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Ardents are separated into Devotaries, sects devoted to different aspects of Vorinism. Devotaries come in different forms: some, like the Devotary of the Mind, are monastic, sequestered away from civilization to devote themselves, while others permit their members to remain in touch with the rest of the world.{{book ref|sa3|i|2}}{{book ref|sa1|7}} This being said, ardents are generally not allowed to marry outside of their orders, though at least some orders allow them to marry each other.{{book ref|sa1|42}}{{book ref|sa1|8}} Overall, their chief purpose is to aid in nurturing the believers' Callings.
Devotaries are dedicated either to a specific Glory,{{book ref|sa1|33}}{{book ref|sa2|i|12}} or to a specific Herald.{{book ref|sa4|25}}{{book ref|sa1|54}}
Known devotaries include:
* {{anchor|Devotary of Denial}}'''The Devotary of Denial''' seems to emphasize the denial of desires to the point of asceticism.{{book ref|sa2|i|12}}
* {{anchor|Order of Talenelat}}'''The Order of Talenelat''' is related to the [[Herald]] [[Taln]] and, likely, the attributes ascribed to him by Vorinism. Those dedicated to this particular devotary are said to have a dislike for theological debates. It is viewed by some as an order for lesser people.{{book ref|sa1|54}} The Order of Talenelat maintains a presence in western [[Kholinar]], adjacent to the temple of Talenelat.{{file ref|Kholinar.jpg|Map of Kholinar}} [[Dalinar Kholin]] was a follower of this devotary prior to his excommunication.{{book ref|sa1|54}}▼
* {{anchor|Devotary of Mind}}'''The Devotary of the Mind''' 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.{{book ref|sa3|i|2}}
* {{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}}▼
* {{anchor|Devotary of Kelek}}'''The Devotary of Kelek''' is a devotary with a presence in [[Urithiru]]. Their ardents will take commissions for prayers and glyphwards.{{book ref|sa4|25}}
▲* {{anchor|Order of Talenelat}}'''The Order of Talenelat''' is related to the [[Herald]] [[Taln]] and, likely, the attributes ascribed to him by Vorinism. Those dedicated to this particular devotary are said to have a dislike for theological debates. It is viewed by some as an order for lesser people.{{book ref|sa1|54}} The Order of Talenelat maintains a presence in western [[Kholinar]], adjacent to the temple of Talenelat.{{file ref|Kholinar.jpg|Map of Kholinar}} [[Dalinar Kholin]] was a follower of this devotary prior to his excommunication.{{book ref|sa1|54}}
▲* {{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 Devotaries.{{cite}}
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