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'''''The Hope of Elantris''''' is a short story written by [[Brandon Sanderson]] in January of 2006. It was initially released as an e-book for sale on Amazon and eventually released on Brandon Sanderson's own [[bws: elantris-the-hope-of-elantris|website]].
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'''''The Hope of Elantris''''' is a short story written by [[Brandon Sanderson]] in January of 2006. It was initially released as an e-book for sale on Amazon and eventually released on Brandon Sanderson's own [https://www.brandonsanderson.com/the-hope-of-elantris/ website]. The annotations can be found [https://wob.coppermind.net/events/140-the-hope-of-elantris-annotations/ here].
   
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The book is set in the world of [[Elantris]] occurring at the same time as certain events in the book but centers on different characters. Brandon Sanderson, commented that "if you haven't read the novel Elantris, this contains major spoilers. Might I suggest reading the book first? This story won't work at all for you if you haven't."{{bws ref|elantris-the-hope-of-elantris|The Hope of Elantris preface}}
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The book is set in the world of [[Elantris (book)|Elantris]] occurring at the same time as certain events in the book but centers on different characters. Brandon Sanderson commented, "If you haven't read the novel Elantris, this contains major spoilers. Might I suggest reading the book first? This story won't work at all for you if you haven't."{{bws ref|the-hope-of-elantris|The Hope of Elantris|date=2006-01}}
   
 
== Summary ==
  
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After Elantris' restoration [[Raoden]] sits alone in his palace noting the city's new found wealth. [[Seon Ashe|Ashe]], [[Sarene]]'s Seon, floats in through an open window to inform Raoden his wife will not be attending their dinner, that she is pregnant and "it's his fault." Raoden settles in to listening to Ashe's testament to his whereabouts during the last hours before Elantris' restoration.
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After Elantris' restoration [[Raoden]] sits alone in his palace noting the city's new found wealth. [[Ashe]], [[Sarene]]'s [[seon]], floats in through an open window to inform Raoden his wife will not be attending their dinner, because she is pregnant and "it's his fault." Raoden settles in to listening to Ashe's testament to his whereabouts during the last hours before Elantris' restoration.
   
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== Main Characters ==
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; [[Ashe]]: A seon bonded to Sarene, they inform Raoden of Sarene's pregnancy.
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Everyone has a role in New Elantris; [[Matisse]] looks after the children of the Roost but on this night they cannot find the will to sleep. Outside, many of the adults have begun drawing [[Aon]]s. Matisse ushers the children to bed with threats of doing more school work if they wanted to stay up. As Matisse observes many of the adults outside surrounding [[Galladon]], Idotris claims Aons are useless before Matisse leaves the Roost. Searching out her adoptive father, [[Dashe]], he explains to her that Galladon is having the Elantrians practice Aons in the new form that he and Raoden discovered in [[Elantris (city)|Elantris]] - adding the chasm line.
  
   
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; [[Raoden]]: The king of Elantris and Arelon, he sits alone in his palace while waiting for his wife Sarene.
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Watchin Galladon lecture the Elantrians, Ashe floats up behind Matisse and Dashe. He had come with a message for [[Karata]], but Dashe informs him she's in the library and with Galladon otherwise pre-occupied Ashe delivers his message from Sarene to Dashe about the shipment of weapons coming into New Elantris. After Dashe leaves to organise men to collect the weapons Matisse asks to borrow Ashe for a moment.
  
   
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; [[Matisse]]: An Elantrian who looks after the children of [[New Elantris]].
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Back at the Roost Ashe helps a young girl to sleep and after he's done with his story he speaks to Matisse outside. She apologizes for taking his time to which he comments that he is pleased to do so again since Sarene was a child. [[Mareshe]] calls out to Matisse looking for Dashe. She warns him not to wake the children. Mareshe lets slip that Galladon and Karata have disappeared now too. Suddenly, New Elantris erupts into distant screams; Ashe flies away to see what is happening while [[Taid]] - the adult supervisor of the Roost - runs to investigate himself.
  
   
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; [[Dashe]]: Second in command to [[Karata]], he helps Matisse keep the children of New Elantris safe.
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On the verge of following, Idotris is stopped by Matisse, ushering him inside to wake the children. Crossing the street Matisse finds two lanterns when Ashe comes back to inform her that a Fjordell army has invaded the city. And they are heading her way. In the midst of her dread Matisse snaps herself to action, realising that the soldiers will be following the cleaned up streets to find the Elantrians and taking the children to the dirty parts will be safer. Ashe is sent to find Dashe.
  
   
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; [[Mareshe]]: A craftsman who was the first person Raoden helped save.
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They flee the Roost, Idotris quieting the children whenever they cried, all staying close to the little lantern light they had. From behind the harsh tongue of [[Fjordell]] is raised and Matisse turns to see three soldiers pursuing them. Horrified by the realisation that these men would kill the children she tells them all to run. Ashe comes back to distract the soldiers so that Dashe can charge them unseen. Urging the children on again Matisse whirls around wishing she could do something to help Dashe. He fights bravely but is overwhelemed by numbers and a weakened Elantrian body. He takes a sword to the chest and sees Matisse, mouthing "run" to her. Matisse screams, drawing the attention of the soldiers.
  
