Difference between revisions of "Elantris (city)"

In AonDor, Aon Rao acts as a power amplifier, increasing the strength of Aon equations that incorporate it. The Elantrian Metropolitan District is a massive Aon Rao that magnifies the strength of Aons drawn by the Elantrians in close proximity to it.{{annotation ref|annotation|eElantris|chapter=62-2}}

*In the original draft of the novel that eventually became Elantris the city was known as "Adonis." Brandon changed the name of the city after preliminary readers pointed out Adonis was the name of a figure from Greek Mythology.{{annotation ref|annotation|eElantris|title page}}

*Brandon designed the three gangs who hold sway over Elantris at the time of Raoden's arrival to represent the three aspects the Elantrians had to overcome. Karata's gang, with their isolationist policies represents their solitude. Aanden, or rather Taan's, self-imposed madness represents their self-pity. Shaor's gang of "wildmen" represent their pain.{{annotation ref|annotation|eElantris|chapter=16}}