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== History ==
Following the [[Reod]], Ahan rose to prominence in [[Iadon]]'s income-based meritocracy, gaining the title of count. Where his fortune fell within the Arelon system is unknown, but was no higher than fourth.{{book ref|elantris|8}} He shared a friendly rivalry with Duke [[Roial]] and was constantly trying to either outdo or oppose him.{{book ref|Elantris|11}}{{book ref|elantris|32}} In fact Ahan Joined Raoden's group thinking he would oppose Roial and was Shocked to see Roial was a Member. After [[Raoden]] was taken by the Shaod Ahan, along with Roial, [[Elondel]] and [[Shuden]] was part of [[Sarene]]'s opposition to [[Iadon]]'s rule and resistance to [[Hrathen]]'s efforts to convert Arelon.{{book ref|elantris|20}}{{book ref|elantris|47}}
Shortly after [[Telrii]] seized control of Arelon in the wake of Iadon's death, Ahan betrayed the group of resisters in an effort to finally best his long-time rival. Things took a turn for the unexpected when Roial was killed for treason.{{book ref|Elantris|53}} Ahan never recovered from the guilt of his betrayal. He lost much of his weight and thereafter only spoke in a dazed, sickly voice.{{book ref|Elantris|Epilogue}}
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