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For the majority of his life, Raoden lived in the city of [[Kae]], just outside of [[Elantris (city)|Elantris]]. When he was younger, Raoden suffered from an infectedinfection woundafter onbreaking his leg and was taken to Elantris to receive treatment.{{book ref|elantris|19}} There, he witnessed the allure of the AonDor for the first time as a glowing character in the air caused the pain and wound to vanish. He felt a deep gratitude for the Elantarian woman who healed him and became angry when his father railed against the Elantarians on the way home. This led to the first of many arguments between Raoden and Iadon.{{book ref|elantris|19}} At some point his Mothermother died.

After the fall of Elantris and Iadon's coronation, Raoden became Crowncrown Princeprince of ArleonArelon. He had a rather strict education, being taught a variety of skills that were meant to tailor him into a successful king. However as he got older and more confident he was known to frequently disagree with his father, King [[Iadon]], on a variety of political points. Raoden even obtained fencing lessons from Count [[Eondel]] to spite his father.{{book ref|Elantris|52}} His differing opinions with an almost unanimously disliked king promoted a large following with the young prince. {{book ref|Elantris|8}} He also had a close friendship with [[Lukel]].{{book ref|elantris|2}} Before succumbing to the [[Shaod]], he was engaged to the [[Teo]] princess, [[Sarene]].{{book ref|elantris|2}}