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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]], but focuses on the equality of obedience, rather than the equality of mind. Shu-Dereth is based on the worship of [[Jaddeth]], a God who is said to slumber in the earth, waiting for a time when the whole world worships him to return and rule the world. Shu-Dereth is a highly militaristic religion, and is based on a regimented ranking, known as the '''Great Chain'''. The leader of Shu-Dereth, who acts both as Jaddeth's prophet and regent during his entrapment in the earth, takes the name [[Wyrn]] as a title upon his ascension to the position.
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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 [[Keseg]]. However, Shu-Dereth differs from Shu-Keseg in the way that it focuses on the equality of obedience, rather than the equality of mind. Shu-Dereth is based on the worship of [[Jaddeth]], a God who is said to slumber in the earth, waiting for a time when the whole world worships him to return and rule the world. Followers of Shu-Dereth are known as Derethi, and the religion's holy book is called the Do-Dereth.
   
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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 [[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 receives the title [[Wyrn (title)|Wyrn]] upon his ascension. Wyrn acts both as Jaddeth's prophet and regent during his entrapment on earth.
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Followers of Shu-Dereth are known as Derethi, and the religion's holy book is called the Do-Dereth.
  
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Fjorden’s society stratified and organized Shu-Dereth’s teachings to a martial level. As a result, Shu-Dereth is a highly militaristic religion, and is based on a regimented ranking, known as the "Great Chain."
   
 
== The Great Chain ==
  
== The Great Chain ==
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The Great Chain is the chain that links all living members of Shu-Dereth to Wyrn and then to Jaddeth. Masters were always called hroden, and but there were two different ways a servant could serve a master. One way was to swear to be someone's odiv, which was irrevocably binding. Krondet was a less binding oath, where one listened to the counsel of their hroden, but were not morally obligated to do what they say. In the priesthood, everyone in the Great Chain were odivs and bound to do what someone higher in the chain commanded.{{book ref|Elantris|12}}
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The Great Chain is the chain that links all living members of Shu-Dereth to Wyrn and then to Jaddeth. Masters were always called hroden, but there were two different ways a servant could serve a master. One way was to swear to be someone's odiv, which was irrevocably binding. Krondet is a less binding oath, in which one listened to the counsel of his hroden, but was not morally obligated to obey. In the priesthood, all in the Great Chain are odivs and bound to do what someone higher in the chain commanded.{{book ref|Elantris|12}}
   
 
* At the bottom of the chain are the common people; they serve the arteths and the dorven.
  
* At the bottom of the chain are the common people; they serve the arteths and the dorven.
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* Dorven are the lowest level of the priesthood, they served the arteths and the gradors.
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* Dorven are the lowest level of the priesthood; they serve the arteths and the gradors.
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* Arteths are the lowest level which may lead a chapel by themselves, they served the gradors.
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* Arteths are the lowest level that may lead a chapel by themselves; they serve the gradors.
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* Gradors are the level of the priesthood directly above the arteths, they generally lead the chapels in the larger cities.
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* Gradors are the level of the priesthood directly above the arteths; they generally lead the chapels in the larger cities.
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* Ragnets are the level directly below the gyorns, they generally oversaw a region of Derethi followers.
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* Ragnets are the level directly below the gyorns; they generally oversee a region of Derethi followers.
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* Gyorns served Wyrn directly, they were the highest available level of their priesthood other than some of the gragdets. There are only twenty of them, and are among the most important people in the [[Fjordell Empire]]. They often serve as ambassadors for Wyrn to foreign nations, such as [[Arelon]] and the [[Rose Empire]].{{book ref|tes|day|98}} They customarily wear red armor.{{book ref|elantris|5}}
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* Gyorns serve Wyrn directly; they are at the highest level of the priesthood other than perhaps some gragdets. There are only twenty of them, and they are among the most important people in the [[Fjordell Empire]]. They often serve as ambassadors for Wyrn to foreign nations, such as [[Arelon]] and the [[Rose Empire]].{{tes ref|98}} They customarily wear red ornamental armor.{{book ref|elantris|5}}
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* Gragdets were the leaders of monasteries, they were outside of the direct chain, although some of them had positions of authority of the gyorns (The gragdet of the [[Dakhor]] monastery for example).
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* Gragdets are the leaders of monasteries; they are outside of the direct chain, although some have the authority of the gyorns (such as the gragdet of the [[Dakhor]] monastery).
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* [[Wyrn]] was at the head of the church, and was able to serve Jaddeth directly, the Wyrn had direct control over all members of Shu-Dereth.
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* Wyrn is the head of the church, and is able to serve Jaddeth directly; the Wyrn has direct control over all members of Shu-Dereth.
   
