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'''Shaod''' is a term describing the process of being converted into an [[Elantrian]].

InDuring the events of ''[[Elantris]]'', it is considered a curse to be struck with the Shaod, as at thethat time of the book, the transformation is unable to complete itself, and the person is left a shell of their prior self. Those stricken with the Shaod were exiled to Elantris, where they would slowly accumulate a large number of injuries (due to their being stuck in the middle of their transformation, their bodies wouldn't heal).

When [[Raoden]] added the chasm line to the Aon Rao formed by Elantris and the surrounding seriescities, the [[Aon Dor|Dor]] was suddenly able to complete the transformation of those stricken by the Shaod. These became full Elantrians, able to access the Dor through the use of [[Aons]].

One of the many oddities of the Shaod is that it only takes people from [[Arelon]] or [[Teod]]. It is suspected, but not confirmed, that this is due to [[AonDorAon Dor]]'s close connection with Arelon and its geography in general.

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.

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