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'''Shu-Dereth''' is a religion practiced on the [[Sel|Selish]] continent known as [[Opelon]] ([[Aonic]] term) or [[Sycla]] ([[Fjorden|Fjordell]] term).{{book ref|Elantris|3}}{{glossary ref|Elantris|O}}{{glossary ref|Elantris|S}} During the events of [[Elantris (book)|''Elantris'']], it is the official religion of all nations east of the Dathreki mountains; [[Arelon]] and [[Teod]] are the only nations within the “known world” that remain holdouts. {{book ref|Elantris|3}}{{book ref|Elantris|9}}
== Beliefs
The Derethi worship an unforgiving god known as [[Jaddeth]], who rules from a throne beneath the earth. The central tenet of the faith is the achievement of ‘’’unity of all mankind under the rule of one nation.’’’{{book ref|Elantris|3}}
* The derethi believe that the souls of men who hated Jaddeth during life become [[Svrakiss]]. The Svrakiss are considered to be evil entities barred from entrance into heaven and are said to have the power to take over the bodies of living men and control their actions.{{book ref|Elantris|6}} ▼
;Jaddeth’s Return
;Elantris
: The Derethi believe the Elantrians to be vile, blasphemous, and altogether unholy.{{book ref|Elantris|42}} Dilaf, gradget of the Dakhor monastery, believes them to be [[Svrakiss]].{{book ref|Elantris|8}}
;Svrakiss
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;Seons
: Seons, as a result of their association with Elantris, are considered to be heathen magic. As such, only select Derethi who have the most faith and self-control are allowed to use seons.{{book ref|Elantris|12}}
;Additional Teachings
* Jaddeth rewards ambition.{{book ref|Elantris|8}}{{book ref|Elantris|9}}
* Jaddeth is intolerant of ignorance.{{book ref|Elantris|19}}
* The only difference between man and animal is mankind’s ability to worship Jaddeth; beasts are only capable of serving their lusts, whereas mankind is capable of devotion to a higher purpose.{{book ref|Elantris|6}}{{book ref|Elantris|8}}
* Service to Jaddeth is rewarded during life as well as in the afterlife.{{book ref|Elantris|8}}
* Only one man – the Wyrn – serves Jaddeth directly. All others serve through a chain of command (see [[Shu-Dereth#Organization & Hierarchy|Organization & Hierarchy]] for more information).
==Religious Texts==
Derethi scriptures are contained in the "Do-Dereth," though they
==Organization & Hierarchy==
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