Difference between revisions of "Shu-Dereth"

* A '''gradget''', the leader of a monastery, is generally considered to be outside of the chain because gradgets generally don’t involve themselves in matters outside of their monastery.{{book ref|Elantris|12}} However, gradgets of the most powerful monasteries (Rathbore, Dakhor, and Fjeldor) rank above gyorn.{{book ref|Elantris|58}}{{glossary ref|Elantris|G}}

* '''Gyorn''' is the highest level of the Derethi priesthood except in cases where the gradget of a powerful monastery elects to become active in the affairs of the church at large. The twenty gyorns{{book ref|Elantris|5}} of the Fjordell Empire are amongst the most noble in standing; kings bow to gyorns in nations where Shu-Dereth is practiced.{{book ref|Elantris|14}}{{book ref|Elantris|48}} They are known to serve as ambassadors to foreign nations, such as [[Arelon]] and the [[Rose Empire]].{{tes ref|98}} They customarily wear red ornamental armor with billowing crimson cloaks.{{book ref|elantris|5}} They are typically old, with even Hrathen, a man in his forties, was considered young for a gyorn.{{book ref|elantris|5}} As they are deeply devoted and trusted, they are trusted by the Wyrn to use [[Seon|seons]] for the purposes of communication with the Wyrn when on missions in other countries.{{book ref|Elantris|12}}

* '''Grador''' is the rank below ragnat;{{book ref|Elantris|12}} they generally lead chapels in large cities.{{glossary ref|Elantris|G}}

* An '''arteth''' is a full Derethi priest. This is the lowest rank of priest that can lead a chapel on his own.{{glossary ref|Elantris|A}} Many arteths can be assigned to one chapel with a “head arteth” leading them.{{book ref|Elantris|3}}