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=== Slavery ===
Ardents are, technically, slaves to [[Lighteyes|lighteyed]] nobles of [[Vorin]] countries, with some serving specific households while others are beholden to the national ruler.{{book ref|sa1|18}} They can neither hold land nor own property -- a safeguard to prevent a second [[Hierocracy]].{{book ref|sa1|59}} Like [[Parshmen]] and other slaves they are not paid for their work, but they are highly respected, even by people above them in the social hierarchy.{{book ref|sa2|16}} It seems one cannot be forced to become an ardent; rather, people join willingly, and can also leave if they so choose.{{book ref|sa2|26}}{{book ref|sa1|42}}
=== Spiritual Guidance ===
They are the only people allowed to speak Almighty's tenth name, ''Elithanathile'', or He Who Transforms.{{book ref|sa1|7}} However, it seems that this isn't considered to be too important of a rule, as [[Navani Kholin]], a devout Vorin, commonly uses it as an exclamation of shock or awe.
They are seen as being important in helping one set personal goals in order to better achieve their Calling.{{book ref|sa1|18}}
=== Soulcasting ===
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