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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.{{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 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. |
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.{{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 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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Monks are forbidden to own or possess anything themselves and to give everything they have to the people.{{wob ref|6032}} Without the pressure to feed themselves or acquire goods, some monks can be a little lazy. However, many are very diligent, such as [[Fafen]].{{book ref|wb|2}} |
Monks are forbidden to own or possess anything themselves and to give everything they have to the people.{{wob ref|6032}} Without the pressure to feed themselves or acquire goods, some monks can be a little lazy. However, many are very diligent, such as [[Fafen]].{{book ref|wb|2}} |
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Revision as of 17:43, 25 January 2021
| Austrism | |
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| Related to | Idris |
| World of Origin | Nalthis |
| Universe | Cosmere |
Austrism is a religion centered around a god named Austre, practiced by the Idrian people on Nalthis. Austre is often called "God of Colors".[1]
Austre is not Endowment; the religious figure of Austre was likely based on one of the Returned.[2] Before the Manywar and the exile of the Royal family, people of Hallandren also used to worship him.[3]
Teachings
According to the doctrine of Austrism, Austre commands the Returned to come back to life, and gives Breath to humanity.[3]
The fundamental tenets of the religion are called the Five Visions.[4] These are the visions had by Vo, the First Returned, before he died.[5]
“I saw men who placed themselves above others, and I saw them cast down ”
The Visions teach the virtues of humility, sacrifice and seeing another's problems before your own.[6] They teach that no person should try to put oneself above others, and that Austre regards all people equally.[7] Acting ostentatiously, rejecting people because of their sins, and flaunting one's talents are seen as sins.[7][5] Austrism also teaches that there is nothing wrong with feelings, but drawing attention to yourself with them is wrong.[1]
Austrism, as practiced by Idrians, considers Breaths to be intimately linked to human souls. For that reason followers of Austre consider holding the Breaths 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.[6]
Monks
Monks of Austrism (also called Idrian monks) are supposed to be the most pious and least ostentatious of Idrians.[8] They are required to shear off their hair and wear white robes.[9] 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.[9] Idrian monks do not get locked in a monastery--they can leave at any time[8]--and they provide services for the needy in Idris.
The monks act as servants to the kingdom's poor in a very formalized way.[10] For example, if a man breaks his leg and can't work, a monk will take his place at his job; the wages earned will still go to the injured man's family. Occasionally, if a father dies, a monk is permanently assigned to his place at work and provides for that man's family.
Monks are forbidden to own or possess anything themselves and to give everything they have to the people.[10] Without the pressure to feed themselves or acquire goods, some monks can be a little lazy. However, many are very diligent, such as Fafen.[9]
Quotes
“Flowers ain't evil, assuming they're left where Austre put them. We shouldn't use Austre's beauty to make ourselves more important. ”
“In the distance, she could see the plateau that held the Court of Gods, the most profane place beneath Austre's colorful eyes. ”
Notes
- ↑ a b c Warbreaker chapter 1#
- ↑ Shadows of Self Lansing signing
— Arcanum - 2015-10-13# - ↑ a b Warbreaker chapter 15#
- ↑ a b Warbreaker chapter 13#
- ↑ a b Warbreaker chapter 20#
- ↑ a b Warbreaker chapter 40#
- ↑ a b Warbreaker chapter 19#
- ↑ a b Warbreaker chapter 44#
- ↑ a b c Warbreaker chapter 2#
- ↑ a b Warbreaker Annotations
— Arcanum - 2010-07-27# - ↑ Warbreaker chapter 9#