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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==
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}} 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}}
===Bond with humans===
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==
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.
===Bonding with Raoden===
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.
In Raoden's
===The Shaod===
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}}▼
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}}
===Post-restoration===
▲After the
==Trivia==
* Ien, like other Seons, could theoretically become a [[Shardblade]] under the right conditions.{{wob ref|6203}}
* 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 ==
<references /><!-- Elantris: 1, 4, 10, 16, 19, 25, 28, 41, 44, 49, 62, 63 -->
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