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'''Ien''' is a [[Seon]] 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" and is the symbol used for healing magic in [[AonDor]].
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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}}
   
 
==Appearance and personality==
  
==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}}
  
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}}
   
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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}}
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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}} Despite this change, Ien was still recognizable to humans and other Seons.{{wob ref|3342}} 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}}
  
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}}
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===Bond with humans===
  
===Bond with humans===
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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}}
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Seons form bonds with humans; this bond can be Passed from person to person.{{annotation ref|Elantris|chapter=34|link=annotation-elantris-chapter-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==
  
==History==
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Ien was presumably created when Devotion was Splintered,{{au ref|sel}} but the history of Seons prior to their interaction with humans is not known.
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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}}
  
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===Bonding with Raoden===
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Ien has been bound to Raoden since he was a young boy.{{annotation ref|Elantris|chapter=10|link=annotation-elantris-chapter-10}} It is not clear who exactly Passed Ien to Raoden, but it is common to keep Seons within a family. When Raoden was eight years old, he severely broke his leg.{{book ref|Elantris|19}} Doctors could not heal him, and [[Raoden's mother|his mother]] and his father [[Iadon]] were forced to take him to Elantris. A female Elantrian healed him with a complex version of Aon Ien.{{book ref|Elantris|19}} He has intense memories of this event,{{book ref|Elantris|19}} but it is unknown if that influenced the selection of his Seon.
   
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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}}
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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}}
   
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===The Shaod===
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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}}
  
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Ien is almost always at Raoden's side. When Raoden is taken by the Shaod, he does not immediately understand what has happened and is confused by the fact that he cannot find Ien.{{book ref|Elantris|1}} After getting thrown into the fallen city of Elantris, Raoden worries about Ien but tries not to think about his fate.{{book ref|Elantris|4}} He later finds Ien, but the Seon has lost sentience and seems to be barely able to stay upright.{{book ref|Elantris|10}} There are some indications that Ien somehow recognizes Raoden, but they are fleeting moments that pass quickly.{{book ref|Elantris|10}}{{book ref|Elantris|16}} While most "mad" Seons stay away from humans, [[Galladon]] thinks Ien is "creepy" because he tends to stay near Raoden.{{book ref|Elantris|28}}
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===Post-restoration===
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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}} Brandon has mentioned that the change in Ien is significant and could be explored in a future sequel to ''Elantris''.{{wob ref|7182}}
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==Trivia==
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* Ien, like other Seons, could theoretically become a [[Shardblade]] under the right conditions.{{wob ref|6203}}
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* In an early draft of ''Elantris'', Ien (then known as "Ian") showed up and had a major role during a climactic fight with [[Dilaf]].{{bws ref|elantris-alternate-ending-material|''Elantris'' alternate ending material|date=date unknown}} Brandon and his editor [[Moshe Feder]] felt that the scene (including the way that the Seon magic was used) did not fit into the book's narrative, and it was completely rewritten.{{annotation ref|Elantris|chapter=62 part 3|link=annotation-elantris-62-3}}
   
 
== Notes ==
  
== Notes ==
 
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Revision as of 18:15, 6 November 2018

Ien
Aon Ien.svg
by Brandon Sanderson
Bonded With Raoden
Species Seon
Homeworld Sel
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“ To a Seon there is no above or beneath, there are only those we love. And we serve those we love. ”

— Ien to Raoden[1]

Ien is a Seon, a magical being on Sel. He is bound to King Raoden of Arelon.[2] He is named for Aon Ien, which means "wisdom"[3] and is the symbol used for healing magic in AonDor.[4]

Appearance and personality

Like all Seons, Ien is sentient and he appears as a melon-sized ball of light.[5] Seons have some control over the level of their brightness,[6] and they often pulse while speaking or laughing.[7] Ien's namesake Aon glows at his center, although it may be difficult to discern through the light.[6]

When Raoden is taken by the failed Shaod, Ien's appearance changes. His Aon has new breaks in its lines and patchy colors,[1] displaying some similarities to the blotchy skin of Elantrians before the restoration of their powers.[8] Despite this change, Ien was still recognizable to humans and other Seons.[9] After Raoden regains access to the power of the Dor, Ien reverts to his original appearance.[10]

