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=== Chapter 2 ===
Princess [[Sarene]] of [[Teod]] arrives in Arelon to find that she is now considered a widow to the presumed dead Raoden, despite the fact that they were only engaged and had never met. She discusses the relevant clause in the marriage contract with [[Ashe]], her [[
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=== Chapter 3 ===
[[Hrathen]], Fjordell gyorn, arrives by ship in Arelon to convert the people to [[Shu-Dereth]]. He has a three month deadline to finish the conversion, or else his god [[Jaddeth]] will destroy the
Hrathen replaces Fjon as head arteth. Hrathen organizes his new office, and ruminates about a holy scroll written by
Hrathen meets with Fjon's former underlings and realizes how disordered and corrupted by Arelon the chapel's staff had become. He only encounters one arteth with the proper potential, [[Dilaf]], who explained how while he was
After Hrathen dismisses Dilaf by sending him to make sure that Fjon is boarding a ship for Fjordell, Hrathen rereads the scroll with his orders. The scroll states that all of the
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As Sarene is observing court, Hrathen makes an unexpected appearance. Sarene explains to [[Ashe]] that there are only 20 gyorns in the entire Fjordell empire. Hrathen confronts King Iadon, requesting that he convert to Shu-Dereth, but Iadon counters that he believes in Shu-Korath, and thus worships the same god, though Hrathen disputes this. Iadon dismisses Hrathen and his warnings, stating that the time of Fjordell dominance is long past.
After Hrathen departs, Sarene and Ashe discuss Iadon's ignorance of the current state of affairs and Fjorden's growing power. Sarene decides that Hrathen will be a more worthy recipient of her scorn than the
Iadon notices Sarene's presence in his throne room and berates her for being there without permission, but Sarene deflects his anger by feigning simplemindedness along with a mock emotional outburst. She then encounters her uncle [[Kiin]], who she has not seen since she was a child. Sarene and Kiin reminisce, and Kiin invites Sarene to his home to meet his family.
At Kiin's castle-like home, they are greeted by Kiin's wife [[Daora]], their children [[Kaise]] and [[Daorn]], and Daora's children [[Lukel]] and [[Adien]], and Lukel's wife [[Jalla]]. Over dinner, they discuss the Reod, the fall of the
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Hrathen and Dilaf discuss Iadon's rejection of Jaddeth, and Hrathen ponders the violent revolution in the [[Duladel Republic]] and wishes to avoid a similar outcome in Arelon. Hrathen inquires about someone who doesn't seem to fit in with the court, and Dilaf explains that is Sarene, from Teod, the homeland of Shu-Koreth, a competing sect that descended from the same parent religion that Shu-Dereth is derived from. Hrathen explains that Sarene could pose a problem, since she represents an alliance between Teod and Arelon that could interfere with the pending Fjordell invasion.
Hrathen and Dilaf visit the boundary wall of Elantris, then return to the Derethi chapel where Hrathen explains his strategy of using the fallen Elantrians as scapegoats by denouncing them as the evil [[Svrakiss]], the souls of the dead who hate Jaddeth, and then unifying the
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Sarene decides to live in the palace instead of her uncle's house. She sets up an easel in the throne room and paints copies of the art hanging on the walls, which aggravates the king, but when she is asked to relocate, she only moves a short distance and continues, and her presence is tolerated as the king has more pressing matters. Sarene and Ashe discuss the king's business acumen and poor prospects of staying in power, as well as Sarene's lack of artistic ability. Lukel, who as a successful businessman has a standing invitation to the court, joins them and they watch the king adjucate a dispute over the ownership of a peasant, though slavery is illegal for the time being. Lukel explains how the nation has become more oppressive since Iadon took power, and that individual landholding rights were eliminated, and wealth redistributed to merchants who supported the king's rise to the throne.
Lukel also discusses the past rivalry between the Merchant's Guild and the Elantrians who had provided free food and services to the population. Sarene speculates that the
Lukel and Sarene then go to lunch at Kiin's house. Over the midday meal, they discuss various schools of art, Sarene's novice ability, and other topics. Kaise, Daorn, and Sarene take a visit to the boundary wall of Elantris, where they encounter a large crowd. Hrathen preaches about how the Elantrians have reverted to baser animal instincts, turning their backs on religion, and Sarene takes the opportunity to start a theological debate with the gyorn, using misleading arguments to break the priest's thrall over the crowd. Hrathen concedes to Sarene graciously and departs, though Dilaf glares at Sarene.
Hrathen professes admiration for Sarene's rhetorical skills. Hrathen and Dilaf debate about converting Teod to Shu-Dereth once their work in Arelon is completed, with Dilaf predicting that Teod would be destroyed by Jaddeth due to their intrasigence.
Hrathen and Dilaf go to a meeting at an inn to form an alliance with some
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Raoden inquires why they don't see any children, and Galladon replies that Elantris is too harsh of a place for them to survive long.
Raoden encounters Ien, who reflexively reacts to Raoden's raised hand by approaching him, but the
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Over dinner, the nobles begin their formal meeting, and Sarene joins the gathering after an introduction by Kiin. The nobles display apprehension at Sarene's presence as an outsider, though she assures them of her competence and confidence and that her presence will be a benefit through her ties to two thrones.
Sarene learns of a traditional ritual called the [[Widow's Trial]], which is performed by newly widowed
The nobles discuss various options for continuing their opposition to the king despite being weakened by Raoden's absence, including recruiting a plurality of the nobility, using military force, and at Sarene's suggestion, which is ultimately accepted, freeing their farmworkers to improve their morale and productivity and undermine Iadon's decrees.
