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'''AustreAustrism''' wasis thea deitymonotheistic ofreligion centered around a god named '''Austre''', practiced by the [[Idris|Idrian]] people on [[Nalthis]]. He wasAustre is often called "God of Colors". {{book ref|b|wb|c|1}}▼
 
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▲'''Austre''' was the deity of the [[Idrian]] people on [[Nalthis]]. He was often called "God of Colors". {{ref|b|wb|c|1}}
 
== Teachings ==▼
▲In the [[Warbreaker]], Austre is usually referred to with a male pronoun. Before the [[Manywar]] and the exile of the Royal family, people of [[Hallandren]] also used to worship him. {{ref|b|wb|c|15}}
According to the doctrine of Austrism, Austre commands the [[Returned]] to come back to life, and gives [[Breath]]s to the humanshumanity.{{book ref|wb|15}}▼
 
The fundamental tenets of the religion are called the [[Five Visions]].{{book ref|b|wb|c|13}} These wereare the visions had by [[Vo]], the First [[Returned]], before he died.{{book ref|b|wb|c|20}} ▼
The name of the corresponding religion was Austrism.
{{quote
{{quote|I saw men who placed themselves above others, and I saw them cast down|A quote from one of [[Vo]]'s [[Five Visions]]{{ref|b|wb|c|13}}|}}.▼
|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|b|wb|c|40}} They teach that no man manperson should try to put oneself above the others, and that Austre regards all people equally.{{book ref|bwb|19}} Acting ostentatiously, rejecting people because of their sins, and flaunting one's talents{{book ref|wb|c27}} 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}}▼
▲== Teachings ==
▲According to the Austrism, Austre commands the [[Returned]] to come back to life, and gives [[Breath]]s to the humans.
 
Austrism, as practiced by [[Idrian]]s, considers Breaths to be intimately linked to the human souls. For that reason Austre 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]] has statedstates that such intolerance toward [[Awakening]] only emerged after the [[Manywar]].{{book ref|b|wb|c|40}}▼
▲The fundamental tenets of the religion are called the [[Five Visions]].{{ref|b|wb|c|13}} These were the visions had by [[Vo]], the First [[Returned]], before he died.{{ref|b|wb|c|20}}
 
Terminating pregnancies is seen as a sin.{{book ref|wb|34}}
One of the Visions includes the following line:
▲{{quote|I saw men who placed themselves above others, and I saw them cast down|A quote from one of [[Vo]]'s [[Five Visions]]{{ref|b|wb|c|13}}|}}
 
== Austre ==
▲The Visions teach virtues of humility, sacrifice and seeing another's problems before your own.{{ref|b|wb|c|40}} They teach that no man man should try to put oneself above the others, and that Austre regards all people equally.{{ref|b|wb|c|19}}
{{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.
Acting ostentatiously, rejecting people because of their sins and flaunting one's talents were seen as sins.{{ref|b|wb|c|19}}{{ref|b|wb|c|20}}
 
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}}
Austrin teachings also said there was nothing wrong with feelings, but drawing attention to yourself with them was wrong.{{ref|b|wb|c|1}}
 
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}}
▲Austrism, as practiced by [[Idrian]]s considers Breaths to be intimately linked to the human souls. For that reason Austre followers consider holding the [[Breath]]s of others to be a sin, and using them to Awaken to be an even greater sin. However, [[Vasher]] has stated that such intolerance toward [[Awakening]] only emerged after the [[Manywar]].{{ref|b|wb|c|40}}
 
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 wear white robes. 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.
 
The monks act as servants to the kingdom's poor in a very formalized way. 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.{{wob ref|6032}}
 
Monks are forbidden to own or possess anything themselves and 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}}
 
== Quotes ==
{{quote
{{quote|Flowers ain’t evil, assuming they’re left where Austre put them. We
shouldn’t|Flowers ain't evil, assuming they're left where Austre put them. We shouldn't use Austre’sAustre's beauty to make ourselves more important.|[[Mab]] to [[Siri]] {{ref|b|wb|c|1}}|}}
|[[Mab]] to [[Siri]] {{book ref|wb|1}}
}}
 
{{quote
{{quote|In the distance, she could see the plateau that held the Court of Gods, the most profane place beneath Austre's colorful eyes.▼
the most profane place beneath Austre’s colorful eyes.|[[Vivenna]] travelling in [[T'Telir]] {{book ref|b|wb|c|9}}|}}▼
}}
 
== Trivia ==
▲{{quote|In the distance, she could see the plateau that held the Court of Gods,
Austre may be a very old Returned.{{wob ref|6590}}
▲the most profane place beneath Austre’s colorful eyes.|[[Vivenna]] travelling in [[T'Telir]] {{ref|b|wb|c|9}}|}}
 
== Notes ==
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