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| + | |titles=Baron of [[Tii Plantation]] <small>(formerly)</small> |
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+ | '''Edan''' is a former [[Arelene]] baron on [[Sel]].{{book ref|Elantris|11}} |
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| − | He is the Arelish baron of Tii Plantation, and is at the beginning of the novel in danger of losing his title under King [[Iadon]]'s system of awarding titles for wealth. Bad investments coupled with poor crop yields from his infertile land bordering on the Chasm have ruined him financially. His hatred of Iadon's system of conferring titles of nobility makes him one of the strongest supporters in the clandestine anti-Iadon political meetings held by [[Kiin]]. |
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| + | He is lean and balding.{{book ref|Elantris|11}} He often appears fidgety and nervous, and has a tendency to blurt things out and interrupt the flow of conversation.{{book ref|Elantris|11}} He alternates between worrying about his financial problems and ignoring them in hopes that they will somehow disappear.{{book ref|Elantris|11}} His name is based on [[Aon#Eda|Aon Eda]], which means "superior or lofty".{{book ref|Elantris|part=ars}} |
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| + | He is primarily concerned with self-preservation and admits to beating the peasants in his plantation to try and coax more production from them.{{book ref|Elantris|11}} His attitude towards [[Sarene]] indicates a degree of misogyny.{{book ref|Elantris|11}}{{book ref|Elantris|20}} [[Kiin]], [[Lukel]], and [[Ahan]] all dislike him, and he is thought of as spineless and arrogant.{{book ref|Elantris|11}}{{book ref|Elantris|26}} |
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| + | Edan was the baron of [[Tii Plantation]], which primarily grew potatoes.{{book ref|Elantris|11}} Tii Plantation contained most of [[the Chasm]] and the infertile land surrounding it,{{map ref|Arelon}} and Edan had never been particularly rich.{{book ref|Elantris|11}} Edan was a staunch supporter of [[Raoden]]'s efforts to undermine King [[Iadon]] due to his inability to maintain power in Iadon's wealth-based caste system.{{book ref|Elantris|8}}{{book ref|Elantris|11}} In an effort to make more money, Edan made some questionable investments that were unsuccessful, leaving him nearly bankrupt and in danger of losing his barony within a few months.{{book ref|Elantris|11}} He continues to live in relative extravagance to hide his true financial situation.{{book ref|Elantris|11}} |
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| + | Edan is among the few nobles who attend a meeting of Raoden's former supporters organized by Kiin and Lukel after Raoden is taken by the [[Shaod]].{{book ref|Elantris|11}} Edan is very nervous about his future and Ahan mocks him mercilessly.{{book ref|Elantris|11}} Although Edan is dubious of Sarene's plan to increase the morale of Arelon's citizens, he goes along with her suggestions as he has no other options.{{book ref|Elantris|11}}{{book ref|Elantris|20}} When Sarene later suggests that the group should side with Elantris, Edan is taken aback, but is not able to argue with Sarene's logic.{{book ref|Elantris|20}} |
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| + | Tii Plantation commences its planting for the season,{{book ref|Elantris|11}} but rain in the area causes mudslides in the fields.{{book ref|Elantris|26}} Edan presumably abandons any remaining hope of maintaining his barony and flees to [[Duladel]].{{book ref|Elantris|26}} Lukel points out that the Dulas will not care about Edan's former nobility and he will likely end up as a farmer.{{book ref|Elantris|26}} |
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| + | Despite the lack of resources in Tii Plantation, a number of minor nobles attempt to gain Edan's former title from Iadon.{{book ref|Elantris|32}} Raoden uses this as part of his cover story when he poses as "Kaloo".{{book ref|Elantris|50}} |
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| + | == Notes == |
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| + | <references /><!-- 11, 20, 26, 32, 50 --> |
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Revision as of 17:24, 6 March 2021
| Edan | |
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| Titles | Baron of Tii Plantation (formerly) |
| Residence | Duladel |
| Nationality | Arelene |
| Homeworld | Sel |
| Universe | Cosmere |
Edan is a former Arelene baron on Sel.[1]
Appearance and Personality
He is lean and balding.[1] He often appears fidgety and nervous, and has a tendency to blurt things out and interrupt the flow of conversation.[1] He alternates between worrying about his financial problems and ignoring them in hopes that they will somehow disappear.[1] His name is based on Aon Eda, which means "superior or lofty".[2]
He is primarily concerned with self-preservation and admits to beating the peasants in his plantation to try and coax more production from them.[1] His attitude towards Sarene indicates a degree of misogyny.[1][3] Kiin, Lukel, and Ahan all dislike him, and he is thought of as spineless and arrogant.[1][4]
History
Edan was the baron of Tii Plantation, which primarily grew potatoes.[1] Tii Plantation contained most of the Chasm and the infertile land surrounding it,[5] and Edan had never been particularly rich.[1] Edan was a staunch supporter of Raoden's efforts to undermine King Iadon due to his inability to maintain power in Iadon's wealth-based caste system.[6][1] In an effort to make more money, Edan made some questionable investments that were unsuccessful, leaving him nearly bankrupt and in danger of losing his barony within a few months.[1] He continues to live in relative extravagance to hide his true financial situation.[1]
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Edan is among the few nobles who attend a meeting of Raoden's former supporters organized by Kiin and Lukel after Raoden is taken by the Shaod.[1] Edan is very nervous about his future and Ahan mocks him mercilessly.[1] Although Edan is dubious of Sarene's plan to increase the morale of Arelon's citizens, he goes along with her suggestions as he has no other options.[1][3] When Sarene later suggests that the group should side with Elantris, Edan is taken aback, but is not able to argue with Sarene's logic.[3]
Tii Plantation commences its planting for the season,[1] but rain in the area causes mudslides in the fields.[4] Edan presumably abandons any remaining hope of maintaining his barony and flees to Duladel.[4] Lukel points out that the Dulas will not care about Edan's former nobility and he will likely end up as a farmer.[4]
Despite the lack of resources in Tii Plantation, a number of minor nobles attempt to gain Edan's former title from Iadon.[7] Raoden uses this as part of his cover story when he poses as "Kaloo".[8]
