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{{magic system
|related=[[Devotion]], [[Dominion]]{{wob ref|9830}}{{wob ref|4090}}
|prereq=Sacrifice
|type=End-Positive{{wob ref|7114}}
|world=Sel
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|books=[[Elantris (book)|Elantris]]
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The '''Dakhor''' is a
The Dakhor monks themselves are a newer development than [[Elantrian]]s.{{
Its exact mechanics are so far unclear, but will be explored more fully in the [[Elantris sequel]].{{
== Prerequisites ==
In order to access the [[Dor]] through the Dakhor magic system, a few things have to occur.
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=== Sacrifices ===
The Dakhor magic system can grant several abilities that we've seen so far. The first is the extreme strength of anyone who uses Dakhor.{{book ref|Elantris|58}} The bones of the the Dakhor monks are almost indestructible too,{{book ref|Elantris|62}} although this may just be part of the increased strength they have. Those who use Dakhor can receive enhanced speed as well.{{book ref|Elantris|58}} Another more costly power is teleportation. In exchange for one man's death, a large groups of people can be transported instantaneously somewhere.{{book ref|Elantris|60}} The body and spirit of the man who is sacrificed is used to power this ability. These four powers appear to be part of the standard ability set for monks of Dakhor monastery. ▼
In order to access certain powers of Dakhor, living sacrifices must be made.{{book ref|Elantris|62}} A ritual needs to be performed before the sacrifices can be killed, and Dakhor users cannot just slaughter people immediately.{{wob ref|2206}} The amount of Investiture in the people killed is far more important than the number of people killed.{{wob ref|1742}} Sacrifices will have their souls twisted, not stolen.{{wob ref|48}}
== Effects and Abilities ==
Another seemingly magic power used by Fjorden changed [[Dilaf|Dilaf's]] appearance from that of a Fjordell to an Arelene.{{book ref|Elantris|60}} This seems likely to be a capability of the Dakhor magic system; changing what race a person looks to be. This could presumably be used to change any aspect of a person's appearance. Dakhor can also grant the ability to negate [[Aon]]s drawn by Elantrians.{{book ref|Elantris|56}} Another ability that can be given through Dakhor is a resistance to attacks from the Dor.{{book ref|Elantris|62}} This power requires the deaths of 50 men to be granted and is rarely given. It is unknown if the ability to negate Aons and the resistance to Dor attacks are two separate abilities or both tied to the same type of bone shape.▼
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If a [[Bloodsealer]] were to use Bloodsealing on the bones of someone who used Dakhor, the bones would still be able to access the Dor.{{wob ref|10831}} It would take more than just the bones of a Dakhor monk for a [[kandra]] to get Dakhor abilities.{{wob ref|152}}
== Relationship To Fjorden ==
Dakhor has a specific tie to the land of Fjorden. Like all Selish magic, Dakhor will decrease in power the further from Fjorden a user gets.{{wob ref|8617}} It is better than AonDor and [[Forgery]] at bringing the power with the user.{{wob ref|5190}}{{wob ref|6157}} Dakhor is also known as the Order of Bone.{{book ref|Elantris|58}}
== Known Dakhor ==
== Notes ==
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