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'''Shaod''' is a term describing the process of being converted into an [[Elantrian]]. ▼
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▲'''Shaod''' is a term describing the process of being converted into an [[Elantrian]]. The word is based on the [[Aon#Shao|Aon Shao]] which means transformation or change.
 
== Lore ==
The Shaod, or the Transformation, generally happens aat night.{{wob ref|8409}} The people it chooses are seemingly random (though not completely){{wob ref|13071}} and may be from any age or class in society.{{book ref|b|e|cElantris|prologue}} One of the many oddities of theThe Shaod is that it only takes people from [[Arelon]] or [[Teod]], and occasionally [[Duladel]].{{book ref|Elantris|19}} It is suspected, but not confirmed, that this is due to [[AonDor]]'s close connection[[Connection]] with Arelon and its geography in general.{{wob ref|411}} A person needs to have some genetic ties to Arelon and be in Arelon to be taken by the Shaod.{{wob ref|2173}} Immediate proximity to Elantris or Elantrians does not increase one's chances of being taken by the Shaod.{{book ref|Elantris|2}} A non-human could become an Elantrian.{{wob ref|11629}}
 
There is an upper limit to the number of Elantrians there can be at a given time.{{wob ref|8617}} There are ways to reverse the Shaod.{{wob ref|9891}}
==Physical Effects==▼
Those affected by the Shaod have brilliant white hair, silver skin, and seem almost to shine.{{ref|b|e|c|prologue}} Their bodies are able to heal quickly and they have superior strength, speed, and mental abilities.▼
 
▲== Physical Effects ==
It is possible to mimic the physical effects of the Shaod ([[Hrathen]] does so through the use of a crafted poison), but the only known way to become an Elantrian is to be one of those taken by the Shaod.
▲Those affected by the Shaod are transformed into Elantrians: they have brilliant white hair, silver skin, and seem almost to shine.{{book ref|b|e|cElantris|prologue}} Their bodies are able to heal quickly and they have superior strength, speed, and mental abilities, as well as access to the AonDor. For further details, see [[Elantrian]]. If the Shaod strikes a pregnant woman, the unborn child becomes an Elantrian.{{wob ref|4665}}
 
=== Incomplete Shaod ===
==History==▼
During the time that the Shaod was unable to complete itself, the Shaod caused those affected by it to have grey skin with "sickly black patches" and caused their hair to fall out{{book ref|Elantris|1}}. Their bodies became unable to heal and so continuously accumulated injuries. It is possible to mimic the physical effects of the failed Shaod ([[Hrathen]] does so through the use of a crafted poison), but the only known way to become an Elantrian is to be taken by the Shaod.
During the events of ''[[Elantris]]'', the Shaod could not complete itself, due to discrepancies between [[Aon#Rao|Aon Rao]] shape of [[Elantris (city)|Elantris]] and the surrounding cities as compared to the geography of Arelon as a result of the [[Reod]]. The incomplete transformation rendered their bodies unable to heal. It was therefore considered a curse to be struck with the Shaod. Those stricken with the Shaod were exiled to Elantris, where they would slowly accumulate a large number of injuries. When [[Raoden]] added the chasm line to the Aon Rao, the [[AonDor|Dor]] was suddenly able to complete the transformation of those stricken by the Shaod, transforming them into full Elantrians.▼
 
▲== History ==
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