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'''''Elantris''''' is a fantasy novel by [[Brandon Sanderson]], published in April 2005 by Tor Books. It is Brandon's sixth written book and his first published book. The book, set on the
== Summary ==
Raoden wakes up in the morning before Sarene's arrival to find that he has been taken by the [[Shaod]]. He is thrown into the city of [[Elantris (city)|Elantris]] where he befriends [[Galladon]], a fellow [[Elantrian]] who is originally from [[Duladel|Duladen]]. Galladon describes the terrible lives that Elantrians live but Raoden believes that there must be a better way. He starts a new, more optimistic, society to help newcomers to Elantris. In the process he converts [[Karata]] and [[Taan]], two Elantrian gang leaders to his cause. The third gang leader, [[Shaor]], proves to be more difficult and his men's constant attacks are barely held off by the New Elantrians.
Meanwhile, Sarene arrives in Arelon to find the country in mourning for Prince Raoden. Under the conditions of their wedding contract, she must stay in Arelon. However she is suspicious of the circumstances surrounding his death. With no husband, Sarene throws herself into
At the same time, Hrathen begins his campaign to convert the population of Arelon to the [[Derethi]] religion. His propaganda involves speeches persuading the Arelenes to hate Elantris in the hope of turning them against [[Shu-Korath]], as well as more discreet meetings with the nobility. Hrathen singles out [[Telrii]], a greedy but influential noble, to try and place on the throne, thinking him to be a Derethi sympathiser. However, Hrathen's plans are often stalled by [[Dilaf]], his overzealous [[odiv]], who seems to oppose him at every turn.
'''Other Characters'''
; [[Ahan]]: Count Ahan is an
; [[Dilaf]]: An overzealous member of [[Hrathen]]'s congregation and eventual major antagonist.
; [[Eondel]]:
; [[Eventeo]]: King Eventeo is the ruler of Teod on Sel, brother of Kiin and father of Sarene.
; [[Galladon]]: A grumpy [[Elantrian]] Raoden befriends in the city.
; [[Iadon]]: Iadon was the first king of Arelon after the Reod on Sel. He is the
; [[Karata]]: One of the main gang leaders in Elantris.
; [[Kiin]]: Sarene's uncle and a good friend of Raoden, he helps Sarene settle in to [[Arelon]].
; [[Roial]]: Duke Roial was an old
; [[Shuden]]: His family directed many trade routes around Arelon. He is a known amateur (at least according to him) practitioner of [[ChayShan]].
; [[Telrii]]: A wealthy duke who allies with Hrathen to try and take the throne of Arelon.
== Setting ==
Elantris is set in the [[cosmere]] on the [[
=== Magic System ===
== Development ==
This is Brandon's first published novel, and his sixth written novel.{{
It
== Publication History ==
A tenth anniversary trade paperback edition, which includes new maps and illustrations and an updated [[Ars Arcanum]], was published in October 2015.
{{for|/Covers|a cover gallery of Elantris}}
== Interior Art ==
{{for|/Interior art|a gallery of the book's interior art}}
== Trivia ==
Elantris was written in a chapter triad system, rotating the primary viewpoints from Raoden to Sarene to Hrathen. Part 1 and Part 2 each contained 27 chapters, or 9 triads. The triad structure broke down in Part 3, which consisted of 9 chapters.{{
== Awards ==
*SF Book Club selection {{ref|name=awfulagent}}
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▲Elantris was written in a chapter triad system, rotating the primary viewpoints from Raoden to Sarene to Hrathen. Part 1 and Part 2 each contained 27 chapters, or 9 triads. The triad structure broke down in Part 3, which consisted of 9 chapters.{{bws ref|books/elantris/elantris/elantris-reading-group-questions/|Elantris Reading Group Questions|date=2004-10-18}}
▲== Cover Art Gallery ==
{{for|/Statistical analysis|a full statistical analysis}}
''Elantris'' consists of one prologue, sixty-three chapters, one epilogue, and one postscript, reaching a total 201,372 word count. There are nine different unique point-of-view characters in a total of 122 POVs.
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