Difference between revisions of "Vorinism"

In Vorin religion, people believe in the [[Almighty]], the force of good and creator of mankind. He is typically represented by the divine prism with ten facets, each for one of the Heralds. Each Herald is an emissary of the Almighty, wielding potent magical powers, as well as the ability to respond to prayers and patronage over a specific part of human experience.{{book ref|sa1|33}}. Vorinism typically places [[Jezrien]] and [[Kalak]] as the highest among the Heralds, with others beneath them. Occassionally, either of them are conflated with the [[Stormfather]], who in turn is commonly equated with the Almighty himself, although this depends on the particular Vorin country.{{book ref|sa1|55}}{{book ref|sa3|64}}

The Vorin creation story places mankind's origins at the [[Tranquiline Halls]], a paradise from which they were banished by the [[Voidbringers]], the embodiment of evil led by [[Odium]]. While humanity retreated to Roshar, the Voidbringers didn't stop there, coming again and again in times known as [[Desolation]]s, trying to force them off Roshar as well, and into Braize, the Damnation.{{book ref|sa1|45}}{{book ref|sa1|61}}

On Roshar, mankind, led by the Heralds and their [[Knights Radiant|chosen knights]], fought them off ninety nine times until finally the [[Aharietiam]], the Last Desolation, arrived. Then, the Voidbringers were defeated and cast back into the Tranquiline Halls, while the Heralds followed to force them out of heaven as well.{{book ref|sa1|45}} The Knights Radiant were left behind, although they ultimately betrayed humankind in the Day of [[Recreance]]. In the modern Vorinism, their powers are considered trickery.{{book ref|sa1|26}}

TheTraditional traditionalVorin temples for Vorinism are circular and domed. Usually, the dome is exactly ten feet tall at its highest point. They are often filled with statues and pictures of the Heralds.{{book ref|sa1|18}} A major city is expected to have a separate temple for each Herald.{{file ref|Thaylen City.jpg|Map of Thaylen City}}{{file ref|Kholinar.jpg|Map of Kholinar}} Additionally, wealthy lighteye families will often have private chapels, and the ardentia maintains monasteries throughout the continent. Such monasteries, such aslike [[Jokasha Monastery|Jokasha]], are often seen as highly desirable postings, with many ardents working decades to get into one.{{book ref|sa3|i|2}}

Vorin pray through [[Glyphward|glyphwards]], prayers written in glyphs, typically on a strip of paper, calling on the Almighty and, sometimes, one or more of the Heralds. They are typically burned to carry the soul of the prayer to the Almighty.{{book ref|sa1|69}}

The priesthood of the Vorin religionpriests are referred to as [[ardent]]s. Ardents join devotaries (sects) based on their beliefs. Both men and women can become ardents,{{book ref|sa1|i|8}} though many of the devotaries encourage women toward the feminine arts rather than studies of theology.{{book ref|sa1|33}}

Following the Hierocracy, the ardents are not allowed to own any property of any kind, and are directly owned by lighteyed lords, similar to slaves. However, they have far more rights than ordinary slaves, and can expect respect even from their masters.{{book ref|sa1|16}}