After the main gathering ends, Roial and Kiin discuss how impressed they are with Sarene and how she can take Raoden's place as a unifying force for their cabal. Sarene raises the uncomfortable notion that Iadon had Raoden killed and covered it up, and the others agree that this avenue is worth discreetly investigating. Sarene says that she will use her
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Ashe reports information to Sarene that was gathered in a scouting expedition to Elantris, and to the palace dungeons.
Sarene accompanies Shuden to a lavish party at Duke Telrii's residence. Sarene's noble rank allows them access to an exclusive gathering attended by King Iadon, which also includes high ranking
Upon return to the palace, Sarene learns about an intrusion in the kings chambers earlier in the evening.
=== Chapter 15 ===
Hrathen strolls along the Elantrian wall and ponders about Elantris and feels pity for the Elantrians even as he plans to exploit them to unite the
Hrathen meets with Telrii who is having second doubts about his alliance with Fjorden, since he has heard rumors that Hrathen was connected with the disaster in the Duladel Republic. Hrathen counters by saying that the Fjorden could easily conquer Arelon if necessary, but that a peaceful conversion is preferable, and pledges to put Telrii on the throne, and Telrii's doubts are overcome. Telrii warns that Sarene could cause problems, but Hrathen dismisses those concerns, and thinks to himself that she should consider Hrathen an ally instead of an opponent.
=== Chapter 16 ===
Raoden reflects upon his relationship with Ien, and observes to Galladon that his seon's
Duladel Republic six months earlier. Galladon mourns over the loss of his [[Jesker]] religion, and belittles the [[Jeskeri Mysteries]] as a mockery of his faith.
Roial speaks at Iadon's funeral, held in the throne room. Seinalan also speaks, revealing an agreement with Iadon's seal decreeing that all noble titles are to be frozen, and that nobility will henceforth be based on inheritance and not on wealth.
The funeral proceeds following
Sarene prepares for her marraige to Roial by praying alone in the Korathi chapel. She proceeds to the throne room for her wedding ceremony to be married to Roial, with Omin officiating despite the presence of their church leader.
=== Chapter 44 ===
Sarene explains the circumstances around Iadon's death, including details of his involvement in the Jeskeri Mysteries. She also talks of how Telrii is in line to sieze the
Spirit presses Sarene on how she had legal standing to marry Roial when that would violate her marraige contract with Raoden, and she counters that it was a political arrangement that dissolved with Iadon's death, and that marrying Roial would provide better for Arelon's future. Spirit is dismayed by this statement. Spirit wishes they were able to contact the outside, and Sarene reveals Ashe, and sends him to the outside to spy and report if Telrii assumes the throne. Ashe returns and advises them that Telrii is now King.
A few random cheers excite the rest of the audience into an upbeat support for Raoden's kingship. Dilaf, the Derethi priest that had used the Dor to remove Raoden's mask, stalks angrily out of the throne room in the wake of the reaction he'd not expected from his manipulating.
Sarene explains to Raoden that the people of Arelon are ready to accept a man because he will lead them well. But even so he admits it might not have turned out the same had she not intervened. Questioning who Dilaf is, Raoden first lays suspicion on the Derethi priest about being the one who manipulated his Aon. Asking to borrow Ashe he sends the
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=== Chapter 59 ===
Raoden awakens as a hostage but the blow to his head has left him dizzy
Sarene is distraught to see Raoden captive but accepts the inevitable fate she's convinced awaits him. She will not trade the lives of anyone in Kiin's household for what she surmises Dilaf will demand of in exchange for Raoden, even if she offered herself up.
Although too late to
Almost as an after thought, Dilaf impales Raoden on his sword and leaves him muttering a Hoed mantra, "Failed, my love". Dilaf orders that the Elantrians be rounded up and
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Knowing he has few options remaining, Dilaf scrambles down an alleyway, away from the battle, to hunt down King Eventeo, the leverage he knows will draw Sarene to him. Sarene notices and urges Raoden to pursue. Dilaf ambushes, disarms, and wounds Raoden. Forgotten, Sarene surprises Dilaf, attacking him with a sword she found. However, she is Unable to keep up with the monk's superior physical abilities, and she suffers a wound to the shoulder. As both lay defeated, Hrathen surprises all by appearing. He blocks Dilaf's attack with a Dakhor magic enhanced arm, then uses the same arm to choke Dilaf to death before Hrathen succumbs to his wounds.
Galladon arrives to report that the
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A week has passed since the wedding between Sarene and Raoden. During this time, the throne of Arelon has been restored to its former place in Elantris and serfdom has been abolished throughout the nation.
Sarene and Raoden gather with Shuden, Galladon, and Lukel's families for Hrathen's funeral. The gyorn Hrathen is buried alongside several other tombs, including those of Roial, Eondel, Karata, Iadon, and Saolin. The area containing these graves is to become a memorial to the victims and heroes of the [[Invasion of Arelon]] as well as the battles of Elantris and [[Battle of
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== On AonDor ==
This section, though it is not titled [[Ars Arcanum]], effectively functions as an Ars Arcanum section.
For a summary see [[Ars Arcanum#Elantris]].
== Postscript ==
Hoid stands beside
== Notes ==
The postscript appears in the Tenth anniversary edition.
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