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'''Austrism''' is a religion centered around a god named '''Austre''', practiced by the [[Idris|Idrian]] people on [[Nalthis]]. Austre is often called "God of Colors".{{book ref|wb|1}}
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'''Austrism''' is a monotheistic religion centered around a god named '''Austre''', practiced by the [[Idris|Idrian]] people on [[Nalthis]]. Austre is often called "God of Colors".{{book ref|wb|1}}
   
 
Austre is not [[Endowment]]; the religious figure of Austre was likely based on one of the [[Returned]].{{wob ref|6590}} Before the [[Manywar]] and the exile of the Royal family, people of [[Hallandren]] also used to worship him.{{book ref|wb|15}}
  
Austre is not [[Endowment]]; the religious figure of Austre was likely based on one of the [[Returned]].{{wob ref|6590}} Before the [[Manywar]] and the exile of the Royal family, people of [[Hallandren]] also used to worship him.{{book ref|wb|15}}
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The Visions teach the virtues of humility, sacrifice and seeing another's problems before your own.{{book ref|wb|40}} They teach that no person should try to put oneself above others, and that Austre regards all people equally.{{book ref|wb|19}} Acting ostentatiously, rejecting people because of their sins, and flaunting one's talents{{book ref|wb|27}} are seen as sins.{{book ref|wb|19}}{{book ref|wb|20}} Austrism also teaches that there is nothing wrong with feelings, but drawing attention to yourself with them is wrong.{{book ref|wb|1}}
  
The Visions teach the virtues of humility, sacrifice and seeing another's problems before your own.{{book ref|wb|40}} They teach that no person should try to put oneself above others, and that Austre regards all people equally.{{book ref|wb|19}} Acting ostentatiously, rejecting people because of their sins, and flaunting one's talents{{book ref|wb|27}} are seen as sins.{{book ref|wb|19}}{{book ref|wb|20}} Austrism also teaches that there is nothing wrong with feelings, but drawing attention to yourself with them is wrong.{{book ref|wb|1}}
   
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Austrism, as practiced by [[Idrian]]s, considers Breaths to be intimately linked to human souls. For that reason followers of Austre consider holding the [[Breath]]s of others to be a sin, and using them to [[Awakening|Awaken]] to be an even greater sin. However, [[Vasher]] states that such intolerance toward Awakening only emerged after the [[Manywar]].{{book ref|wb|40}}
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Austrism, as practiced by [[Idrian]]s, considers Breaths to be intimately linked to human souls. For that reason followers of Austre consider holding the [[Breath]]s of others to be a sin, and using them to [[Awakening|Awaken]] to be an even greater sin.{{book ref|wb|13}} However, [[Vasher]] states that such intolerance toward Awakening only emerged after the [[Manywar]].{{book ref|wb|40}}
   
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== Austre ==
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While male pronouns are used to reference Austre, he is not seen as a being, but instead, as an invisible karmic force that watches over all people. He punishes those that do bad things and rewards those who do good things. {{book ref|wb|29}}
  
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|[[Siri]] explaining the concept of Austre to [[Susebron]]{{book ref|wb|29}}
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Austre is the only god of the monotheistic religion of Austrism.{{book ref|wb|29}} He is often referred to as the "God of Colors."{{book ref|wb|4}} It is unlikely that Austre exists as a real being in the cosmere; thus, everything in this section is comprised of how those who follow the teachings of Austrism view their god.
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While male pronouns are used to reference Austre, he is not seen as a person, but instead, as an invisible karmic force that watches over all people.{{book ref|wb|29}} Despite being a force, he is often given human descriptions, such as colorful eyes.{{book ref|wb|9}} He has emotion and can be pleased or displeased with someone's actions.{{book ref|wb|4}} He sees all humans, regardless of their societal status, as equals.{{book ref|wb|19}}
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He gave Vo the Five Visions.{{book ref|wb|29}} He is believed to make all living things and put them in their proper place better than any human can.{{book ref|wb|1}}{{book ref|wb|29}} He gives people their personalities{{book ref|wb|1}} and their talents.{{book ref|wb|27}} He sends the [[Returned]] back to Nalthis as his prophets.{{book ref|wb|15}}
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The [[Idris|Idrians]] believe that Austre watches over them and protects them.{{book ref|wb|2}}{{book ref|wb|4}} They call themselves sons and daughters of Austre.{{book ref|wb|9}}
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=== Curses ===
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Almost every Idrian uses Austre's name for a variety of expressions of confusion, shock, and disbelief.
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"For Austre’s sake!"{{book ref|wb|2}}
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"Austre, God of Colors!"{{book ref|wb|4}}{{book ref|wb|6}}{{book ref|wb|10}}
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"What in Austre’s name was that?"{{book ref|wb|10}}{{book ref|wb|11}}
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"Oh, Austre."{{book ref|wb|10}}{{book ref|wb|20}}
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"Oh, God, Lord of Colors!"{{book ref|wb|20}}
   
