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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]];{{wob theref|6590}}, religiousand figurehis oftrue Austreidentity was(if likelyany) basedis on one of the [[Returned]]unknown.{{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 ==
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}}
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|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}}
}}
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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}} ItAustre is unlikelynot that[[Endowment]]{{wob Austre exists as a real being in the cosmereref|6590}}; thus,it everythingis inunknown thisif sectionhe is compriseda ofreal how those who follow the teachings of Austrism viewbeing theiror godnot.
 
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 hasis said to have emotion and canto be able to be pleased or displeased with someone's actions.{{book ref|wb|4}} Followers Heof Austrism believe he seesregards 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 to put them in their proper place better than any human cancould.{{book ref|wb|1}}{{book ref|wb|29}} He givesis also said to give people their personalities{{book ref|wb|1}} and their talents.{{book ref|wb|27}} HeAustrism 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}}
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