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'''Shu-Dereth''' is one of the major religions on [[Sel]].{{book ref|Elantris|3}} Shu-Dereth is an offshoot of [[Shu-Keseg]]. It was founded by [[Dereth]], a disciple of [[
Dereth’s ideas were originally rejected in his native [[JinDo]]; however, they were embraced by the Fjordell. Shu-Dereth has been the official religion of Fjorden since the conversion of Wyrn Wulfden the First and has spread to all of the eastern nations{{glossary ref|Elantris|S}}. Since that time, the leader of Shu-Dereth takes the name [[Wyrn]] as a title upon his ascension to the position. Wyrn acts both as Jaddeth's prophet and regent during his entrapment in the earth.
;Ghajan Monastery: One of many monasteries that train warriors. [[Hrathen]] trained here after leaving Dakhor.{{book ref|elantris|36}}
;Rathbore Monastery: Trains assassins.{{book ref|elantris|17}} In general very few individuals may make use of Rathbore-trained assassins, gyorns and Wyrn being some of them.{{book ref|elantris|36}} Potential members may be required to kill someone before being admitted, as [[Fjon]] was required to kill Hrathen before being admitted.{{book ref|elantris|62}}
== Theories and Speculations ==
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* The god [[Jaddeth]] could be based on the [[Shard]] [[Dominion]], as Derethi-majority Fjorden seeks to expand the Fjordell Empire across Sel, similar to the Shardic Intent of Dominion.
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