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The '''skaze''' are [[Splinter]]s of [[Dominion]] that live on [[Sel]].{{au ref|sel}}{{wob ref|4547}} The skaze have many similarities to the [[seon]]s that also live on Sel. Like the seons, they appear as sentientsapient floating spheres of energy that can converse with humans. Unlike the seons, however, the skaze are very rarely seen or discussed duringin the events of ''[[ElantrisArelon]]''.

== Appearance and compositionComposition ==

While the seons glow with light and have an [[Aon]] at their center, the skaze are described as dark, seeming to suck in the light around them, with indistinct edges that blend into the air.{{book ref|Elantris|part=postscript}} skazeSkaze also have a ring around their sphere with a "pattern of misty symbols".{{book ref|Elantris|part=postscript}} The skaze have some relationship to and may be named after Dominion's [[Vessel]] [[Skai]].{{wob ref|5540}} This is similar to the relationship of seons to [[Devotion]]'s Vessel, [[Aona]].{{wob ref|4679}}

Most likely due to Dominion's Intentintent, the skaze are "pretty thirsty for power".{{wob ref|6167}} Brandon has referred to them as "evil seons".{{wob ref|2232}}{{wob ref|5540}} The skaze are "reliant upon humankind",{{book ref|Elantris|part=postscript}} but it is not known if they have masters like the seons. It is unknown if the skaze were affected by the [[Reod]].

[[Hoid]] talksmade tosome kind of agreement with a group of skaze andin which theyhe appearpromised to havebecome somean kind[[Elantrian]], ofbut agreementhe failed to do so.{{book ref|Elantris|part=postscript}} ThisThe ispartnership abetween kindthem ofwas equalfairly partnershiploose.{{wob ref|8377}} HoidWhen reflectshe discovered that he had failed, he was in the company of a skaze who displayed a surprising level of emotion and humor, causing him to reflect on the fact that the skaze havehad a wide range of emotions and individual personalities.{{book ref|Elantris|part=postscript}}