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Revision as of 05:33, 1 November 2013
Shaod is a term describing the process of being converted into an Elantrian.
Lore
The Shaod, or the Transformation, generally happens at night. The people it chooses are seemingly random and may be from any class in society.Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; refs with no name must have content 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 AonDor's close connection with Arelon and its geography in general.
Physical Effects
Those affected by the Shaod have brilliant white hair, silver skin, and seem almost to shine.Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; refs with no name must have content Their bodies are able to heal quickly and they have superior strength, speed, and mental abilities.
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.
History
During the events of Elantris, the Shaod could not complete itself, due to discrepancies between Aon Rao shape of 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 Dor was suddenly able to complete the transformation of those stricken by the Shaod, transforming them into full Elantrians.