Saintly Name
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Among Modhes converts in Attu, a Saintly Name is a name which is earned through demonstrations of faith. Once earned, the owner of the Saintly Name abandons their old name. The criteria for earning a Saintly Name vary greatly among different sects of converts, since the concept of a Saintly Name is not enforced by Modhes Temple. The tradition arose only after multiple honored converts adopted Saintly Names, inspiring others to follow suit.
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A Saintly Name is usually written in Standard Deysachni script. The name itself is often taken from a Modhes Saint or other important figure, but may also be a transliteration of the owner's previous name. The owner of a Saintly Name chooses the name for themselves.
Names by island
Casea
- See also: Modhes in Wesia
- High Priest Kabuli Sa'yu (formerly Cabris Jernec Sayu) changed his name in 41 PC to mark his conversion to Modhes. In reference to Saint Kabul-i.
Nongba
- Tlheun'h Kushiar, the first non-Deysachni to become Modhes.
T'vaqi
- See also: Modhes in T'vaqi
- Kguncu'i Achofza (formerly Q'nto Aqopsa) granted himself his Saintly Name after promotion to Mahant. In reference to Saint Kguncu Pflientur Ashwaolys.
- Vharlu'i L'qash (formerly Lavrohod L'qash) earned his name after a near-death experience while swimming in Qhavo Bay. In reference to Saint Vharlu Moyrak.
Among Modhes in T'vaqi, Saintly Names that have not yet been earned are preceded by 
