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== Culture ==
[[File:Vorin_Havah.jpg|right|200px|thumb|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)
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}}
Vorins are sometimes purposefully named after the Heralds -- for example, [[Shallan]] for [[Shalash]]{{wob ref|333}} or [[Kaladin]] for [[Kalak]].{{wob ref|3199}}
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All official Vorin betrothals must be signed and verified by ardents. As a result, people sometimes use a '''causal''' betrothal, which makes them practically engaged but confers no legal benefts.{{book ref|sa2|1}}
=== Law ===
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