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'''Vorinism''' is the one of the primary religionreligions of [[Roshar]]. It is most prevalent in [[Alethkar]], [[Jah Keved]], [[Kharbranth]] and [[Natanatan]], (known as Vorin kingdoms).,{{book ref|sa1|8}} Itand becomes less common further west in [[Roshar]]. ▼
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▲'''Vorinism''' is the primary religion in [[Alethkar]], [[Jah Keved]], [[Kharbranth]] and [[Natanatan]] (known as Vorin kingdoms).{{book ref|sa1|8}} It becomes less common further west in [[Roshar]].
 
The traditional temples for Vorinism are circular and domed. Usually, the dome is exactly ten feet tall at its highest point. The temples are often filled with statues and pictures of the Heralds.{{book ref|sa1|18}}▼
 
== Beliefs ==
In Vorin religion people believe in the [[Almighty]], force of good, creator of mankind, and the divine prism, with the ten facets representing his Heralds. It tells of a struggle between mankind and the [[Voidbringers]]. When the Voidbringers, an embodiment of evil, had forced mankind and the Heralds out of the [[Tranquiline Halls]], into [[Roshar]], the Voidbringers didn't stop there, coming again and again in times known as [[Desolation]]s, trying to force mankind off Roshar as well, into Damnation.{{book ref|sa1|45}}{{book ref|sa1|61}}▼
 
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 the ten facets representing the Heralds. Each Herald is a messenger of the Almighty, wielding potent magical powers, as well as the ability to respond to prayers and patronage over a specific part of human experiene. 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 is also sometimes equated with the Almighty himself, although this depends on the particular Vorin country.
On Roshar, mankind led by the Heralds and their [[Knights Radiant|chosen knights]], fought them off ninety and nine times. Until finally, Aharietiam came, the Last Desolation. The Voidbringers were defeated and cast back into the Tranquiline Halls and the Heralds followed to force them out of heaven as well and mankind entered the Era of Solitude.{{book ref|sa1|45}}▼
 
=== Creation Myth ===
People are expected to choose a Calling, their greatest talent, and those who grow to be the very best at their Calling are chosen to join the Heralds in the fight to regain the Tranquiline Halls when they die. Those who are the very best at farming in life become farmers for the Heralds in death, and those who are the greatest at battle are chosen to fight beside the Heralds.{{book ref|sa1|3}}{{book ref|sa1|i|8}}{{book ref|sa1|16}}{{book ref|sa1|18}}{{book ref|sa1|28}} It is taught that those who do not achieve their greatest potential are given to a sort of dreamless sleep, stuck in limbo-like eternity, and those who do horrible things will be cast into Damnation.{{cite}} They teach that a warrior is the highest calling, because when they die they will help the fight in the Tranquiline Halls.▼
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▲On Roshar, mankind, led by the Heralds and their [[Knights Radiant|chosen knights]], fought them off ninety and nine times. Untiluntil finally, Aharietiamthe cameAharietiam, the Last Desolation. The Voidbringers were defeated and cast back into the Tranquiline Halls, andwhile the Heralds followed to force them out of heaven as well and mankind entered the Era of Solitude.{{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.
Symmetry is considered holy, so many names are symmetrical or close to symmetrical. Names that are actually symmetrical are looked upon as 'too holy' and are frowned upon by Vorinism. Many Rosharans are named as similar to the heralds, e.g. Shallan's namesake is Shalash, the herald of beauty.{{cite}}▼
 
=== ArdentiaMorality === ▼
▲PeopleAll Vorinists are expected to choose a Calling, their greatest talent, and thosepractice it until death. Those who grow to be the very best at their Calling are chosen to join the Heralds in the fight to regain the Tranquiline Halls when they die. ThoseTheir particular afterlife differs depending on the calling - those who arewere the very best at farming in life become farmers for the Heralds in death, and those who are the greatest at battle are chosen to fight beside the Heralds, etc.{{book ref|sa1|3}}{{book ref|sa1|i|8}}{{book ref|sa1|16}}{{book ref|sa1|18}}{{book ref|sa1|28}} It is taught that thoseThose who do not achieve their greatest potential are givenstuck toin a sortlimbo-like ofeternity in a dreamless sleep, stuck in limbo-like eternity, andwhile those who do horrible things will beare cast into Damnation.{{cite}} They teach that a warrior is the highest calling, because when they die they will help the fight in the Tranquiline Halls.
 