Ien is exceptionally wise and very thoughtful.[8][10] His voice is described as "indulgent" and "stoic".[1][5] He cares deeply for Raoden and serves him simply because he loves him.[1]

Abilities

Seons are Splinters of Devotion[11] and possess several magical qualities. They are able to move by floating through the air, and Ien retains this power when he loses sentience.[8] Although Seons are very light, they have a tangible form and cannot pass through solid matter.[12] Seons have senses that are superior to humans.[6] 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.[5]

Bond with humans

Seons form bonds with humans; this bond can be Passed from person to person.Template:Annotation ref This bond works through Spiritual Connection[13] and has similarities to the Nahel bond on Roshar.[14] When Raoden was taken by the broken Shaod, his spiritual nature was changed, causing Ien to lose his sentience.[13]

History

Ien was presumably created when Devotion was Splintered,[15] but the history of Seons prior to their interaction with humans is not known.

Bonding with Raoden

Ien has been bound to Raoden since he was a young boy.Template:Annotation ref It is not clear who exactly Passed Ien to Raoden, but it is common to keep Seons within a family. When Raoden was eight years old, he severely broke his leg.[4] Doctors could not heal him, and his mother and his father Iadon were forced to take him to Elantris. A female Elantrian healed him with a complex version of Aon Ien.[4] He has intense memories of this event,[4] but it is unknown if that influenced the selection of his Seon.

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.[1] Raoden considers Ien a a friend, but he also sees him as a reflection of his god's love.[1]

The Shaod

Ien is almost always at Raoden's side. When Raoden is taken by the Shaod, he does not immediately understand what has happened and is confused by the fact that he cannot find Ien.[2] After getting thrown into the fallen city of Elantris, Raoden worries about Ien but tries not to think about his fate.[16] He later finds Ien, but the Seon has lost sentience and seems to be barely able to stay upright.[8] There are some indications that Ien somehow recognizes Raoden, but they are fleeting moments that pass quickly.[8][1] While most "mad" Seons stay away from humans, Galladon thinks Ien is "creepy" because he tends to stay near Raoden.[17]

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".[10] However, Raoden notes that Ien has changed; he has become quieter and even more thoughtful.[10] Brandon has mentioned that the change in Ien is significant and could be explored in a future sequel to Elantris.[18]

Trivia

  • Ien, like other Seons, could theoretically become a Shardblade under the right conditions.[19]
  • In an early draft of Elantris, Ien (then known as "Ian") showed up and had a major role during a climactic fight with Dilaf.[20] Brandon and his editor Moshe Feder felt that the scene (including the way that the Seon magic was used) did not fit into the book's narrative, and it was completely rewritten.Template:Annotation ref

Notes

  1. ↑ a b c d e f g Elantris chapter 16#
  2. ↑ a b Elantris chapter 1#
  3. ↑ Elantris Ars Arcanum#
  4. ↑ a b c d Elantris chapter 19#
  5. ↑ a b c Elantris chapter 2#
  6. ↑ a b c Elantris chapter 32#
  7. ↑ Elantris chapter 5#
  8. ↑ a b c d e Elantris chapter 10#
  9. ↑ Leipzig Book Fair
    — Arcanum - 2017-03-24#
  10. ↑ a b c d Elantris chapter 63#
  11. ↑ Arcanum Unbounded Seattle signing
    — Arcanum - 2016-12-01#
  12. ↑ TWG Posts
    — Arcanum - 2005-05-06#
  13. ↑ a b Alloy of Law release party
    — Arcanum - 2011-11-07#
  14. ↑ /r/books AMA 2015
    — Arcanum - 2015-06-19#
  15. ↑ Arcanum Unbounded - The Selish System#
  16. ↑ Elantris chapter 4#
  17. ↑ Elantris chapter 28#
  18. ↑ Leipzig Book Fair
    — Arcanum - 2017-03-24#
  19. ↑ Shadows of Self release party
    — Arcanum - 2015-10-05#
  20. ↑ Elantris alternate ending material
    — Brandon's website - date unknown#
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