Hadina

Hadina
Type	Religious institution
Leaders	Salysa Aidani
Theology	Henotheism (Vaisha-worship)
Sacred text	Tears of the Goddess
Allies	Saphora
Enemies	Casiric Church Sanctuary

The Hadina is a Phoenic religious institution devoted to the worship of Vaisha, goddess of magic and war in Phoenic mythology. It is one of the largest religious institutions in Teresis. It is headed by the uma (lit. "mother").

The Hadina often works closely with the Saphora, the "state church" of Phoena. Although it is not a requirement, anointment by the uma is understood to be the most significant sign of legitimacy for new kings.

The Hadina is sometimes compared with the Sanctuary, but this is misleading. Whereas the Sanctuary is a hierarchal, bureaucratic organization, the Hadina is decentralized and composed of autocephalous temples. Moreover, the uma, unlike the matria, wields no direct political power. Even when Vaishan militias periodically spring up, it is debatable how much direct control the uma has over them.