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{{character
|image=Dilaf Shuravf.jpg
|spouse=[[Seala]]
|died=
|abilities=[[Dakhor]]
|profession=[[Derethi]] {{tag+|gragdet}}
|world=Sel
|universe=[[Cosmere]]
|books=[[Elantris (book)|Elantris]]
}}
'''Dilaf''' is the [[Shu Dereth#The_Great_Chain|gragdet]] of the [[Shu Dereth#Monastaries|Dakhor]] monastery leading up to the [[invasion of Arelon]].
== Appearance and Personality ==
Dilaf, once a tall Derethi man,{{book ref|Elantris|60}} now bears the appearance of a short Arelene{{book ref|Elantris|12}} with blond hair,{{book ref|Elantris|56}} looking no older than twenty-five,{{book ref|Elantris|24}} though his real age is nearly seventy.{{book ref|Elantris|60}} His eyes often burn with passion and he rarely cares to conceal his emotions, ranging from religious fervor to deep hatred. He is incapable of getting along with people.{{wob ref|13933}} He usually wears the red robes of a Derethi priest.{{book ref|Elantris|38}}
Much like other [[Dakhor]] monks, Dilaf's body has been twisted by the magic of their order. His arms are akin to knotted tree branches, skin pulled tight over strange ridges and symbols formed of bone.{{book ref|Elantris|57}} Bulging intricate patterns of lines and curves twist like veins beneath the skin.{{book ref|Elantris|58}}{{book ref|Elantris|62}}
He wields a "wicked-looking sword" during the [[Battle of Teoras]].
== Attributes and Abilities ==
Dilaf is a charismatic speaker, able to sway large crowds his way. His zealotry is very effective at converting others to his perspective on [[Shu-Dereth]] and hatred of the Elantrians.{{book ref|elantris|12}}
As a Dakhor monk, Dilaf's bones are twisted into shapes that grant him access to the power of the Dor.{{book ref|elantris|58}} Dakhor grants him extreme speed, strength{{book ref|elantris|58}} and nearly indestructible bones.{{book ref|elantris|62}} Due to the fact that Dakhor is tied to Fjordell, Dilaf's powers decreased the further he was away from Fjorden, although its weakness due to distance is not to as extreme a degree as other Selish arcana like AonDor are weakened.{{wob ref|5190}}{{wob ref|6157}} As the gragdet of Dakhor, Dilaf has access to some powers that other lesser Dakhor monks lack.{{book ref|elantris|62}} His appearance and aging process were altered to make him look younger and Aonic.{{book ref|elantris|60}} He has the ability to cancel Aons{{book ref|elantris|56}} and is immune to direct attacks with the Dor.{{book ref|elantris|62}} It required the sacrifice of fifty lives to grant Dilaf this ability.
Dilaf is very capable with the sword and wielded it very effectively in combination with the enhanced speed of his Dakhor powers.{{book ref|elantris|62}}
== History ==
=== Early Life ===
Very little is known about Dilaf's early life. He had an early ardor for [[Shu Dereth]], as evidenced by his early acceptance into Dakhor monastery. By the time he was
By the time he reached middle age, Dilaf had risen to the rank of
Just before his insertion was to take place, Dilaf began training a young Hrathen. Three months after Hrathen entered the monastery, Dilaf required one of the monks under his command to sacrifice himself to transport Dilaf to [[
=== Infiltration of Arelon ===
Shortly after Hrathen left Dakhor monastery, Dilaf underwent a painful physical change to appear to be of
Very little is known about Seala, Dilaf's wife.
=== Invasion of Kae ===
Shortly
Dilaf captured Raoden, used him as bait to capture [[Sarene]], then stabbed
Raoden, followed by a host of newly-healed Elantrians, appeared on the docks using AonDor-powered teleportation, and the Elantrians engaged the monks as Raoden and Sarene ducked down an alley. Dilaf followed them and
The Elantrians repelled the invasion, both in Teod and Arelon.
== Trivia ==
* In the original edition of ''[[Elantris (book)|Elantris]]'' a speech by Dilaf was incorrectly attributed to
== Notes ==
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