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=== Religion ===
Those who follow theThe Pahn Kahl religion practice a form of nature worship.{{annotation ref|wb|chapter=29}} This religion has similarities with the [[Iridescent Tones]], but is more conceptualist and does not include worship of the [[Returned]].{{qa ref|680|25|What do the Pahn Kahl believe in? All we seem to know is that they are similar to the Iridescent Tones. Any more info?|date=2010-01-18}}. TheRather, Pahnit Kahlinvolves believea inkind fiveof godsnature whoworship are collectively manifest inwhere the storms of the [[Bright Sea]] are revered as manifestations of the unity of their five gods.{{annotation ref|wb|chapter=29}} One of these gods is the Voice that calls the Returned,{{qa ref|680|25|What do the Pahn Kahl believe in? All we seem to know is that they are similar to the Iridescent Tones. Any more info?|date=2010-01-18}} who in reality is the [[Shard]] [[Endowment]].{{qa ref|428|59|The only thing I'll confirm (and I don't think I've said this before) is that The Voice is, indeed, one of the Shards of Adonalsium. (Endowment is that Shard's true name, by the way.)|date=2009-07}} It is unknown how much they understand of Endowment's nature.
In their theology, the [[Returned]] are men and womenthose who deniedlived thejust powerlives ofbut theirdied godslacking in lifefaith. andThey are therefore forbidden entrance into heaven{{annotation ref|wb|chapter=29}} However, theybut are not seen as sinners worthy of hell. Instead, so they Returnare forgiven a second chance to find the true faith in life by Returning.{{annotation ref|wb|chapter=29}} Many of the Pahn Kahl do not mind the Returned, and accept the God King as monarch.{{book ref|wb|15}} They simply see the Returned as misguided. Since they do not see them as divinities, the only thing the Pahn Kahl find extraordinary about the Returned is the strength of their [[BioChroma]].
Many outsiders consider the Pahn Kahl religion to be simplistic, especially in contrast with the elaborate doctrine of the [[Iridescent Tones]].{{book ref|wb|14}} In fact, many people in Hallandren and beyond have no understanding of the religion or are not even aware that the Pahn Kahl have their own separate religion at all.{{book ref|wb|15}}{{book ref|wb|14}}{{book ref|wb|29}} Unfortunately, some aspects of the Pahn Kahl religion have been forgotten even by its followers, due in part to their single-minded desire for independence from Hallandren.{{qa ref|680|25|What do the Pahn Kahl believe in? All we seem to know is that they are similar to the Iridescent Tones. Any more info?|date=2010-01-18}}
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