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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}}
===Establishmet in Fjorden===
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 reported 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 title [[Wyrn (title)|Wyrn]] upon his ascension, which serves as both a political and a religious title.{{glossary ref|Elantris|W}}
=== Cultural Impacts===
* Fjordell is Jaddeth’s chosen language; it is holy while others are profane.{{book ref|Elantris|12}}
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: Fjorden’s militaristic society adopted Shu-Dereth as a vehicle for dominion, conquering all countries east of the Dathreki mountains an attempt to bring about the Day of Empire.{{book ref|Elantris|53}} The Derethi accomplished this through both the military might of their priests and through political sabotage.{{book ref|Elantris|6}}{{book ref|Elantris|9}}
: In an attempt to bring about the Day of Empire, Wyrn planned to send [[Hrathen]] to warn [[Arelon]] and [[Teod]] of his impending attack, followed by a genocidal slaughter of all people of [[Aonic]] descent.{{book ref|Elantris|58}} This culminated in Wyrn sending [[Dakhor]] monks to Arelon and Teod for the [[Invasion of Arelon]] and the [[Battle of Teoras]]. Both these attacks failed and Arelon and Teod remained independent,{{book ref|Elantris|63}} so the Day of Empire has not occurred yet.▼
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