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Moving details about Austre himself to its own section, so people wishing to know more about Austrians view their god can find it quickly. Also added curses in case people want to be accurate with Idrian exclamations.
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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}}
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}}
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}}
== Austre ==
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|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]]{{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.
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}}
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}}
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}}
=== Curses ===
Almost every Idrian uses Austre's name for a variety of expressions of confusion, shock, and disbelief.
"For Austre’s sake!"{{book ref|wb|2}}
"Austre, God of Colors!"{{book ref|wb|4}}{{book ref|wb|6}}{{book ref|wb|10}}
"What in Austre’s name was that?"{{book ref|wb|10}}{{book ref|wb|11}}
"Oh, Austre."{{book ref|wb|10}}{{book ref|wb|20}}
"Oh, God, Lord of Colors!"{{book ref|wb|20}}
==Monks==
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