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==Origins & History==
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 unity of obedience, rather than the unity 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.
 
===Split from Shu-Keseg===
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.▼
Shu-Dereth developed when one of Keseg’s students, Dereth, set out from JinDo to spread Shu-Keseg’s central tenet of unity of all mankind, teaching that it should be achieved by uniting all mankind under one nation.{{book ref|Elantris|14}} These teachings were later used as the basis for a new faction of Shu-Keseg, named Shu-Dereth after its founder.{{glossary ref|Elantris|S}}
 
===Establishmet in Fjorden===
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."
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=== Cultural Impacts===
;Fjorden Interpretation of Dereth’s Teachings
: Upon adoption of Shu-Dereth, the Fjordell people appropriated Dereth’s teachings and twisted them to their own ends.{{wob ref|e2072}} The prime example of this is the transformation of Shu-Dereth into a militaristic organization; however, other examples include:
* All are welcome within Jaddeth’s empire, but the Fjordell are most welcome.{{book ref|Elantris|3}}
* Fjordell is Jaddeth’s chosen language; it is holy while others are profane.{{book ref|Elantris|12}}
 
;Holy War
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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