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'''Austrism''' is a monotheistic religion oftencentered worshippedaround a god named '''Austre''', practiced by the [[Idris|Idrian]] people on [[Nalthis]]. In it, people worship a god named '''Austre'''. He is often called "God of Colors".{{book ref|wb|1}}
 
Austre is usually referred to with a male pronoun. Sincenot [[Endowment is female]],{{wob itref|6590}} isand likelyhis thattrue Austereidentity was(if basedany) onis one of the Returnedunknown.{{wob ref|6590}} Before the [[Manywar]] and the exile of the Royalroyal family, peoplehe ofwas also worshipped in [[Hallandren]] also used to worship him.{{book ref|wb|15}}
 
== Teachings ==
According to the doctrine of Austrism, Austre commands the [[Returned]] to come back to life, and gives [[Breath]] to humanity.{{book ref|wb|15}}
 
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}}
 
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]]{{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 man manperson should try to put oneself above the 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 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]] states that such intolerance toward [[Awakening]] only emerged after the [[Manywar]].{{book ref|wb|40}}▼
Acting ostentatiously, rejecting people because of their sins and flaunting one's talents were seen as sins.{{book ref|wb|19}}{{book ref|wb|20}}
 
Terminating pregnancies is seen as a sin.{{book ref|wb|34}}
Austrin teachings also say there was nothing wrong with feelings, but drawing attention to yourself with them is wrong.{{book ref|wb|1}}
 
== Austre ==
▲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]] states that such intolerance toward [[Awakening]] only emerged after the [[Manywar]].{{book ref|wb|40}}
{{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.
==Monks==▼
 
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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}}
[[Brandon]] designed the monks to have duties which were not very religious, and instead were supposed to act as servants to the kingdom's poor in a very formalized way.{{annotation ref|wb|chapter=3-2}} For example, if a man breaks his leg and can't work, a monk will take his place in the job. Occasionally, if a father dies and can't support his family, a monk is permanently assigned to his place at work and provides for that man's family. ▼
 
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}}
Monks are forbidden to own or possess anything themselves, and give everything they have to the people.{{annotation ref|wb|chapter=3-2}} 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}}▼
 
== 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.
 
▲[[Brandon]] designed theThe monks to have duties which were not very religious, and instead were supposed to act as servants to the kingdom's poor in a very formalized way.{{annotation ref|wb|chapter=3-2}} For example, if a man breaks his leg and can't work, a monk will take his place inat his job; the jobwages earned will still go to the injured man's family. Occasionally, if a father dies and can't support his family, 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.{{annotationwob ref|wb|chapter=3-26032}} 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 ==
|[[Vivenna]] travelling in [[T'Telir]] {{book ref|wb|9}}
}}
 
== Trivia ==
Austre may be a very old Returned.{{wob ref|6590}}
 
== Notes ==
{{Warbreaker}}
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[[es:Austrismo]]
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