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|image=Relief.jpg
|related=[[Alethkar]], [[Jah Keved]], [[Kharbranth]], [[New Natanan]], [[Thaylenah]]
|type={{cat tag|Religion}}
|world=Roshar
|books=[[The Stormlight Archive]]
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'''Vorinism''' is one of the primary religions of [[Roshar]]. It is most prevalent in [[Alethkar]], [[Jah Keved]], [[Kharbranth]], [[New Natanan]] and [[Thaylenah]], collectively known as the Vorin kingdoms, and becomes less common further west.{{book ref|sa3|28}} The religion worships the [[Almighty]], a deity based on [[Honor]], and the ten [[Herald]]s.{{book ref|sa1|18}}
===== Known Glories =====
* Determination
* Purity
==== Telling the Future ====
It is seen that telling the future is an utmost evil, inherently tied to [[Voidbinding]].{{book ref|sa1|18}}
Due to this, Vorins look down upon gambling and games of chance, seeing them as immoral, heretical, and
==== Oaths and Marriage ====
When it comes to relationships, Vorinism is focused on making and upholding oaths. Breaking oaths, or acting without proper oaths, such as having sex outside of marriage, is frowned upon.{{wob ref|1443}} However, Vorinism offers a wide variety of partnership oaths for those who do wish to pursue relationships, including some for same-sex couples.{{wob ref|1443}}
==== Sex and Sexuality ====
As mentioned previously, premarital sex and adultery are frowned upon, alongside the institution of prositition.{{wob ref|1443}}{{cite}} Hand-holding, particularly with the safehand of a woman, is considered very intimate.{{wob ref|8810}}
=== Life After Death ===
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}}
In higher classes of [[Alethkar]], much of the religious observation falls to
=== Oathgates ===
The original purpose of the [[Oathgate]]s has been lost to time, though they are still considered sacred. In the present day, it's believed that the eleven lamps stand for the ten [[Silver kingdoms|Epoch Kingdoms]] and the [[Tranquiline Halls]], while the huge keyhole is "the need for ardents to ignore borders, and look only at the hearts of men".{{book ref|sa2|i|12}}
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== The Almighty ==
The Almighty is seen as the omnipotent creator of all things, who rules over the world.{{cite}}
It is believed that the Almighty exists within all people.{{book ref|sa4|22}}
=== Euhemerics ===
The Almighty is the Vorin interpretation of the Shard [[Honor]], distorted over the millennia.
Some Ardents have tried to reconceptualize their faith after learning of Honor's death, interpreting Honor as merely being an aspect of the Almighty through which He revealed himself.{{book ref|sa4|22}}
== The Heralds ==
{{for|Heralds}}
The Heralds are seen as divine figures who led the fight against the Voidbringers throughout history. They were thought to come and fight them away during the Desolations, until, during the hundredth Desolation, known as the Last Desolation or Aharietiam, they left the mortal world and travelled to the Tranquline Hills in order to push the Voidbringers out of the Hills and defeat them once and for all.{{book ref|sa1|45}}{{cite}}
=== List of Heralds ===
{{columns|
* Jezerezeh'Elin
* Nalan'Elin
* Chanarach'Elin
* Vedeledev'Elin
* Pailiah'Elin
* Shalash'Elin
* Battah'Elin
* Kelek'Elin
* Talenelat'Elin
* Ishi'Elin
}}
* The Heralds are divine, but not Gods
=== Ten Essences ===
{{for|Ten Essences}}
Each Herald has various associations with a collection of substances, ideas, and attributes. These associations are known as the Ten Essences, and are used as a way to describe all of reality.
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== Culture ==
{{image|Vorin_Havah.jpg|side=right|width=200px|Vorin woman, with covered safehand on display.}}
The Vorin religion is closely interwoven with the culture of the Vorin kingdoms, to the point where the same word is applied to both the faith and the culture. Its modern form appears to be based on the book ''[[Arts and Majesty]]'', outlining what is proper for men and women. Women are expected to completely cover their left hand (called [[Safehand]] in Vorin vernacular) from the age of roughly eleven or twelve, as it is generally considered obscene.{{book ref|sa1|3}}{{book ref|sa2|19}} They are, however, permitted to learn how to read and write, and expected to manage a household and business. Feminine arts include painting, reading, writing, and music. Flutes are a commonly chosen instrument, however, it is rare for side-blown flutes to be found on Roshar.{{book ref|sa1|57}} More confrontational positions, such as politics and military, are considered masculine -- however, men are forbidden (or at least discouraged) from learning the alphabet and a man who is literate is considered unseemly.{{book ref|tsm|19}}{{cite}} Additionally, Vorinism differentiates between feminine and masculine foods (sweet and spicy). Those division between genders do not apply to ardents, who are considered genderless from cultural standpoint, and thus permitted to engage in both feminine and masculine activities. By tradition, every person can learn a trade at a Vorin temple, including those of the opposite gender.{{book ref|sa2|63}}
In addition, the Vorin religion justifies the cultural divide between the [[Lighteyes]] and [[Darkeyes]], with the former being considered closer to the [[Almighty]] and thus more holy, giving them power over the darkeyed masses.{{book ref|sa1|73}}
==== The Right to Learn ====
Most people in Vorin kingdoms have the Right to Learn professions in any temple of the [[Almighty]].{{book ref|sa2|63}} Larger Vorin temples have at least one [[ardent]] who is an expert in any given art or trade, and they provide training to anyone who's interested, regardless of eye color.
==== The Right of Challenge ====
=== Soulcasting ===
In [[Alethkar]], ardents are the only people allowed to use [[Soulcaster]]s. They surround the practice with mystery, carrying out Soulcasting at night and under heavy guard to prevent the general public from seeing. They are not, however,
=== Devotaries ===
* {{anchor|Devotary of Mercy}}'''The Devotary of Mercy''' is a devotary with a presence in [[Urithiru]]. Their ardents care for those who have trouble with their minds.{{book ref|sa4|25}}
There are likely ten Devotarys.
== History ==
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