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* In addition to Aons, there is also an Aonic Alphabet, in which each letter is a single sound, that is used for sounds that can't be produced from Aons. The Aons themselves are older than this language, as shown by the fact that they're based on the land. The meaning of Aons in the language is inherent, their meanings are based on both their effects and how they look.{{wob ref|2173}} Brandon never fully developed that alphabet, but it is similar to the Korean writing system [[wikipedia: Hangul|Hangul]].{{wob ref|820}}<!-- previous {{cite}} tage here mentioned "a google signing from the Shadows of self tour," but I didn't find anything like that mentioning Hangul -->
* Aon Ela appears on the cover of the 10th Anniversary leather-bound edition of ''Elantris''.
* In [[Tress of the Emerald Sea]], one of the paintings by [[Howard Lyon]] shows [[Hoid]] casting [[Aon#Edo|Aon Edo]], using [[Aon#Daa|Aon Daa]] as a modifier in order to block an Aon being cast by [[Riina]]. [[Riina]] is seen casting [[Aon#Shao|Aon Shao]], thoughwhich is about transformation and illusion magic. The use of these specific thisAons is not stated in the text itself.{{file ref|BattleOfWits.jpg|Battle of Wits}}
*There are most likely undiscovered Aons.{{wob ref|2173}}