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{{lifeform
{{magical entities
|magictype={{tag+|Splinter}}s of [[Dominion]]; possibly related to [[Dakhor]]
|sapient=Yes
|world=Sel
|universe=[[Cosmere]]
|books=[[Elantris (book)|Elantris]]
}}
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 sentient floating spheres of energy that can converse with humans. Unlike the seons, however, the skaze are very rarely seen or discussed during the events of ''[[Elantris]]''.▼
 
▲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 composition ==▼
 
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}} skaze 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}}▼
▲== 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}}
 
== Disposition ==
Most likely due to Dominion's intentIntent, the skaze arehave "prettya thirstythirst 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 also unknown if the skaze were affected by the [[Reod]].
 
== History ==
TheyThe haveskaze had a large amount of influence in the politics of [[Fjordell]]{{wob ref|4641}} and stronglyhad a particularly strong influence on the monks of the [[Dakhor Monastery]].{{wob ref|4640}} [[Dilaf]], the leader of the Dakhor, had information from the skazelearned that the [[Elantrian]]s were not indestructible from the skaze.{{book ref|Elantris|62}}
 
[[Hoid]] talksmade tosome kind of agreement with a skazegroup andof theyskaze appearin towhich havehe somepromised kindto ofbecome agreementan [[Elantrian]].{{book ref|Elantris|part=postscript}} ThisThe ispartnership abetween kindthem ofwas equalfairly partnershiploose.{{wob ref|8377}} HoidWhen reflectshe discovered that he had failed in his initial attempts, 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}}
 
Hoid later succeeded at becoming an Elantrian, but it is not known if the skaze are aware of this development or if it has affected their relationship.{{book ref|tress|64}}
 
== Similarities to spren ==
Skaze have many similarities to the [[spren]] that live on [[Roshar]]. Like spren, skaze can turn into [[Shardblade]]s if they have something to pull them more into the [[Physical Realm]].{{wob ref|6197}} Skaze can also be used to build a [[fabrial]].{{wob ref|12918}}
 
== SpeculationTrivia ==
* Brandon has referred to them as "evil seons".{{wob ref|2233}}{{wob ref|5540}}
{{theory}}
[[Raoden]] notices "ancient [[Fjordell]] characters" seemingly carved into a bone retrieved from a dead Dakhor monk.{{book ref|Elantris|63}} Based on the nature of [[AonDor]] and other Selish [[Investiture]], it is very likely that these glyphs are related to the magical powers of the Dakhor. Assuming that skaze and Dakhor are both of Dominion, then the symbols seen on the "halo" around the skaze may be the same glyphs, much like Aons appear inside each seon.
 
[[Odium]] visited Sel in the past{{article ref|The Letter}} and the description of the skaze as dark to the point of sucking in light is very similar to some small [[black sphere]]s related to Odium that are seen on Roshar. However, Brandon has confirmed that Odium did not leave his own power on Sel,{{wob ref|4129}}{{wob ref|11928}} so this is likely a coincidence.
 
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