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'''Seons''' are magical servants of unknown origin on [[Sel]]. They take the form of floating orbs, each with a glowing [[Aon]] at their core that they are named for. Seons are always loyal to their masters. Seons act as advisors and provide face-to-face communication with other people via a link with other Seons. They also live for a very long time. For instance, [[Ashe]] has served [[Sarene]]'s family for over two centuries.{{book ref|Elantris|5}} Seons can be Passed from one person to another. Usually this occurs within families{{book ref|Elantris|5}}, but they can be passed to anyone.{{book ref|Elantris|34}} It is possible for a Seon to abandon a master, though the mechanics for doing so are unclear.{{wob ref|date=2015-1-21|893|Firefight Phoenix signing}} The bond between a Seon and its master is similar to the [[Nahel bond]] between a [[SurgebindersSurgebinder]] and theira [[spren]].{{wob ref|3035}}

During the time of the [[Reod]], a Seon whose master fell victim to the [[Shaod]] lost sentience, and made its way to [[Elantris]] where it proceeded to "wander" aimlessly and silently. Infrequently, a Reod Seon might show some unconscious recognition of theirits Elantrian master, but only through classically conditioned actions, not communication. Additionally, if closely inspected, the [[Aon]] of a Seon who had lost theirits master to the [[Shaod]] would appear to be patchy and incomplete.{{book ref|Elantris|16|p|174}}