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The magic has been theorized to be a gateway through [[Dominion]] to the [[The Dor|Dor]].

The users of this system are the monks of [[Dakhor Monastery]] in [[Fjorden]]. The Fjordells discovered how to use this magic system a little over ten years before the events of [[Elantris]].{{ref|b|elantris|a|63}} The exact mechanics of how this magic system works are so far unclear, but will be explored more fully in [[Elantris 2]].{{ref|wotdb|799|10|Speaking of sequels, here's what I'M planning.}}

In order to access the Dor through the Dakhor magic system, a few things have to occur. For now, it appears that the practitioners of Dakhor have to be Fjordell, since we've never seen one of another race. However, we've never been told it's impossible, so this could be wrong. The next requirement is something intrinsic to the way Investitures[[Investiture]]s are related to the Shards that power them. Assuming that Dominion is actually the Shard behind Dakhor, in order to gain access to the magic you must Dominateperform somethingsome oract that follows the [[intent]],{{ref|wotdb|622|107|The 'role' of the Shard has to do with the WAY the magic is obtained, not what it can do.}} presumably by Dominating someone or something. This may be in the form of killing someone, another thing we've seen used to grant different powers with the Dakhor system.{{ref|b|elantris|c|62}} The last potential prerequisite shown so far is the use of chanting. It's possibleseems extremely likely that the chants that are used may determine how the person is changed, and what type of bone growths form.{{ref|b|elantris|c|58}}

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 shapeDakhor monks don't seem deformed. Their body is still that of a human being.{{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, isthey 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}}