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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 was the baron of the Tii Plantation, and was bankrupt and 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]] had ruined him financially. His hatred of Iadon's system of conferring titles of nobility made 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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| + | ==History== |
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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]
