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Vorins are sometimes purposefully named after the Heralds -- for example, [[Shallan]] for [[Shalash]]{{wob ref|333}} or [[Kaladin]] for [[Kalak]].{{wob ref|3199}}
There is some crossover among different groups within Vorinism, such as with Essential Theology, which is known to be used by ardents, scholars, and Soulcasters, and is related to polestones.{{book ref|sa3|109}}
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{{for|Ardent|more information about Vorin clergy}}
Vorin priests 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}}
Though the heads of the Vorin church are nominally the leaders of Vorin countries, in practice the ultimate authority lies in the hands of the ardents known as the curates, operating from the Holy Enclave in the city of [[Valath]]. They guide the church doctrine and can be distinguished by their blue robes and gemstone-covered staves. The council of curates has the authority to excommunicate members of the church — including the leaders of Vorin countries — for heresy. This right is outlined in the Covenants of Theocracy, which is an unspecified, but centuries old document.{{book ref|sa3|100}}
=== Devotaries ===
With the coming of the [[Everstorm]] and the return of the [[Knights Radiant]], the future of Vorinism is unclear. Many of its tenets, chief among them that the [[Aharietiam]] was the final desolation, have been proven wrong, the Heralds are quite mad, and the leaders of the largest anti-Odium faction are a heretic and an atheist.{{book ref|sa3|122}} For now, the church strives to retain control through hamfisted means like excommunication, although this might not be sufficient, as there are some who believe that now is the time to break free from Vorinism.{{book ref|sa3|100}}{{book ref|sa3|107}}
==Notable Members==
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