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A '''glyphward''' is a [[Vorin]] prayer written in [[glyphs]] with the intention of being burned.

 

Usually, glyphwards are either drawn on long strips of paper or sewn into cloth, though at times they are drawn on surfaces with [[burn ink]] and then set on fire to burn the prayer onto something.{{book ref|sa1|69}} The drawing medium is usually ink, either red or black, but if it won't stick, chalk can also be used.{{book ref|sa2|86}} The ink can be of various colors, such as red or black, while the cloth or paper are typically white.{{book ref|sa2|14}} The glyphward can be as short as a single glyph, or as long as several glyphs strung together.{{book ref|sa1|69}}{{book ref|sa1|62}} They do take some skill to draw well and neatly, so a person who can draw glyphwards calligraphically well is considered to have an impressive ability.{{book ref|sa1|5}}

 

== Use ==

After a glyphward is created, it is burned to send the soul of the prayer to the [[Almighty]], although glyphwards often make an additional appeal to one of the [[Herald]]s or to the [[Stormfather]] to make sure they are heard.{{book ref|sa1|62}} Where the glyph is burned does not seem to matter - it can be in a specifically-designed brazier or censer, but it's just as valid on the ground.{{book ref|sa2|14}}{{book ref|sa3|71}}{{book ref|sa1|69}} [[Ardent]]s will also burn prayers to help the people they serve, or in exchange for a monetary offering.{{book ref|sa1|37}}{{book ref|sa3|66}} While the glyphward is burning, it's customary for all people concerned with its contents to bow their heads.{{book ref|sa2|14}}

 

== Prayers ==

Though they are universally believed to turn away evil, the prayers sent through glyphwards vary quite a bit.{{book ref|sa1|25}} Among others, the following can be distinguished:

 

== Notes ==

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