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== Beliefs & Prophecies ==
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==Monasteries==
 
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* Shu-Dereth interpreted Keseg’s teachings of unity for all mankind to mean that all men must be united beneath the rule of one nation. Dereth taught that once all men bow before a single monarch, proving their unified nature, God would come to live among them.{{glossary ref|Elantris|S}}
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Entering Derethi priests joined one of many monasteries. They each serve as religious training as well as train them for various tasks:{{book ref|Elantris|17}}{{book ref|Elantris|36}}
  
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* The derethi believe that the souls of men who hated Jaddeth during life become [[Svrakiss]]. The Svrakiss are considered to be evil entities barred from entrance into heaven and are said to have the power to take over the bodies of living men and control their actions.{{book ref|Elantris|6}}
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* When someone who follows Shu-Dereth has bad luck or a difficult time, the Svrakiss are often blamed.{{book ref|Elantris|32}}{{book ref|Elantris|51}}
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* The [[Day of Empire]] is a day prophesied by Wyrn when the whole world would be converted to Shu-Dereth and Jaddeth, the Derethi god, would return to Sel.{{book ref|Elantris|3}}
   
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== Monasteries ==
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;Dakhor Monastery: A mysterious monastery with violent stories attached to it. They train the [[Dakhor]] monks.
  
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Entering Derethi priests joined one of many monasteries. The monasteries provide religious training as well as training for various tasks:{{book ref|Elantris|17}}{{book ref|Elantris|36}}
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;Dakhor Monastery: A mysterious monastery with violent stories attached to it. It trains the [[Dakhor]] monks.
 
;Fjeldor Monastery: Trains spies.{{book ref|elantris|17}}{{book ref|elantris|36}}
  
;Fjeldor Monastery: Trains spies.{{book ref|elantris|17}}{{book ref|elantris|36}}
 
;Ghajan Monastery: One of many monasteries that train warriors. [[Hrathen]] trained here after leaving Dakhor.{{book ref|elantris|36}}
  
;Ghajan Monastery: One of many monasteries that train warriors. [[Hrathen]] trained here after leaving Dakhor.{{book ref|elantris|36}}
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;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}}
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;Rathbore Monastery: Trains assassins.{{book ref|elantris|17}} Very few individuals may make use of Rathbore assassins, Wyrn and gyorns among 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}}
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== Trivia ==
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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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==Beliefs & Prophesies==
  
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* Derethi believe that the souls of men who hated Jaddeth during life become become [[Svrakiss]]. The Svrakiss are considered to be evil entities barred from entrance into heaven and having the power to take over the bodies of living men and control their actions.{{book ref|Elantris|6}}
 
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* When someone who followed Shu-Dereth had bad luck or a difficult time, they believed that the Svrakiss were to blame.{{book ref|Elantris|32}}{{book ref|Elantris|51}}
  
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* The [[Day of Empire]] was a day prophesied by Wyrn when the whole world would be converted to Shu-Dereth and Jaddeth, the Derethi god, would return to [[Sel]].{{book ref|Elantris|3}}
  
   
 
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Revision as of 17:54, 29 January 2021

Shu-Dereth
Related to Fjorden
World of Origin Sel
Universe Cosmere

Shu-Dereth is one of the major religions on Sel.[1] Shu-Dereth is an offshoot of Shu-Keseg. It was founded by Dereth, a disciple of Keseg. However, Shu-Dereth differs from Shu-Keseg in the way that it focuses on the equality of obedience, rather than the equality of mind. Shu-Dereth is based on the worship of Jaddeth, a God who is said to slumber in the earth, waiting for a time when the whole world worships him to return and rule the world. Followers of Shu-Dereth are known as Derethi, and the religion's holy book is called the Do-Dereth.

