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'''Aons''' are a writing system used by the [[Aonic]] peoples of [[Arelon]] and [[Teod]] on [[Sel]]. They are logographic, meaning they represent words and meanings, as opposed to an alphabet which represents sounds. Instead of being an invented system like most scripts, the Aons already existed and were discovered through trial and error.

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===Aon===

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

 

 

===Aan===

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

 

===Aeo===

 

===Aha===

 

===Ala===

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

 

===Are===

 

===Ashe===

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===

 

===Ate===

 

===Ati===

''Examples:'' [[Matisse]]

 

===Daa===

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===

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

 

===Deo===

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

 

===Dii===

This Aon includes several circles that represent forests in the south of Arelon.{{book ref|Elantris|49}}

 

 

===Dio===

''Examples:'' [[Dio]], [[Diolen]], [[Dion]], [[Dionia]]

 

===Eda===

''Examples:'' [[Edan]]

 

===Edo===

In AonDor, Aon Edo creates a thin wall of light. The wall serves as a barrier, drawing more power from the Dor to resist anything pushing against it with equal strength.{{book ref|Elantris|62}}

 

 

===Ehe===

Aon Ehe is one of the few Aons that has an origin myth associated with it. When the Aonic peoples first migrated to what would become Arelon, the people were initially afraid of the vacant city of Elantris. King Rhashm (later [[Raoshem]]) wanting to overcome this fear chose Elantris as the center of his kingdom. Decades later the Shaod began to take people, including the princess, [[Elashe]]. She claimed to have seen Aon Ehe inscribed on a coal in her hearth the day after she was taken. This has led to the belief that a rock or piece of coal inscribed with Aon Ehe is good luck and provides protection against winter spirits.{{qa ref|768|1|Description of Aon Ehe|date=2005}}

 

Aon Ehe when used in conjunction with other Aons is used to represent warm food or warm beds were available for sale. It also serves as a symbol for danger, whether or not that danger is related to fire, such as an unsafe bridge. Since it represents one of the primal elements, it is often used in scientific writings.{{qa ref|768|1}}

 

 

===Ela===

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

 

===Ena===

 

===Ene===

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}}

 

 

===Eno===

This Aon includes a "wiggly" line that corresponds to the shape of the Aredel River.{{book ref|Elantris|49}}

 

 

===Eon===

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

 

===Eshe===

 

===Eto===

''Examples:'' [[Eton]], [[Ketol]]

 

===Iad===

 

===Ial===

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

 

===Ido===

 

===Ien===

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}}

 

 

===Iir===

 

===Ire===

''Examples:'' [[Diren]]

 

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''Examples:'' [[Kaa Plantation]]

 

===Kae===

''Examples:'' [[Kae|The City of Kae]]

 

===Kie===

 

===Kii===

''Examples:'' [[Kiin]]

 

 

===Mai===

 

===Mea===

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===

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}}

 

 

===Oed===

 

===Omi===

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===

 

===Ope===

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''Examples:'' [[Opelon]]

 

===Rao===

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}}

 

 

===Reo===

This Aon was known at least as far away as the [[Rose Empire]].{{book ref|tes|day|101}}

 

 

===Rii===

 

===Sao===

 

===Sea===

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

 

===Seo===

 

===Shao===

 

===Sheo===

''Examples:''

 

===Soi===

 

===Tae===

The entrance to the [[Elantris (city)#Hidden Library| hidden library]] is marked with this Aon. One needed to only push on it and the way would open.{{book ref|Elantris|25}}

 

''Examples:''

 

===Tia===

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''Examples:'' [[Tii Plantation]]

 

== Notes ==

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