   
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; [[Taid]]: The adult supervisor of the [[Roost]] in New Elantris.
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Ashe tries to motivate her but an idea occurs to her that she sends Ashe on to find Idotris and tell him to lead the children to the library where Galladon and Karata will be. Hoping it will work she begins drawing Aon Ashe, the symbol for light. The soldiers advance after a slight hesitation but are blinded by a brilliant light when she completes the symbol with the chasm line. Then she runs. Into Elantris proper and all the sludge she picks her way through the streets until she finds herself surrounded by Fjordell soldiers. One of the soldiers grabs her but a well placed kick causes him to slip on the sludge and release her. Her leg now damaged and unhealing she limps away from the soldiers still fighting to upright themselves. Finding Dashe's body and the blaze of New Elantris in flames she realises she's gone in a circle.
  
   
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== Development ==
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Dashe repeats the mantra of a [[Hoed]], already his mind broken. Instead of running from the approaching soldiers, Matisse holds on to Dashe's body, not wanting to flee. The Fjordell soldier interrogates her as to the location of the children, threatening her with pain before something happens: the ground shakes and suddenly Matisse feels warm, her skin turning silvery and her wounds healing. The Fjordell man is taken aback but still intent on causing her pain. The life of Elantris is returning and she is to die at this man's hands. With her healed, so was Dashe, and he announces such before killing the Fjordell man with the sword that had impaled him not long ago.
  
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Brandon got the idea to write this story in January 2006, as he was dating his wife Emily. Emily mentions one of her eighth grade students has done a book report on [[Elantris (book)|Elantris]]. Matisse, the student, had done an outstanding job on her book report. There were detailed bios of the characters and even some materials you would find in the book. Brandon was moved by her report and wrote this companion story, with Matisse’s name as the lead character in honor to her. When Brandon and Emily were married, Matisse gave the book report to Brandon as a wedding gift.{{bws ref|annotation-elantris-the-hope-of-elantris|Annotation Elantris - The Hope Of Elantris|date=2006-01}}
   
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Ashe finishes his story; Raoden understands that Ashe wanted to stay with the children until the crisis was over with, explaining his absense. Raoden then inquires to Ashe which of the two Seons he sent Dashe for his services he gave to Matisse, expecting it to be Ati. Instead, Matisse has been given Aeo which Raoden considers equally appropriate.
  
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''The Hope of Elantris'' consists of an intro and outro from the PoV of Raoden, while the remainder is written from the PoV of Matisse.
   
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Latest revision as of 20:30, 21 July 2023

<The Hope of Elantris
Hope of Elantris website cover.jpg
by ?
Series
Follows Elantris
Setting Sel, Cosmere
Released January 2006
Word Count 6,030

The Hope of Elantris is a short story written by Brandon Sanderson in January of 2006. It was initially released as an e-book for sale on Amazon and eventually released on Brandon Sanderson's own website. The annotations can be found here.

The book is set in the world of Elantris occurring at the same time as certain events in the book but centers on different characters. Brandon Sanderson commented, "If you haven't read the novel Elantris, this contains major spoilers. Might I suggest reading the book first? This story won't work at all for you if you haven't."[1]

Summary[edit]

For a more thorough summary, see Summary: The Hope of Elantris.

After Elantris' restoration Raoden sits alone in his palace noting the city's new found wealth. Ashe, Sarene's seon, floats in through an open window to inform Raoden his wife will not be attending their dinner, because she is pregnant and "it's his fault." Raoden settles in to listening to Ashe's testament to his whereabouts during the last hours before Elantris' restoration.

Main Characters[edit]

Ashe
A seon bonded to Sarene, they inform Raoden of Sarene's pregnancy.
Raoden
The king of Elantris and Arelon, he sits alone in his palace while waiting for his wife Sarene.
Matisse
An Elantrian who looks after the children of New Elantris.
Dashe
Second in command to Karata, he helps Matisse keep the children of New Elantris safe.
Mareshe
A craftsman who was the first person Raoden helped save.
Taid
The adult supervisor of the Roost in New Elantris.

Development[edit]

Brandon got the idea to write this story in January 2006, as he was dating his wife Emily. Emily mentions one of her eighth grade students has done a book report on Elantris. Matisse, the student, had done an outstanding job on her book report. There were detailed bios of the characters and even some materials you would find in the book. Brandon was moved by her report and wrote this companion story, with Matisse’s name as the lead character in honor to her. When Brandon and Emily were married, Matisse gave the book report to Brandon as a wedding gift.[2]

Cover Gallery[edit]

For a cover gallery for The Hope of Elantris, see Covers.

Statistical Analysis[edit]

For a full statistical analysis, see /Statistical analysis.

The Hope of Elantris consists of an intro and outro from the PoV of Raoden, while the remainder is written from the PoV of Matisse.

Word Count 6,030
PoV Characters 2
PoV Count 3

Notes[edit]

  1. ↑ The Hope of Elantris
    — Brandon's website - 2006-01#
  2. ↑ Annotation Elantris - The Hope Of Elantris
    — Brandon's website - 2006-01#
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