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The '''Hierocracy''' is a government run by the [[Vorinism|Vorin Church]] that attempted to rule on [[Roshar]] politically rather than merely acting as a spiritual guide.{{book ref|sa1|36}} The ardents attempted to conquer the world, claiming visions from the Almighty, but they were eventually defeated by the [[Sunmaker]].{{book ref|sa1|18}}

 

== History ==

=== Rise of the Church ===

The main goal of the Hierocracy was to unite the world under the Vorin faith, ruled by the ardents.{{book ref|sa1|26}} By the zenith of its power, the Hierocracy controlled nearly all of eastern Roshar.{{book ref|sa2|3}} It is uncertain what nations aside from [[Alethela]]{{book ref|sa1|18}} were controlled by the Hierocracy, but it is possible that the other primarily Vorin eastern nations of [[Kharbranth]], [[Natanatan]] and [[Jah Keved]] also fell under the Church's influence.{{book ref|sa2|8}} The Church tried to conquer the world and control the people for their own good.{{book ref|sa1|18}} The most powerful ardents claimed to be receiving visions from the [[Almighty]] himself. These visions, which only the priests could receive helped to further solidify their control. They grained their rule legitimacy, while simultaneously obfuscating their own religion.