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'''Ien''' is a [[seon]], a magical being on [[Sel]]. He is bound to King [[Raoden]] of [[Arelon]].{{book ref|Elantris|1}} He is named for [[Aon#Ien|Aon Ien]], which means "wisdom"{{book ref|elantris|part=ars}} and is the symbol used for healing magic in [[AonDor]].{{book ref|Elantris|19}}
Ien is exceptionally wise and very thoughtful.{{book ref|Elantris|10}}{{book ref|Elantris|63}} His voice is described as "indulgent" and "stoic".{{book ref|Elantris|16}}{{book ref|Elantris|2}} He cares deeply for Raoden and serves him simply because he loves him.{{book ref|Elantris|16}}
==Attributes and Abilities==▼
{{for|Seon}}▼
Seons are sapient [[Splinter]]s of [[Devotion]]{{wob ref|5991}} and possess several magical qualities, including flight, light generation, immortality,{{wob ref|3885}} invulnerability,{{wob ref|7439}} instant communication, and enhanced senses.{{book ref|Elantris|2}}{{book ref|Elantris|32}} Seons form bonds with humans; this bond can be Passed from person to person.{{wob ref|2076}} This bond works through [[Spiritual Realm|Spiritual]] [[Connection]]{{wob ref|10049}} and has similarities to the [[Nahel bond]] on [[Roshar]].{{wob ref|3488}} ▼
When Raoden was taken by the broken Shaod, his spiritual nature was changed, causing Ien to lose his sapience and sentience.{{wob ref|10049}} Ien retains at least some of his powers when he loses sentience—he still glows and is able to fly—but his abilities are severely weakened.{{book ref|Elantris|10}} ▼
==History==
===Bonding with Raoden===
Ien has been bound to Raoden since he was a young boy.{{
In Raoden's youth, he learns about slavery and attempts to free Ien, but Ien assures him that he wants to serve him and that he requires no payment.{{book ref|Elantris|16}} Raoden considers Ien
===The Shaod===
===Post-restoration===
After the Elantrians regain their powers, the mad seons also have their powers and personalities restored. Ien claims to have no recollection of anything that happened during his "madness".{{book ref|Elantris|63}} However, Raoden notes that Ien has changed; he has become quieter and even more thoughtful.{{book ref|Elantris|63}} This change in Ien is significant.{{wob ref|7182}}
▲==Attributes and Abilities==
▲{{for|Seon}}
▲Seons are sapient [[Splinter]]s of [[Devotion]]{{wob ref|5991}} and possess several magical qualities, including flight, light generation, immortality,{{wob ref|3885}} invulnerability,{{wob ref|7439}} instant communication, and enhanced senses.{{book ref|Elantris|2}}{{book ref|Elantris|32}} Seons form bonds with humans; this bond can be Passed from person to person.{{wob ref|2076}} This bond works through [[Spiritual Realm|Spiritual]] [[Connection]]{{wob ref|10049}} and has similarities to the [[Nahel bond]] on [[Roshar]].{{wob ref|3488}}
▲When Raoden was taken by the broken Shaod, his spiritual nature was changed, causing Ien to lose his sapience and sentience.{{wob ref|10049}} Ien retains at least some of his powers when he loses sentience—he still glows and is able to fly—but his abilities are severely weakened.{{book ref|Elantris|10}}
==Trivia==
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