 
==Monks==
  
==Monks==

Revision as of 14:27, 13 June 2021

Austrism
Related to Idris
World of Origin Nalthis
Universe Cosmere

Austrism is a monotheistic 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 ”

—A quote from one of Vo's Five Visions[4]

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[8] 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.[4] However, Vasher states that such intolerance toward Awakening only emerged after the Manywar.[6]

Austre

“He’s more of a force. You know, the thing that watches over all people, who punishes those who don’t do what is right and who blesses those who are worthy. ”

—Siri explaining the concept of Austre to Susebron[9]

Austre is the only god of the monotheistic religion of Austrism.[9] He is often referred to as the "God of Colors."[10] It is unlikely that Austre exists as a real being in the cosmere; thus, everything in this section is comprised of how those who follow the teachings of Austrism view their god.

While male pronouns are used to reference Austre, he is not seen as a person, but instead, as an invisible karmic force that watches over all people.[9] Despite being a force, he is often given human descriptions, such as colorful eyes.[11] He has emotion and can be pleased or displeased with someone's actions.[10] He sees all humans, regardless of their societal status, as equals.[7]

He gave Vo the Five Visions.[9] He is believed to make all living things and put them in their proper place better than any human can.[1][9] He gives people their personalities[1] and their talents.[8] He sends the Returned back to Nalthis as his prophets.[3]

The Idrians believe that Austre watches over them and protects them.[12][10] They call themselves sons and daughters of Austre.[11]

Curses

Almost every Idrian uses Austre's name for a variety of expressions of confusion, shock, and disbelief.

"For Austre’s sake!"[12] "Austre, God of Colors!"[10][13][14] "What in Austre’s name was that?"[14][15] "Oh, Austre."[14][5] "Oh, God, Lord of Colors!"[5]

Monks

Monks of Austrism (also called Idrian monks) are supposed to be the most pious and least ostentatious of Idrians.[16] They are required to shear off their hair and wear white robes.[12] 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.[12] Idrian monks do not get locked in a monastery--they can leave at any time[16]--and they provide services for the needy in Idris.

The monks act as servants to the kingdom's poor in a very formalized way.[17] 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.[17] Without the pressure to feed themselves or acquire goods, some monks can be a little lazy. However, many are very diligent, such as Fafen.[12]

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. ”

—Mab to Siri [1]

“In the distance, she could see the plateau that held the Court of Gods, the most profane place beneath Austre's colorful eyes. ”

—Vivenna travelling in T'Telir [11]

Notes

  1. ↑ a b c d e Warbreaker chapter 1#
  2. ↑ Shadows of Self Lansing signing
    — Arcanum - 2015-10-13#
  3. ↑ a b c Warbreaker chapter 15#
  4. ↑ a b c Warbreaker chapter 13#
  5. ↑ a b c d Warbreaker chapter 20#
  6. ↑ a b Warbreaker chapter 40#
  7. ↑ a b c Warbreaker chapter 19#
  8. ↑ a b Warbreaker chapter 27#
  9. ↑ a b c d e Warbreaker chapter 29#
  10. ↑ a b c d Warbreaker chapter 4#
  11. ↑ a b c Warbreaker chapter 9#
  12. ↑ a b c d e Warbreaker chapter 2#
  13. ↑ Warbreaker chapter 6#
  14. ↑ a b c Warbreaker chapter 10#
  15. ↑ Warbreaker chapter 11#
  16. ↑ a b Warbreaker chapter 44#
  17. ↑ a b Warbreaker Annotations
    — Arcanum - 2010-07-27#
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