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 Wulfden the First and has spread to all of the eastern nations.[2] Since that time, the leader of Shu-Dereth takes receives the title Wyrn upon his ascension. Wyrn acts both as Jaddeth's prophet and regent during his entrapment on earth.

Fjorden’s society stratified and organized Shu-Dereth’s teachings to a martial level. As a result, Shu-Dereth is a highly militaristic religion, and is based on a regimented ranking, known as the "Great Chain."

The Great Chain

The Great Chain is the chain that links all living members of Shu-Dereth to Wyrn and then to Jaddeth. Masters were always called hroden, but there were two different ways a servant could serve a master. One way was to swear to be someone's odiv, which was irrevocably binding. Krondet is a less binding oath, in which one listened to the counsel of his hroden, but was not morally obligated to obey. In the priesthood, all in the Great Chain are odivs and bound to do what someone higher in the chain commanded.[3]

  • At the bottom of the chain are the common people; they serve the arteths and the dorven.
  • Dorven are the lowest level of the priesthood; they serve the arteths and the gradors.
  • Arteths are the lowest level that may lead a chapel by themselves; they serve the gradors.
  • Gradors are the level of the priesthood directly above the arteths; they generally lead the chapels in the larger cities.
  • Ragnets are the level directly below the gyorns; they generally oversee a region of Derethi followers.
  • Gyorns serve Wyrn directly; they are at the highest level of the priesthood other than perhaps some gragdets. There are only twenty of them, and they are among the most important people in the Fjordell Empire. They often serve as ambassadors for Wyrn to foreign nations, such as Arelon and the Rose Empire.[4] They customarily wear red ornamental armor.[5]
  • Gragdets are the leaders of monasteries; they are outside of the direct chain, although some have the authority of the gyorns (such as the gragdet of the Dakhor monastery).
  • Wyrn is the head of the church, and is able to serve Jaddeth directly; the Wyrn has direct control over all members of Shu-Dereth.

Beliefs & Prophecies

  • Shu-Dereth interpreted Keseg’s teachings of unity for all mankind to mean that all men must be united beneath the rule of one nation. Dereth taught that once all men bow before a single monarch, proving their unified nature, God would come to live among them.[2]
  • The derethi believe that the souls of men who hated Jaddeth during life become Svrakiss. The Svrakiss are considered to be evil entities barred from entrance into heaven and are said to have the power to take over the bodies of living men and control their actions.[6]
  • When someone who follows Shu-Dereth has bad luck or a difficult time, the Svrakiss are often blamed.[7][8]
  • The Day of Empire is a day prophesied by Wyrn when the whole world would be converted to Shu-Dereth and Jaddeth, the Derethi god, would return to Sel.[1]

Monasteries

Entering Derethi priests joined one of many monasteries. The monasteries provide religious training as well as training for various tasks:[9][10]

Dakhor Monastery
A mysterious monastery with violent stories attached to it. It trains the Dakhor monks.
Fjeldor Monastery
Trains spies.[9][10]
Ghajan Monastery
One of many monasteries that train warriors. Hrathen trained here after leaving Dakhor.[10]
Rathbore Monastery
Trains assassins.[9] Very few individuals may make use of Rathbore assassins, Wyrn and gyorns among them.[10] Potential members may be required to kill someone before being admitted, as Fjon was required to kill Hrathen before being admitted.[11]

Trivia

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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.

Notes

  1. ↑ a b Elantris chapter 3#
  2. ↑ a b Elantris (book) glossary section S
  3. ↑ Elantris chapter 12#
  4. ↑ The Emperor's Soul - Day 98#
  5. ↑ Elantris chapter 5#
  6. ↑ Elantris chapter 6#
  7. ↑ Elantris chapter 32#
  8. ↑ Elantris chapter 51#
  9. ↑ a b c Elantris chapter 17#
  10. ↑ a b c d Elantris chapter 36#
  11. ↑ Elantris chapter 62#
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