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==Known Aons==

===Aon===

{{quote|First, Language|Elantris Glossary}}

This Aon serves as the starting point for all other Aons.

 

===Aan===

{{quote|Truth, Fact|Elantris Glossary}}

''Examples:'' [[Aanden]], [[Taan]]

 

===Aha===

{{quote|Breath, Air|Elantris Glossary|}}

''Examples:'' [[Ahan]], [[Dahad]], [[Kahar]]

 

===Ala===

{{quote|Beauty, Handsomeness|Elantris Glossary}}

''Examples:'' [[Meala]], [[Seinalan]]

 

===Ashe===

{{quote|Light, Illumination|Elantris Glossary}}

Aon Ashe, when drawn correctly, will emit a bright light, without heat, that is enough to illuminate a large room.{{book ref|Elantris|49}} Most rooms in Elantris had metal plates inscribed with Aon Ashe that would glow brighter and more steady than any lantern.{{book ref|Elantris|7}}

 

===Ata===

{{quote|Grace, Smoothness|Elantris Glossary}}

''Examples:'' [[Karata]], Atad Mountains, [[Atara]]

 

===Daa===

{{quote|Power, Energy|Elantris Glossary}}

Aon Daa is the preferred offensive weapon by 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}}

 

===Dao===

{{quote|Stability, Security|Elantris Glossary}}

''Examples:'' [[Daora]], [[Daorn]]

 

===Deo===

{{quote|Gold, Metal|Elantris Glossary}}

''Examples:'' Deo, [[Deo Plantation]]

 

===Edo===

{{quote|Protection, Safety|Elantris Glossary}}

''Examples:''

 

===Ela===

{{quote|Focus, Center|Elantris Glossary}}

''Examples:'' [[Elantris_(city)|The City of Elantris]], [[Elao]]

 

===Ena===

{{quote|Kindness|Elantris Glossary}}

''Examples:'' [[Torena]]

 

===Ene===

{{quote|Wit, Cleverness|Elantris Glossary}}

The shape of Aon Ene is supposed to represent the two opposing sides of an argument, it is made up of two halves that are made up of the same symbols, only reversed.{{qa ref|768|5|Description of Aon Ene|date=2005}}

 

===Eon===

{{quote|Willpower, Endurance|Elantris Glossary}}

''Examples:'' [[Eondel]], [[Eonic]], [[Eon Plantation]]

 

===Eshe===

{{quote|Gift, Endowment|Elantris Glossary}}

''Examples:'' [[Eshen]], [[Mareshe]]

 

===Iad===

{{quote|Trust, Reliable|Elantris Glossary}}

''Examples:'' [[Iadon]]

 

===Ial===

{{quote|Helpfulness, Aid|Elantris Glossary}}

''Examples:'' [[Roial]], [[Ial Plantation]], [[Iald]]

 

===Ido===

{{quote|Mercy, Forgiveness|Elantris Glossary}}

''Examples:'' [[Idos Domi]]

 

===Ien===

{{quote|Wisdom|Elantris Glossary}}

Aon Ien was used in AonDor as the basis for healing.{{book ref|Elantris|19}} To maximize its potential however required the use of specialized modifiers that could target the part of the body that needed to be healed as well how the healing should take place.{{book ref|Elantris|53}}

 

===Ire===

{{quote|Time, Age|Elantris Glossary}}

''Examples:'' [[Diren]]

 

===Kai===

{{quote|Calmness, Solemnity|Elantris Glossary}}

''Examples:'' [[Kaise]]

 

===Kii===

{{quote|Justice|Elantris Glossary}}

''Examples:'' [[Kiin]]

 

===Mai===

{{quote|Honor|Elantris Glossary}}

''Examples:''

 

===Mea===

{{quote|Thoughtfulness, Caringness|Elantris Glossary}}

The shape of Aon Mea represents the region in which a person can be taken by the [[Shaod]]. The “x” corresponds to a fertile valley with a high density of life and cognitive activity.{{qa ref|428|63|What is the X in Aon Mea?|date=2009-07}}

 

===Nae===

{{quote|Sight, Clarity|Elantris Glossary}}

When drawn in Aon Dor, the circle in the center of the Aon "ripples like water" and then clears, showing a magnified view of what is on the other side. By placing their hand on the center of the circle, an Elantrian is able to move the Aon, thereby changing what is magnified.{{book ref|Elantris|55}}

 

===Omi===

{{quote|Love|Elantris Glossary}}

Aon Omi is a common root in Arelish words such as affection, care, passion, piety, zeal, and loyalty. It is also a fairly common root for names as well, especially among those of the Korathi faith. Korathi priests often use it as a base when they choose a new name on joining the priesthood.{{qa ref|768|9|Description of Aon Omi|date=2005}}

 

===Opa===

{{quote|Flower|Elantris Glossary}}

''Examples:'' [[Seon Opa]], [[Opais]]

 

===Rao===

{{quote|Spirit, Essence|Elantris Glossary}}

In AonDor, Aon Rao serves as a power amplifier. The Elantrian Metropolitan District, made up of Elantris and its four Gate Cities, served as a massive Aon Rao that targeted the Elantrians and the Aons they created.{{book ref|Elantris|61}}

 

===Rii===

{{quote|Wealth, Affluence|Elantris Glossary}}

''Examples:'' [[Telrii]], Sorii

 

===Sao===

{{quote|Intelligence, Learning|Elantris Glossary}}

''Examples:'' [[Saolin]]

 

===Sea===

{{quote|Chastisty, Faithfulness|Elantris Glossary}}

''Examples:'' [[Seaden]], [[Seala]]

 

===Seo===

{{quote|Loyalty, Service|Elantris Glossary}}

''Examples:'' [[Seon]], [[Seor]]

 

===Shao===

{{quote|Transform, Change|Elantris Glossary}}

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}}

 

===Sheo===

{{quote|Death|Elantris Glossary}}

''Examples:''

 

===Teo===

{{quote|Royal, Majestic|Elantris Glossary}}

''Examples:'' [[Eventeo]], [[Teod]], [[Teoras]], [[Teorn]]

 

===Tia===

{{quote|Travel, Transportation|Elantris Glossary}}

Aon Tia can be used to transport and Elantrian from one point from 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}}