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|titles=Baron of [[Tii Plantation]] <small>(formerly)</small>
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Edan is a character from the novel [[Elantris]].
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'''Edan''' is a former [[Arelene]] baron on [[Sel]].{{book ref|Elantris|11}}
   
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==Appearance and Personality==
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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 is known to be wasteful{{glossary ref|Elantris|E}} and 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 continued to live in relative extravagance to hide his true financial situation.{{book ref|Elantris|11}}
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Edan was among the few nobles who attended a meeting of Raoden's former supporters organized by Kiin and Lukel after Raoden was taken by the [[Shaod]].{{book ref|Elantris|11}} Edan was very nervous about his future and Ahan mocked him mercilessly.{{book ref|Elantris|11}} Although Edan was dubious of Sarene's plan to increase the morale of Arelon's citizens, he went along with her suggestions as he had no other options.{{book ref|Elantris|11}}{{book ref|Elantris|20}} When Sarene later suggested that the group should side with Elantris, Edan was taken aback, but was unable to argue with Sarene's logic.{{book ref|Elantris|20}}
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Tii Plantation commenced its planting for the season,{{book ref|Elantris|11}} but rain in the area caused mudslides in the fields.{{book ref|Elantris|26}} Edan presumably abandoned any remaining hope of maintaining his barony and fled to [[Duladel]].{{book ref|Elantris|26}} Lukel pointed out that the Dulas would not care about Edan's former nobility and he would 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 attempted to gain Edan's former title from Iadon.{{book ref|Elantris|32}} Raoden used this as part of his cover story when he posed as "Kaloo".{{book ref|Elantris|50}}
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==Trivia==
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*One of the purposes of Edan's character is to serve as a red herring to distract the reader from the actual traitor, Ahan.{{wob ref|2166}}
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== Notes ==
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<references /><!-- 11, 20, 26, 32, 50 -->
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{{complete|[[User:Big Smooth|Big Smooth]] ([[User talk:Big Smooth|talk]]) 21:12, 22 March 2022 (UTC)}}
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{{Elantris}}

Latest revision as of 20:14, 13 April 2024

Edan
Titles Baron of Tii Plantation (formerly)
Residence Duladel
Nationality Arelene
Homeworld Sel
Universe Cosmere
First Appeared Elantris

Edan is a former Arelene baron on Sel.[1]

Appearance and Personality[edit]

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 is known to be wasteful[2] and 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".[3]

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][4] Kiin, Lukel, and Ahan all dislike him, and he is thought of as spineless and arrogant.[1][5]

History[edit]

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,[6] 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.[7][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 continued to live in relative extravagance to hide his true financial situation.[1]

Edan was among the few nobles who attended a meeting of Raoden's former supporters organized by Kiin and Lukel after Raoden was taken by the Shaod.[1] Edan was very nervous about his future and Ahan mocked him mercilessly.[1] Although Edan was dubious of Sarene's plan to increase the morale of Arelon's citizens, he went along with her suggestions as he had no other options.[1][4] When Sarene later suggested that the group should side with Elantris, Edan was taken aback, but was unable to argue with Sarene's logic.[4]

Tii Plantation commenced its planting for the season,[1] but rain in the area caused mudslides in the fields.[5] Edan presumably abandoned any remaining hope of maintaining his barony and fled to Duladel.[5] Lukel pointed out that the Dulas would not care about Edan's former nobility and he would likely end up as a farmer.[5]

Despite the lack of resources in Tii Plantation, a number of minor nobles attempted to gain Edan's former title from Iadon.[8] Raoden used this as part of his cover story when he posed as "Kaloo".[9]

Trivia[edit]

  • One of the purposes of Edan's character is to serve as a red herring to distract the reader from the actual traitor, Ahan.[10]

Notes[edit]

  1. ↑ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p Elantris chapter 11#
  2. ↑ Elantris (book) glossary section E
  3. ↑ Elantris Ars Arcanum#
  4. ↑ a b c Elantris chapter 20#
  5. ↑ a b c d Elantris chapter 26#
  6. ↑ Map of Arelon
  7. ↑ Elantris chapter 8#
  8. ↑ Elantris chapter 32#
  9. ↑ Elantris chapter 50#
  10. ↑ Elantris Annotations
    — Arcanum - 2006-01-31#
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