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'''Ien''' is a [[Seon]] on [[Sel]]. He is bound to
==Appearance and personality==
Like all Seons, Ien is sentient and he appears as a melon-sized ball of light.{{book ref|Elantris|2}} Seons have some control over the level of their brightness,{{book ref|Elantris|32}} and they often pulse while speaking or laughing.{{book ref|Elantris|5}} Ien's namesake Aon glows at his center, although it may be difficult to discern through the light.{{book ref|Elantris|32}}
When Raoden is taken by the failed [[Shaod]], Ien's appearance changes. His Aon has new breaks in its lines and patchy colors,{{book ref|Elantris|16}} displaying some similarities to the blotchy skin of [[Elantrian]]s before the restoration of their powers.{{book ref|Elantris|10}} After Raoden regains access to the power of the [[Dor]], Ien reverts to his original appearance.{{book ref|Elantris|63}}
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}}
==Abilities==
Seons are [[Splinter]]s of [[Devotion]]{{wob ref|5991}} and possess several magical qualities. They are able to move by floating through the air, and Ien retains this power when he loses sentience.{{book ref|Elantris|10}} Although Seons are very light, they have a tangible form and cannot pass through solid matter.{{wob ref|7816}} Seons have senses that are superior to humans.{{book ref|Elantris|32}} They are able to link over long distances to allow their masters to instantly communicate with each other. They can temporarily transform into a three-dimensional image of the person speaking on the other end of the link.{{book ref|Elantris|2}}
===Bond with humans===
Seons form bonds with humans; this bond can be Passed from person to person.{{annotation ref|Elantris|34}} 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 sentience.{{wob ref|10049}}
==History==
Ien has been bound to Raoden since he was a young boy.{{annotation ref|Elantris|10}} It is not clear who exactly Passed Ien to Raoden, but it is common to keep Seons within a family. 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 a a friend, but he also sees him as a reflection of his god's love.{{book ref|Elantris|16}}
Raoden is confused by the fact that he cannot find Ien when he is first taken by the Shaod.{{book ref|Elantris|1}} After getting thrown into the fallen city of Elantris, he worries about Ien but tries not to think about his fate.{{book ref|Elantris|4}}
After the restoration of Elantris, Raoden notes that Ien has changed and become even more thoughtful.{{book ref|Elantris|63}} Brandon has noted that the change in Ien could be explored in a future sequel to ''Elantris''.{{wob ref|7182}}
== Notes ==
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