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'''Glyphwards''' are prayers, written in the form of glyphs, that are used in Vorinism. Glyphwards can be a short in length as a single glyph,{{ref|b|twok|c|69}} or as long as several glyphs strung together.{{ref|b|twok|c|62}} They do take some skill to draw well and neatly, so a person who can draw glyphwards calligraphically well is considered to have an impressive ability.{{ref|b|twok|c|5}} After a glyphward is created, whether through drawing or sewing it into cloth,{{ref|b|twok|c|62}} it is burned to send the soul of the prayer to the [[Almighty]]. If the prayer fails to be answered, it is simply treated as his will. In addition to sending prayers to the Almighty, glyphwards often appeal to one of the [[Herald]]s, such as [[Jezrien|Jezerezeh]]'Elin]], the Stormfather.{{ref|b|twok|c|62}} Glyphs were also drawn on surfaces with [[burn ink]], and then set on fire to burn a glyph onto something.{{ref|b|twok|c|69}}
The prayers sent by glyphwards vary quite a bit. Some are burned before a an action, for a blessing such as luck or success.{{ref|b|twok|c|49}} Others are burned in a prayer of thanksgiving for some perceived blessing.{{ref|b|twok|c|8}} Some glyphwards are commissioned to absolve sins, such as visiting the [[Nightwatcher]].{{ref|b|twok|c|61}} When a person dies or is in danger, his or her wife or daughters will create glyphwards to pray for that person.{{ref|b|twok|c|69}} Glyphwards are also believed to be able to turn away evil.{{ref|b|twok|c|25}}
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