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The '''Skaze''' are [[Splinter]]s of [[Dominion]] that live on [[Sel]].{{au ref|sel}}{{wob ref|date=2016-06-29|4547|White Sand vol.1 Orem signing}} 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]]''.
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The Skaze were "evil [[Seon]]s"{{qa ref|769|210|Annotation: Raoden and Sarene vs. Dilaf|date=Oct 18th, 2004}} and were related to [[Skai]].{{qa ref|691|30|Skaze are ...|date=May, 2010}} Most likely due to Dominion's Intent, the Skaze are "pretty thirsty for power".{{wob ref|date=2015-10-12|6167|Shadows of Self Chicago signing}}
  
   
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== Appearance and composition ==
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They look like melon-sized dark spheres which seem to suck in the light around them and which have indistict edges that blend into the air. A Skaze is also described as being "ringed with a pattern of misty symbols—they ran like a hoop from its top, around the side, to the bottom, then back up to the top."{{book ref|Elantris|part=postscript}}
  
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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]].{{qa ref|691|30|Skaze are ...|date=May, 2010}} This is similar to the relationship of Seons to [[Devotion]]'s Vessel, [[Aona]].{{qa ref|949|5|AMOL Signing Report - Viper|date=2013-02-06}}
   
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== Disposition ==
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They had a large amount of influence in the politics of [[Fjordell]]{{qa ref|590|45|What's Wyrns motivation to topple Elantris?|date=May, 2010}} and strongly influenced the [[Dakhor]].{{qa ref|510|44|The purification rites are mostly ritualistic|date=Apr 28th, 2010}}
 
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Most likely due to Dominion's Intent, the Skaze are "pretty thirsty for power".{{wob ref|date=2015-10-12|6167|Shadows of Self Chicago signing}} Brandon has referred to them as "evil Seons".{{qa ref|769|210|Annotation: Raoden and Sarene vs. Dilaf|date=Oct 18th, 2004}}{{qa ref|691|30|Skaze are ...|date=May, 2010}} 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]].
   
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== History ==
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[[Dilaf]] had information from the Skaze that the [[Elantrian]]s were not indestructible.{{book ref|Elantris|62}}
  
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They have a large amount of influence in the politics of [[Fjordell]]{{qa ref|590|45|What's Wyrns motivation to topple Elantris?|date=May, 2010}} and strongly influence the [[Dakhor]].{{qa ref|510|44|The purification rites are mostly ritualistic|date=Apr 28th, 2010}} [[Dilaf]], the leader of the Dakhor, had information from the Skaze that the [[Elantrian]]s were not indestructible.{{book ref|Elantris|62}}
   
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Hoid talks to a Skaze and indicates that he has made some sort of agreement with the Skaze.{{book ref|Elantris|part=postscript}} This is a kind of equal partnership.{{wob ref|date=2017-11-18|8377|Oathbringer Houston signing}}
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[[Hoid]] talks to a Skaze and they appear to have some kind of agreement.{{book ref|Elantris|part=postscript}} This is a kind of equal partnership.{{wob ref|date=2017-11-18|8377|Oathbringer Houston signing}} Hoid reflects on the fact that the Skaze have a wide range of emotions and individual personalities.
   
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== Trivia ==
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Similar to spren, Skaze can turn into [[Shardblade]]s if they have something to pull them more into the [[Physical Realm]].{{wob ref|6197}}
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* Like [[spren]] on [[Roshar]], Skaze could theoretically turn into [[Shardblade]]s if they have something to pull them more into the [[Physical Realm]].{{wob ref|6197}}
   
 
== Speculation ==
  
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[[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.
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It has been speculated that the Skaze might be [[Splinter]]s of [[Dominion]].
  
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[[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 noted that Odium did not leave his own power on Sel{{wob ref|4129}} and also that Selish magic usually does not work well away from Sel,{{wob ref|6157}} so this may simply be a coincidence.
   
 
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The Skaze are Splinters of Dominion that live on Sel.[1][2] The Skaze have many similarities to the Seons 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.

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.[3] Skaze also have a ring around their sphere with a "pattern of misty symbols".[3] The Skaze have some relationship to and may be named after Dominion's Vessel Skai.[4] This is similar to the relationship of Seons to Devotion's Vessel, Aona.[5]

Disposition

Most likely due to Dominion's Intent, the Skaze are "pretty thirsty for power".[6] Brandon has referred to them as "evil Seons".[7][4] The Skaze are "reliant upon humankind"[3], but it is not known if they have masters like the Seons. It is unknown if the Skaze were affected by the Reod.

History

They have a large amount of influence in the politics of Fjordell[8] and strongly influence the Dakhor.[9] Dilaf, the leader of the Dakhor, had information from the Skaze that the Elantrians were not indestructible.[10]

Hoid talks to a Skaze and they appear to have some kind of agreement.[3] This is a kind of equal partnership.[11] Hoid reflects on the fact that the Skaze have a wide range of emotions and individual personalities.

Trivia

Speculation

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Please read carefully and note that this is not necessarily canonical.

Raoden notices "ancient Fjordell characters" seemingly carved into a bone retrieved from a dead Dakhor monk.[13] 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[14] and the description of the Skaze as dark to the point of sucking in light is very similar to some small black spheres related to Odium that are seen on Roshar. However, Brandon has noted that Odium did not leave his own power on Sel[15] and also that Selish magic usually does not work well away from Sel,[16] so this may simply be a coincidence.

Notes

  1. ↑ Arcanum Unbounded - The Selish System#
  2. ↑ White Sand Volume 1 signing Orem
    — Arcanum - 2016-06-29#
  3. ↑ a b c d Elantris postscript#
  4. ↑ a b Skaze are ...
    — Theoryland - May, 2010#
  5. ↑ AMOL Signing Report - Viper
    — Theoryland - 2013-02-06#
  6. ↑ Shadows of Self signing Chicago
    — Arcanum - 2015-10-12#
  7. ↑ Annotation: Raoden and Sarene vs. Dilaf
    — Theoryland - Oct 18th, 2004#
  8. ↑ What's Wyrns motivation to topple Elantris?
    — Theoryland - May, 2010#
  9. ↑ The purification rites are mostly ritualistic
    — Theoryland - Apr 28th, 2010#
  10. ↑ Elantris chapter 62#
  11. ↑ Oathbringer signing Houston
    — Arcanum - 2017-11-18#
  12. ↑ Words of Radiance signing Omaha
    — Arcanum - 2014-03-13#
  13. ↑ Elantris chapter 63#
  14. ↑ The Letter#
  15. ↑ /r/Stormlight_Archive
    — Arcanum - 2013-03-11#
  16. ↑ Shadows of Self Chicago signing
    — Arcanum - 2015-10-12#


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