-Dereth''', though they also study the text of their parent religion, the Do-Kando of [[Shu-Keseg]].{{book ref|Elantris|3}} |
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− | The Derethi worship in chapels. These chapels are often made of stone, they are also tall and have towering spires. It is untraditional to mill about, laughing and joking, in a chapel.{{book ref|Elantris|3}} |
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==Organization & Hierarchy== |
==Organization & Hierarchy== |
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=== Chain to Jaddeth=== |
=== Chain to Jaddeth=== |
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− | {{image|Dilaf Shuravf.jpg|Dilaf, Dakhor |
+ | {{image|Dilaf Shuravf.jpg|Dilaf, Dakhor Gradget|side=right|width=30%}} |
The Derethi believe that only one man – the Wyrn, or ruler, of Fjorden – can serve Jaddeth directly. All others serve only those in the position directly above them in the chain that links all people to Lord Jaddeth. This prevents those in the lower ranks from having to worry about commands of Jaddeth that are beyond their capacity to understand.{{book ref|Elantris|12}} |
The Derethi believe that only one man – the Wyrn, or ruler, of Fjorden – can serve Jaddeth directly. All others serve only those in the position directly above them in the chain that links all people to Lord Jaddeth. This prevents those in the lower ranks from having to worry about commands of Jaddeth that are beyond their capacity to understand.{{book ref|Elantris|12}} |
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− | * The '''Wyrn ''' of Fjorden is the only member of the church who serves Jaddeth directly |
+ | * The '''Wyrn ''' of Fjorden is the only member of the church who serves Jaddeth directly.{{book ref|Elantris|12}} |
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+ | * A '''gradget''', the leader of a monastery, is generally considered to be outside of the chain because gradgets generally don’t involve themselves in matters outside of their monastery. However, gradgets of the most powerful monasteries (Rathbore, Dakhor, and Fjeldor) rank above gyorn.{{book ref|Elantris|58}}{{glossary ref|Elantris|G}} |
− | * '''Gyorn''' is the highest level of the Derethi priesthood except in cases where the |
+ | * '''Gyorn''' is the highest level of the Derethi priesthood except in cases where the gradget of a powerful monastery elects to become active in the affairs of the church at large. The twenty gyorns{{book ref|Elantris|5}} of the Fjordell Empire are amongst the most noble in standing; kings bow to gyorns in nations where Shu-Dereth is practiced.{{book ref|Elantris|14}}{{book ref|Elantris|48}} They are known to serve as ambassadors to foreign nations, such as [[Arelon]] and the [[Rose Empire]].{{tes ref|98}} They customarily wear red ornamental armor with billowing crimson cloaks.{{book ref|elantris|5}} |
− | * '''Ragnat''' is the rank directly below |
+ | * '''Ragnat''' is the rank directly below gyron; they usually oversee a region of Derethi worshippers.{{glossary ref|Elantris|R}} A priest must be of at least this level to command Rathbore-trained priests without the Wyrn’s permission.{{book ref|Elantris|36}} |
− | * '''Grador''' is the rank below ragnat; |
+ | * '''Grador''' is the rank below ragnat; they generally lead chapels in large cities.{{glossary ref|Elantris|G}} |
* An '''arteth''' is a full Derethi priest. This is the lowest rank of priest that can lead a chapel on his own.{{glossary ref|Elantris|A}} Many arteths can be assigned to one chapel with a “head arteth” leading them.{{book ref|Elantris|3}} |
* An '''arteth''' is a full Derethi priest. This is the lowest rank of priest that can lead a chapel on his own.{{glossary ref|Elantris|A}} Many arteths can be assigned to one chapel with a “head arteth” leading them.{{book ref|Elantris|3}} |
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− | * '''Dorven''' is the lowest level of Derethi priest; |
+ | * '''Dorven''' is the lowest level of Derethi priest; though arteths may have some authority over the dorven, they officially serve the gradors.{{book ref|Elantris|3}}{{book ref|Elantris|12}} |
− | * '''Common people''' reside at the bottom of the chain and serve the arteths and the |
+ | * '''Common people''' reside at the bottom of the chain and serve the arteths and the dorven.{{book ref|Elantris|12}} |
=== Monasteries === |
=== Monasteries === |
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Shu-Dereth developed when one of Keseg’s students, Dereth, set out from JinDo to spread Shu-Keseg’s central tenet of unity of all mankind, teaching that it should be achieved by uniting all mankind under one nation.{{book ref|Elantris|14}} These teachings were later used as the basis for a new faction of Shu-Keseg, named Shu-Dereth after its founder.{{glossary ref|Elantris|S}} |
Shu-Dereth developed when one of Keseg’s students, Dereth, set out from JinDo to spread Shu-Keseg’s central tenet of unity of all mankind, teaching that it should be achieved by uniting all mankind under one nation.{{book ref|Elantris|14}} These teachings were later used as the basis for a new faction of Shu-Keseg, named Shu-Dereth after its founder.{{glossary ref|Elantris|S}} |
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+ | ===Establishmet in Fjorden=== |
− | Dereth’s ideas were originally rejected in his native [[JinDo]]; however, they were embraced by the Fjordell. Shu-Dereth has been the official religion of Fjorden since the reported conversion of Wyrn [[Wulfden the First]] and has spread to all of the eastern nations.{{glossary ref|Elantris|S}} Since that time, the leader of Shu-Dereth takes the title [[Wyrn (title)|Wyrn]] upon his ascension, which serves as both a political and a religious title.{{glossary ref|Elantris|W}} |
+ | Dereth’s ideas were originally rejected in his native [[JinDo]]; however, they were embraced by the Fjordell. Shu-Dereth has been the official religion of Fjorden since the reported conversion of Wyrn [[Wulfden the First]] and has spread to all of the eastern nations.{{glossary ref|Elantris|S}} Since that time, the leader of Shu-Dereth takes the title [[Wyrn (title)|Wyrn]] upon his ascension, which serves as both a political and a religious title.{{glossary ref|Elantris|W}} |
=== Cultural Impacts=== |
=== Cultural Impacts=== |
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|Like two plants competing for the same ground, Shu-Dereth would strangle Shu-Korath. |
|Like two plants competing for the same ground, Shu-Dereth would strangle Shu-Korath. |
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