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|related=[[Idris]]
|type={{cat tag|Religion}}
|world=Nalthis
|universe=[[Cosmere]]
|books=[[Warbreaker]]
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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
== Teachings ==
According to the doctrine of Austrism, Austre commands the Returned to come back to life, and gives [[Breath]] to humanity.{{
The fundamental tenets of the religion are called the [[Five Visions]].{{book ref|wb|13}} These are the visions had by [[Vo]], the First [[Returned]], before he died.{{book ref|wb|20}}
{{quote
|I saw men who placed themselves above others, and I saw them cast down.
|A quote from one of [[Vo]]'s [[Five Visions]]{{book ref|wb|13}}
}}
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}}
Terminating pregnancies is seen as a sin.{{book ref|wb|34}}
== Austre ==
{{quote
|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}}
}}
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}} Austre is not [[Endowment]]{{wob ref|6590}}; it is unknown if he is a real being or not.
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 viewed as a force, he is often given human descriptions, such as colorful eyes.{{book ref|wb|9}} He is said to have emotion and to be able to be pleased or displeased with someone's actions.{{book ref|wb|4}} Followers of Austrism believe he regards all humans, regardless of their societal status, as equals.{{book ref|wb|19}}
He is believed to make all living things, and to put them in their proper place better than any human could.{{book ref|wb|1}}{{book ref|wb|29}} He is also said to give people their personalities{{book ref|wb|1}} and their talents.{{book ref|wb|27}} Austrism holds that he sends the [[Returned]] back to Nalthis as his prophets{{book ref|wb|15}}, and gave Vo the Five Visions.{{book ref|wb|29}}
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}}
== Members of Austrism ==
{{columns|
* [[Vivenna]]
* [[Dedelin]]
* [[Siri]]
* [[Fafen]]
* [[Ridger]]
* [[Parlin]]
* [[Yarda]]
* [[Lemex]]
* [[Rira (character)|Rira]]
* [[Thame]]
}}
=== 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==
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
The monks
Monks are forbidden to own or possess anything themselves and
== Quotes ==
|[[Vivenna]] travelling in [[T'Telir]] {{book ref|wb|9}}
}}
== Trivia ==
Austre may be a very old Returned.{{wob ref|6590}}
== Notes ==
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