Difference between revisions of "Vorinism"

 

The Almighty is believed to have ten holy names; including his tenth name, Elithanathile or ''He who Transforms''; which is allowed only to be spoken by members of the Ardentia.{{book ref|sa1|7}}{{book ref|sa4|97}}

 

{{image|Chasmfiend_old.jpg|side=left|width=250px|Artistic representation of a Desolation.}}

 

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|sa3|part=ars}} Vorinism typically places [[Jezrien]] and [[Kalak]] as the highest among the Heralds, with others beneath them.{{book ref|sa3|26}} Occasionally, 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|sa3|64}}{{book ref|sa2|74}}

 

=== Creation Myth ===

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}}

 

 

== Culture ==