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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 |
+ | ==Appearance and Personality== |
− | 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}} |
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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.{{wob ref|1965}} The seon was presumably given to Hrathen by a process called Passing.{{wob ref|2076}} |
==History== |
==History== |
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===Background=== |
===Background=== |
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− | Hrathen |
+ | Hrathen was [[Fjordell]], and like other followers of [[Shu-Dereth]] he viewed [[Aonic]] magic as "heathen".{{book ref|Elantris|12}} Many people in Fjordell did not even believe that seons existed.{{book ref|Elantris|12}} Hrathen always believed that they are real, but he had several misconceptions about them, including an assumption that they were created by [[Elantrian]]s.{{book ref|Elantris|12}} Hrathen ascended the ranks of the Derethi church and became one of twenty gyorns, high priests that directly served [[Wyrn (title)|Wyrn]] [[Wulfden the Fourth]].{{book ref|Elantris|5}} He was shocked to learn that Wyrn and the other gyorns each had a seon that they used for communication, and had to be convinced by Wyrn over a period of several years that their use by the Derethi was 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 was given to Hrathen and he kept her in a steel box with an elaborate locking system; he also kept the box itself well hidden.{{book ref|Elantris|12}} Hrathen believed that the church would be embarrassed if common people knew that it used the magic that it condemned.{{book ref|Elantris|12}} Seons cannot pass through solid matter{{wob ref|7816}} so Hrathen's seon was imprisoned, although she made no effort to escape when the box was opened.{{book ref|Elantris|12}} She remained unfailingly obedient, but Hrathen still felt disgust and distrust towards all seons, more so than other gyorns.{{book ref|Elantris|12}} Hrathen's seon was generally forbidden to speak, and Hrathen sometimes left the box unopened for months.{{book ref|Elantris|12}} Their relationship was 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 were incongruous with what is known about the usual nature of the human-seon bond.{{wob ref|1965}}{{wob ref|10049}} |
===As a communicator=== |
===As a communicator=== |
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− | Hrathen |
+ | Hrathen used her to contact Wyrn regarding a plot involving [[Telrii]].{{book ref|Elantris|12}} She was later used to contact [[Forton]], a use which was not sanctioned but not technically forbidden.{{book ref|Elantris|18}} Hrathen procured some potions from Forton and kept them in the box.{{book ref|Elantris|36}} When Hrathen feigned becoming an Elantrian, someone rifled through his belongings and the box was damaged, but the seon was not discovered.{{book ref|Elantris|36}} |
− | + | Unbeknownst to Hrathen, the [[Dakhor]] [[gragdet]] [[Dilaf]] always knew about his seon; at one point, he used 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== |
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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}} |
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== Notes == |
== Notes == |
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<references /><!-- Elantris: 12, 18, 36, 59 --> |
<references /><!-- Elantris: 12, 18, 36, 59 --> |
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Latest revision as of 03:28, 24 May 2024
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Abilities | Splinter of Devotion |
Bonded With | Hrathen |
Species | Seon |
Homeworld | Sel |
Universe | Cosmere |
Introduced In | Elantris |
Hrathen's seon is a magical being on Sel that is used by the gyorn Hrathen for communication purposes.[1]
Appearance and Personality[edit]
Hrathen's seon is described as having a similar size and appearance to other seons—a small floating, glowing sphere.[2] Her Aon, and therefore her name, are not known. She is patient and obedient.[2] Her voice is soft, melancholy, and feminine.[2][3]
Attributes and Abilities[edit]
Hrathen's seon appears to have the same powers as other seons, including the ability to instantly communicate through other seons.[4][2] She obeys Hrathen's commands and refers to him as "my lord", which would seem to indicate that the two are bonded.[5] The seon was presumably given to Hrathen by a process called Passing.[6]
History[edit]
Background[edit]
Hrathen was Fjordell, and like other followers of Shu-Dereth he viewed Aonic magic as "heathen".[2] Many people in Fjordell did not even believe that seons existed.[2] Hrathen always believed that they are real, but he had several misconceptions about them, including an assumption that they were created by Elantrians.[2] Hrathen ascended the ranks of the Derethi church and became one of twenty gyorns, high priests that directly served Wyrn Wulfden the Fourth.[7] He was shocked to learn that Wyrn and the other gyorns each had a seon that they used for communication, and had to be convinced by Wyrn over a period of several years that their use by the Derethi was justified.[2] It is not known how the Derethi church originally obtained the seons.
Assignment to Hrathen[edit]
The seon was given to Hrathen and he kept her in a steel box with an elaborate locking system; he also kept the box itself well hidden.[2] Hrathen believed that the church would be embarrassed if common people knew that it used the magic that it condemned.[2] Seons cannot pass through solid matter[8] so Hrathen's seon was imprisoned, although she made no effort to escape when the box was opened.[2] She remained unfailingly obedient, but Hrathen still felt disgust and distrust towards all seons, more so than other gyorns.[2] Hrathen's seon was generally forbidden to speak, and Hrathen sometimes left the box unopened for months.[2] Their relationship was completely different from the loving connections seen between Aonic characters and their seons (such as Raoden's with Ien)[9] and Hrathen's thoughts and actions were incongruous with what is known about the usual nature of the human-seon bond.[5][10]
As a communicator[edit]
Hrathen used her to contact Wyrn regarding a plot involving Telrii.[2] She was later used to contact Forton, a use which was not sanctioned but not technically forbidden.[11] Hrathen procured some potions from Forton and kept them in the box.[3] When Hrathen feigned becoming an Elantrian, someone rifled through his belongings and the box was damaged, but the seon was not discovered.[3]
Unbeknownst to Hrathen, the Dakhor gragdet Dilaf always knew about his seon; at one point, he used her to contact Eventeo and threaten him.[12] Her fate after Hrathen's death is not known.
Trivia[edit]
- This seon could be featured in a potential Elantris sequel, possibly even as a viewpoint character, after bonding with Adien.[13]
Notes[edit]
- ↑ Elantris chapter 13#
- ↑ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n Elantris chapter 12#
- ↑ a b c Elantris chapter 36#
- ↑ Elantris chapter 2#
- ↑ a b Elantris Annotations
— Arcanum - 2005-07-29# - ↑ Elantris Annotations
— Arcanum - 2005-10-24# - ↑ Elantris chapter 5#
- ↑ TWG Posts
— Arcanum - 2005-05-06# - ↑ Elantris chapter 16#
- ↑ Alloy of Law release party
— Arcanum - 2011-11-07# - ↑ Elantris chapter 18#
- ↑ Elantris chapter 59#
- ↑ Elantris Annotations
— Arcanum - 2005-07-15#