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He wields a "wicked-looking sword" during the [[Battle of Teoras]].
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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
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}}
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 ten, Dilaf had entered the monastery. Rather than pursue the priesthood, Dilaf elected to continue in the monastery, becoming one of the dedicated Dakhor monks.
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 [[Wulfden the Fourth]]'s chambers, a distance easily walked. Although Dilaf did not assign particular importance to this event, it would lay the groundwork of his eventual death.
Very little is known about Seala, Dilaf's wife. Dilaf is unhinged by the time he reveals most of it, so what is known, is suspect. Dilaf was over 50 when they met, and no one was as surprised as he was when he fell in love. He was left even more surprised when she returned his love, despite his physical 'deformity' of looking like an Arelene.
Seala became sick, but Dakhor cannot heal. In desperation, Dilaf turned to the Elantrians to heal Seala. Unfortunately, the glyph that should have healed her instead performed a partial transformation, not unlike the [[Reod]], leaving her in pain and unable to die. Dilaf, however, believed that this tragic accident was a malicious attack, and began nursing a hatred that would ultimately drive him insane.{{book ref|elantris|60}} He retreated to the outlying city of [[
=== Invasion of Kae ===
Dilaf worked secretly for years towards Wyrn's true goal: The genocide of all Arelenes, and eventually all people of [[Aonic]] descent. This was a goal Dilaf strongly supported, as the extinction of the Aonic bloodline would bring with it the end of the Elantrians.{{book
Shortly before the culmination of this plan, Wyrn sent a gyorn named [[Hrathen]] as a decoy to distract anyone who might oppose Dilaf.{{book ref|elantris|58}} Dilaf introduced himself to
Dilaf captured Raoden, used him as bait to capture [[Sarene]], then stabbed Raoden
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 tried to kill them when Hrathen re-appeared. He revealed Dakhor-powered strength, and killed Dilaf before succumbing to his own wounds.{{book ref|elantris|62}}
The Elantrians repelled the invasion, both in Teod and Arelon.
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