Difference between revisions of "Dakhor"

Regardless of how the Dakhor system is accessed, there appear to be some constant effects. The bones of the person accessing Dakhor begin to grow and twist.{{ref|b|elantris|c|58}} The shapes that they twist into are ancient Fjordell characters.{{ref|b|elantris|epilogue}} While they are abnormal, the Dakhor monks don't seem deformed. Theiror body is still that of a human beinginhuman.{{ref|b|elantris|a|Chapter 58 Part 1}} They bone growth is subtle enough that a robe can hide it.{{ref|b|elantris|c|58}} Even with the initially repulsive nature of the bone twists, they still have a beautiful shape.{{ref|b|elantris|epilogue}} Since the Investitures of Sel are all form based,{{ref|b|aol|ars}} the shape of the bone twists is what determines what powers a user of Dakhor can access.{{ref|b|elantris|c|58}} The bone twists are also known to glow, specifically when teleportation{{ref|b|elantris|c|60}} or enhanced strength is being used.{{ref|b|elantris|c|61}}

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.{{ref|b|elantris|c|58}} The bones of the the Dakhor monks are almost indestructible too,{{ref|b|elantris|c|62}} although this may just be part of the increased strength they have. Those who use Dakhor can receive enhanced speed as well.{{ref|b|elantris|c|58}} Another more costly power is teleportation. In exchange for one man's death, a large groups of people can be transported instantaneously somewhere.{{ref|b|elantris|c|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. Another seemingly magic power used by Fjorden changed Dilaf's appearance from that of a Fjordell to an Arelene.{{ref|b|elantris|c|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 [[Aons]] drawn by Elantrians.{{ref|b|elantris|c|56}} There another ability that can be given through Dakhor is a resistance to attacks from the Dor.{{ref|b|elantris|c|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.