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'''Hrathen's seon''' is a magical being on [[Sel]] that is used by the [[gyorn]] [[Hrathen]] for communication purposes.{{book ref|Elantris|13}} |
'''Hrathen's seon''' is a magical being on [[Sel]] that is used by the [[gyorn]] [[Hrathen]] for communication purposes.{{book ref|Elantris|13}} |
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==Appearance and Personality== |
==Appearance and Personality== |
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− | Hrathen's [[seon]] is described as having a similar size and appearance to other seons |
+ | Hrathen's [[seon]] is described as having a similar size and appearance to other seons - a small floating, glowing sphere.{{book ref|Elantris|12}} Her [[Aon]], and therefore her name, are not known. She is patient and obedient.{{book ref|Elantris|12}} Her voice is soft, melancholy, and feminine.{{book ref|Elantris|12}}{{book ref|Elantris|36}} She is the only seon introduced so far that is referred to as female. |
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− | Hrathen's seon appears to have the same powers as other seons, including the ability to instantly communicate through other seons.{{book ref|Elantris|2}}{{book ref|Elantris|12}} She obeys Hrathen's commands and refers to him as "my lord", which would seem to indicate that the two are bonded.{{ |
+ | Hrathen's seon appears to have the same powers as other seons, including the ability to instantly communicate through other seons.{{book ref|Elantris|2}}{{book ref|Elantris|12}} She obeys Hrathen's commands and refers to him as "my lord", which would seem to indicate that the two are bonded.{{annotation ref|Elantris|chapter=16|link=annotation-elantris-chapter-16}} The seon was presumably given to Hrathen by a process called Passing.{{annotation ref|Elantris|chapter=34|link=annotation-elantris-chapter-34}} |
==History== |
==History== |
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===Background=== |
===Background=== |
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− | Hrathen |
+ | Hrathen is [[Fjordell]], and like other followers of [[Shu-Dereth]] he views [[Aonic]] magic as "heathen".{{book ref|Elantris|12}} Many people in Fjordell do not even believe that seons exist.{{book ref|Elantris|12}} Hrathen has always believed that they are real, but he has several misconceptions about them, including an assumption that they are created by [[Elantrian]]s.{{book ref|Elantris|12}} Hrathen ascends the ranks of the Derethi church and becomes one of twenty gyorns, high priests that directly serve [[Wyrn (title)]] [[Wulfden the Fourth]].{{book ref|Elantris|5}} He is shocked to learn that Wyrn and the other gyorns each have a seon that they use for communication, and has to be convinced by Wyrn over a period of several years that their use by the Derethi is justified.{{book ref|Elantris|12}} It is not known how the Derethi church originally obtained the seons. |
===Assignment to Hrathen=== |
===Assignment to Hrathen=== |
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− | The seon |
+ | The seon is given to Hrathen and he keeps her in a steel box with an elaborate locking system; he also keeps the box itself well hidden.{{book ref|Elantris|12}} Hrathen believes the church would be embarrassed if common people knew that it uses the magic that it condemns.{{book ref|Elantris|12}} Seons cannot pass through solid matter{{wob ref|7816}} so Hrathen's seon is imprisoned, although she makes no effort to escape when the box is opened.{{book ref|Elantris|12}} She remains unfailingly obedient, but Hrathen still feels disgust and distrust towards all seons, more so than other gyorns.{{book ref|Elantris|12}} Hrathen's seon is generally forbidden to speak, and Hrathen sometimes leaves the box unopened for months.{{book ref|Elantris|12}} Their relationship is completely different from the loving connections seen between Aonic characters and their seons (such as [[Raoden]]'s with [[Ien]]){{book ref|Elantris|16}} and Hrathen's thoughts and actions are incongruous with what is known about the usual nature of the bond between humans and seons.{{annotation ref|Elantris|chapter=16|link=annotation-elantris-chapter-16}}{{wob ref|10049}} |
===As a communicator=== |
===As a communicator=== |
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− | Hrathen |
+ | Hrathen uses her to contact Wyrn regarding a plot involving [[Telrii]].{{book ref|Elantris|12}} She is later used to contact [[Forton]], a use which is not sanctioned but not technically forbidden.{{book ref|Elantris|18}} Hrathen procures some potions from Forton and keeps them in the box.{{book ref|Elantris|36}} When Hrathen feigns becoming an Elantrian, someone rifles through his belongings and the box is damaged, but the seon is not discovered.{{book ref|Elantris|36}} |
− | + | It is revealed that the [[Dakhor]] [[gragdet]] [[Dilaf]] has always known about Hrathen's seon; he uses her to contact [[Eventeo]] and threaten him.{{book ref|Elantris|59}} Her fate after Hrathen's death is not known. |
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==Trivia== |
==Trivia== |
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− | * |
+ | *This seon could be featured in a potential ''Elantris'' sequel, possibly even as a viewpoint character, after bonding with [[Adien]].{{wob ref|1950}} |
== Notes == |
== Notes == |
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<references /><!-- Elantris: 12, 18, 36, 59 --> |
<references /><!-- Elantris: 12, 18, 36, 59 --> |
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