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

While the Seonsseons glow with light and have an [[Aon]] at their center, the Skazeskaze 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 Skazeskaze have some relationship to and may be named after Dominion's [[Vessel]] [[Skai]].{{wob ref|5540}} This is similar to the relationship of Seonsseons to [[Devotion]]'s Vessel, [[Aona]].{{wob ref|4679}}

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

They have a large amount of influence in the politics of [[Fjordell]]{{wob ref|4641}} and strongly influence the [[Dakhor]].{{wob ref|4640}} [[Dilaf]], the leader of the Dakhor, had information from the Skazeskaze that the [[Elantrian]]s were not indestructible.{{book ref|Elantris|62}}

[[Hoid]] talks to a Skazeskaze and they appear to have some kind of agreement.{{book ref|Elantris|part=postscript}} This is a kind of equal partnership.{{wob ref|8377}} Hoid reflects on the fact that the Skazeskaze have a wide range of emotions and individual personalities.

* Like [[spren]] on [[Roshar]], Skazeskaze could theoretically turn into [[Shardblade]]s if they have something to pull them more into the [[Physical Realm]].{{wob ref|6197}}

[[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 Skazeskaze and Dakhor are both of Dominion, then the symbols seen on the "halo" around the Skazeskaze may be the same glyphs, much like Aons appear inside each Seonseon.

[[Odium]] visited Sel in the past{{article ref|The Letter}} and the description of the Skazeskaze 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.