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Hrathen was a graduate of [[Ghajan Monastery]],{{book ref|Elantris|36}} and rose quickly in the ranks of the priesthood. His talent for public speaking made him an invaluable tool of [[Wyrn (title)|Wyrn]] [[Wulfden the Fourth]] in Wyrn'shis attempt to conquer the world through the spread of the Derethi religion. Hrathen's particular talent lay in destroying the kingdoms of those who did not convert, and he had a hand in both the destruction of the [[Duladel Republic]],{{book ref|Elantris|9}} and the simultaneous invasion of [[Arelon]] and [[Teod]]. During the invasion of Teod, he came to a full awareness of Wyrn's corruption of Shu-Dereth, and was instrumental in stopping the complete destruction of both kingdoms. Unfortunately, his efforts to save Princess [[Sarene]] resulted in his death at the hands of [[Dilaf]] and [[Fjon]].{{book ref|Elantris|62}} For his efforts, he was buried with the rest of the heroes of the battle just outside of [[Elantris (city)|Elantris]].{{book ref|Elantris|epilogue}}