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Aons wereare all referred to as “Aon insert name here” such as Aon Rao or Aon Ene. They wereare disyllabic with two hard vowels.

Aon Daa is the preferred offensive weapon of the Elantrians. When drawn successfully, a burst of light is emitted that warps and twists the air around it. The light then strikes its target with considerable explosive force.{{book ref|Elantris|62}}

In modern usage Aon Ene has come to mean intelligence in a general sort of way. Scholars note however that originally it referred to cleverness or the ability to out-wit and out-think an opponent. It was a symbol that was often used to refer to trickster figures, which were called "enefel," literally "Wit Killers" or those who kill with wit. During the [[Middle Era]] a group of storytellers, who took the name Enefel, began spreading stories of the wonders of Elantris. Some believe the Enefel were agents of the Elantrians who sought to expand their influence and quell the suspicion the rural populace felt towards them. OvertimeOver time, this group of storytellers developed into a group of scholars that collected stories and histories. By the [[Late Era]] several distinct groups of scholars and philosophers had emerged. Aon Ene's association with these groups prompted the expansion of its meaning.{{wob ref|7594}}

When used in AonDor, Aon Ene emits what is commonly referred to as the "Light of the Mind." Anyone who is touched by the light has their mental capabilities enhanced. They can memorize more quickly, reason more clearly, and stave off the mental-diminishing effects of illness or lack of sleep. It can also be used as a Linking Aon, joining lists of Aons together and determining when their effects will activate. It is used extensively and any Master of AonDor is skilled in its use.{{wob ref|7594}} This is similar to how [[logicspren]], which are drawn to debate, are used for timing in fabrials.{{wob ref|14264}}

''Examples:'' [[Sarene]], [[Enefel]]

''Examples:'' Maiben,{{glossary ref|Elantris|K}} Mai Plantation

Aon Omi is perhaps most well-known for its association with [[Shu-Korath]]. When [[Korath]] (known in [[JinDo]] as KoWho) began teaching of [[Shu-Keseg]] in Arelon he chose Aon Omi to represent God, who he named Domi, calling it a "Thing of Beauty". He hoped to quell the rivalry his followers felt towards the Elantrians and so chose what they saw as a "heathen symbol" to show how all people should be accepted into the religion. Current Korathi priests view the use of Aons in their religion as evidence that all people and beliefs can be united through love.{{wob ref|7591}}

Korath asked an Elantrian smith he was acquainted with to forge him a silver pendant of the symbol. Wearing an Aon Omi pendant was a fairly common occurrence by the time of the Restoration of Elantris, and the exchanging of pendants was a common practice during Korathi marriage ceremonies.{{wob ref|7591}}

''Examples:'' [[Telrii]], Sorii, Rii Plantation, [[Riino]], [[Riina]]

''Examples:'' [[Saolin]], Sao Plantation, [[Isadan Sao]]

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Aon Shao can be used to create illusions that are tied to pieces of clothing. To do so however requires the extensive use of modifiers.{{book ref|Elantris|49}} Something changed by Aon Shao would stay permanentpermanently even if taken to another [[Shardworld]]planet in the cosmere.{{wob ref|5193}}

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Aon Tia can be used to transport an Elantrian from one point to another. With the correct modifiers the Elantrian can fix the distance and direction that is to be traveled. When completed the Elantrian grabs the center of the Aon, which becomes solid, and is enveloped by the Aon’s light. They then appear where they directed the Aon to take them.{{book ref|Elantris|62}} There were a number of metal plates inscribed with this Aon scattered throughout Elantris. An Elantrian would only have to place their hand at the center of the Aon to be transported to another region of the city.{{book ref|Elantris|19}} However, this Aon can be dangerous. If an Elantrian were to designate their arrival area in the middle of a wall, body of water, etc., without knowing, Aon Tia would transfer them and they could get end up in quite the predicament.{{book ref|Elantris|345|25}} Aon Tia can be used to transport off-world.{{wob ref|8198}}

* In addition to Aons, there is also an Aonic Alphabet, in which each letter is a single sound, that is used for sounds that can't be produced from Aons. The Aons themselves are older than this language, as shown by the fact that they're based on the land. The meaning of Aons in the language is inherent, their meanings are based on both their effects and how they look.{{wob ref|2173}} Brandon never fully developed that alphabet, but it is similar to the Korean writing system [[wikipedia: Hangul|Hangul]].{{wob ref|820}}<!-- previous {{cite}} tage here mentioned "a google signing from the Shadows of self tour," but I didn't find anything like that mentioning Hangul -->