Difference between revisions of "War of Loss"

:''Main article: [[Hierocracy]]''

The [[Vorin]] church had taken control of much of the world, obfuscating its own doctrine from the common people.{{book ref|twok|18}} They wanted to unite the world under Vorinism, ruled by the [[ardent]]s.{{book ref|sa1|26}} People were taught to follow the ardents instead of the [[Herald]]s or the [[Almighty]]. They most powerful ardents claimed visions from the Almighty himself, which further solidified their control by creating a mysticism the common people could not achieve or understand.{{book ref|sa1|18}} At the height of their power, the Hierocracy controlled most of eastern Roshar.{{book ref|sa2|3}} Although it is not clear exactly which countries were controlled by them, it is likely that all the modern Vorin countries were under their influence.