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'''Shu-Keseg''' is a religion practiced on the [[Sel|Selish]] continent known as [[Opelon]] ([[Aonic]] term) or [[Sycla]] ([[Fjorden|Fjordell]] term), as well as the nearby nation of [[Teod]].{{book ref|Elantris|36}}{{glossary ref|Elantris|O}}{{glossary ref|Elantris|S}} Two opposing sects, [[Shu-Korath]] and [[Shu-Dereth]], later developed from this parent religion. {{book ref|Elantris|5}}{{book ref|Elantris|14}}
==Beliefs==
Shu-Keseg’s core ideals center around unity – specifically unity of ‘’mind’’ – and acceptance.{{book ref|Elantris|14}} Its followers believe in a single, omnipotent God{{glossary ref|Elantris|K}} named Dashu.{{wob ref|7591}}
==Origins & History==
Shu-Keseg was founded by a [[JinDo]] man named [[Keseg]] who preached the power of unity.{{book ref|Elantris|14}}{{glossary ref|Elantris|K}} The religion’s teachings are held in a book called the [[Do-Kando]].{{book ref|Elantris|43}}
===Sects===
Keseg’s students, [[Korath]] and [[Dereth]], left JinDo to spread Shu-Keseg, but they disagreed about how to achieve the central tenet of unity. Korath preached that mankind should be united through love, whereas Dereth taught of achieving unity through obedience. This schism resulted in the two opposing sects of Shu-Korath and Shu-Dereth.{{book ref|Elantris|14}}
====Cultural Influence====
The nation of Fjorden, the home of Shu-Dereth, used the new religion as an excuse to conquer nearby nations under the guise of divine unification.{{book ref|Elantris|9}}{{book ref|Elantris|53}}
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==Notable Members==
* Countries
** The nation of JinDo, while officially converted to Shu-Dereth to avoid war, still primarily practices Shu-Keseg.{{book ref|Elantris|14}}
* People
** [[Shuden]] – A baron of [[Arelon]], originally from JinDo{{book ref|Elantris|14}}
== Notes ==
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[[Category: Religion]]
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