In the Alethi variety of Vorinism, warrior is considered the highest Calling, as it leads directly to the fight to reclaim the Tranquiline Halls.
 
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=== Temples ===
▲The traditional temples for Vorinism are circular and domed. Usually, the dome is exactly ten feet tall at its highest point. The templesThey 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. Additionally, wealthy lighteye families will often have private chapels, and the ardentia maintains monasteries throughout the continent.
 
=== Oathgates ===
The ardentsoriginal believedpurpose thatof the elevenOathgates lampshas inbeen lost to time, though they are still considered sacred. It is believed that the oathgateseleven stoodlamps stand for the ten [[Silver kingdoms|Epoch Kingdoms]], the eleventh for the Tranquiline Halls, and the huge keyhole to be "The need for ardents to ignore borders, and look only at the hearts of men".{{book ref|sa2|i|12} They called it the Circle of Memories in [[Kholinar]].}
 
== Culture and tradition ==
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) since the age of roughly eleven or twelve, as it is generally considered obscene.{{book ref|twoksa1|3}}{{book ref|sa2|19}} They are, however, permitted to learn how to read and write, and expected to manage a household and business. More confrontational positions, such as politics and military, are considered masculine - however, men are forbidden (or at least discouraged) from learning the alphabet. 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.{{cite}}
 
== Devotaries ==
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So far, the known devotaries are:
 
* '''The Devotary of Purity'''{{book ref|sa1|33}}, dedicated to wholesomeness and honesty. Members of this devotary are expected to keep their thoughts and actions 'pure'. A member's talents are expected to be dedicated to purity as well, such as an artist depicting only religious topics.
 
* '''The Devotary of '''PuritySincerity'''{{book ref|sa1|3348}} is dedicated to wholesomenessseeking andtruth honestyin all things. Members ofbelieve thisthat devotarythere areis expectedalways something to keep their thoughtslearn, and actionseverything 'pure'.is A member's talents are expectedsubject to bescrutiny, dedicatedeven totheir purityown asreligion. well,No suchquestion asis anrebuked. artistIt depictingis onlythe thingssmallest like the Heraldsdevotary. Known member: [[Shallan]].
 
* '''The Devotary of '''SincerityInsight'''{{book ref|sa1|4833}} is dedicatednot todescribed. seekingMany truthardents infrom allthe things.Devotary Membersof believeInsight thatare thereseen isexchanging alwaysdulled somethinglamps tofrom learn,the Palanaeum and everythingputting isinfused subjectones to scrutiny, evenin their own religionplace. No question is rebuked. It is the smallest devotary.
 
* '''The Devotary of '''InsightDenial'''{{book ref|sa1sa2|33i|11}} isseems notto described. Many ardents fromemphasize the Devotarydenial of Insightdesires are seen exchanging dulled lamps fromto the Palanaeumpoint and putting infused ones in theirof placeasceticism.
 
* '''The DevotaryOrder of Talenelat'''Denial'' is [[Dalinar]]'s devotary.{{book ref|sa2sa1|i|1154}} It is notlikely well defined. This Devotary seemsdedicated to emphasize the denialpursuit of desires to the point ofmartial asceticismexcellence.
 
* '''The Devotary of the Mind'''{{book ref|sa3|i|2}} is a monastic devotary with its home at the [[Jokasha Monastery]] on the western slopes of the [[Horneater Peaks]]. It is devoted to historical and linguistic study, with the focus on literature.
* The Order of Talenelat is [[Dalinar]]'s devotary.{{book ref|sa1|54}}
 
The Ardentia is the collective body of [[Ardent]]s from all of the separate devotaries is called the [[Ardentia]].▼
* The Devotary of the '''Mind'''{{book ref|sa3|i|2}} is the Devotary of [[Ellista]]. Its home is the [[Jokasha Monastery]] on the western slopes of the [[Horneater Peaks]]. Ellista remarks that she is supposed to able to "just read" there, free from the worries of the outside world. Known members: Ellista, [[Urv]]. When Dalinar's visions allowed them to tranlate the Dawnchant, the Devotary of mind studied it, and came to the conclusion it was a codified written language, not always spoken.
▲=== Ardentia ===
▲The Ardentia is the collective body of [[Ardent]]s from all of the separate devotaries.
 
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