Difference between revisions of "Raoden"

Ten years after the [[Reod]], Raoden underwent the Shaod transformation into an [[Elantrian]], a transformation that was, at the time, incomplete.{{book ref|Elantris|1}} His father, King Iadon, immediately exiles his son and he is left to fend for himself in the rotting city. There, he meets the Duladel named [[GalladenGalladon]] and discovers that he exists in a state like a corpse with no heartbeat and the inability to heal his wounds. GalladenGalladon informs him of Elantris and the fate that lies for Elantrians. He eventually shows Raoden that he can draw Aons but is unable to connect to the Dor, making the glowing lines useless to the Elantrians. This leads to Raoden's investigation of the connection between the failure of AonDor and the Reod.

Under the guise of exiled Dulas, Raoden and GalladenGalladon enter Arelon and meets with Sarene. Suspecting the newcomer to be a spy, Sarene spars with Raoden and accidentally wounds him, adding to the many pains he already suffers. He eventually reveals his identity as Spirit to Sarene and shares his reconnection to the Dor. While attending a meeting at [[Kiin]]'s house, [[Telrii]] betrays them and kills [[Roial]] and attempts to do so to the rest of the nobles. In a spur of the moment, Raoden drops one illusion and reveals another, one of his appearance before being taken by the Shaod. Telrii flees and Sarene and the other nobles are shocked by the revelation. Raoden attempts to heal Roial but fails to do so due to his lack of knowledge of the healing Aons as well as the lack of power. With news of his return, his coronation is scheduled;but while giving his speech, his illusion drops and his status as an Elantrian is revealed to the citizens. Sarene manages to calm the crowd and they accept Raoden as an Elantrian despite his appearance.

*'''AonDor''': Raoden showed proficiency in drawing Aons. Both GalladenGalladon and Sarene commented on the grace and speed Raoden shows when drawing the symbols in the air. When he connects to the Dor, he shows skills in crafting illusions and combat.