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{{magic system
|related=[[Devotion]], [[Dominion]]{{wob ref|9830}}{{wob ref|4090}}
|system=ChayShan▼
|type=End-Positive{{wob ref|7114}}
|world=Sel
|universe=[[Cosmere]]
|focus=Forms
|books=[[Elantris (book)|Elantris]]
}}
'''ChayShan''' is a magicmanifestation systemof [[Investiture]] on [[Sel]].
 
== Prerequisites ==
Not much is known about it, though it appears to be practiced via a meditative martial arts style that focuses on speeding up motions and gaining power from them,{{ref|annotation|elantris|chapter=17}} which then appears to draw upon the [[Dor]]. As all the Investitures on Sel are form based,{{ref|b|aol|ars}} it is quite possible that the different forms and moves of the ChayShan are what determines what powers a practitioner is using. So far, the only known people who use ChayShan are [[Jindo]]eese,{{ref|b|elantris|c|17}} so it is possible that this Investiture can only be used by people who are of that race. [[Shuden]] claims that it is simply a way to focus a warriors mind and body before battle.{{ref|b|elantris|c|17}} However, the fact is that ChayShan is clearly a magic system and useful in fighting. It is possible that this is a cover story to hide the warriors's powers, or that some warriors aren't capable of accessing the magic, so they simply use it for the reasons Shuden gives.
In order for a ChayShan user to access the [[Dor]] a few things have to occur. It appears that a ChayShan user has to be [[JinDo]].{{wob ref|8617}}
 
== Mechanics ==
A person using ChayShan moves their body in specific circular patterns, slowly gaining in speed.{{ref|b|elantris|c|17}} The person continuously keeps his or her hands and legs moving. He or she moves as though he or she is "struggling against some unseen force" with his or her muscles tensed. The leaps and arm motions of ChayShan seem similar to a dance. When the Dor is actually being accessed, a dim glow is visible in the wake of the motions of the limbs of the practitioner.{{ref|b|elantris|c|61}}▼
[[Shuden]] claims that ChayShan is simply a way to focus a warrior's mind and body before battle,{{book ref|Elantris|17}} but he later uses it while fighting [[Dakhor]] monks.{{book ref|Elantris|61}} ChayShan is practiced via a meditative martial arts style that appears to focus on speeding up motions and gaining power from them,{{wob ref|1967}} which then appears to draw upon the Dor. As all the [[Investiture]]s on [[Sel]] are form-based,{{book ref|aol|part=ars}} it is quite possible that the different forms and moves of the ChayShan are what determine what powers a practitioner is using.
 
▲A person using ChayShan moves their body in specific circular patterns, slowly gaining in speed.{{book ref|b|elantris|cElantris|17}} The person continuously keeps his or hertheir hands and legs moving. He or sheThey movesmove as though hethey or she isare "struggling against some unseen force" with his or hertheir muscles tensed. The leaps and arm motions of ChayShan seem similar to a dance. When the Dor is actually being accessed, a dim glow is visible in the wake of the motions of the limbs of the practitioner. If a person using ChayShan loses focus, they lose access to the Dor and must start over.{{book ref|b|elantris|cElantris|61}}
 
== Abilities ==
One of the abilities that appear to be granted by ChayShan is an enormous amount of strength.{{book ref|b|elantris|cElantris|61}} Someone performing ChayShan is capable of breaking the ribs of a [[Dakhor]] monk and hitting one in the head so hard that the spine breaks., When seen in context ofdespite the fact that thea Dakhor monksmonk's bonesbody areis soenhanced incrediblyto strongthe point that it tookeven [[Kiin]] multiple strokesneeds to hackhit throughone themseveral times with his axe, before it dies.{{book ref|b|elantris|cElantris|58}} the strength of someone using ChayShan becomes even more impressive. Another ability that mayChayShan be grantedgrants is visionintuitive withoutspatial the use of one's eyesawareness, as Shuden performs all of his motions in battle with his eyes closed.{{book ref|b|elantris|cElantris|61}}
 
== Relationship To JinDo ==
ChayShan has a specific tie to the land of JinDo. Like all Selish magic, ChayShan will decrease in power the further from JinDo a user gets.{{wob ref|8617}}
 
== Known Users ==
*[[Shuden]]
*Shuden is an amateur practitioner, who says he lacks "speed and focus".{{ref|b|elantris|c|17}}
*Jindoeese warriors
 
== Notes ==
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