Difference between revisions of "Vorinism"

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The Vorin creationdoctrine storyclaims placesthat the Almighty created both plants and creatures, including mankind's.{{book originsref|sa1|part=ars}} atHe too created the [[Tranquiline Halls]], aand paradiseRoshar, fromthrough whichthe theyuse were forced off byof the [[VoidbringersSoulcaster]]s.{{book ref|sa1|7}} Through his goodness, wickedand creaturesthe forgedcreation inof [[Damnation]].good Thethings, the cosmere bore forth the Voidbringers possessas terriblea destructiverival powerevil to his goodness. Forged in [[Damnation]], andthey are regarded as the embodiment of evil, and the polar opposite of the Almighty.{{book ref|sa1|45}}{{book ref|sa2|32}}

The Voidbringers followed humanity to Roshar trying to destroy it or force humanity off it and into Damnation. Mankind, led by the Heralds and their [[Knights Radiant|chosen knights]], fought them off ninety -nine times in what are known as [[Desolation]]s. Finally in [[Aharietiam]], the Last Desolation, the Voidbringers were defeated and cast back into the Tranquiline Halls. The Heralds followed to force them out of this heaven as well, heralding the Era of Solitude.{{book ref|sa1|45}}{{book ref|sa1|61}}

On Roshar, the Knights Radiant were left behind, although they ultimately betrayed humankind in the [[Day of Recreance]]. One explanation for the betrayal is that the Knights Radiant imitated great powers and pretended a holy calling using elaborate tricks and once this was discovered they fled.{{book ref|sa1|26}} Whatever explanation is given, it is believed that the Knights Radiant betrayed mankind, gaining the moniker of the Lost Radiants.{{book ref|sa1|18}}{{book ref|sa1|43}}{{book ref|sa3|35}}

All Vorins are expected to choose a '''Calling''', their greatest talent, and practice it until death.{{book ref|sa1|33}} However, it seems acceptable for one to choice to change their Calling.{{book ref|sa1|i|8}}

In the Alethi variety of Vorinism, fighting is considered the most important Calling, as the Almighty depends on Alethi to join the Heralds' army in their afterlife and win back the Tranquiline Halls.{{book ref|sa1|18}} The ardents are supposed to help someone follow their Calling, helping them to set goals for them to achieve in furtherance of it.{{book ref|sa1|18}} When one furthers their Calling enough, they '''Elevate''', one goes through multiple Elevations in the pursuance of their Calling.{{book ref|sa1|18}}{{book ref|sa4|22}}

* Determination{{book ref|sa1|18}}

Due to this, Vorins look down upon gambling and games of chance, seeing them as immoral, heretical, and hereticaldangerous.{{cite}}

Those who do not achieve their greatest potential are stuck in a dreamless sleep until the Halls are reconquered,{{book ref|sa1|59}} while those who do horrible things are cast into Damnation. Damnation is believed to be a cold place where the dead are punished for their sins.{{book ref|tsm|34}}

They appear to have some awareness of the Spiritual Realm, but conflate it with the afterlife.{{book ref|sa1|16}}{{book ref|sa1|i|8}}

Symmetry is considered holy in Vorinism. Among others, [[glyph]]s are shaped symmetrically, [[Silver Kingdoms]] have perfectly symmetrical names, the heralds have symmetric names, and many people's names are close to symmetrical. However, people who have names that are actually symmetric are looked down on as "too holy" and therefore blasphemous.{{book ref|sa2|29}} Even the Double Eye of the Almighty, which represents the Almighty and the world itself, is designed with two-fold symmetry.{{book ref|sa1|part=ars}}{{file ref|TWoK_Front_Endsheet.jpg|Double Eye of the Almighty}}

In higher classes of [[Alethkar]], much of the religious observation falls to the the priesthood, the [[Ardent]]ia, rather than the lighteyes themselves. The ardents in the employ of a lighteye are supposed to perform the required rituals for their master, so that the lighteyes do not have to worry about the spiritual aspect of their lives.{{book ref|sa2|i|12}}

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) from the age of roughly eleven or twelve, as it is generally considered obscene.{{book ref|sa1|3}}{{book ref|sa2|19}} They are, however, permitted to learn how to read and write, and expected to manage a household and business. Feminine arts include painting, reading, writing, and music. Flutes are a commonly chosen instrument, however, it is rare for side-blown flutes to be found on Roshar.{{book ref|sa1|57}} More confrontational positions, such as politics and military, are considered masculine -- however, men are forbidden (or at least discouraged) from learning the alphabet and a man who is literate is considered unseemly.{{book ref|tsm|19}}{{cite}} Additionally, Vorinism differentiates between feminine and masculine foods (sweet and spicy). Those division between genders do not apply to ardents, who are considered genderless from cultural standpoint, and thus permitted to engage in both feminine and masculine activities. By tradition, every person can learn a trade at a Vorin temple, including those of the opposite gender.{{book ref|sa2|63}}

Most people in Vorin kingdoms have the Right to Learn professions in any temple of the [[Almighty]].{{book ref|sa2|63}} Larger Vorin temples have at least one [[ardent]] who is an expert in any given art or trade, and they provide training to anyone who's interested, regardless of eye color. This Right may not be available to the lower nahn ranks.{{book ref|sa2|64}}

Other types of ardents are likewise differentiated by the colors of their robes -- regular ones wear gray, while the [[soulcaster]]s wear red.{{book ref|sa2|35}} Many ardents have shaved heads, and men often have long beards. Both male and female ardents are considered genderless from the social standpoint: women do not need to cover their [[safehand]], while men are allowed to learn to read and write, and both can eat both sweet and spicy foods. This being said, while they are technically allowed to pursue both masculine and feminine arts, they are often pushed to follow their gender.{{book ref|sa1|33}} Ardents are permitted to marry, but only within the ardentia.{{book ref|sa3|10}}

In [[Alethkar]], ardents are the only people allowed to use [[Soulcaster]]s. They surround the practice with mystery, carrying out Soulcasting at night and under heavy guard to prevent the general public from seeing. They are not, however, not allowed to use Soulcasters on people. Those among the ardentia who use Soulcasters are often worked until they die of [[savant]]hood as their bodies become more and more like the things they Soulcast.{{book ref|sa2|35}}{{book ref|sa3|i|4}}

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