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'''Shu-Dereth''' is a religion practiced on the [[Sel|Selish]] continent known as [[Opelon]] ([[Aonic]] term) or [[Sycla]] ([[Fjorden|Fjordell]] term).{{book ref|Elantris|3}}{{glossary ref|Elantris|O}}{{glossary ref|Elantris|S}} During the events of [[Elantris (book)|''Elantris'']], it is the official religion of all nations east of the Dathreki mountains; [[Arelon]] and [[Teod]] are the only nations within the “known world” that remain holdouts. {{book ref|Elantris|3}}{{book ref|Elantris|9}}
 
== Beliefs & Prophecies ==
The Derethi worship an unforgiving god known as [[Jaddeth]], who rules from a throne beneath the earth. The central tenet of the faith is the achievement of ‘’’unity of all mankind under the rule of one nation.’’’{{book ref|Elantris|3}}
* 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}}
 
* 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}} ▼
;Jaddeth’s Return
* 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}}
*: The [[DayDerethi ofbelieve Empire]]that iswhen aall daymen prophesiedare byunified Wyrn whenunder the wholerule worldof wouldone benation, convertedJaddeth towill rise from his Shu-Derethslumber and Jaddeth,return to the Derethiearth. godWyrn Wulfden the Fourth, wouldin returna letter attributed to SelJaddeth, calls this event the “Day of Empire.”{{book ref|Elantris|3}}
 
;Elantris
: The Derethi believe the Elantrians to be vile, blasphemous, and altogether unholy.{{book ref|Elantris|42}} Dilaf, gradget of the Dakhor monastery, believes them to be [[Svrakiss]].{{book ref|Elantris|8}}
 
;Svrakiss
▲*: The derethiDerethi 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}}
 
;Seons
: Seons, as a result of their association with Elantris, are considered to be heathen magic. As such, only select Derethi who have the most faith and self-control are allowed to use seons.{{book ref|Elantris|12}}
 
;Additional Teachings
* Jaddeth rewards ambition.{{book ref|Elantris|8}}{{book ref|Elantris|9}}
* Jaddeth is intolerant of ignorance.{{book ref|Elantris|19}}
* The only difference between man and animal is mankind’s ability to worship Jaddeth; beasts are only capable of serving their lusts, whereas mankind is capable of devotion to a higher purpose.{{book ref|Elantris|6}}{{book ref|Elantris|8}}
* Service to Jaddeth is rewarded during life as well as in the afterlife.{{book ref|Elantris|8}}
* Only one man – the Wyrn – serves Jaddeth directly. All others serve through a chain of command (see [[Shu-Dereth#Organization & Hierarchy|Organization & Hierarchy]] for more information).
 
 
==Religious Texts==
Derethi scriptures are contained in the "Do-Dereth," though they do also study the text of their parent religion, the Do-Kando of [[Shu-Keseg]].{{book ref|Elantris|3}}
 
==Organization & Hierarchy==
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