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Seons are sapient [[Splinter]]s of [[Devotion]]{{wob ref|5991}} and possess several magical qualities, including flight, light generation, immortality,{{wob ref|3885}} invulnerability,{{wob ref|7439}} instant communication, and enhanced senses.{{book ref|Elantris|2}}{{book ref|Elantris|32}} Seons form bonds with humans; this bond can be Passed from person to person.{{wob ref|2076}} This bond works through [[Spiritual Realm|Spiritual]] [[Connection]]{{wob ref|10049}} and has similarities to the [[Nahel bond]] on [[Roshar]].{{wob ref|3488}} |
Seons are sapient [[Splinter]]s of [[Devotion]]{{wob ref|5991}} and possess several magical qualities, including flight, light generation, immortality,{{wob ref|3885}} invulnerability,{{wob ref|7439}} instant communication, and enhanced senses.{{book ref|Elantris|2}}{{book ref|Elantris|32}} Seons form bonds with humans; this bond can be Passed from person to person.{{wob ref|2076}} This bond works through [[Spiritual Realm|Spiritual]] [[Connection]]{{wob ref|10049}} and has similarities to the [[Nahel bond]] on [[Roshar]].{{wob ref|3488}} |
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− | When Raoden was taken by the broken Shaod, his spiritual nature was changed, causing Ien to lose his sapience and sentience.{{wob ref|10049}} Ien retains at least some of his powers when he loses |
+ | When Raoden was taken by the broken Shaod, his spiritual nature was changed, causing Ien to lose his sapience and sentience.{{wob ref|10049}} Ien retains at least some of his powers when he loses sentience—he still glows and is able to fly—but his abilities are severely weakened.{{book ref|Elantris|10}} |
==History== |
==History== |
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− | Ien formed a bond with Prince Raoden when he was a young boy.{{book ref|Elantris|16}} It is not clear who exactly [[Seon#Bonds_with_Humans|Passed]] Ien to Raoden, but it was a common custom to keep seons within a family.{{book ref|elantris|34}} |
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⚫ | Ien has been bound to Raoden since he was a young boy.{{book ref|Elantris|16}} It is not clear who exactly Passed Ien to Raoden, but it is common to keep seons within a family. When Raoden was eight years old, he severely broke his leg.{{book ref|Elantris|19}} Doctors could not heal him, and [[Raoden's mother|his mother]] and his father [[Iadon]] were forced to take him to Elantris. A female Elantrian healed him with a complex version of Aon Ien.{{book ref|Elantris|19}} He has intense memories of this event,{{book ref|Elantris|19}} but it is unknown if that influenced the selection of his seon. |
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+ | In Raoden's youth, he learns about slavery and attempts to free Ien, but Ien assures him that he wants to serve him and that he requires no payment.{{book ref|Elantris|16}} Raoden considers Ien a friend, but he also sees him as a reflection of his god's love.{{book ref|Elantris|16}} |
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===The Shaod=== |
===The Shaod=== |
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− | + | Ien is almost always at Raoden's side. When Raoden is taken by the Shaod, he does not immediately understand what has happened and is confused by the fact that he cannot find Ien.{{book ref|Elantris|1}} After getting thrown into the fallen city of Elantris, Raoden worries about Ien but tries not to think about his fate.{{book ref|Elantris|4}} He later finds Ien, but the seon has lost sapience and seems to be barely able to stay upright.{{book ref|Elantris|10}} There are some indications that Ien somehow recognizes Raoden, but they are fleeting moments that pass quickly.{{book ref|Elantris|10}}{{book ref|Elantris|16}} While most "mad" seons stay away from humans, [[Galladon]] thinks Ien is "creepy" because he tends to stay near Raoden.{{book ref|Elantris|28}} |
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===Post-restoration=== |
===Post-restoration=== |
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− | After the Elantrians |
+ | After the Elantrians regain their powers, the mad seons also have their powers and personalities restored. Ien claims to have no recollection of anything that happened during his "madness".{{book ref|Elantris|63}} However, Raoden notes that Ien has changed; he has become quieter and even more thoughtful.{{book ref|Elantris|63}} This change in Ien is significant.{{wob ref|7182}} |
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− | Raoden considers Ien a friend, but he also sees him as a reflection of his god's love; Ien loves Raoden unconditionally.{{book ref|Elantris|16}} |
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⚫ | When Raoden was eight years old, he severely broke his leg.{{book ref|Elantris|19}} Doctors could not heal him, and [[Raoden's mother|his mother]] and his father [[Iadon]] were forced to take him to Elantris. A female Elantrian healed him with a complex version of Aon Ien.{{book ref|Elantris|19}} |
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==Trivia== |
==Trivia== |